Overview
The 4N33M optocoupler, produced by onsemi, is a photodarlington output optocoupler that features a gallium arsenide infrared emitting diode optically coupled to a silicon planar photodarlington transistor. This device is designed to provide high sensitivity and reliability in various applications. It is part of a series that includes the 4N29M, 4N30M, 4N32M, H11B1M, and TIL113M, all of which share similar characteristics and specifications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Package Type | PDIP-6 | |
| Channels | 1 | |
| CTR (Min) @ IF (mA) | 500 @ 10 | % @ mA |
| VCE(sat) (Max) | 1 | V |
| BVCEO (Min) | 30 | V |
| BVCBO (Min) | 30 | V |
| BVECO (Min) | 5 | V |
| ton (Max) | 100 | µs |
| toff (Max) | 100 | µs |
| VISO (Min) | 4170 | VAC (RMS for 1 minute) |
| TOPR (Min/Max) | -40 to 100 | °C |
Key Features
- High sensitivity to low input drive current.
- Meets or exceeds all JEDEC registered specifications.
- Safety and regulatory approvals: UL1577, 4170 VAC RMS for 1 minute; DIN-EN/IEC60747-5-5, 850 V peak working insulation voltage.
- Gallium arsenide infrared emitting diode coupled with a NPN silicon phototransistor.
- Available in a 6-pin dual in-line package (PDIP-6).
Applications
- AC-DC merchant power supplies.
- Consumer appliances.
- Industrial motor control systems.
Q & A
- What is the 4N33M optocoupler?
The 4N33M is a photodarlington output optocoupler featuring a gallium arsenide infrared emitting diode optically coupled to a silicon planar photodarlington transistor.
- What is the package type of the 4N33M?
The 4N33M is available in a 6-pin dual in-line package (PDIP-6).
- What are the key safety and regulatory approvals for the 4N33M?
The 4N33M meets UL1577, 4170 VAC RMS for 1 minute, and DIN-EN/IEC60747-5-5, 850 V peak working insulation voltage.
- What is the minimum current transfer ratio (CTR) of the 4N33M?
The minimum CTR of the 4N33M is 500% at an input current of 10 mA.
- What are the typical applications of the 4N33M?
The 4N33M is typically used in AC-DC merchant power supplies, consumer appliances, and industrial motor control systems.
- What is the operating temperature range of the 4N33M?
The operating temperature range of the 4N33M is -40°C to 100°C.
- What is the maximum collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) of the 4N33M?
The maximum VCE(sat) of the 4N33M is 1 V).
- What is the peak working insulation voltage of the 4N33M?
The peak working insulation voltage of the 4N33M is 850 V according to DIN-EN/IEC60747-5-5).
- How long does it take for the 4N33M to turn on and off?
The turn-on and turn-off times of the 4N33M are both 100 µs maximum).
- Is the 4N33M RoHS compliant?
