Overview
The PC817X2, produced by Sharp Microelectronics, is a single-channel optocoupler with a transistor output. This device is designed to provide high isolation between the input and output circuits, making it suitable for a variety of applications requiring electrical isolation. The PC817X2 features a 4-pin DIP package and offers a current transfer ratio (CTR) ranging from 50% to 600% at an input current of 5 mA.
This optocoupler is part of the PC817X series, which includes several models with different CTR rankings. The PC817X2 is known for its robust electrical isolation, with an input-output isolation voltage of 5 kVrms, and a collector-emitter voltage of 80 V.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sharp Microelectronics | |
| Package | 4-DIP | |
| Number of Channels | 1 Channel | |
| Isolation Voltage | 5000 Vrms | Vrms |
| Output Type | NPN Phototransistor | |
| Input Forward Current (IF) | 50 mA | mA |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO) | 80 V | V |
| Collector Current (IC) | 50 mA | mA |
| Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (Vce(sat)) | 200 mV | mV |
| Rise Time | 18 us | us |
| Fall Time | 18 us | us |
| Reverse Voltage (VR) | 6 V | V |
| Power Dissipation (Pd) | 200 mW | mW |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +100°C | °C |
| Storage Temperature | -55°C to +125°C | °C |
| Current Transfer Ratio (CTR) | 50% to 600% @ IF=5mA, VCE=5V, Ta=25°C | % |
Key Features
- High Isolation Voltage: The PC817X2 offers an input-output isolation voltage of 5 kVrms, ensuring robust electrical isolation between the input and output circuits.
- Transistor Output: This optocoupler features an NPN phototransistor output, providing a high current transfer ratio and suitability for various applications.
- Wide Operating Temperature Range: The device operates over a temperature range of -30°C to +100°C, making it versatile for different environmental conditions.
- Compact Package: Available in a 4-pin DIP package, this optocoupler is space-efficient and easy to integrate into various designs.
- RoHS Compliance: The PC817X2 is RoHS compliant, ensuring it meets environmental standards for lead-free electronics.
Applications
- Industrial Control Systems: The PC817X2 is often used in industrial control systems to provide electrical isolation between control circuits and high-voltage or high-current circuits.
- Medical Devices: Its high isolation voltage makes it suitable for use in medical devices where patient safety is critical.
- Automotive Systems: This optocoupler can be used in automotive systems to isolate control circuits from high-voltage systems such as ignition systems.
- Power Supplies and Switching Regulators: It can be used to isolate feedback circuits in power supplies and switching regulators.
- Communication Equipment: The PC817X2 can be used in communication equipment to isolate signal lines and protect against electrical noise and surges.
Q & A
- What is the isolation voltage of the PC817X2?
The isolation voltage of the PC817X2 is 5000 Vrms.
- What type of output does the PC817X2 have?
The PC817X2 has an NPN phototransistor output.
- What is the maximum collector-emitter voltage of the PC817X2?
The maximum collector-emitter voltage is 80 V.
- What is the operating temperature range of the PC817X2?
The operating temperature range is -30°C to +100°C.
- Is the PC817X2 RoHS compliant?
Yes, the PC817X2 is RoHS compliant.
- What is the typical rise and fall time of the PC817X2?
The typical rise and fall time is 18 us each.
- What is the maximum collector current of the PC817X2?
The maximum collector current is 50 mA.
- What is the collector-emitter saturation voltage of the PC817X2?
The collector-emitter saturation voltage is 200 mV.
- What is the current transfer ratio (CTR) range of the PC817X2?
The CTR range is 50% to 600% at an input current of 5 mA.
- What package types are available for the PC817X2?
The PC817X2 is available in a 4-pin DIP package and also in SMT gull wing lead-form options.
