4N38A Vishay Semiconductors Optocoupler, Phototransistor Output FEATURES * Isolation test voltage 5000 VRMS A 1 6 B C 2 5 C NC 3 4 E V D E 21842 i179004-4 * High common mode rejection * Thickness though insulation 0.4 mm * Creepage current resistance according to VDE 0303/IEC 60112 comparative tracking index: CTI 275 * Compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC accordance to WEEE 2002/96/EC and in APPLICATIONS * Switch-mode power supplies DESCRIPTION * Line receiver The 4N38A consists of a phototransistor optically coupled to a gallium arsenide infrared-emitting diode in a 6 pin plastic dual inline package. The base of the phototransistor is not connected providing noise immunity. AGENCY APPROVALS * UL1577, file no. E52744, double protection * Computer peripheral interface * Microprocessor system interface * Circuits for safe protective separation against electrical shock according to safety class II (reinforced isolation): - for appl. class I - IV at mains voltage 300 V - for appl. class I - III at mains voltage 600 V according to DIN EN 60747-5-5 * BSI IEC 60950; IEC 60065 pending * DIN EN 60747-5-5 (VDE 0884) * FIMKO ORDER INFORMATION PART REMARKS 4N38A CTR > 20 %, DIP-6 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS PARAMETER (1) TEST CONDITION SYMBOL VALUE UNIT INPUT Reverse voltage VR 5 V Forward current IF 60 mA Forward surge current tp 10 s IFSM 3 A Pdiss 70 mW Tj 125 C Collector emitter voltage VCEO 70 V Emitter collector voltage VECO 7 V IC 50 mA ICM 100 mA Pdiss 70 mW Tj 125 C Power dissipation Junction temperature OUTPUT Collector current Collector peak current Power dissipation Junction temperature Document Number: 81175 Rev. 1.1, 13-Oct-09 tp/T = 0.5, tp 10 ms For technical questions, contact: optocoupleranswers@vishay.com www.vishay.com 1 4N38A Vishay Semiconductors Optocoupler, Phototransistor Output (1) ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL VALUE UNIT Isolation test voltage (RMS) VISO 5000 VRMS Total power dissipation Ptot 200 mW Ambient temperature range Tamb - 55 to + 100 C Storage temperature range Tstg - 55 to + 125 C Tsld 260 C COUPLER Soldering temperature (2) 2 mm from case, t 10 s Notes (1) T amb = 25 C, unless otherwise specified. Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. Functional operation of the device is not implied at these or any other conditions in excess of those given in the operational sections of this document. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for extended periods of the time can adversely affect reliability. (2) Refer to wave profile for soldering conditions for through hole devices. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTCS PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. 1.6 UNIT INPUT Forward voltage IF = 50 mA VF 1.25 VR = 0, f = 1 MHz Cj 50 IC = 1 mA VCEO 80 IC = 100 A, IB = 1 A BVCBO 80 V IE = 100 A VECO 7 V VCE = 20 V, IF = 0, E = 0 ICEO Collector emitter saturation voltage IF = 10 mA, IC = 1 mA VCEsat Cut-off frequency VCE = 5 V, IF = 10 mA, RL = 100 fc 110 kHz f = 1 MHz Ck 0.6 pF Junction capacitance V pF OUTPUT Collector emitter voltage Emitter collector voltage Collector ermitter cut-off current V 200 nA COUPLER Coupling capacitance 0.3 V Note Tamb = 25 C, unless otherwise specified. Minimum and maximum values are testing requierements. Typical values are characteristics of the device and are the result of engineering evaluations. Typical values are for information only and are not part of the testing requirements. CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO PARAMETER IC/IF TEST CONDITION PART SYMBOL MIN. VCE = 10 V, IF = 20 mA - CTR 20 TYP. MAX. UNIT % VCE = 10 V, IF = 10 mA, TA = - 55 C to + 100 C - CTR 30 % MAXIMUM SAFETY RATINGS PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT IF 130 mA Pdiss 265 mW VIOTM 6 kV Tsi 150 C INPUT Forward current OUTPUT Power dissipation COUPLER Rated impulse voltage Safety temperature Note According to DIN EN 60747-5-5. This optocoupler is suitable for safe electrical isolation only within the safety ratings. Compliance with the safety ratings shall be ensured by means of suitable protective circuits. www.vishay.com 2 For technical questions, contact: optocoupleranswers@vishay.com Document Number: 81175 Rev. 1.1, 13-Oct-09 4N38A Optocoupler, Phototransistor Output Vishay Semiconductors INSULATION RATED PARAMETERS TEST CONDITION SYMBOL MIN. Partial discharge test voltage routine test PARAMETER 100 %, ttest = 1 s Vpd 1.6 kV Partial discharge test voltage lot test (sample test) tTr = 60 s, ttest = 10 s, (see figure 1) VIOTM 6 kV Vpd 1.3 kV VIO = 500 V RIO 1012 RIO 1011 RIO 109 VIO = 500 V, Tamb = 100 C Insulation resistance VIO = 500 V, Tamb = 150 C (construction test only) TYP. MAX. UNIT VIOTM t1, t2 t3 , t4 ttest tstres = 1 to 10 s =1s = 10 s = 12 s VPd VIOWM VIORM 0 13930 t3 ttest t4 t1 tTr = 60 s t2 t stres t Fig. 1 - Test Pulse Diagram for Sample Test According to DIN EN 60747-5-5/DIN EN 60747-; IEC60747 SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS PARAMETER Switching time (1) TEST CONDITION SYMBOL VCE = 10 V, IF = 10 mA, TA = - 55 C to +100 C td MIN. TYP. 4 MAX. UNIT s Note (1) Indicates JEDEC registered values Document Number: 81175 Rev. 1.1, 13-Oct-09 For technical questions, contact: optocoupleranswers@vishay.com www.vishay.com 3 4N38A Vishay Semiconductors Optocoupler, Phototransistor Output PACKAGE DIMENSIONS in millimeters 7.62 typ. 7.12 0.3 3.5 0.3 6.5 0.3 2.8 0.5 0.5 0.1 1.2 0.1 6 14771_2 4.5 0.3 4.5 0.3 5 4 0.25 7.62 to 9.5 typ. 1 2 3 PACKAGE MARKING 4N38A V YWW 24 21764-22 www.vishay.com 4 For technical questions, contact: optocoupleranswers@vishay.com Document Number: 81175 Rev. 1.1, 13-Oct-09 Legal Disclaimer Notice Vishay Disclaimer All product specifications and data are subject to change without notice. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., its affiliates, agents, and employees, and all persons acting on its or their behalf (collectively, "Vishay"), disclaim any and all liability for any errors, inaccuracies or incompleteness contained herein or in any other disclosure relating to any product. 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