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Part Number: KB8241
APPLICATIONS
1.Computer terminals
2.Registers, copiers, automatic vending machines
3.System appliances, measuring instruments
4.Programmable logic controller
5.Signal transmission between circuits of different potentials and impedances
KB8241: 2-channel type
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
2.The lead pitch is 2.54mm
2. High current transfer ratio.(CTR:Min 600%,at I =±1mA ,V =2V)
3. High isolation voltage between input and output (Viso=5000 Vrms)
4. Compact dual-in-line package
GaAs light emitting diode and a darlington silicon phototransistor.
5. Recognized by UL and CUL, file NO. E225308
1.The KB8241 (2-channel) is optically coupled isolators containing two
1. AC Input.
FCE
GENERAL PURPOSE
HIGH ISOLATION VOLTAGE
PHOTOCOUPLER SERIES
HIGH SENSITIVITY
Features
1.AC input.
2.High current transfer ratio.(CTR:Min 600%,at IF =±1mA ,VCE =2V)
3.High isolation voltage between input and output (Viso=5000 Vrms).
4.Compact dual-in-line package KB8241: 2-channel type.
5.Recognized by UL and CUL, file NO.E225308.
6.Approved by VDE 0884 Teil2(NO:40006364).
7.RoHS compliant.
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TOLERANCE : ±0.5[±0.02 ] UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
* PACKAGE DIMENSIONS (UNIT: mm)
DIP Type
Internal connection
diagram
Top View
2.54 [0.1] 0.25
Internal connection
diagram
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* Electro-optical Characteristics
(Ta=25°C)
Cut-off frequency
Parameter
Collector-emitter saturation voltage
Collector dark current
Peak forward voltage
Current transfer ratio
Forward voltage
Response time
I
CTR= X 100%
F
Ic
Transfer
charact-
eristics
Input
*1
Output
=0mA
V
CE(
sat
)
Rise time
Fall time
mA10==2V, I
V
t
=100
L
R
CE
r
f
t
C
±
V
CE
=5V, I
C
=2mA
R
L
=100
Ω
, -3dB
=
F
I
c
f
mA5=
C
0mA, I2
Symbol
I
CEO
CTR
V
FM
=±1mA, V
F
I
F
0V,I1=
CE
V
=2V
CE
0.5A±=
FM
I
V
F
=±20mA
F
I
Conditions
kH
z
μ
μ
60 300
53 250
6
0. 18V
Unit
V
V
600
-6
7500
10
3.0
Typ.
1.2
Min. Max.
1.4
A
%
Parameter
Absolute Maximum Ratings
40 to 60%RH, AC for 1 minute
Emitter-collector voltage
Collector power dissipation
Collector current
Collector-emitter voltage
Power dissipation
Forward current
Operating temperature
For 10 seconds
Soldering temperature
Storage temperature
Isolation voltage
Total power dissipation
Output
Input
V
35
CEO
V
-30~+100
-55~+125
Topr
Tsol
Tstg
C
P
Viso
Ptot
ECO
V
C
I
°C
260 °C
°C
mW
150
200
5000
mW
rms
V
6
80
V
mA
(Ta=25°C)
P
F
I
Symbol
70
±50
mW
mA
Rating Unit
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10
Collector dark current I
CEO
(A)
-25 25
0
10 -9
1007550
-7
10
-8
10 -6
10 -5
V
CE
=10V
10 -4
50
Forward current I
F
(mA)
2.0
1
0.5
01.51.0
2
3.52.5 3.0
5
20
200
100
500
-10
10
-25
Relatiovecurrent transfer ration(%)
50
0
100
150
025 7550 100
50
0.8
0.9
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.1
0.2
-25
0
025
1.0
100
75
C
I
F
=10mA
40
Collector current I
C
(mA)
0
0
213
20
80
60
100
1mA
5
4
2mA
5mA
Pc(MAX)
Fig. 1 Current Transfor Ratio vs.
Forward Current
Fig. 2 Forward Current vs.
Forward voltage
Fig. 4 Relative Current Transfer Ratio
vs. Ambient Temperature
Fig. 3 Collector Current vs.
Collector-emitter Voltage
Fig. 5 Collector-emitter Saturation
Voltage vs. Ambient Temperature
Fig. 6 Collector Dark Current vs.
Ambient Temperature
Ta=7C
50°C
25°C
0°C
-25°C
10
Ta=25 °C
Ambient temperature Ta (°C)
400
800
1200
1600
2000
2400
0
0.1 0.2 0.5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10
Current transfer ratio CTR(%)
V
CE
=2V
Ta=25°C
I
F
=1mA
V
CE
=2V
Collector-emitter saturation
voltage V
CE
(sat) (V)
I =20mA
I =5mA
F
C
Ambient temperature Ta(°C)
Collector-emitter voltage V
CE
(V)
Forward current I
F
(mA) Forward voltage V
F
(V)
Ambient temperature
Ta )
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0.05
Voltage gain Av (dB)
-20
-10
Frequency f(kHz)
10.5
0.2 5
250
100
Ω
R
L
=10K
Ω
1k
Ω
Fig. 10 Frequency Response
0.1
Load resistance R
L
(K
Ω
0
1
0.05
Test Circuit for Frequency Response
t
D
s
R
V
CE
=2V
I
C
=2mA
Ta=25°C
0.2 1
0.5 2
t
Output
L
R
Vcc
f
t
r
sd t
Response time (
μ
10
5
d
t
90%
100
50
Output
Input
td
Input R
D
Output
R
L
10%
Fig. 9 Response Time vs.
Load Resistance
V
CE
=2V
I
C
=10mA
Ta=25°C
500
200
Test Circuit for Response Time
trtf
Vcc
Ambient temperature Ta(°C)
Forward current I
F
(mA)
-25 0
10
0
20
30
Ambient temperature Ta(°C)
Collector power dissipation Pc(mW)
-25 0 25 50
25 50 75 100 125
100
50
0
75 100 125
Fig. 7 Forward Current vs.
Ambient Temperature
40
50
60
Fig. 8 Collector Power Dissipation vs.
Ambient Temperature
150
200
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Be aware that power is suddenly into the component any surge current may cause damage happen,
even if the voltage is within the absolute maximum ratings.
1.Recommended soldering conditions (Dip soldering)
2.Cautions regarding noise
Avoid removing the residual flux with freon-based and chlorine-based cleaning solvent.
* NOTES ON HANDLING
(2) Cautions
Fluxes
Flux
Cycle
Temperature
(1) Dip soldering
Time
Rosin flux containing small amount of chlorine
(The flux with a maximum chlorine content of 0.2 Wt % is recommended.)
One cycle allowed to be dipped in solder including plastic mold portion.
260° C or below (molten solder temperature)
Less than 10 seconds.
3mA
4
3
0
2
03.0
1.5
5mA
7
6
5
I
C
=0.5mA
1mA
8
7mA 50mA
0.5 1.0 2.0 2.5 3.5 4.0
1
Collector-emitter saturation
voltage V
CE
(sat) (V)
Ta=25°C
Fig. 11 Collector-emitter Saturation
Voltage vs. Forward Current
Forward current I
F
(mA)
Be aware that power is suddenly into the component any surge current may cause damage happen,
even if the voltage is within the absolute maximum ratings.
1.Recommended soldering conditions (Dip soldering)
2.Cautions regarding noise
Avoid removing the residual flux with freon-based and chlorine-based cleaning solvent.
* NOTES ON HANDLING
(2) Cautions
Fluxes
Flux
Cycle
Temperature
(1) Dip soldering
Time
Rosin flux containing small amount of chlorine
(The flux with a maximum chlorine content of 0.2 Wt % is recommended.)
One cycle allowed to be dipped in solder including plastic mold portion.
260° C or below (molten solder temperature)
Less than 10 seconds.
3mA
4
3
0
2
03.0
1.5
5mA
7
6
5
I
C
=0.5mA
1mA
8
7mA 50mA
0.5 1.0 2.0 2.5 3.5 4.0
1
Collector-emitter saturation
voltage V
CE
(sat) (V)
Ta=25°C
Fig. 11 Collector-emitter Saturation
Voltage vs. Forward Current
Forward current I
F
(mA)
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Within this device there exists GaAs (Gallium Arsenide) material which is a harmful substance if ingested.
We are mention about our product quality stablity, semiconductor devices in general can
GaAs dust and fumes are toxic. Do not break, cut or pulverize the product, or use chemicals to dissolve them.
CAUTION
malfunction or fail due to their inherent electrical sensitivity and vulnerability to physical
standards of safety, and to a avoid situations in which a malfunction or failure of a
stress. It is the responsibility of the buyer, when utilizing KINGBRIGHT products, to observe
KINGBRIGHT product could cause loss of human life, bodily injury or damage to property.
In developing your designs, please ensure that KINGBRIGHT products are used within
specified operating ranges as set forth in the most recent products specifications.
RESTRICTIONS ON PRODUCT USE
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Before using this
document, please confirm that this is the latest version. Not all devices / types available
in every country.
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TOLERANCE : ±0.4[±0.012] UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
Dimension of Tube
Unit:mm
Dimension of Carton
Part Number Package Package Style
KB8241 8-pin DIP 50pcs/each tube
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