4 PIN DIP PHOTOTRANSISTOR
PHOTOCOUPLER
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Document No：DPC-816-001 Rev. 3 April, 1 2008
EL816 Series
Features:
• Current transfer ratio
(CTR: 50~600% at IF =5mA, VCE =5V)
• High isolation voltage between inputs
and output (Viso=5000 V rms)
• Creepage distance >7.62 mm
• Operating temperature up to +110°C
• Compact small outline package
• Pb free and RoHS compliant.
• UL approved (No. E214129)
• VDE approved (No. 132249)
• SEMKO approved
• NEMKO approved
• DEMKO approved
• FIMKO approved
• CSA approved (No. 1143607)
Description
The EL816 series of devices each consist of an infrared
emitting diodes, optically coupled to a phototransistor
detector.
They are packaged in a 4-pin DIP package and available
in wide-lead spacing and SMD option.
Schematic
Applications
• Programmable controllers
• System appliances, measuring instruments
• Telecommunication equipments
• Home appliances, such as fan heaters, etc.
• Signal transmission between circuits of different potentials and impedances
Pin Configuration
1. Anode
2. Cathode
3. Emitter
4. Collector
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta=25°C)
Parameter Symbol Rating Unit
Forward current IF 50 mA
Peak forward current (1us, pulse) IFP 1 A
Reverse voltage VR 6 V
Input
Power dissipation
No derating required up to Ta = 100°C PD 70 mW
150 mW
Power dissipation
Derating factor (above Ta = 80°C) PC 5.8 mW/°C
Collector current IC 80 mA
Collector-Emitter voltage VCEO 80 V
Output
Emitter-Collector voltage VECO 6 V
Total power dissipation PTOT 200 mW
Isolation voltage *1 V
ISO 5000 V rms
Operating temperature TOPR -55 ~ +110 °C
Storage temperature TSTG -55 ~ +125 °C
Soldering temperature *2 T
SOL 260 °C
Notes
*1 AC for 1 minute, R.H. = 40 ~ 60% R.H. In this test, pins 1 & 2 are shorted together, and pins 3 & 4
are shorted together.
*2 For 10 seconds.
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Electrical Characteristics (Ta=25°C unless specified otherwise)
Input Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.* Max. Unit Condition
Forward voltage VF - 1.2 1.4 V
IF = 20mA
Reverse current IR - - 10 µA
VR = 4V
Input capacitance Cin - 30 250 pF V = 0, f = 1kHz
Output Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.* Max. Unit Condition
Collector-Emitter dark
current ICEO - - 100 nA
VCE = 20V, IF = 0mA
Collector-Emitter
breakdown voltage BVCEO 80 - - V IC = 0.1mA
Emitter-Collector
breakdown voltage BVECO 6 - - V
IE = 0.1mA
Transfer Characteristics (Ta=25°C unless specified otherwise)
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.* Max. Unit Condition
EL816 50 - 600
EL816A 80 - 160
EL816B 130 - 260
EL816C 200 - 400
EL816D 400 - 600
EL816X 100 - 200
Current Transfer
ratio
EL816Y
CTR
150 - 300
% IF = 5mA ,VCE = 5V
Collector-Emitter
saturation voltage VCE(sat) - 0.1 0.2 V IF = 20mA ,IC = 1mA
Isolation resistance RIO 5×1010 - -
Ω VIO = 500Vdc,
40~60% R.H.
Floating capacitance CIO - 0.6 1.0 pF
VIO = 0, f = 1MHz
Cut-off frequency fc - 80 - kHz VCE = 5V, IC = 2mA
RL = 100Ω, -3dB
Rise time tr - 4 18
µs
Fall time t
f
- 3 18
µ
s
VCE = 2V, IC = 2mA,
RL = 100Ω
* Typical values at Ta = 25°C
PIN DIP 4
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PHOTOTRANSISTOR
EL816 Series
Typical Performance Curves
PIN DIP 4
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PHOTOTRANSISTOR
EL816 Series
VCC
Figure 10. Switching Time Test Circuit & Waveforms
IF IC RL
RIN
Output
Input
Pulse
10%
Input Output
Pulse 90%
t t
r
f
ton tof
f
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EL816 Series
Order Information
Part Number
EL816(X)(Y)(Z)-FV
Note
X = Lead form option (S, S1, M or none)
Y = CTR Rank (A, B, C, D, X, Y or none)
Z = Tape and reel option (TA, TB, TU, TD or none)
F = Lead frame option (F: Iron, None: copper)
V = VDE (option)
Option Description Packing quantity
None Standard DIP-4 100 units per tube
M Wide lead bend (0.4 inch spacing) 100 units per tube
S (TA) Surface mount lead form + TA tape & reel option 1000 units per reel
S (TB) Surface mount lead form + TB tape & reel option 1000 units per reel
S1 (TA) Surface mount lead form (low profile) + TA tape & reel option 1000 units per reel
S1 (TB) Surface mount lead form (low profile) + TB tape & reel option 1000 units per reel
S (TU) Surface mount lead form + TU tape & reel option 1500 units per reel
S (TD) Surface mount lead form + TD tape & reel option 1500 units per reel
S1 (TU) Surface mount lead form (low profile) + TU tape & reel option 1500 units per reel
S1 (TD) Surface mount lead form (low profile) + TD tape & reel option 1500 units per reel
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EL816 Series
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Package Drawing
(Dimensions in mm)
Standard DIP Type
Option M Type
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EL816 Series
Option S Type
Option S1 Type
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EL816 Series
Recommended pad layout for surface mount leadform
Device Marking
816
EL
F R YWW V
Notes
EL denotes EVERLIGHT
816 denotes Device Number
F denotes Factory Code (None: China, T: Taiwan)
R denotes CTR Rank (A, B, C, D or none)
Y denotes 1 digit Year code
WW denotes 2 digit Week code
V denotes VDE (option)
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EL816 Series
Tape & Reel Packing Specifications
Option TA Option TB
Direction of feed from reel Direction of feed from reel
Tape dimensions
Dimension No. A B Do D1 E F
Dimension(mm) 10.4±0.1 4.55±0.1 1.5±0.1 1.5±0.05 1.75±0.1 7.5±0.1
Dimension No. Po P1 P2 t W K
Dimension(mm) 4.0±0.1 12.0±0.1 2.0±0.1 0.33±0.1 16.0+0.3/
-0.1 4.55±0.1
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EL816 Series
Option TD
Direction of feed from reel
Option TU
Direction of feed from reel
Tape dimensions
Dimension No. A B C D E F
Dimension(mm) 16.00±0.3 7.5±0.1 1.75±0.1 8.0±0.1 2.0±0.1 4.0±0.1
Dimension No. G H I J K
Dimension(mm) 1.5+0.1/-0 10.4±0.1 0.4±0.05 4.55±0.1 5.1±0.1
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EL816 Series
Solder Reflow Temperature Profile
260 °C
(
p
eak
,
10 Sec
1
50
°
C
1-
°
C/Sec
M
a
x
7
0
–
17
0
S
ec
2
00
°
C
217°
C
>255 °C
(
30s Max
)
1-
°
C/Sec
M
a
x
6
–
14
0
S
ec
TIME
(S)
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EL816 Series
DISCLAIMER
1. The specifications in this datasheet may be changed without notice. EVERLIGHT reserves the authority
on material change for above specification.
2. When using this product, please observe the absolute maximum ratings and the instructions for use as
outlined in this datasheet. EVERLIGHT assumes no responsibility for any damage resulting from use of
the product which does not comply with the absolute maximum ratings and the instructions included in this
datasheet.
3. These specification sheets include materials protected under copyright of EVERLIGHT. Reproduction in
any form is prohibited without the specific consent of EVERLIGHT.