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Please contact a Renesas Electronics sales office if you have any questions regarding the information contained in this document or Renesas Electronics products, or if you have any other inquiries. (Note 1) "Renesas Electronics" as used in this document means Renesas Electronics Corporation and also includes its majorityowned subsidiaries. (Note 2) "Renesas Electronics product(s)" means any product developed or manufactured by or for Renesas Electronics. DATA SHEET PHOTOCOUPLER PS8601,PS8601L,PS8601L1,PS8601L2 HIGH SPEED ANALOG OUTPUT TYPE 8-PIN PHOTOCOUPLER <R> -NEPOC Series- DESCRIPTION The PS8601 and PS8601L are 8-pin high speed photocouplers containing a GaAIAs LED on input side and a PN photodiode and a high speed amplifier transistor on output side on one chip. The PS8601 is in a plastic DIP (Dual Inline Package). The PS8601L is lead bending type (Gull wing) for surface mount. The PS8601L1 is lead bending type for long creepage distance. The PS8601L2 is lead bending type for long creepage distance (Gull-wing) for surface mount. FEATURES * High supply voltage (VCC = 35 V MAX.) * High speed response (tPHL, tPLH = 0.8 s MAX.) * High isolation voltage (BV = 5 000 Vr.m.s.) * TTL, CMOS compatible with a resistor * For Infrared reflow soldering <R> * Ordering number of tape product : PS8601L-E3, E4: 1 000 pcs/reel : PS8601L2-E3, E4: 1 000 pcs/reel <R> * Safety standards * UL approved: File No. E72422 * BSI approved: No. 8004, 8854 * DIN EN60747-5-2 (VDE0884 Part2) approved (Option) APPLICATIONS * Interface for measurement or control equipment * Substitutions for relays and pulse transformers 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 products and/or types are available in every country. Please check with an NEC Electronics sales representative for availability and additional information. Document No. PN10262EJ02V0DS (2nd edition) Date Published May 2006 NS CP(K) Printed in Japan The mark <R> shows major revised points. The revised points can be easily searched by copying an "<R>" in the PDF file and specifying it in the "Find what:" field. 1995, 2006 PS8601,PS8601L,PS8601L1,PS8601L2 PACKAGE DIMENSIONS (UNIT: mm) DIP Type PS8601 TOP VIEW 9.250.25 8 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 1. NC 2. Anode 3. Cathode 4. NC 5. Emitter 6. VO 7. Base 8. VCC 7.62 3.50.3 0.65 2.8 MIN. 4.150.3 6.50.5 0.880.1 0.50.1 2.54 0.25 M 0 to 15 0.840.43 1.250.15 Lead Bending Type PS8601L TOP VIEW 9.250.25 8 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 1. NC 2. Anode 3. Cathode 4. NC 5. Emitter 6. VO 7. Base 8. VCC 0.880.1 1.250.15 0.25 M 2 0.1 +0.1 -0.05 3.50.3 0.25 +0.1 -0.05 6.50.5 0.90.25 9.600.4 2.54 Data Sheet PN10262EJ02V0DS PS8601,PS8601L,PS8601L1,PS8601L2 Lead Bending Type For Long Creepage Distance PS8601L1 9.250.25 10.16 3.50.3 0.35 0.880.1 0.50.1 0.25 M 2.54 0.840.43 0 to 15 1.250.15 PS8601L2 9.250.25 0.250.2 6.50.5 3.50.3 2.8 MIN. 4.55 MAX. 6.50.5 0.880.1 1.250.15 0.25 M 0.90.25 10.16 2.54 11.80.4 Data Sheet PN10262EJ02V0DS 3 PS8601,PS8601L,PS8601L1,PS8601L2 <R> MARKING EXAMPLE No. 1 pin Mark PS8601 NL601 Country Assembled Type Number Assembly Lot N L 6 01 Week Assembled Year Assembled (Last 1 Digit) In-house Code (L: Pb-Free) Rank Code 4 Data Sheet PN10262EJ02V0DS PS8601,PS8601L,PS8601L1,PS8601L2 <R> ORDERING INFORMATION Part Number Order Number Solder Plating Safety Standard Packing Style Specification Pb-Free Approval PS8601 PS8601-A Magazine case 50 pcs Standard products PS8601L PS8601L-A PS8601L1 PS8601L1-A PS8601L2 PS8601L2-A PS8601L-E3 PS8601L-E3-A PS8601L-E4 PS8601L-E4-A PS8601L2-E3 PS8601L2-E3-A PS8601L2-E4 PS8601L2-E4-A PS8601-V PS8601-V-A PS8601L-V PS8601L-V-A (VDE0884 Part2) PS8601L1-V PS8601L1-V-A Approved (Option) PS8601L2-V PS8601L2-V-A PS8601L-V-E3 PS8601L-V-E3-A PS8601L-V-E4 PS8601L-V-E4-A PS8601L2-V-E3 PS8601L2-V-E3-A PS8601L2-V-E4 PS8601L2-V-E4-A Application *1 Part Number PS8601 (UL, BSI approved) Embossed Tape 1 000 pcs/reel Magazine case 50 pcs DIN EN60747-5-2 Embossed Tape 1 000 pcs/reel *1 For the application of the Safety Standard, following part number should be used. ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25C, unless otherwise specified) Parameter <R> Symbol Ratings Unit IF 25 mA Reverse Voltage VR 5 V Power Dissipation PD 45 mW Supply Voltage VCC 35 V Output Voltage VO 35 V IO 8 mA PC 100 mW BV 5 000 Vr.m.s. Operating Ambient Temperature TA -55 to +100 C Storage Temperature Tstg -55 to +100 C Diode Detector Forward Current *1 Output Current <R> Power Dissipation Isolation Voltage *2 *3 *1 Reduced to 0.25 mA/C at TA = 25C or more. *2 Applies to output pin VO (collector pin). Reduced to 1.0 mW/C at TA = 25C or more. *3 AC voltage for 1 minute at TA = 25C, RH = 60% between input and output. Pins 1-4 shorted together, 5-8 shorted together. Data Sheet PN10262EJ02V0DS 5 PS8601,PS8601L,PS8601L1,PS8601L2 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25C) Diode Parameter Symbol Conditions Forward Voltage VF IF = 16 mA Reverse Current IR VR = 5 V Forward Voltage VF/T MIN. TYP. *1 1.7 MAX. Unit 2.2 V 10 A -1.6 mV/C V = 0 V, f = 1 MHz 30 pF 3 IF = 16 mA Temperature Coefficent <R> Terminal Capacitance Detector Coupled Ct High Level Output Current IOH(1) IF = 0 mA, VCC = VO = 5.5 V High Level Output Current IOH(2) IF = 0 mA, VCC = VO = 35 V Low Level Output Voltage VOL IF = 16 mA, VCC = 4.5 V, IO = 1.2 mA 0.1 Low Level Supply Current ICCL IF = 16 mA, VO = Open, VCC = 35 V 50 High Level Supply Current ICCH IF = 0 mA, VO = Open, VCC = 35 V 0.01 DC Current Gain hFE VO = 5 V, IO = 3 mA 100 Current Transfer Ratio CTR IF = 16 mA, VCC = 4.5 V, VO = 0.4 V 500 nA 100 A 0.4 V A A 1 15 10 % 11 Isolation Resistance RI-O VI-O = 1 kVDC Isolation Capacitance CI-O V = 0 V, f = 1 MHz 0.7 Propagation Delay Time tPHL IF = 16 mA, VCC = 5 V, RL = 1.9 k 0.5 0.8 s tPLH IF = 16 mA, VCC = 5 V, RL = 1.9 k 0.3 0.8 s pF (H L) *2 Propagation Delay Time (L H) *2 *1 Typical values at TA = 25C *2 Test circuit for propagation delay time Pulse Input ( PW = 100 s Duty Cycle = 1/10 VCC = 5 V IF 1 ) IF Monitor 8 2 7 3 6 4 51 5 0.1 F Input 50 % RL VO (Monitor) CL = 15 pF 5V Output tPHL tPLH 1.5 V VOL Remark CL includes probe and stray wiring capacitance. USAGE CAUTIONS 1. This product is weak for static electricity by designed with high-speed integrated circuit so protect against static electricity when handling. 2. By-pass capacitor of more than 0.1 F is used between VCC and GND near device. Also, ensure that the distance between the leads of the photocoupler and capacitor is no more than 10 mm. 3. Avoid storage at a high temperature and high humidity. 6 Data Sheet PN10262EJ02V0DS PS8601,PS8601L,PS8601L1,PS8601L2 TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25C, unless otherwise specified) MAXIMUM FORWARD CURRENT vs. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DETECTOR POWER DISSIPATION vs. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 120 Detector Power Dissipation PC (mW) Maximum Forward Current IF (mA) 30 20 10 0 25 50 75 100 20 25 50 75 100 FORWARD CURRENT vs. FORWARD VOLTAGE OUTPUT CURRENT vs. OUTPUT VOLTAGE 125 10 Output Current IO (mA) TA = +100 C +50 C +25 C 0 C -25 C 1.0 0.1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 8 IF = 25 mA 6 20 mA 15 mA 4 10 mA 2 0 5 mA 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Forward Voltage VF (V) Output Voltage VO (V) CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO vs. FOWARD CURRENT NORMALIZED CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO vs. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE VCC = 4.5 V, VO = 0.4 V, TA = 25 C 40 30 20 10 0.5 1 5 10 50 100 Normalized Current Transfer Ratio CTR Forward Current IF (mA) 40 Ambient Temperature TA (C) 50 Current Transfer Ratio CTR (%) 60 Ambient Temperature TA (C) 10 0 0.1 80 0 125 100 0.01 1.0 100 2.0 Normalized to 1.0 at TA = 25 C, IF = 16 mA, VCC = 4.5 V, VO = 0.4 V 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0 -75 -50 Foward Current IF (mA) -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 Ambient Temperature TA (C) Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. Data Sheet PN10262EJ02V0DS 7 PS8601,PS8601L,PS8601L1,PS8601L2 OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. FOWARD CURRENT 6 Output Voltage VO (V) 1 000 VCC = 5 V IF VCC RL 5 4 3 RL = 1.9 k 2 5.6 k 1 High Level Output Current IOH (nA) 7 HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT CURRENT vs. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 10 k 10 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 VCC = VO = 35 V VCC = VO = 5.5 V 10 1 25 50 75 100 Ambient Temperature TA (C) PROPAGATION DELAY TIME, vs. LORD RESISTANCE PROPAGATION DELAY TIME, vs. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE VCC = 5 V, IF = 16 mA 1 tPHL 10 k 100 k 3.0 VCC = 5 V, 2.5 IF = 16mA, RL = 1.9 k 2.0 1.5 1.0 tPLH 0.5 0.0 -75 -50 Load Resistance RL (k) tPHL -25 0 25 50 75 Ambient Temperature TA (C) Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. 8 0 Foward Current IF (mA) tPLH 0.1 1k 100 0.1 -25 20 Propagation Delay Time tPHL, tPLH ( s) Propagation Delay Time tPHL, tPLH ( s) 0 IF = 0 mA Data Sheet PN10262EJ02V0DS 100 125 PS8601,PS8601L,PS8601L1,PS8601L2 TAPING SPECIFICATIONS (UNIT: mm) 4.5 MAX. 10.30.1 7.50.1 1.5 +0.1 -0 16.00.3 2.00.1 4.00.1 1.750.1 Outline and Dimensions (Tape) 4.00.1 10.40.1 1.550.1 12.00.1 0.3 Tape Direction PS8601L-E4 PS8601L-E3 Outline and Dimensions (Reel) R 1.0 1001.0 2.00.5 13.00.2 3302.0 2.00.5 21.00.8 17.51.0 21.51.0 Packing: 1 000pcs/reel Data Sheet PN10262EJ02V0DS 15.9 to 19.4 Outer edge of flange 9 PS8601,PS8601L,PS8601L1,PS8601L2 <R> 4.5 MAX. 12.80.1 11.50.1 1.5 +0.1 -0 24.00.3 2.00.1 4.00.1 1.750.1 Outline and Dimensions (Tape) 4.10.1 10.70.1 2.050.05 12.00.1 0.30.05 Tape Direction PS8601L2-E3 PS8601L2-E4 Outline and Dimensions (Reel) R 1.0 1001.0 2.00.5 13.00.2 3302.0 2.00.5 21.00.8 25.51.0 29.51.0 Packing: 1 000 pcs/reel 10 Data Sheet PN10262EJ02V0DS 23.9 to 27.4 Outer edge of flange PS8601,PS8601L,PS8601L1,PS8601L2 NOTES ON HANDLING 1. Recommended soldering conditions (1) Infrared reflow soldering * Peak reflow temperature 260C or below (package surface temperature) * Time of peak reflow temperature 10 seconds or less * Time of temperature higher than 220C 60 seconds or less * Time to preheat temperature from 120 to 180C 12030 s * Number of reflows Three * Flux Rosin flux containing small amount of chlorine (The flux with a maximum chlorine content of 0.2 Wt% is recommended.) Package Surface Temperature T (C) Recommended Temperature Profile of Infrared Reflow (heating) to 10 s 260C MAX. 220C to 60 s 180C 120C 12030 s (preheating) Time (s) (2) Wave soldering * Temperature 260C or below (molten solder temperature) * Time 10 seconds or less * Preheating conditions 120C or below (package surface temperature) * Number of times One (Allowed to be dipped in solder including plastic mold portion.) * Flux Rosin flux containing small amount of chlorine (The flux with a maximum chlorine content of 0.2 Wt% is recommended.) <R> (3) Soldering by soldering iron * Peak temperature (lead part temperature) 350C or below * Time (each pins) 3 seconds or less * Flux Rosin flux containing small amount of chlorine (The flux with a maximum chlorine content of 0.2 Wt% is recommended.) (a) Soldering of leads should be made at the point 1.5 to 2.0 mm from the root of the lead. (b) Please be sure that the temperature of the package would not be heated over 100C. Data Sheet PN10262EJ02V0DS 11 PS8601,PS8601L,PS8601L1,PS8601L2 (4) Cautions * Fluxes Avoid removing the residual flux with freon-based and chlorine-based cleaning solvent. 2. Cautions regarding noise Be aware that when voltage is applied suddenly between the photocoupler's input and output or between collector-emitters at startup, the output transistor may enter the on state, even if the voltage is within the absolute maximum ratings. 12 Data Sheet PN10262EJ02V0DS PS8601,PS8601L,PS8601L1,PS8601L2 SPECIFICATION OF VDE MARKS LICENSE DOCUMENT (VDE0884) Parameter Symbol Speck Unit Application classification (DIN VDE 0109) for rated line voltages 300 Vr.m.s. IV for rated line voltages 600 Vr.m.s. III Climatic test class (DIN IEC 68 Teil 1/09.80) 55/100/21 Dielectric strength maximum operating isolation voltage Test voltage (partial discharge test, procedure a for type test and random test) UIORM 890 Vpeak Upr 1 068 Vpeak Upr 1 424 Vpeak UTR 8 000 Vpeak Upr = 1.2 x UIORM, Pd < 5 pC Test voltage (partial discharge test, procedure b for all devices test) Upr = 1.6 x UIORM, Pd < 5 pC Highest permissible overvoltage Degree of pollution (DIN VDE 0109) 2 Clearance distance > 7.0 mm Creepage distance > 7.0 mm Comparative tracking index (DIN IEC 112/VDE 0303 part 1) CTI Material group (DIN VDE 0109) 175 III a Storage temperature range Tstg -55 to +150 C Operating temperature range TA -55 to +100 C VIO = 500 V dc at TA = 25 C Ris MIN. 10 12 VIO = 500 V dc at TA MAX. at least 100 C Ris MIN. 10 11 Package temperature Tsi 175 C Current (input current IF, Psi = 0) Isi 400 mA Power (output or total power dissipation) Psi 700 mW Ris MIN. 10 Isolation resistance, minimum value Safety maximum ratings (maximum permissible in case of fault, see thermal derating curve) Isolation resistance VIO = 500 V dc at TA = 175 C (Tsi) Data Sheet PN10262EJ02V0DS 9 13 PS8601,PS8601L,PS8601L1,PS8601L2 * The information in this document is current as of May, 2006. 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