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PHOTOCOUPLER
Part Number: KB815
GENERAL PURPOSE
HIGH ISOLATION VOLTAGE
HIGH SENSITIVITY
PHOTOCOUPLER SERIES
FEATURES
1.High current transfer ratio.(CTR:MIN.600% at IF=1mA.VCE=2V)
2.High isolation voltage between input and output (Viso=5000 Vrms).
3.Compact dual-in-line package
KB815 :1-channel type
4.Approved by VDE 0884 Teil2(NO:40006364),Recognized by UL and CUL, file NO.E225308.
5.RoHS Compliant.
DESCRIPTION
1.The KB815 (1-channel) is optically coupled isolators containing a GaAS light emitting diode and
a darlington silicon phototransistor.
2.The lead pitch is 2.54mm.
APPLICATIONS
1.Computer terminals.
2.Registers,copiers,automatic vending machines.
3.System appliances, measuring instruments.
4.Industial robots.
5.Signal transmission between circuits of different potentials and impedances.
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*PACKAGE DIMENSIONS (UNIT:mm)
DIP Type
TOLERANCE : ±0.5[±0.02] UNLESS O THERWISE NOTED.
*Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta=25°C)
mA
IF
Forward current
Power dissipation
Collector-emitter voltage
Collector current
Collector power dissipation
Total power dissipation
Emitter-collector voltage
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Soldering temperature
For 10 seconds
40 to 60%RH, AC for 1 minute
Isolation voltage
Output
Input
°C
-55~+125Tstg
260Tsol °C
mA
80IC
-30~+100
5000
Topr
Viso
°C
Vrms
200
150PC
Ptot mW
mW
VECO
VCEO
6V
35 V
P70 mW
Symbol
Parameter Rating Unit
50
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*Electro-optical Characteristics
Model No. Rank mark CTR(%)
KB815L L 600 to 1200
KB815A A 1100 to 2200
KB815B B 2100 to 4200
KB815C C 4100 to 7500
Transfer
charact-
eristics Response time
Rise time
Fall time
t
VCE=2V, IC=10mA,RL=100Ω
53 250
60 300
μ
μ
Forward voltage
Current transfer ratio
Peak forward voltage
Collector dark current
Collector-emitter saturation voltage
Input
Output
IFM =0.5A 3.0VFM
VCE(sat)
CTR
ICEO
IF=20mA, I C=5mA
IF=1mA, VCE=2V
0.8 1.0
600 7500
VCE=10V,IF=0mA -6
10
Parameter
VF
Symbol
IF=20mA
Conditions
1.2 1.4
Typ.
Min. Max.
V
V
%
A
V
Unit
tf
r
X 100%CTR= Ic
F
I
1600
Reverse current IRVR=4V 10 uA
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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=75°C
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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Response time (
0.05
0.1
Fig. 10 Frequency Response
Load resistance R
Voltage gain Av (dB)
-20
-10
0
1
0.05
5
t
d
D
Test Circuit for Frequency Response
R
Frequency f(kHz)
10.5
0.2 5
250
100
Ω
R
L=10KΩ
1k
Ω
s
CE
=2mA
Ta=25
V
I
C
=2V
°C
0.50.2 1
(K)
L
d
t
2
t
Output
RL
Vcc
90%
rf
t
s
t
=2V
=10mA
Ta=25
Fig. 9 Response Time vs.
Load Resistance
Fig. 7 Forward Current vs.
Ambient Temperature
Ambient temperature Ta( C)
100
s)
μ
50
500
200
VCE
I
C
Forward current I
F
(mA)
-25 0
10
0
20
30
40
50
60
Ambient Temperature
Output
Input
Ambient temperature Ta(
Test Circuit for Response Time
Collector power dissipation Pc(mW)
-25 0 25 50
td
tr
°C
tf
°
Input R
D
Output
R
L
Vcc
25 50 75 100 125
100
50
0
150
200
75 100 125
10%
°C)
Fig. 8 Collector Power Dissipation vs.
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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)
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CAUTION
Within this device there exists GaAs (Gallium Arsenide) material which is a harmful substance if
ingested.
GaAs dust and fumes are toxic. Do not break, cut or pulverize the product, or use chemicals to dis-
solve them.
document, please confirm that this is the latest version. Not all devices / types available
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Before using this
specified operating ranges as set forth in the most recent products specifications.
In developing your designs, please ensure that KINGBRIGHT products are used within
KINGBRIGHT product could cause loss of human life, bodily injury or damage to property.
stress. It is the responsibility of the buyer, when utilizing KINGBRIGHT products, to observe
standards of safety, and to a avoid situations in which a malfunction or failure of a
malfunction or fail due to their inherent electrical sensitivity and vulnerability to physical
We are mention about our product quality stablity, semiconductor devices in general can
in every country.
RESTRICTIONS ON PRODUCT USE
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Dimension of Carton
A-A Side view
TOLERANCE : ±0.4[±0.012] UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
Dimension of Tube
Unit:mm
A
13±0.5
25.5±0.5
A
531.0
25.0.5
13±0.5
530±1.0 6.70
11.00
12.20
8.20
Kingbright 0040
10.00
5.30
0.60
O2.9±0.1-8
Part Number Package Package Style
KB815 4-pin DIP 100pcs/each tube
*ORDERING INFORMATION
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PACKING & LABEL SPECIFICATIONS