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Optocoupler, Phototransistor Output, with Base Connection
SFH601
Vishay Semiconductors
DESCRIPTION
The SFH601 is an optocoupler with a gallium arsenide LED
emitter which is optically coupled with a silicon planar
phototransistor detector. The component is packaged in a
plastic plug-in case 20 AB DIN 41866.
The coupler transmits signals between two electrically
isolated circuits.
FEATURES
• Isolation test voltage (1.0 s), 5300 VRMS
•V
CEsat 0.25 (≤ 0.4) V, IF = 10 mA, IC = 2.5 mA
• Built to conform to VDE requirements
• Highest quality premium device
• Long term stability
• Storage temperature, - 55 ° to + 150 °C
• Lead (Pb)-free component
• Component in accordance to RoHS 2002/95/EC and
WEEE 2002/96/EC
AGENCY APPROVALS
• UL1577, file no. E52744 system code H or J, double
protection
• DIN EN 60747-5-5 (VDE 0884) available with option 1
• CSA 93751
• BSI IEC 60950; IEC 60065
Note
For additional information on the available options refer to option information.
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1
2
3
6
5
4
B
C
E
A
C
NC
ORDER INFORMATION
PART REMARKS
SFH601-1 CTR 40 % to 80 %, DIP-6
SFH601-2 CTR 63 % to 125 %, DIP-6
SFH601-3 CTR 100 % to 200 %, DIP-6
SFH601-4 CTR 160 % to 320 %, DIP-6
SFH601-1X006 CTR 40 % to 80 %, DIP-6 400 mil (option 6)
SFH601-1X007 CTR 40 % to 80 %, SMD-6 (option 7)
SFH601-1X009 CTR 40 % to 80 %, SMD-6 (option 9)
SFH601-2X006 CTR 63 % to 125 %, DIP-6 400 mil (option 6)
SFH601-2X007 CTR 63 % to 125 %, SMD-6 (option 7)
SFH601-2X009 CTR 63 % to 125 %, SMD-6 (option 9)
SFH601-3X006 CTR 100 % to 200 %, DIP-6 400 mil (option 6)
SFH601-3X007 CTR 100 % to 200 %, SMD-6 (option 7)
SFH601-3X009 CTR 100 % to 200 %, SMD-6 (option 9)
SFH601-4X006 CTR 160 % to 320 %, DIP-6 400 mil (option 6)
SFH601-4X007 CTR % 160 to 320 %, SMD-6 (option 7)
SFH601-4X009 CTR % 160 to 320 %, SMD-6 (option 9)
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (1)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL VALUE UNIT
INPUT
Reverse voltage VR6V
DC forward current IF60 mA
Surge forward current t = 10 µs IFSM 2.5 A
Total power dissipation Pdiss 100 mW
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Output, with Base Connection
Notes
(1) Tamb = 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 reflow profile for soldering conditions for surface mounted devices (SMD). Refer to wave profile for soldering conditions for through
hole devices (DIP).
Note
Tamb = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified.
Minimum and maximum values are testing requirements. Typical values are characteristics of the device and are the result of engineering
evaluation. Typical values are for information only and are not part of the testing requirements.
OUTPUT
Collector emitter voltage VCE 100 V
Emitter base voltage VEBO 7V
Collector current IC50 mA
t = 1.0 ms IC100 mA
Power dissipation Pdiss 150 mW
COUPLER
Isolation test voltage
between emitter and detector t = 1.0 s VISO 5300 VRMS
Isolation resistance VIO = 500 V, Tamb = 25 °C RIO ≥ 1012 Ω
VIO = 500 V, Tamb = 100 °C RIO ≥ 1011 Ω
Storage temperature range Tstg - 55 to + 150 °C
Ambient temperature range Tamb - 55 to +100 °C
Junction temperature Tj100 °C
Soldering temperature (2) max. 10 s, dip soldering:
distance to seating plane ≥ 1.5 mm Tsld 260 °C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITION PART SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
INPUT
Forward voltage IF = 60 mA VF1.25 1.65 V
Breakdown voltage IR = 10 µA VBR 6V
Reverse current VR = 6 V IR0.01 10 µA
Capacitance VF = 0 V, f = 1 MHz CO25 pF
Thermal resistance Rthja 750 K/W
OUTPUT
Collector emitter capacitance f = 1 mHz, VCE = 5 V CCE 6.8 pF
Collector base capacitance f = 1 mHz, VCB = 5 V CCB 8.5 pF
Emitter base capacitance f = 1 mHz, VEB = 5 V CEB 11 pF
Thermal resistance Rthja 500 K/W
Collector emitter leakage current VCE =10 V
SFH601-1 ICEO 250nA
SFH601-2 ICEO 250nA
SFH601-3 ICEO 5 100 nA
SFH601-4 ICEO 5 100 nA
COUPLER
Saturation voltage collector emitter IF = 10 mA, IC = 2.5 mA VCEsat 0.25 0.4 V
Capacitance (input to output) VI-O = 0, f = 1 MHz CIO 0.6 pF
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (1)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL VALUE UNIT
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Output, with Base Connection Vishay Semiconductors
Note
Current transfer ratio and collector emitter leakage current by dash number.
Fig. 1 - Linear Operation (without Saturation) Fig. 2 - Switching Operation (with Saturation)
CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO
PARAMETER TEST CONDITION PART SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
IC/IF at VCE = 5.0 V
IF = 10 mA
SFH601-1 CTR 40 80 %
SFH601-2 CTR 63 125 %
SFH601-3 CTR 100 200 %
SFH601-4 CTR 160 320 %
IF = 1 mA
SFH601-1 CTR 13 30 %
SFH601-2 CTR 22 45 %
SFH601-3 CTR 34 70 %
SFH601-4 CTR 56 90 %
SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITION PART SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
NON-SATURATED
Current VCC = 5 V, RL = 75 ΩIF10 mA
Rise time VCC = 5 V, RL = 75 Ωtr2µs
Fall time VCC = 5 V, RL = 75 Ωtf2µs
Turn-on time VCC = 5 V, RL = 75 Ωton 3µs
Turn-off time VCC = 5 V, RL = 75 Ωtoff 2.3 µs
SATURATED
Current
SFH601-1 IF20 mA
SFH601-2 IF10 mA
SFH601-3 IF10 mA
SFH601-4 IF0.5 mA
Rise time
SFH601-1 tr2µs
SFH601-2 tr3µs
SFH601-3 tr3µs
SFH601-4 tr4.6 µs
Fall time
SFH601-1 tf11 µs
SFH601-2 tf14 µs
SFH601-3 tf14 µs
SFH601-4 tf15 µs
Turn-on time
SFH601-1 ton 3µs
SFH601-2 ton 4.2 µs
SFH601-3 ton 4.2 µs
SFH601-4 ton 6µs
Turn-off time
SFH601-1 toff 18 µs
SFH601-2 toff 23 µs
SFH601-3 toff 23 µs
SFH601-4 toff 25 µs
isfh601_01
RL=75Ω
VCC = 5 V
IC
47 Ω
IFIF1kΩ
VCC =5V
47 Ω
isfh601_02
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Vishay Semiconductors Optocoupler, Phototransistor
Output, with Base Connection
Note
As per IEC 60747-5-2, § 7.4.3.8.1, this optocoupler is suitable for "safe electrical insulation" only within the safety ratings. Compliance with the
safety ratings shall be ensured by means of protective circuits.
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Tamb = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified
Fig. 3 - Current Transfer Ratio vs. Diode Current Fig. 4 - Current Transfer Ratio vs. Diode Current
SAFETY AND INSULATION RATINGS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
Climatic classification
(according to IEC 68 part 1) 55/100/21
Comparative tracking index CTI 175 399
VIOTM 8000 V
VIORM 890 V
PSO 700 mW
ISI 400 mA
TSI 175 °C
Creepage distance standard DIP-6 7 mm
Clearance distance standard DIP-6 7 mm
Creepage distance 400 mil DIP-6 8 mm
Clearance distance 400 mil DIP-6 8 mm
Insulation thickness,
reinforced rated per IEC 60950 2.10.5.1 0.4 mm
(%)
103
5
1
2
3
4
102
100
10-1 1012
100
55
5
IF (mA)
isfh601_03
(TA = - 25 ˚C, VCE = 5.0 V)
IC/IF = f (IF)
IC
IF
(%)
103
5
1
2
3
4
102
100
10-1 1012
100
55
5
I
F
(mA)
isfh601_04
(TA = 0 °C, VCE = 5.0 V)
IC/IF = f (IF)
I
C
I
F
DC
Pulsmode
Pulse
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Fig. 5 - Current Transfer Ratio vs. Diode Current
Fig. 6 - Current Transfer Ratio vs. Diode Current
Fig. 7 - Current Transfer Ratio vs. Diode Current
Fig. 8 - Current Transfer Ratio vs. Diode Current
Fig. 9 - Transistor Characteristics
Fig. 10 - Output Characteristics
103
5
1
2
3
4
102
100
10-1 1012100
55
5
isfh601_05
VCE = 5.0 V)
IC/IF = f (IF)
DC
Pulsbetrieb
Pulse
(%)
IF (mA)
IC
IF
10
3
5
1
2
3
4
10
2
10
0
10
-1
10
1
210
0
55
5
isfh601_06
TA = 50 °C, VCE = 5.0 V)
IC/IF = f (IF)
DC
Pulsbetrieb
Pulse
(%)
I
C
I
F
I
F
(mA)
(%)
10
3
5
1
2
3
4
10
2
10
0
10
-1
10
1
2
(mA)
10
0
55
5
I
F
isfh601_07
TA = 75 °C, VCE = 5.0 V)
IC/IF = f (IF)
I
C
I
F
DC
Pulsbetrieb
Pulse
10
3
5
10
2
10
1
- 25 7525050°C
5
isfh601_08
(IF = 10 mA, VCE = 5.0 V)
IC/IF = f (T)
1
2
3
4
DC
Pulsbetrieb
Pulse
(%)
I
C
I
F
T
A
(°C)
30
10
20
0
015105
VCE
isfh601_09
IB = 10 µA
IB = 20 µA
IB = 40 µA
IB = 30 µA
IB = 2 µA
IB = 5 µA
IC = f (VCE)
(IF = 0)
DC
Pulsbetrieb
Pulse
IC (mA)
30
(mA)
10
20
0
015105
I
c
V
CE
isfh601_10
I
F
= ± 14 mA
I
F
= ± 12 mA
I
F
= ± 10 mA
I
F
= ± 6 mA
I
F
= ± 8 mA
I
F
= ± 4 mA
I
F
= ± 2 mAI
F
= ± 1 mA
IC = f (VCE)
DC
Pulsbetrieb
Pulse
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Output, with Base Connection
Fig. 11 - Forward Voltage
Fig. 12 - Collector Emitter Off-state Current
Fig. 13 - Saturation Voltage vs. Collector Current and Modulation
Depth SFH601-1
Fig. 14 - Saturation Voltage vs. Collector Current and Modulation
Depth SFH601-2
Fig. 15 - Saturation Voltage vs. Collector Current and Modulation
Depth SFH601-3
Fig. 16 - Saturation Voltage vs. Collector Current and Modulation
Depth SFH601-4
isfh601_11
V
F
(V)
I
F
(mA)
25°
50°
75°
1.2
1.1
1.0
0.9
10- 1 100101102
100
10-1
10-2
10-3
(µA)
5
5
5
- 25 0
(°C)
25 50 75 100
ICEO
TA
isfh601_12
VCE = 40 V
VCE = 10 V
ICEO = f (V, T)
(IF = 0)
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
100101102
VCEsat (V)
IC (mA)
isfh601_13
IF = 3 x IC
VCEsat = f (IC)
0
1.0
0.8
0.9
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
100101102
V
CEsat
(V)
I
C
(mA)
isfh601_14
IF = 2 x IC
IF = 3 x IC
VCEsat = f (IC)
1.0
(V)
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
100101
5510
2
(mA)
V
CE sat
IC
isfh601_15
IF = 2 x IC
IF = 3 x IC
IF = IC
VCEsat = f (IC)
1.0
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
10
0
10
1
5510
2
isfh601_16
IF = 2 x IC
IF = 3 x IC
IF = IC
VCEsat = f (IC)
(V)
V
CE sat
(mA)
I
C
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Fig. 17 - Permissible Pulse Load
Fig. 18 - Permissible Power Dissipation for Transistor and Diode
Fig. 19 - Permissible Forward Current Diode
PACKAGE DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)
isfh601_17
IF (mA)
tp (s)
10- 5 10- 4 10- 3 10- 2 10- 1 100101
104
103
102
101
D= tp
tp
TIF
T
D = 0
0.005
0.01
0.02
0.05
0.1
0.2
0.5
DC D = parameter, IF = f(tp)
0
50
100
150
200
0 50 1007525
Ptot (mW)
TA (°C)
isfh601_18
Ptot = f (TA)
Transistor
Diode
isfh601_19
120
90
60
30
0
0255075100
IF (mA)
TA (°C)
IF = f (TA)
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0.010 (0.25)
typ.
0.114 (2.90)
0.130 (3.0)
0.130 (3.30)
0.150 (3.81)
0.031 (0.80) min.
0.300 (7.62)
typ.
0.031 (0.80)
0.035 (0.90)
0.100 (2.54) typ.
0.039
(1.00)
min.
0.018 (0.45)
0.022 (0.55)
0.048
0.022 (0.55)
0.248 (6.30)
0.256 (6.50)
0.335 (8.50)
0.343 (8.70)
Pin one ID
6
5
4
12
3
18°
3° to 9°
0.300 to 0.347
(7.62 to 8.81)
4°
typ.
ISO method A
(0.45)
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)
min.
0.315 (8.00)
0.020 (0.51 )
0.040 (1.02 )
0.300 (7.62)
ref.
0.375 (9.53)
0.395 (10.03 )
0.012 (0.30 ) typ.
0.0040 (0.102)
0.0098(0.249)
15° max.
Option 9
0.014 (0.35)
0.010 (0.25)
0.400 (10.16)
0.430 (10.92)
0.307 (7.8)
0.291 (7.4)
0.407 (10.36)
0.391 (9.96)
Option 6
0.315 (8.0)
min.
0.300 (7.62)
typ.
0.180(4.6)
0.160 (4.1)
0.331 (8.4)
min.
0.406 (10.3)
max.
0.028(0.7)
Option 7
18450
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not contain such substances.
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