4N32, 4N33
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Optocoupler, Photodarlington Output, High Gain,
With Base Connection
DESCRIPTION
The 4N32 and 4N33 are optically coupled isolators with a
gallium arsenide infrared LED and a solicon photodarlington
sensor.
Switching can be achieved while maintaining a high degree
of isolation between driving and load circuits.
These optocouplers can be used to replace reed and
mercury relays with advantages of long life, high speed
switching and elimination of magnetic fields.
FEATURES
Very high current transfer ratio, 500 % min.
High isolation resistance, 1011 Ω typical
Standard plastic DIP package
Material categorization:
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AGENCY APPROVALS
UL1577, file no. E52744 system code H
DIN EN 60747-5-2 (VDE 0884) / DIN EN 60747-5-5
(pending), available with option 1
BSI IEC 60950; IEC 60065
•FIMKO
Note
Additional options may be possible, please contact sales office
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2
3
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5
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C
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ORDERING INFORMATION
4N3#-X0##T
PART NUMBER PACKAGE OPTION TAPE AND
REEL
AGENCY CERTIFIED/PACKAGE CTR (%)
UL, BSI, FIMKO 500 500
DIP-6 4N32 4N33
7.62 mm
DIP
4N32, 4N33
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Notes
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
(1) Refer to reflow profile for soldering conditions for surface mounted devices (SMD). Refer to wave profile for soldering conditions for through
hole devices (DIP)
Notes
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
(1) Indicates JEDEC® registered values
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Tamb = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL VALUE UNIT
input
Reverse voltage VR3V
Forward current IF60 mA
Power dissipation Pdiss 100 mW
Derate linearly From 55 °C 1.33 mW/°C
output
Collector emitter breakdown voltage BVCEO 30 V
Emitter base breakdown voltage BVEBO 8V
Collector base breakdown voltage BVCBO 50 V
Emitter collector breakdown voltage BVECO 5V
Collector (load) current IC100 mA
Power dissipation Pdiss 150 mW
Derate linearly 2mW/°C
coupler
Total dissipation Ptot 250 mW
Derate linearly 3.3 mW/°C
Isolation test voltage (between emitter 1 s VISO 5300 VRMS
Leakage path 7mm min.
Air path 7mm min.
Isolation resistance VIO = 500 V, Tamb = 25 °C RIO 1012 Ω
VIO = 500 V, Tamb = 100 °C RIO 1011 Ω
Storage temperature Tstg -55 to +150 °C
Operating temperature Tamb -55 to +100 °C
Lead soldering time (1) At 260 °C 10 s
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Tamb = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
input
Forward voltage IF = 50 mA VF- 1.25 1.5 V
Reverse current VR = 3 V IR- 0.1 100 μA
Capacitance VR = 0 V CO-25 pF
output
Collector emitter breakdown voltage (1) IC = 100 μA, IF = 0 BVCEO 30 - - V
Collector base breakdown voltage (1) IC = 100 μA, IF = 0 BVCBO 50 - - V
Emitter base breakdown voltage (1) IC = 100 μA, IF = 0 BVEBO 8--V
Emitter collector breakdown voltage (1) IC = 100 μA, IF = 0 BVECO 510- V
Collector emitter leakage current VCE = 10 V, IF = 0 ICEO - 1 100 nA
IC = 0.5 mA, VCE = 5 V hFE 13 - -
coupler
Collector emitter saturation voltage VCEsat -1-V
Coupling capacitance - 1.5 - pF
4N32, 4N33
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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. 1 - Normalized Non-Saturated and Saturated CTRCE vs.
LED Current
Fig. 2 - Normalized Non-Saturated and Saturated Collector Emitter
Current vs. LED Current
CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO
PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
Current transfer ratio VCE = 10 V, IF = 10 mA CTR 500 - - %
SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
Turn-on time VCC = 10 V, IC = 50 mA ton --5μs
Turn-off time IF = 200 mA, RL = 180 Ωtoff - - 100 μs
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
Insulation thickness, reinforced rated Per IEC 60950 2.10.5.1 0.4 - - mm
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0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
VCE = 5 V
IF - LED Current (mA)
NCTRCE - Normalized CTRCE
VCE = 5 V
IF = 10 mA
TA = 25 °C
Normalized to:
VCE = 1 V
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10.1
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
IF - LED Current (mA)
NICE - Normalized ICE
10
VCE = 5 V
IF = 10 mA
TA = 25 °C
Normalized to: VCE = 5 V
VCE = 1 V
4N32, 4N33
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Fig. 3 - Normalized Collector Base Photocurrent vs.
LED Current
Fig. 4 - Non-Saturated and Saturated hFE vs.
Base Current
Fig. 5 - Low to High Propagation Delay vs.
Collector Load Resistance and LED Current
Fig. 6 - High to Low Propagation Delay vs.
Collector Load Resistance and LED Current
Fig. 7 - Switching Waveform and Switching Schematic
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0.1 1 10 100
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
IF = LED Current (mA)
NICB - Normalized ICB
VCB = 3.5 V
IF = 10 mA
TA = 25 °C
Normalized to:
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0.01 0.1 1 10 100
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10 000
VCE = 5 V
VCE = 1 V
Ib - Base Current (µA)
hFE - Forward Transfer Gain
TA = 25 °C
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0
20
40
60
80
TA = 25 °C, VCC = 5 V
VTH = 1.5 V
IF - LED Current (mA)
tpLH - Low/High Propagation
Delay (µs)
1 kΩ
5
220 Ω
470 Ω
100 Ω
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0
5
10
15
20
IF - LED Current (mA)
TA = 25 °C
VCC = 5 V
VTH = 1.5 V
tpHL - High/Low Propagation
Delay (µs)
1 kΩ
100 Ω
5
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IF
tR
VO
tD
tStF
tPHL
tPLH
VTH = 1.5 V
RL
VCC
IF
VO
4N32, 4N33
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS in millimeters
DIP-6 Package Dimensions
PACKAGE MARKING
Notes
Example marking for 4N32
Only options 1, and 7 reflected in the package marking
The VDE logo is only marked on option 1 parts
Tape and reel suffix (T) is not part of the package marking
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0.25 typ.
2.95 ± 0.5
3.555 ± 0.255
0.8 min.
7.62 typ.
0.85 ± 0.05
2.54 typ.
1 min.
0.5 ± 0.05
6.4 ± 0.1
8.6 ± 0.1
Pin one ID
6
5
4
12
3
18°
3° to 9°
7.62 to 8.81
4° typ.
ISO method A
1.2 ± 0.1
4N32
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