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Optocoupler Applications
DESIGNING FOR OPTOCOUPLERS WITH BASE PIN
GENERAL
Optocoupler...
California Eastern Laboratories
Optocoupler Applications
DESIGNING FOR OPTOCOUPLERS WITH BASE PIN
GENERAL
Optocouplers (optical couplers) are designed to isolate electrical output from input for complete elimination of noise. They have been used conventionally as substitutes for relays and pulse transformers. Today's current technology in the area of microcomputers creates new applications for optocouplers. This manual describes the characteristics of typical optocouplers. Also included are notes on designing application circuits for typical optocouplers (with a base pin) for better comprehension. NEC's typical optocouplers with or without base pins are listed on the following pages.
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PS2600 Series Optocouplers (6-Pin Dual-in-Line Package)
Internal connection Absolute Maximum Ratings (TA = 25°C) Features BV (Vr.m.s.) High isolation
voltage High VCEO (80 V MIN.) Single transistor High isolation
voltage High CTR Darlingtontransistor High isolation
voltage A.C. input High VCEO (80 V MIN.) Single transistor High isolation
voltage A.C. input High CTR Darlingtontransistor High isolation
voltage Large input current Single transistor High isolation
voltage A.C. input Large input current Single transistor High isolation
voltage High VCEO (300 V MIN.) High CTR Darlingtontransitor High isolation
voltage High VCEO (80 V MIN.) Single transistor High isolation
voltage High CTR Darlingtontransistors IF (mA) IC(mA) CTR (%) Electric Characteristics (TA = 25°C) tr (µs) (TYP) tr (µs) (TYP...