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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 Darlington
transistor High isolation voltage A.C. input High VCEO (80 V MIN.) Single
transistor High isolation voltage A.C. input High CTR Darlington
transistor 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 Darlington
transistors IF (mA) IC(mA) CTR (%) Electric Characteristics (TA = 25°C) tr (µs) (TYP) tr (µs) (TYP...