4N45/4N46
High Gain Darlington Output Optocouplers
Data Sheet
Description
The 4N45/46 optocouplers contain a GaAsP light
emitting diode optically coupled to a high gain
photodetector IC.
The excellent performance over temperature results
from the inclusion of an integrated emitter-base
bypass resistor which shunts photodiode and first
stage leakage currents as well as bleeding off excess
base drive to ground. External access to the second
stage base provides the capability for better noise
rejection than a conventional photodarlington
detector. An external resistor or capacitor at the
base can be added to make a gain-bandwidth or input
current threshold adjustment. The base lead can also
be used for feedback.
The high current transfer ratio at very low input
currents permits circuit designs in which adequate
margin can be allowed for the effects of optical
coupling variations.
The 4N46 has a 350% minimum CTR at an input
current of only 0.5 mA making it ideal for use in low
input current applications such as MOS, CMOS and
low power logic interfacing. Compatibility with high
voltage CMOS logic systems is assured by the 20 V
minimum breakdown voltage of the output transistor
and by the guaranteed maximum output leakage
(IOH) at 18 V.
The 4N45 has a 250% minimum CTR at 1.0 mA input
current and a 7 V minimum breakdown voltage
rating.
Features
• High current transfer ratio – 1500% typical
• Low input current requirement – 0.5 mA
• Performance guaranteed over 0°C to 70°C temperature
range
• Internal base-emitter resistor minimizes output
leakage
• Gain-bandwidth adjustment pin
• Safety approval
UL Recognized -3750 V rms for 1 minute
CSA Approved IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-2
Applications
• Telephone ring detector
• Digital logic ground isolation
• Low input current line receiver
• Line voltage status indicator–low input power
dissipation
• Logic to read relay interface
• Level shifting
• Interface between logic families
Functional Diagram
TRUTH TABLE
(POSITIVE LOGIC)
ANODE 1
6 VB
LED
ON
L
CATHODE 2
5 VO
OFF
H
3
4 GND
OUTPUT
* JEDEC Registered Data
** JEDEC Registered up to
70°C.
Selection for lower input current down to 250 µA is
available upon request.
CAUTION: It is advised that normal static precautions be taken in handling and assembly of this component to
prevent damage and/or degradation which may be induced by ESD.
Ordering Information
4N45/4N46 are UL Recognized with 3750 Vrms for 1 minute per UL1577 and is approved under CSA
Component Acceptance Notice #5, File CA 88324.
Part
Number
4N45
4N46
Option
RoHS
non RoHS
Compliant Compliant
-000E
no option
-300E
-300
-500E
-500
-060E
-060
-360E
-360
-560E
-560
Package
300 mil DIP-6
300 mil DIP-6
300 mil DIP-6
300 mil DIP-6
300 mil DIP-6
300 mil DIP-6
Surface
Mount
Gull
Wing
Tape
& Reel
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
UL 5000 Vrms/
1 Minute rating
X
X
X
IEC/EN/DIN
EN 60747-5-2 Quantity
50 per tube
50 per tube
1500 per reel
50 per tube
50 per tube
1500 per reel
To order, choose a part number from the part number column and combine with the desired option from
the option column to form an order entry.
Example 1:
4N45-560E to order product of 300 mil DIP Gull Wing Surface Mount package in Tape and Reel packaging
with IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-2 Safety Approval and RoHS compliant.
Example 2:
4N45 to order product of 300 mil DIP package in Tube packaging and non RoHS compliant.
Option datasheets are available. Contact your Avago sales representative or authorized distributor for
information.
Remarks: The notation ‘#XXX’ is used for existing products, while (new) products launched since July
15, 2001 and RoHS compliant will use ‘–XXXE.’
Schematic
ANODE
IO
IF
1
5
VO
+
VF
CATHODE
–
2
4
TRUTH TABLE
(POSITIVE LOGIC)
LED
OUTPUT
ON
L
OFF
H
2
6
VB
GND
Outline Drawing
7.36 (0.290)
7.88 (0.310)
9.40 (0.370)
9.90 (0.390)
6
5
4
YYWW RU
1
0.20 (0.008)
0.33 (0.013)
DATE CODE
A XXXX
PIN
ONE
DOT
TYPE
NUMBER
2
UL
RECOGNITION
5° TYP.
3
6.10 (0.240)
6.60 (0.260)
1.78 (0.070) MAX.
4.70 (0.185) MAX.
(0.020)
(0.040)
2.66 (0.105) MIN.
0.45 (0.018)
0.65 (0.025)
2.28 (0.090)
2.80 (0.110)
2.16 (0.085)
2.54 (0.100)
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS AND (INCHES).
Outline Drawing – Option 300
9.65 ± 0.25
(0.380 ± 0.010)
LAND PATTERN RECOMMENDATION
6.35 ± 0.25
(0.250 ± 0.010)
10.9 (0.430)
1.27 (0.050)
1.78
(0.070)
MAX.
2.0 (0.080)
9.65 ± 0.25
(0.380 ± 0.010)
0.635 ± 0.130
(0.025 ± 0.005)
7.62 ± 0.25
(0.300 ± 0.010)
0.20 (0.008)
0.30 (0.013)
4.19
MAX.
(0.165)
2.29
(0.090)
2.54
(0.100)
TYP.
NOTE: FLOATING LEAD PROTRUSION IS 0.25 mm (10 mils) MAX.
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0.635 ± 0.25
(0.025 ± 0.010)
12° NOM.
Solder Reflow Thermal Profile
300
TEMPERATURE (°C)
PREHEATING RATE 3°C + 1°C/–0.5°C/SEC.
REFLOW HEATING RATE 2.5°C ± 0.5°C/SEC.
PEAK
TEMP.
245°C
PEAK
TEMP.
240°C
PEAK
TEMP.
230°C
200
2.5°C ± 0.5°C/SEC.
SOLDERING
TIME
200°C
30
SEC.
160°C
150°C
140°C
30
SEC.
3°C + 1°C/–0.5°C
100
PREHEATING TIME
150°C, 90 + 30 SEC.
50 SEC.
TIGHT
TYPICAL
LOOSE
ROOM
TEMPERATURE
0
0
50
100
150
200
TIME (SECONDS)
Note: Non-halide flux should be used.
Recommended Pb-Free IR Profile
tp
Tp
TEMPERATURE
TL
Tsmax
TIME WITHIN 5 °C of ACTUAL
PEAK TEMPERATURE
20-40 SEC.
260 +0/-5 °C
217 °C
RAMP-UP
3 °C/SEC. MAX.
150 - 200 °C
RAMP-DOWN
6 °C/SEC. MAX.
Tsmin
ts
PREHEAT
60 to 180 SEC.
tL
60 to 150 SEC.
25
t 25 °C to PEAK
TIME
NOTES:
THE TIME FROM 25 °C to PEAK TEMPERATURE = 8 MINUTES MAX.
Tsmax = 200 °C, Tsmin = 150 °C
Note: Non-halide flux should be used.
4
250
Regulatory Information
The 4N45 and 4N46 have been
approved by the following
regulatory organizations:
UL
Recognized under UL 1577,
Component Recognition
Program, File E55361.
IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-2
Approved under:
IEC 60747-5-2:1997 + A1:2002
EN 60747-5-2:2001 + A1:2002
DIN EN 60747-5-2 (VDE 0884
Teil 2):2003-01.
(Option 060 only)
CSA
Approved under CSA
Component Acceptance Notice
#5, File CA 88324.
Insulation and Safety Related Specifications
Parameter
Symbol
Value
Units
Min. External Air Gap
(External Clearance)
L(IO1)
7.1
mm
Measured from input terminals to output
terminals, shortest distance through air
Min. External Tracking Path
(External Creepage)
L(IO2)
7.4
mm
Measured from input terminals to output
terminals, shortest distance path along body
0.08
mm
Through insulation distance, conductor to
conductor, usually the direct distance
between the photoemitter and photodetector
inside the optocoupler cavity
200
Volts
DIN IEC 112/VDE 0303 PART 1
Min. Internal Plastic Gap
(Internal Clearance)
Tracking Resistance
(Comparative Tracking Index)
Isolation Group
CTI
IIIa
Conditions
Material Group (DIN VDE 0110, 1/89, Table 1)
Option 300 – surface mount classification is Class A in accordance with CECC 00802.
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IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-2 Insulation Related Characteristics
Description
Installation classification per DIN VDE 0110/1.89, Table 1
for rated mains voltage ≤150 V rms
for rated mains voltage ≤300 V rms
for rated mains voltage ≤600 V rms
Climatic Classification
Pollution Degree (DIN VDE 0110/1.89)
Maximum Working Insulation Voltage
Input to Output Test Voltage, Method b*
VIORM x 1.875 = VPR, 100% Production Test
with tm = 1 sec, Partial Discharge < 5 pC
Input to Output Test Voltage, Method a*
VIORM x 1.5 = VPR, Type and Sample Test,
tm = 60 sec, Partial Discharge < 5 pC
Highest Allowable Overvoltage*
(Transient Overvoltage, tini = 10 sec)
Safety Limiting Values
(See below for Thermal Derating Curve Figures)
Case Temperature
Input Current
Output Power
Insulation Resistance at TS, VIO = 500 V
Symbol
PDIP Option 060
Units
VIORM
I-IV
I-III
55/85/21
2
630
V peak
VPR
1181
V peak
VPR
945
V peak
VIOTM
6000
V peak
TS
IS,INPUT
PS,OUTPUT
RS
175
230
600
≥109
°C
mA
mW
Ω
*Refer to the front of the optocoupler section of the current catalog, under Product Safety Regulations section IEC/EN/DIN/ EN 60747-5-2, for a
detailed description.
Note: Isolation characteristics are guaranteed only within the safety maximum ratings which must be ensured by protective circuits in application.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Storage Temperature, TS ................................................ -55° C to +125° C
Operating Temperature, TA .............................................. -40° C to +85° C
Lead Solder Temperature, max ......................................... 260° C for 10 s
(1.6 mm below seating plane)
Average Input Current, IF ............................................................ 20 mA[1]
Peak Input Current, IF ...................................................................... 40 mA
(50% duty cycle, 1 ms pulse width)
Peak Transient Input Current, IF .......................................................1.0 A
(≤1 µs pulse width, 300 pps)
Reverse Input Voltage, VR ...................................................................... 5 V
Input Power Dissipation, PI ........................................................ 35 mW[2]
Output Current, IO (Pin 5) ........................................................... 60 mA[3]
Emitter-Base Reverse Voltage (Pins 4-6) .......................................... 0.5 V
Output Voltage, VO (Pin 5-4)
4N45 ........................................................................................... -0.5 to 7 V
4N46 .........................................................................................-0.5 to 20 V
Output Power Dissipation ......................................................... 100 mW[4]
Infrared and Vapor Phase Reflow Temperature
(Option #300) .............................................. see Fig. 1, Thermal Profile
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Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Symbol
Output Voltage (4N46)
VO
Output Voltage (4N45)
Input Current (High)
IF(ON)
Input Voltage (Low)
VF(OFF)
Operating Temperature
TA
Min.
4.5
4.5
0.5
0
0
Max.
20
7
10
0.8
70
Units
V
V
mA
V
°C
DC Electrical Specifications
Over recommended temperature (TA = 0°C to 70°C), unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Device Symbol Min. Typ.* Max. Units
Test Conditions
Current Transfer
4N46
CTR
350* 1500 3200
%
IF = 0.5 mA, VO = 1.0 V
Ratio
500* 1500 2000
IF = 1.0 mA, VO = 1.0 V
200* 600 1000
IF = 10 mA, VO = 1.2 V
4N45
250* 1200 2000
%
IF = 1.0 mA, VO = 1.0 V
200* 500 1000
IF = 10 mA, VO = 1.2 V
Logic Low
4N46
VOL
0.90
1.0
V
IF = 0.5 mA, IOL = 1.75 mA
Output Voltage
0.92
1.0
IF = 1.0 mA, IOL = 5.0 mA
0.95
1.2
IF = 10 mA, IOL = 20 mA
4N45
0.90
1.0
V
IF = 1.0 mA, IOL = 2.5 mA
0.95
1.2
IF = 10 mA, IOL = 20 mA
Logic High
4N46
IOH*
0.001 100
µA
IF = 0 mA, VO = 18 V
Output Current
4N45
0.001 250
µA
IF = 0 mA, VO = 5 V
Input Forward Voltage
VF
1.4
1.7*
V
TA = 25°C
IF = 1.0 mA
1.75
Temperature Coefficient
∆VF
-1.8
mV/°C IF = 1.0 mA
of Forward Voltage
∆TA
Input Reverse Breakdown
BVR*
5
V
IR = 10 µA
Voltage
Input Capacitance
CIN
60
pF
f = 1 MHz, VF = 0
Switching Specifications
(Over recommended temperature TA = 0°C to 70°C unless otherwise specified. VCC = 5.0 V.
Parameter
Symbol Min. Typ.* Max. Units
Test Conditions
Propagation Delay Time
tPHL
80
µs
TA = 25°C
IF = 0.5 mA
to Logic Low at Output
RL = 10 kΩ
tPHL
5
50*
TA = 25°C
IF = 10 mA
60
RL = 2.2 kΩ
Propagation Delay Time
tPLH
1500
µs
TA = 25°C
IF = 10 mA
to Logic High at Output
RL = 10 kΩ
tPLH
150 500*
TA = 25°C
IF = 10 mA
600
RL = 220 kΩ
Common Mode
|CMH|
500
V/µs
IF = 0 mA, RL = 10 kΩ
Transient Immunity at
|VCM| = 10 VP-P
High Output Level
Common Mode
|CML|
500
V/µs
IF = 1.0 mA, RL = 10 kΩ
Transient Immunity at
|VCM| = 10 VP-P
Low Output Level
*JEDEC Registered Data.
**All typicals at TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
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Fig.
3, 4,
5, 11,
12
Note
5, 6,
8
3
6
6
2
Fig.
6, 7,
8, 9,
11, 13
Note
6, 8
6, 7,
8, 9,
11, 13
6, 8
10
9
10
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Package Characteristics
For 0°C ≤ TA ≤ 70°C, unless otherwise specified. All typicals at TA = 25°C.
Parameter
Input-Output Momentary
Withstand Voltage*
Resistance, Input-Output
Capacitance, Input-Output
Symbol
VISO
RI-O
CI-O
Min.
3750
Typ.
1012
0.6
Max.
Units
V rms
Ω
pF
Test Conditions
RH ≤ 50%, t = 1 min,
TA = 25°C
VI-O = 500 Vdc
f = 1 MHz
Fig.
Notes
7, 10
7
7
*The Input-Output Momentary Withstand Voltage is a dielectric voltage rating that should not be interpreted as an input-output continuous voltage
rating. For the continuous voltage rating refer to the VDE 0884 Insulation Characteristics Table (if applicable), your equipment level safety specification,
or Avago Application Note 1074, “Optocoupler Input-Output Endurance Voltage.”
Notes:
1. Derate linearly above 50°C free-air
temperature at a rate of 0.4 mA/°C.
2. Derate linearly above 50°C free-air
temperature at a rate of 0.7 mW/°C.
3. Derate linearly above 25°C free-air
temperature at a rate of 0.8 mA/°C.
4. Derate linearly above 25°C free-air
temperature at a rate of 1.5 mW/°C.
5. DC CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO is defined
as the ratio of output collector current, IO,
to the forward LED input current, IF, times
100%.
Figure 2. Input diode forward current vs.
forward voltage.
6. Pin 6 Open.
7. Device considered a two-terminal device:
Pins 1, 2, 3 shorted together and Pins 4, 5,
and 6 shorted together.
8. Use of a resistor between pin 4 and 6 will
decrease gain and delay time. (See Figures
11, 12, and 13.)
9. Common mode transient immunity in Logic
High level is the maximum tolerable
(positive) dVcm /dt on the leading edge of
the common mode pulse, VCM , to assure
that the output will remain in a Logic High
Figure 3. Typical DC transfer characteristics.
VCC = 5 V
Figure 5. Current transfer ratio vs. input
current.
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Figure 6. Propagation delay vs. forward
current.
state (i.e., VO > 2.5 V). Common mode
transient immunity in Logic Low level is
the maximum tolerable (negative)
dVcm/dt on the trailing edge of the
common mode pulse signal, Vcm, to assure
that the output will remain in a Logic Low
state (i.e., VO < 2.5 V).
10. In accordance with UL 1577, each
optocoupler is proof tested by applying an
insulation test voltage ≥ 4500 V rms for 1
second (leakage detection current limit,
II-O ≤ 5 µA).
Figure 4. Output current vs. input current.
VCC = 5 V
Figure 7. Propagation delay vs. temperature.
VCC = 5 V
+ 5 V (VCC)
Figure 8. Propagation delay vs. load resistor.
Figure 9. Switching test circuit.
+ 5 V (VCC)
Figure 10. Test circuit for transient immunity and typical waveforms.
VCC = 5 V
Figure 11. External base resistor, RX.
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Figure 12. Effect of RX on current transfer ratio.
Figure 13. Effect of RX on propagation delay.
Applications
TTL Interface
Telephone Ring Detector
Line Voltage Monitor
CMOS Interface
Analog Signal Isolation
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