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Optocoupler, Phototransistor Output, 4 Pin LSOP,
Long Creepage Mini-Flat Package
FEATURES
• Low profile package
A
1
4
C
C
2
3
E
• High collector emitter voltage, VCEO = 80 V
• Isolation test voltage, 5000 VRMS
• Isolation voltage VIORM = 1050 Vpeak
• Low coupling capacitance
• High common mode transient immunity
17295-6
• Material categorization:
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DESCRIPTION
The VOL617A has a GaAs infrared emitting diode emitter,
which is optically coupled to a silicon planar phototransistor
detector, and is incorporated in a 4 pin LSOP wide body
package.
APPLICATIONS
It features a high current transfer ratio, low coupling
capacitance, and high isolation voltage.
• Battery powered equipment
The coupling device is designed for signal transmission
between two electrically separated circuits.
• Programmable controllers
• Telecom
• Industrial controls
• Office machines
AGENCY APPROVALS
(All parts are certified under base model VOL617A)
• UL1577, file no. E76222
• cUL CSA 22.2 bulletin 5A, double protection
• DIN EN 60747-5-5 (VDE 0884-5), available with option 1
• BSI: EN 60065:2002, EN 60950-1:2006
• FIMKO EN60950-1
• CQC: GB8898-2011, GB4943.1-2011
ORDERING INFORMATION
V
O
L
6
1
7
A
PART NUMBER
-
#
X
CTR
BIN
0
0
1
PACKAGE OPTION
T
LSOP-4
TAPE
AND
REEL
10.2 mm
CTR (%)
AGENCY CERTIFIED/
PACKAGE
5 mA
UL, cUL, BSI,
FIMKO, CQC
50 to 600
40 to 80
63 to 125
100 to 200
160 to 320
80 to 160
130 to 260
4 pin LSOP, mini-flat,
long creepage
VOL617AT
VOL617A-1T
VOL617A-2T
VOL617A-3T
VOL617A-4T
-
-
UL, cUL, BSI, FIMKO,
CQC, VDE (option 1)
50 to 600
40 to 80
63 to 125
100 to 200
160 to 320
80 to 160
130 to 260
4 pin LSOP, mini-flat,
long creepage
VOL617AX001T
VOL617A1X001T
VOL617A2X001T
VOL617A3X001T
VOL617A4X001T
VOL617A7X001T
VOL617A8X001T
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Tamb = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITION
SYMBOL
VALUE
UNIT
tp < 10 μs
VR
Pdiss
IFSM
IF
Tj
6
100
1.5
60
125
V
mW
A
mA
°C
VCEO
VECO
IC
IC
Pdiss
Tj
80
7
50
100
150
125
V
V
mA
mA
mW
°C
INPUT
Reverse voltage
Power dissipation
Forward surge current
Forward current
Junction temperature
OUTPUT
Collector emitter voltage
Emitter collector voltage
Collector current
Ptot - Total Power Dissipation (mW)
tp/T = 0.5, tp < 10 ms
Power dissipation
Junction temperature
COUPLER
250
mW
Total power dissipation
Ptot
-55 to +125
°C
Storage temperature range
Tstg
-55 to +110
°C
Ambient temperature range
Tamb
≤ 10 s
Tsld
260
°C
Soldering temperature (1)
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.
300
Coupled device
250
200
Phototransistor
150
100
IR-diode
50
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Tamb - Ambient Temperature (°C)
Fig. 1 - Total Power Dissipation vs. Ambient Temperature
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Tamb = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)
PARAMETER
INPUT
Forward voltage
Capacitance
Reverse current
OUTPUT
Collector emitter leakage current
Collector emitter capacitance
COUPLER
Collector emitter saturation voltage
Coupling capacitance
TEST CONDITION
SYMBOL
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
IF = 5 mA
VR = 0 V, f = 1 MHz
VR = 6 V
VF
CO
IR
-
1.16
45
1.5
100
V
pF
μA
VCE = 10 V, IF = 0 A
VCE = 5 V, f = 1 MHz
ICEO
CCE
-
10
7
200
-
nA
pF
IC = 1.0 mA, IF = 5 mA
f = 1 MHz
VCEsat
CC
-
0.25
0.25
0.4
-
V
pF
Note
• 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.
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CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO (Tamb = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITION
IC/IF
IF = 5 mA, VCE = 5 V
PART
SYMBOL
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
VOL617A
CTR
50
-
600
%
VOL617A-1
CTR
40
-
80
%
VOL617A-2
CTR
63
-
125
%
VOL617A-3
CTR
100
-
200
%
VOL617A-4
CTR
160
-
320
%
VOL617A-7
CTR
80
-
160
%
VOL617A-8
CTR
130
-
260
%
SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS (Tamb = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)
PARAMETER
Turn on time
Rise time
Turn off time
Fall time
TEST CONDITION
SYMBOL
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
VCC = 5 V, IC = 2 mA, RL = 100 Ω
VCC = 5 V, IC = 2 mA, RL = 100 Ω
VCC = 5 V, IC = 2 mA, RL = 100 Ω
VCC = 5 V, IC = 2 mA, RL = 100 Ω
ton
tr
toff
tf
-
6
3.5
5.5
5
-
μs
μs
μs
μs
VCC = 5 V
Input
Input pulse
RL
10 %
VOUT
Output pulse
90 %
tr
tf
t off
t on
isfh618a_10
isfh618a_12
Fig. 2 - Test Circuit
Fig. 3 - Test Circuit and Waveforms
SAFETY AND INSULATION RATINGS
PARAMETER
Partial discharge test voltage - routine test
Partial discharge test voltage lot test (sample test)
Maximum withstanding isolation voltage
TEST CONDITION
SYMBOL
VALUE
UNIT
100 %, ttest = 1 s
Vpd
2
kV
tTr = 60 s, ttest = 10 s,
(see figure 4)
VIOTM
8
kV
Vpd
1.68
kV
t = 1 min
VISO
5000
VRMS
VIORM
1050
Vpeak
VIO = 500 VDC, Tamb = 25 °C
RIO
1012
Ω
VIO = 500 VDC, Tamb = 100 °C
RIO
1011
Ω
RIO
109
Ω
Isi
130
mA
PSO
265
mW
Insulation voltage
Insulation resistance
Safety rating - maximum input current
Safety rating - maximum power dissipation
Rated impulse voltage
VIO = 500 VDC, Tamb = 150 °C
(construction test only)
VIOTM
8
kV
Safety rating - maximum ambient temperature
Tsi
150
°C
Comparative tracking index
CTI
275
Clearance distance
8
Creepage distance
8
mm
0.4
mm
Insulation distance (internal)
DTI
mm
Note
• According to DIN EN 60747-5-5 (VDE 0884-5), § 7.4.3.8.2, (see figure 4). This optocoupler is suitable for safe electrical isolation only within
the safety ratings. Compliance with the safety ratings shall be ensured by means of suitable protective circuits.
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VIOTM
300
t1, t2
t3 , t4
ttest
tstres
Phototransistor
PSO (mW)
250
200
= 1 s to 10 s
=1s
= 10 s
= 12 s
Vpd
150
VIOWM
VIORM
100
IR-diode
Isi (mA)
50
0
0
0
25
50
75
125
100
t3 ttest t4
150
13930
Tsi - Safety Temperature (°C)
tTr = 60 s
t1
t2
t stres
t
Fig. 4 - Derating Diagram
Fig. 5 - Test Pulse Diagram for Sample Test according to
DIN EN 60747-5-5
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Tamb = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)
10 000
IF = 0 mA
Tamb = 110 °C
Tamb = 75 °C
Tamb = 25 °C
Tamb = 0 °C
Tamb = - 55 °C
10
ICE0 - Leakage Current (nA)
IF - Forward Current (mA)
100
1
0.1
1000
VCE = 40 V
100
10
VCE = 24 V
1
0.1
VCE = 12 V
0.01
0.001
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
-60 -40 -20
VF - Forward Voltage (V)
20
40
60
80 100 120
Tamb - Ambient Temperature (°C)
Fig. 6 - Forward Current vs. Forward Voltage
Fig. 8 - Collector Emitter Current vs. Ambient Temperature
30
55
IF = 35 mA
50
IC - Collector Current (mA)
IC - Collector Current (mA)
0
45
IF = 30 mA
40
35
IF = 25 mA
30
IF = 20 mA
25
20
IF = 15 mA
15
10
IF = 10 mA
IF = 1 mA
5
IF = 5 mA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
IF = 25 mA
20
IF = 10 mA
15
10
IF = 5 mA
IF = 1 mA
5
IF = 2 mA
0
0
0
25
9
10
VCE - Collector Emitter Voltage (V)
Fig. 7 - Collector Current vs. Collector Emitter Voltage
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
VCE - Collector Emitter Voltage (V)
Fig. 9 - Collector Current vs. Collector Emitter Voltage
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1.2
1.2
IF = 5 mA
NCTR - Normalized CTR (sat)
NCTR - Normalized CTR (non-saturated)
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1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
Normalized to CTR value:
IF = 5 mA, VCE = 5 V, Tamb = 25 °C
-60 -40 -20
0
20
40
60
0.8
0.4
Tamb = 25 °C
0.2
Tamb = 75 °C
Tamb = 100 °C
80 100 120
0.1
Fig. 10 - Normalized Current Transfer Ratio (non-saturated) vs.
Ambient Temperature
100
0
VCE = 5 V
RL = 100 Ω
-20
1.0
Phase Angle (deg)
NCTR - Normalized CTR (sat)
10
Fig. 13 - Normalized Current Transfer Ratio (saturated) vs.
Forward Current
1.2
0.8
0.6
0.4
Normalized to CTR value:
IF = 5 mA, VCE = 5 V, Tamb = 25 °C
-40
RL = 1000 Ω
-60
-80
-100
-120
-140
0
-160
-60 -40 -20
0
20
40
60
80 100 120
1
Tamb - Ambient Temperature (°C)
10
100
1000
f - Frequency (kHz)
Fig. 14 - Cut-Off Frequency vs. Phase Angle
Fig. 11 - Normalized Current Transfer Ratio (saturated) vs.
Ambient Temperature
1.4
1000
Tamb = 0 °C
1.2
VCC = 5 V
Tamb = -55 °C
Tamb = 25 °C
1.0
f CTR (kHz)
NCTR - Normalized CTR (NS)
1
IF - Forward Current (mA)
Tamb - Ambient Temperature (°C)
0.2
Tamb = -55
- °C
0.6
0
0
Tamb = 0 °C
VCE = 0.4 V
Normalized to:
IF = 5 mA,
VCE = 5 V,
Tamb = 25 °C
1.0
0.8
0.6
Tamb = 75 °C
0.4
Tamb = 100 °C
0.2
100
10
Normalized to:
IF = 5 mA, VCE = 5 V
0
1
0.1
1
10
100
IF - Forward Current (mA)
Fig. 12 - Normalized Current Transfer Ratio (non-saturated) vs.
Forward Current
0.1
1
10
100
IC (mA)
Fig. 15 - Cut-Off Frequency vs. Collector Current
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ton, toff - Switching Time (μs)
1000
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VCE = 5 V, IF = 2 mA
100
toff (μs)
10
ton (μs)
1
0.1
0
5
10
15
20
RL - Load Resistance (kΩ)
Fig. 16 - Switching Time vs. Load Resistance
1.0
VCEsat - Collector Emitter
Saturation Voltage (V)
20 % used
0.8
CTR = 50 %
used
0.6
0.4
0.2
10 % used
0
1
100
10
IC - Collector Current (mA)
95 11028
ton/toff - Turn-On/Turn-Off Time (µs)
Fig. 17 - Collector Emitter Saturation Voltage vs. Collector Current
50
Saturated operation
VS = 5 V
RL = 1 kΩ
40
30
toff
20
10
ton
0
0
95 11031
5
10
15
20
IF - Forward Current (mA)
Fig. 18 - Turn-On/Turn-Off Time vs. Forward Current
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS (in millimeters)
2.30 max.
4.10 max.
10.20
3.80
+ 0.30
- 0.40
0.20
2.00
+ 0.10
- 0.05
7.50 ± 0.20
0.10
Seating plane
0.45 ± 0.1
0.70
+ 0.30
- 0.40
2.54 nom.
4
3
2.54
Possible footprint
0.90
8.20
1
22533
10.80
technical drawings
according to DIN
specifications
2
Pin no. 1 identification
PACKAGE MARKING (example of VOL617A-3X001T)
617A-3X1
V YWW 68
Notes
• Only option 1 is reflected in the package marking with the characters “X1”.
• Tape and reel suffix (T) is not part of the package marking.
TAPE AND REEL DIMENSIONS (in millimeters)
Ø 1.55
2.7
4
2
0.3
7.5
Tape slot
in core
1.75
ESD sticker
10.6
16
330
(13")
5°
4.25
8
Ø 1.6
Regular, special
or bar code label
17999
Fig. 19 - Reel Dimensions (3000 units per reel)
2.3
Direction of pulling out
technical drawings
according to DIN
specification
22662
Fig. 20 - Tape Dimensions
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SOLDER PROFILE
HANDLING AND STORAGE CONDITIONS
ESD level: HBM class 2
300
255 °C
240 °C
217 °C
250
Temperature (°C)
max. 260 °C
245 °C
Floor life: unlimited
Conditions: Tamb < 30 °C, RH < 85 %
Moisture sensitivity level 1, according to J-STD-020
200
max. 30 s
150
max. 100 s
max. 120 s
100
max. ramp down 6 °C/s
50
max. ramp up 3 °C/s
0
0
19841
50
100
150
200
250
300
Time (s)
Fig. 21 - Lead (Pb)-free Reflow Solder Profile
according to J-STD-020
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