Vishay Semiconductors Optocoupler, Phototransistor Output, FEATURES A 6 B Isolation test voltage 5300 V RMS Interfaces with common logic families C NC 2 3 V D E 5 4 C E Input-output coupling capacitance < pf Industry standard dual-in-line 6 pin package Compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC and in accordance to WEEE 2002/96/EC i79004- DESCRIPTION i79004-2 This data sheet presents five families of Vishay industry standard single channel phototransistor couplers. These families include the 4N35, 4N36, 4N37, 4N38 couplers. Each optocoupler consists of gallium arsenide infrared LED and a silicon NPN phototransistor. These couplers are Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed to comply with a 5300 V RMS isolation test voltage. This isolation performance is accomplished through Vishay double molding isolation manufacturing process. Comliance to DIN EN 60747-5-5 partial discharge isolation specification is available for these families by ordering option. These isolation processes and the Vishay ISO900 quality program results in the highest isolation performance available for a commecial plastic phototransistor optocoupler. The devices are available in lead formed configuration suitable for surface mounting and are available either on tape and reel, or in standard tube shipping containers. Note: For additional design information see application note 45 normalized curves APPLICATIONS AC mains detection Reed relay driving Switch mode power supply feedback Telephone ring detection Logic ground isolation Logic coupling with high frequency noise rejection AGENCY APPROVALS Underwriters laboratory file no. E52744 DIN EN 60747-5-5 (VDE 0884) available with option ORDER INFORMATION PART REMARKS 4N35-X000 CTR > 00 %, DIP-6 4N36-X000 CTR > 00 %, DIP-6 4N37-X000 CTR > 00 %, DIP-6 4N38 CTR > 20 %, DIP-6 4N35-X006 CTR > 00 %, DIP-6 400 mil (option 6) 4N35-X007 CTR > 00 %, SMD-6 (option 7) 4N35-X009 CTR > 00 %, SMD-6 (option 9) 4N36-X007 CTR > 00 %, SMD-6 (option 7) 4N36-X009 CTR > 00 %, SMD-6 (option 9) 4N37-X006 CTR > 00 %, DIP-6 400 mil (option 6) 4N38-X009 CTR > 00 %, SMD-6 (option 9) Note For additional information on the available options refer to option information. Document Number: 8377 For technical questions, contact: optocoupleranswers@vishay.com www.vishay.com Rev..7, 3-Oct-09 53
Vishay Semiconductors Optocoupler, Phototransistor Output, ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS () PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL VALUE UNIT INPUT Reverse voltage V R 6 V Forward current 60 ma Surge current t 0 µs SM 2.5 A Power dissipation P diss 00 mw OUTPUT Collector emitter breakdown voltage O 70 V Emitter base breakdown voltage V EBO 7 V Collector current I C 50 ma t ms I C 00 ma Power dissipation P diss 50 mw COUPLER Isolation test voltage V ISO 5300 V RMS Creepage 7 mm Clearance 7 mm Isolation thickness between emitter and detector 0.4 mm Comparative tracking index DIN IEC 2/VDE 0303, part 75 Isolation resistance V IO = 500 V, T amb R IO 0 2 Ω V IO = 500 V, T amb = 00 C R IO 0 Ω Storage temperature T stg - 55 to + 50 C Operating temperature T amb - 55 to + 00 C Junction temperature T j 00 C Soldering temperature (2) max.0 s dip soldering: distance to seating plane.5 mm T sld 260 C Notes () T amb, unless otherwise specified. 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. (2) Refer to reflow profile for soldering conditions for surface mounted devices (SMD). Refer to wave profile for soldering condditions for through hole devices (DIP). ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS () PARAMETER TEST CONDITION PART SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT INPUT Junction capacitance V R = 0 V, f = MHz C j 50 pf Forward voltage (2) = 0 ma V F.3.5 V = 0 ma, T amb = - 55 C V F 0.9.3.7 V Reverse current (2) V R = 6 V I R 0. 0 µa Capacitance V R = 0 V, f = MHz C O 25 pf OUTPUT Collector emitter breakdown voltage (2) I C = ma 4N35 BO 30 V 4N36 BO 30 V 4N37 BO 30 V 4N38 BO 80 V Emitter collector breakdown voltage (2) I E = 00 µa BV ECO 7 V www.vishay.com For technical questions, contact: optocoupleranswers@vishay.com Document Number: 8377 54 Rev..7, 3-Oct-09
Optocoupler, Phototransistor Output, 4N35-X, 4N36-X, 4N37-X, 4N38 Vishay Semiconductors ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS () PARAMETER TEST CONDITION PART SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT OUTPUT Collector base breakdown voltage (2) I C = 00 µa, I B = µa Collector emitter leakage current (2) 4N35 BV CBO 70 V 4N36 BV CBO 70 V 4N37 BV CBO 70 V 4N38 BV CBO 80 V = 0 V, = 0 4N35 I CEO 5 50 na 4N36 I CEO 5 50 na = 0 V, = 0 4N37 I CEO 5 50 na = 60 V, = 0 4N38 I CEO 50 na = 30 V, = 0, T amb = 00 C 4N35 I CEO 500 µa 4N36 I CEO 500 µa 4N37 I CEO 500 µa = 60 V, = 0, T amb = 00 C 4N38 I CEO 6 µa Collector emitter capacitance = 0 C CE 6 pf COUPLER Resistance, input output (2) V IO = 500 V R IO 0 Ω Capacitance, input output f = MHz C IO pf Notes () T amb, unless otherwise specified. 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. (2) Indicates JEDEC registered value. CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO PARAMETER TEST CONDITION PART SYMBOL MIN TYP. MAX UNIT DC current transfer ratio () Note () Indicates JEDEC registered values. 4N35 CTR DC 00 % = 0 V, = 0 ma 4N36 CTR DC 00 % 4N37 CTR DC 00 % = 0 V, = 20 ma 4N38 CTR DC 20 % = 0 V, = 0 ma, = - 55 C to + 00 C 4N35 CTR DC 40 50 % 4N36 CTR DC 40 50 % 4N37 CTR DC 40 50 % 4N38 CTR DC 30 % SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT Switching time () V CC = 0 V, I C = 2 ma, R L = 00 Ω t on, t off 0 µs Note () Indicates JEDEC registered values. Document Number: 8377 For technical questions, contact: optocoupleranswers@vishay.com www.vishay.com Rev..7, 3-Oct-09 55
Vishay Semiconductors Optocoupler, Phototransistor Output, TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS T amb, unless otherwise specied V F -Forward Voltage (V).4.3.2. 0.9 0.8 = - 55 C = 85 C - Normalized CTR.5 = 0 V, = 0 ma, = (SAT) 0.7 0. i4n25_0 0 - Forward Current (ma) 00 0. i4n25_04 0 00 Fig. - Forward Voltage vs. Forward Current Fig. 4 - Normalized Non-Saturated and Saturated CTR vs. - Normalized CTR.5 = 0 V, = 0 ma, (SAT) 0 0 00 i4n25_02 Fig. 2 - Normalized Non-Saturated and Saturated CTR vs. - Normalized CTR.5 0. i4n25_05 = 0 V, = 0 ma, = 85 C 0 (SAT) 00 Fig. 5 - Normalized Non-Saturated and Saturated CTR vs. N CTR - Normalized CTR.5 0. i4n25_03 = 0 V, = 0 ma, = 50 C 0 (SAT) 00 I CE - Collector Current (ma) 35 30 25 20 5 0 5 0 0 i4n25_06 50 C 85 C 0 20 30 40 50 60 Fig. 3 - Normalized Non-Saturated and Saturated CTR vs. Fig. 6 - Collector Emitter Current vs. Temperature and www.vishay.com For technical questions, contact: optocoupleranswers@vishay.com Document Number: 8377 56 Rev..7, 3-Oct-09
Optocoupler, Phototransistor Output, 4N35-X, 4N36-X, 4N37-X, 4N38 Vishay Semiconductors 0 5.2 I CEO - Collector Emitter (na) 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 - Typical = 0 V Nh FE - Normalized h FE 0.8 0.6-20 C I B = 20 µa, = 0 V, i4n25_07 0-2 - 20 0 20 40 60 80 T amb - Ambient Temperature ( C) 00 0.4 0 00 000 i4n25_0 I b - Base Current (µa) Fig. 7 - Collector Emitter Leakage Current vs. Temperature Fig. 0 - Normalized Non-Saturated h FE vs. Base Current and Temperature cb - Normalized CTR cb.5 V CB = 9.3 V, = 0 ma, 50 C 0. 0 00 i4n25_08 Fig. 8 - Normalized CTR cb vs. and Temperature Nh FE(sat) - Normalized Saturated h FE.5-20 C 50 C = 0 V, I b = 20 µa 0 00 000 i4n25_ I b - Base Current (µa) Fig. - Normalized h FE vs. Base Current and Temperature Normalized Photocurrent 0 = 0 ma, 0. Nib, = - 20 C Nib, = 20 C Nib, = 50 C Nib, = 0. 0 00 i4n25_09 Fig. 9 - Normalized Photocurrent vs. and Temperature t PLH - Propagation Delay (µs) 000 00 0 = 0 ma, V CC = 5.0 V, V th =.5 V t PHL t PLH 0. 0 00 i4n25_2 R L - Collector Load Resistor (kω) Fig. 2 - Propagation Delay vs. Collector Load Resistor 2.5 2.0.5 t PHL - Propagation Delay (µs) Document Number: 8377 For technical questions, contact: optocoupleranswers@vishay.com www.vishay.com Rev..7, 3-Oct-09 57
Vishay Semiconductors Optocoupler, Phototransistor Output, V CC = 5 V f = 0 khz DF = 50 % R L t D V O t R V O t PLH V TH =.5 V = 0 ma t PHL t S t F i4n25_3 i4n25_4 Fig. 3 - Switching Timing Fig. 4 - Switching Schematic PACKAGE DIMENSIONS in millimeters 3 2 Pin one ID 6.3 6.5 4 5 6 ISO method A 8.5 8.7 min. 0.45 5 7.62 typ. 3.30 3.8 4 typ. 0.8 min. 8 2.9 3 i78004 0.45 5 0.8 0.9 3 to 9 0.25 typ. 7.62 to 8.8 Option 6 0.36 9.96 7.8 7.4 2.54 typ. Option 7 7.62 typ. Option 9 9.53 3 7.62 ref. 0.6 0.92 0.35 0.25 0.7 8 min. 8.4 min. 0.3 max. 4.6 4. 2 0.249 2 8 min. 0.25 typ. 5 max. 8450 PACKAGE MARKING 4N35 X07T V YWW H 68 2764-23 www.vishay.com For technical questions, contact: optocoupleranswers@vishay.com Document Number: 8377 58 Rev..7, 3-Oct-09
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