Agilent HCPL-817
Phototransistor Optocoupler
High Density Mounting Type
Data Sheet
Features
Current Transfer Ratio
(CTR: min. 50% at I
F
= 5 mA,
V
CE
= 5 V)
High input-output isolation voltage
(V
iso
= 5000 Vrms)
Response time (t
r
: typ., 4
s at
V
CE
= 2 V, I
C
= 2 mA, R
L
= 100
)
Compact dual-in-line package
UL approved
CSA approved
VDE approved
Options available:
Leads with 0.4" (10.16 mm)
spacing (W00)
Leads bends for surface
mounting (300)
Tape and reel for SMD (500)
VDE 0884 approvals (060)
Applications
Signal transmission between
circuits of different potentials and
impedances
I/O interfaces for computers
Feedback circuit in power supply
Description
The HCPL-817 contains a light
emitting diode optically coupled to
a phototransistor. It is packaged in
a 4-pin DIP package and available
in wide-lead spacing option and
lead bend SMD option. Input-output
isolation voltage is 5000 Vrms.
Response time, t
r
, is typically 4
s
and minimum CTR is 50% at input
current of 5 mA.
Functional Diagram
Ordering Information
Specify part number followed by
Option Number (if desired).
HCPL-817-XXX
Option Number
060 = VDE0884 Option
W00 = 0.4" Lead Spacing Option
300 = Lead Bend SMD Option
500 = Tape and Reel Packaging
Option
00A = Rank Mark A
00B = Rank Mark B
00C = Rank Mark C
00D = Rank Mark D
00L = Rank Mark L
Schematic
4
3
1
2
PIN NO. AND INTERNAL
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
1. ANODE
2. CATHODE
3. EMITTER
4. COLLECTOR
1
2
ANODE
CATHODE
VF
+
IF
4
3
COLLECTOR
EMITTER
IC
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.
2
Package Outline Drawings
Package Outline Option W00
Package Outline Option 300
1
2
3
4
TYPE NUMBER
OPTION CODE
FOR OPTION 060
ONLY
PIN ONE DOT
A 817 V
YWW
6.5 0.5
(0.256)
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS AND (INCHES)
4.6 0.5
(0.181)
2.8 0.5
(0.110)
2.54 0.25
(0.1)
0.5 0.1
(0.02)
3.5 0.5
(0.138)
3.3 0.5
(0.130)
0.5
(0.02)
7.62 0.3
(0.3)
0.35 +0.15/-0.10
(0.014)
7.62 ~ 9.98
TYP.
RANK MARK
DATE CODE
6.5 0.5
(0.256)
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS AND (INCHES)
4.6 0.5
(0.181)
2.8 0.5
(0.110)
2.54 0.25
(0.1)
0.5 0.1
(0.02)
3.5 0.5
(0.138)
7.62 0.3
(0.3)
0.35 +0.15/-0.10
(0.014)
10.16 0.5
(0.4)
2.3 0.5
(0.09)
6.9 0.5
(0.272)
6.5 0.5
(0.256)
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS AND (INCHES)
4.6 0.5
(0.181)
2.54 0.25
(0.1)
3.5 0.5
(0.138)
7.62 0.3
(0.3)
0.35 0.25
(0.014)
10.16 0.3
(0.4)
1.2 0.1
(0.047)
0.35 0.25
(0.014)
1.0 0.25
(0.039)
3
Absolute Maximum Ratings (T
A
= 25C)
Storage Temperature, T
S
55C to +125C
Operating Temperature, T
A
30C to +100C
Lead Solder Temperature, max.
260C for 10 s
(1.6 mm below seating plane)
Average Forward Current, I
F
50 mA
Reverse Input Voltage, V
R
6 V
Input Power Dissipation, P
I
70 mW
Collector Current, I
C
50 mA
Collector-Emitter Voltage, V
CEO
35 V
Emitter-Collector Voltage, V
ECO
6 V
Collector Power Dissipation
150 mW
Total Power Dissipation
200 mW
Isolation Voltage, V
iso
(AC for 1 minute, R.H. = 40 ~ 60%)
5000 Vrms
* CTR = x 100%
I
C
I
F
Rank Mark
CTR (%)
Conditions
L
50 ~ 100
I
F
= 5 mA, V
CE
= 5 V, T
A
= 25
C
A
80 ~ 160
B
130 ~ 260
C
200 ~ 400
D
300 ~ 600
Electrical Specifications (T
A
= 25C)
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Test Conditions
Forward Voltage
V
F
1.2
1.4
V
I
F
= 20 mA
Reverse Current
I
R
10
A
V
R
= 4 V
Terminal Capacitance
C
t
30
250
pF
V = 0, f = 1 KHz
Collector Dark Current
I
CEO
100
nA
V
CE
= 20 V
Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage
BV
CEO
35
V
I
C
= 0.1 mA
Emitter-Collector Breakdown Voltage
BV
ECO
6
V
I
E
= 10
A
Collector Current
I
C
2.5
30
mA
I
F
= 5 mA, V
CE
= 5 V,
*Current Transfer Ratio
CTR
50
600
%
R
BE
=
Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage
V
CE(sat)
0.1
0.2
V
I
F
= 20 mA, I
C
= 1 mA
Response Time (Rise)
t
r
4
18
s
V
CC
= 2 V, I
C
= 2 mA
Response Time (Fall)
t
f
3
18
s
R
L
= 100
Cut-off Frequency
f
c
80
KHz
V
CC
= 5 V, I
C
= 2 mA
R
L
= 100
, 3 dB
Isolation Resistance
R
iso
5 x 10
10
1 x 10
11
DC 500 V
40 ~ 60% R.H.
Floating Capacitance
C
f
0.6
1.0
pF
V = 0, f = 1 MHz
4
Figure 1. Forward current vs. temperature.
Figure 2. Collector power dissipation vs.
temperature.
Figure 3. Collector-emitter saturation voltage
vs. forward current.
I F
FORWARD CURRENT mA
0
TA AMBIENT TEMPERATURE C
75
125
50
25
10
40
0
50
100
-30
60
30
20
P
C
COLLECTOR POWER DISSIPATION mW
0
TA AMBIENT TEMPERATURE C
100
50
200
150
75
125
25
0
50
100
-30
0
IF FORWARD CURRENT mA
14
20
2
6
0
1
3
4
5
6
V
CE(SAT.)
COLLECTOR-EMITTER
SATURATION VOLTAGE V
TA = 25C
IC = 0.5 mA
IC = 1 mA
IC = 3 mA
IC = 6 mA
IC = 7 mA
2
4
8
10 12
16 18
Figure 4. Forward current vs. forward voltage.
Figure 5. Current transfer ratio vs. forward
current.
Figure 6. Collector current vs. collector-
emitter voltage.
Figure 7. Relative current transfer ratio vs.
temperature.
Figure 8. Collector-emitter saturation
voltage vs. temperature.
Figure 9. Collector dark current vs.
temperature.
I C
COLLECTOR CURRENT mA
0
VCE COLLECTOR-EMITTER VOLTAGE V
6
9
40
20
50
3
0
PC (MAX.)
TA = 25C
IF = 30 mA
IF = 20 mA
IF = 10 mA
IF = 5 mA
30
10
IF = 20 mA
IF = 10 mA
1
2
4
5
7
8
RELATIVE CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO %
0
100
50
150
VCE = 5 V
IF = 5 mA
TA AMBIENT TEMPERATURE C
75
25
0
50
100
-30
V
CE(SAT.)
COLLECTOR-EMITTER
SATURATION VOLTAGE V
0
0.10
0.02
0.16
IC = 1 mA
IF = 20 mA
TA AMBIENT TEMPERATURE C
75
25
0
50
100
-25
0.04
0.06
0.08
0.12
0.14
I CEO
COLLECTOR DARK CURRENT A
TA AMBIENT TEMPERATURE C
VCE = 20 V
10
-11
10
-10
10
-9
10
-8
10
-7
10
-6
75
25
0
50
100
-25
10
-5
I F
FORWARD CURRENT mA
1
VF FORWARD VOLTAGE V
2.0
3.0
10
5
500
1.0
0
TA = 75C
0.5
1.5
2.5
2
20
50
100
200
TA = 50C
TA = 25C
TA = 0C
TA = -25C
0
IF FORWARD CURRENT mA
10
50
40
200
2
1
20
60
120
140
160
CTR CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO %
VCE = 5 V
TA = 25C
80
100
180
5
20
5
Figure 10. Response time vs. load resistance.
Figure 11. Frequency response.
RESPONSE TIME s
0.1
RL LOAD RESISTANCE k
0.1
5
1
0.5
0.2
0.5
500
0.2
2
10
0.05
2
VCE = 2 V
IC = 2 mA
TA = 25C
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5
10
20
50
100
200
ts
td
VOLTAGE GAIN AV dB
f FREQUENCY kHz
1
20
500
5
20
10
2
10
50
0.5
0
100 200
RL = 10 k
RL = 1 k
RL = 100
VCE = 2 V
IC = 2 mA
TA = 25C
Test Circuit for Response Time
Test Circuit for Frequency Response
VCC
RD
RL
OUTPUT
~
VCC
RD
INPUT
RL
OUTPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
10%
90%
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