6 PIN DIP PHOTOTRANSISTOR
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4N2X Series
4N3X Series
H11AX Series
Features:
4N2X series: 4N25, 4N26, 4N27, 4N28
4N3X series: 4N35, 4N36, 4N37, 4N38
H11AX series: H11A1, H11A2, H11A3, H11A4, H11A5
High isolation voltage between input and output
(Viso=5000 V rms)
Creepage distance >7.62 mm
Operating temperature up to +110°C
Compact dual-in-line package
Pb free and RoHS compliant.
UL approved (No. E214129)
VDE approved (No. 132249)
SEMKO approval pending
NEMKO approval pending
DEMKO approval pending
FIMKO approval pending
CSA approval pending
Description
The 4N2X, 4N3X, H11AX series contains an infrared emitting
diode optically coupled to a phototransistor. It is packaged in a
6-pin DIP package and available in wide-lead spacing and SMD
option.
Applications
Power supply regulators
Digital logic inputs
Microprocessor inputs
1. Anode
2. Cathode
3. No Connection
4. Emitter
5. Collector
6. Base
Schematic
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta=25°C)
Parameter Symbol Rating Unit
Forward current IF 50 mA
Peak forward current (t = 10µs) IFM 1 A
Reverse voltage VR 6 V
70 mW
Input
Power dissipation (TA = 25°C)
Derating factor (above 100°C) PD 3.8 mW/°C
Collector-Emitter voltage VCEO 80 V
Collector-Base voltage VCBO 80 V
Emitter-Collector voltage VECO 7 V
Output
Emitter-Base voltage VEBO 7 V
150 mW
Power dissipation (TA = 25°C)
Derating factor (above 100°C) PC 9.0 mW/°C
Total power dissipation Ptot 200 mW
Isolation voltage *1 V
iso 5000 Vrms
Operating temperature Topr -55~+110 °C
Storage temperature Tstg -55~+125 °C
Soldering temperature *2 T
sol 260 °C
Notes
*1 AC for 1 minute, R.H.= 40 ~ 60% R.H. In this test, pins 1, 2 & 3 are shorted together, and pins 4, 5 & 6
are shorted together.
*2 For 10 seconds.
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Electrical Characteristics (Ta=25°C unless specified otherwise)
Input Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.* Max. Unit Condition
Forward voltage VF - 1.2 1.5 V
IF = 10mA
Reverse current IR - - 10 µA
VR = 6V
Input capacitance Cin - 30 - pF V = 0, f = 1MHz
Output Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.* Max. Unit Condition
Collector-Base dark current ICBO - - 20 nA
VCB = 10V
- - 50 VCE = 10V, IF=0mA
Collector-Emitter dark
current ICEO - - 50
nA VCE = 60V, IF=0mA
Collector-Emitter
breakdown voltage BVCEO 80 - - V
Ic=1mA
Collector-Base
breakdown voltage BVCBO 80 - V IC=0.1mA
Emitter-Collector
breakdown voltage BVECO 7 - - V
IE=0.1mA
Emitter-Base
breakdown voltage BVEBO 7 - - V
IE=0.1mA
Collector-Emitter
capacitance CCE - 8 - pF VCE=0V, f=1MHz
* Typical values at Ta = 25°C
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Transfer Characteristics (Ta=25°C unless specified otherwise)
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.* Max. Unit Condition
4N35, 4N36,
4N37 100 - -
H11A1 50 - -
H11A5 30 - -
4N25, 4N26,
4N38,
H11A2, H11A3 20 - -
Current
transfer
ratio
4N27, 4N28,
H11A4
CTR
10 - -
% IF = 10mA, VCE = 10V
4N25, 4N26,
4N27, 4N28 - - 0.5 IF = 50mA, Ic = 2mA
4N35, 4N36,
4N37 - - 0.3
H11A1,
H11A2,
H11A3,
H11A4,
H11A5
- - 0.4
IF = 10mA, Ic = 0.5mA
Collector-Emitter
saturation
voltage
4N38
VCE(sat)
- - 1.0
V
IF = 20mA, Ic = 4mA
Isolation resistance RIO 1011 - - Ω VIO = 500Vdc
Input-output capacitance CIO - 0.2 - pF
VIO = 0, f = 1MHz
4N25, 4N26,
4N27, 4N28,
H11A1,
H11A2,
H11A3,
H11A4,
H11A5
- 3 10 VCC = 10V, IF = 10mA,
RL = 100Ω
See Fig. 11
Turn-on time
4N35, 4N36,
4N37, 4N38
Ton
- 10 12
µs
VCC = 10V, IC = 2mA,
RL = 100Ω, See Fig. 11
4N25, 4N26,
4N27, 4N28,
H11A1,
H11A2,
H11A3,
H11A4
- 3 10 VCC = 10V, IF = 10mA,
RL = 100Ω
See Fig. 11
Turn-off time
4N35, 4N36,
4N37, 4N38
Toff
- 9 12
µs
VCC = 10V, IC = 2mA,
RL = 100Ω, See Fig. 11
* Typical values at Ta = 25°C
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4N2X Series
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H11AX Series
Typical Performance Curves
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Figure 11. Switching Time Test Circuit & Waveforms
IF IC RL
RIN
RBE
VCC
Output
Input
Input
Pulse
Output
Pulse
10%
90%
t
f
t
r
tof
f
ton
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Order Information
Part Number
4NXXY(Z)-V
or
H11AXY(Z)-V
Note
XX = Part no. for 4NXX series (25, 26, 27, 28, 35, 36, 37 or 38)
X = Part no. for H11AX series (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5)
Y = Lead form option (S, S1, M or none)
Z = Tape and reel option (TA, TB or none).
V = VDE (optional)
Option Description Packing quantity
None Standard DIP-6 65 units per tube
M Wide lead bend (0.4 inch spacing) 65 units per tube
S (TA) Surface mount lead form + TA tape & reel option 1000 units per reel
S (TB) Surface mount lead form + TB tape & reel option 1000 units per reel
S1 (TA) Surface mount lead form (low profile) + TA tape & reel option 1000 units per reel
S1 (TB) Surface mount lead form (low profile) + TB tape & reel option 1000 units per reel
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Package Drawings
(Dimensions in mm)
Standard DIP Type
Option M Type
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Option S Type
Option S1 Type
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Recommended pad layout for suface mount leadfrom
Device Marking
Notes
EL denotes Everlight
4N35 denotes Device Number
Y denotes 1 digit Year code
WW denotes 2 digit Week code
V denotes VDE (optional)
EL
4N35
YW W V
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Tape & Reel Packing Specifications
Tape dimensions
Dimension No. A B Do D1 E F
Dimension (mm) 10.4±0.1 7.52±0.1 1.5±0.1 1.5+0.1/-0 1.75±0.1 7.5±0.1
Dimension No. Po P1 P2 t W K
Dimension (mm) 4.0±0.15 16.0±0.1 2.0±0.1 0.35±0.03 16.0±0.2 4.5±0.1
Option TA Option TB
Direction of feed from reel Direction of feed from reel
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Solder Reflow Temperature Profile
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DISCLAIMER
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for above specification.
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from use of the product which does not comply with the absolute maximum ratings and the instructions
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