HCPL-4701/-4731/-070A/-073A Very Low Power Consumption High Gain Optocouplers Data Sheet Features Applications * Ultra low input current capability - 40 A * Specified for 3 V operation Typical power consumption: <1 mW Input power: <50 W Output power: <500 W * Will operate with VCC as low as 1.6 V * High current transfer ratio: 3500% at IF = 40 A * TTL and CMOS compatible output * Specified ac and dc performance over temperature: 0C to 70C * Safety approval: UL recognized - 3750 V rms for 1 minute and 5000 V rms* for 1 minute per UL1577 CSA approved IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-2 approved with VIORM = 630 V peak (Option 060) for HCPL-4701 * 8-pin product compatible with 6N138/6N139 and HCPL-2730/HCPL-2731 * Available in 8-Pin DIP and SOIC-8 footprint * Through hole and surface mount assembly available * Battery operated applications * ISDN telephone interface * Ground isolation between logic families - TTL, LSTTL, CMOS, HCMOS, HL-CMOS, LV-HCMOS * Low input current line receiver * EIA RS-232C line receiver * Telephone ring detector * AC line voltage status indicator - low input power dissipation * Low power systems - ground isolation * Portable system I/O interface Functional Diagram HCPL-4731/073A HCPL-4701/070A NC 1 8 VCC ANODE 1 1 8 VCC ANODE 2 7 VB CATHODE 1 2 7 VO1 CATHODE 3 6 VO CATHODE 2 3 6 VO2 NC 4 5 GND ANODE 2 4 5 GND TRUTH TABLE LED VO LOW ON HIGH OFF *5000 V rms/1 Minute rating is for Option 020 (HCPL-4701 and HCPL-4731) products only. A 0.1 F bypass capacitor connected between pins 8 and 5 is recommended. 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. Description These devices are very low power consumption, high gain single and dual channel optocouplers. The HCPL-4701 represents the single channel 8-Pin DIP configuration and is pin compatible with the industry standard 6N139. The HCPL-4731 represents the dual channel 8-Pin DIP configuration and is pin compatible with the popular standard HCPL-2731. The HCPL-070A and HCPL-073A are the equivalent single and dual channel products in an SO-8 footprint. Each channel can be driven with an input current as low as 40 A and has a typical current transfer ratio of 3500%. These devices are designed for use in CMOS, LSTTL or other low power applications. They are especially well suited for ISDN telephone interface and battery operated applications due to the low power consumption. A 700% minimum current transfer ratio is guaranteed from 0C to 70C operating temperature range at 40 A of LED current and VCC 3 V. The SO-8 does not require "through holes" in a PCB. This package occupies approximately one-third the footprint area of the standard dual-in-line package. The lead profile is designed to be compatible with standard surface mount processes. These high gain couplers use an AlGaAs LED and an integrated high gain photodetector to provide an extremely high current transfer ratio between input and output. Separate pins for the photodiode and output stage results in TTL compatible saturation voltages and high speed operation. Where desired, the VCC and VO terminals may be tied together to achieve conventional Darlington operation (single channel package only). Selection Guide 8-Pin DIP (300 Mil) Dual Single Channel Channel Package Package HCPL- Small Outline SO-8 Single Dual Channel Channel Package Package HCPLHCPL- Single Channel Package Minimum Input ON Current (IF) Minimum CTR Absolute Maximum VCC 6N139[1] 2731[1] 0701[1] 0731[1] HCNW139[1] 0.5 mA 400% 18 V 6N138[1] 2730[1] 0700[1] 0730[1] HCNW138[1] 1.6 mA 300% 7V HCPL-4701 4731 070A 0730A 40 A 800% 18 V 0.5 mA 300% 20 V Notes: 1. Technical data are on separate Avago publication. 2 Widebody Package (400 mil) Hermetic Single and Dual Channel Packages HCPL- 5701[1] 5700[1] 5731[1] 5730[1] Ordering Information HCPL-4701, HCPL-4731, HCPL-070A and HCPL-073A are UL Recognized with 3750 Vrms for 1 minute per UL1577 and are approved under CSA Component Acceptance Notice #5, File CA 88324. Part Number HCPL-4701 HCPL-4731 HCPL-070A HCPL-073A Option RoHS non RoHS Compliant Compliant -000E no option -300E -300 -500E -500 -020E -020 -320E -320 -520E -520 -060E -060 -360E -360 -560E -560 -000E no option -500E -500 -060E -060 -560E -560 Package 300 mil DIP-8 Surface Mount Gull Wing Tape & Reel X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X SO-8 UL 5000 Vrms/ 1 Minute rating X X X IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-2 Quantity 50 per tube 50 per tube 1000 per reel 50 per tube 50 per tube 1000 per reel X 50 per tube X 50 per tube X 1000 per reel 100 per tube 1500 per reel X 100 per tube X 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: HCPL-4701-560E 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: HCPL-070A to order product of Surface Mount Small Outline SO-8 package 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.' 3 Schematic HCPL-4701 and HCPL-070A HCPL-4731 and HCPL-073A VCC 8 1 + ICC 2 ANODE 8 VCC VF1 IF + - VF CATHODE I CC I F1 I O1 VO1 2 - IO 3 6 7 VO 3 IB - 7 VB 5 GND I O2 6 VF2 VO2 SHIELD + 4 I F2 GND 5 SHIELD USE OF A 0.1 F BYPASS CAPACITOR CONNECTED BETWEEN PINS 5 AND 8 IS RECOMMENDED (SEE NOTE 8) 4 Package Outline Drawings 8-Pin DIP Package (HCPL-4701, HCPL-4731) 7.62 0.25 (0.300 0.010) 9.65 0.25 (0.380 0.010) 8 TYPE NUMBER 7 6 5 6.35 0.25 (0.250 0.010) OPTION CODE* A XXXXZ DATE CODE YYWW 1 2 3 4 1.78 (0.070) MAX. 1.19 (0.047) MAX. + 0.076 0.254 - 0.051 + 0.003) (0.010 - 0.002) 5 TYP. 3.56 0.13 (0.140 0.005) 4.70 (0.185) MAX. 0.51 (0.020) MIN. 2.92 (0.115) MIN. DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS AND (INCHES). *MARKING CODE LETTER FOR OPTION NUMBERS "L" = OPTION 020 "V" = OPTION 060 OPTION NUMBERS 300 AND 500 NOT MARKED. 0.65 (0.025) MAX. 1.080 0.320 (0.043 0.013) 2.54 0.25 (0.100 0.010) NOTE: FLOATING LEAD PROTRUSION IS 0.25 mm (10 mils) MAX. 8-Pin DIP Package with Gull Wing Surface Mount Option 300 (HCPL-4701, HCPL-4731) LAND PATTERN RECOMMENDATION 9.65 0.25 (0.380 0.010) 8 7 6 1.016 (0.040) 5 6.350 0.25 (0.250 0.010) 1 2 3 10.9 (0.430) 4 1.27 (0.050) 1.19 (0.047) MAX. 1.780 (0.070) MAX. 9.65 0.25 (0.380 0.010) 7.62 0.25 (0.300 0.010) 3.56 0.13 (0.140 0.005) 1.080 0.320 (0.043 0.013) 0.635 0.25 (0.025 0.010) 0.635 0.130 2.54 (0.025 0.005) (0.100) BSC DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES). LEAD COPLANARITY = 0.10 mm (0.004 INCHES). NOTE: FLOATING LEAD PROTRUSION IS 0.25 mm (10 mils) MAX. 5 2.0 (0.080) + 0.076 0.254 - 0.051 + 0.003) (0.010 - 0.002) 12 NOM. Small-Outline SO-8 Package (HCPL-070A, HCPL-073A) LAND PATTERN RECOMMENDATION 8 7 6 5 5.994 0.203 (0.236 0.008) XXX YWW 3.937 0.127 (0.155 0.005) TYPE NUMBER (LAST 3 DIGITS) 7.49 (0.295) DATE CODE PIN ONE 1 2 3 4 1.9 (0.075) 0.406 0.076 (0.016 0.003) 1.270 BSC (0.050) 0.64 (0.025) 7 * 5.080 0.127 (0.200 0.005) 3.175 0.127 (0.125 0.005) 45 X 0.432 (0.017) 0.228 0.025 (0.009 0.001) 1.524 (0.060) 0.203 0.102 (0.008 0.004) 0.305 MIN. (0.012) * TOTAL PACKAGE LENGTH (INCLUSIVE OF MOLD FLASH) 5.207 0.254 (0.205 0.010) DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES). LEAD COPLANARITY = 0.10 mm (0.004 INCHES) MAX. NOTE: FLOATING LEAD PROTRUSION IS 0.15 mm (6 mils) MAX. Solder Reflow Thermal Profile 300 TEMPERATURE (C) PREHEATING RATE 3C + 1C/-0.5C/SEC. REFLOW HEATING RATE 2.5C 0.5C/SEC. PEAK TEMP. 245C PEAK TEMP. 240C PEAK TEMP. 230C 200 2.5C 0.5C/SEC. 30 SEC. 160C 150C 140C SOLDERING TIME 200C 30 SEC. 3C + 1C/-0.5C 100 PREHEATING TIME 150C, 90 + 30 SEC. 50 SEC. TIGHT TYPICAL LOOSE ROOM TEMPERATURE 0 0 50 100 150 TIME (SECONDS) Note: Non-halide flux should be used. Figure 1a. Solder Reflow Thermal Profile. 6 200 250 Recommended Pb-Free IR Profile tp Tp TEMPERATURE TL Tsmax Regulatory Information TIME WITHIN 5 C of ACTUAL PEAK TEMPERATURE 20-40 SEC. The HCPL-4701/4731 and HCPL070A/073A have been approved by the following organizations: 260 +0/-5 C UL Recognized under UL 1577, Component Recognition Program, File E55361. 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. CSA Approved under CSA Component Acceptance Notice #5, File CA 88324. 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 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) Note: Non-halide flux should be used. Figure 1b. Pb-Free IR Profile. Insulation Related Specifications Parameter Minimum External Air Gap (External Clearance) Minimum External Tracking (External Creepage) Minimum Internal Plastic Gap (Internal Clearance) Tracking Resistance (Comparative Tracking Index) Isolation Group 8-Pin DIP (300 Mil) SO-8 Symbol Value Value Units L(101) 7.1 4.9 mm L(102) CTI 7.4 4.8 mm 0.08 0.08 mm 200 200 Volts IIIa IIIa Conditions Measured from input terminals to output terminals, shortest distance through air. Measured from input terminals to output terminals, shortest distance path along body. Through insulation distance, conductor to conductor, usually the direct distance between the photoemitter and photodetector inside the optocoupler cavity. DIN IEC 112/ VDE 0303 Part 1 Material Group DIN VDE 0110, 1/89, Table 1) Option 300 - surface mount classification is Class A in accordance with CECC 00802. 7 IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-2 Insulation Related Characteristics (HCPL-4701 OPTION 060 ONLY) Description Installation classification per DIN VDE 0110/1.89, Table 1 for rated mains voltage 300 V rms for rated mains voltage 450 V rms Climatic Classification Pollution Degree (DIN VDE 0110/1.89) Maximum Working Insulation Voltage Input to Output Test Voltage, Method b* VIORM x 1.87 = 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 (Maximum values allowed in the event of a failure, also see Figure 16, Thermal Derating curve.) Case Temperature Input Current Output Power Insulation Resistance at TS, VIO = 500 V Symbol Characteristic 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 *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. 8 Absolute Maximum Ratings (No Derating Required up to 70C) Parameter Symbol Minimum Maximum Units Storage Temperature TS -55 125 C Operating Temperature TA -40 85 C Average Forward Input Current (HCPL-4701/4731) IF(AVG) 10 mA Average Forward Input Current (HCPL-070A/073A) IF(AVG) 5 mA Peak Transient Input Current (HCPL-4701/4731) (50% Duty Cycle, 1 ms Pulse Width) IFPK 20 mA Peak Transient Input Current (HCPL-070A/073A) (50% Duty Cycle, 1 ms Pulse Width) IFPK 10 mA Reverse Input Voltage VR 2.5 V Input Power Dissipation (Each Channel) PI 15 mW Output Current (Each Channel) IO 60 mA VEB 0.5 V Output Transistor Base Current (HCPL-4701/070A) IB 5 mA Supply Voltage VCC -0.5 18 V Output Voltage VO -0.5 18 V Output Power Dissipation (Each Channel) PO 100 mW Total Power Dissipation (Each Channel) PT 115 mW Emitter Base Reverse Voltage (HCPL-4701/070A) Lead Solder Temperature (for Through Hole Devices) Reflow Temperature Profile (for SOIC-8 and Option #300) 260C for 10 sec., 1.6 mm below seating plane See Package Outline Drawings section Recommended Operating Conditions Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Units Power Supply Voltage VCC* 1.6 18 V Forward Input Current (ON) IF(ON) 40 5000 A Forward Input Voltage (OFF) VF(OFF) 0 0.8 V TA 0 70 C Operating Temperature *See Note 1. 9 Electrical Specifications 0C TA 70C, 4.5 V VCC 20 V, 1.6 mA IF(ON) 5 mA, 0 V VF(OFF) 0.8 V, unless otherwise specified. All Typicals at TA = 25C. See note 8. Parameter Current Transfer Ratio Symbol CTR Logic Low Output Voltage Logic High Output Current VOL Logic Low Supply Current ICCL Device HCPL- IOH 4701/070A 4731/073A Logic High Supply Current ICCH Input Forward Voltage VF Input Reverse BVR Breakdown Voltage Temperature VF /TA Coefficient of Forward Voltage Input Capacitance CIN 4701/070A 4731/073A Min. Typ.* Max. Units Test Conditions 800 3500 25k % IF = 40 A, VO = 0.4 V VCC = 4.5 V 600 3000 8k IF = 0.5 mA, VCC = 4.5 V 700 3200 25k IF = 40 A 500 2700 8k IF = 0.5 mA 0.06 0.4 V IF = 40 A, IO = 280 A 0.04 0.4 IF = 0.5 mA, IO = 2.5 mA 0.01 5 A VO = VCC = 3 to 7 V, IF = 0 mA 0.02 80 VO = VCC = 18 V, IF = 0 mA 0.02 0.2 mA IF = 40 A VO = Open 0.1 1 IF = 0.5 mA 0.04 0.4 IF = 40 A 0.2 2.0 IF = 0.5 mA <0.01 10 A IF = 0 mA VO = Open <0.01 20 1.1 1.25 1.4 V IF = 40 to 500 A, TA = 25C 0.95 1.5 IF = 40 to 500 A 3.0 5.0 IR = 100 A, TA = 25C IR = 100 A 2.5 -2.0 mV/C IF = 40 A -1.6 18 *All typical values at TA = 25C and VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise noted. 10 V IF = 0.5 mA pF f = 1 MHz, VF = 0 V Fig. Note 4, 5 2 2, 3 6 Switching Specifications (AC) Over Recommended Operating Conditions TA = 0C to 70C, VCC = 3 V to 18 V, unless otherwise specified. Parameter Device HCPL- Symbol Propagation Delay Time to Logic Low at Output tPHL Propagation Delay Time to Logic High Output tPLH Min. Typ.* Max. Units 65 500 3 25 30 70 500 34 60 90 130 4701/4731 070A/073A Test Conditions Fig. Note s IF = 40 A, RL = 11 to 16 k, VCC = 3.3 to 5 V IF = 0.5 mA, TA = 25C RL = 4.7 k 7, 9 9, 10 s IF = 40 A, RL = 11 to 16 k, VCC = 3.3 to 5 V IF = 0.5 mA, TA = 25C RL = 4.7 k 7, 9 9, 10 Common Mode |CMH| Transient Immunity at Logic High Output 1,000 10,000 V/s IF = 0 mA, RL = 4.7 to 11 k, VCM = 10 Vp-p, TA = 25C, 8 6, 7 Common Mode |CML| Transient Immunity at Logic Low Output 1,000 10,000 V/s IF = 0.5 mA, RL = 4.7 to 11 k, |VCM| = 10 Vp-p, TA = 25C IF = 40 A, RL = 11 to 16 k, |VCM| = 10 Vp-p VCC = 3.3 to 5 V, TA = 25C 8 6, 7 2,000 *All typical values at TA = 25C and VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise noted. Package Characteristics Parameter Input-Output Momentary Withstand Voltage** Device Symbol HCPL- Min. Typ.* Max. Units VISO Option 020 3750 4701 4731 V rms 5000 Test Conditions RH 50%, t = 1 min., TA = 25C Fig. Note 3, 4 3, 4a Resistance (Input-Output) RI-O 1012 VI-O = 500 VDC RH 45% 3 Capacitance (Input-Output) CI-O 0.6 pF f = 1 MHz 3 0.005 A RH 45%, t = 5 s, VI-I = 500 VDC 5 1011 0.03 0.25 pF f = 1 MHz 5 Insulation Leakage Current (Input-Input) II-I Resistance (Input-Input) RI-I Capacitance (Input-Input) CI-I 4731 073A 4731 073A *All typical values at TA = 25C and VCC = 5 V. **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 IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-2 Insulation Characteristics Table (if applicable), your equipment level safety specification or Avago Application Note 1074 entitled "Optocoupler Input-Output Endurance Voltage." 11 detection current limit, II-O 5 A. This test is performed before the 100% production test for partial discharge (Method b) shown in the IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-2 Insulation Characteristics Table. 5. Measured between pins 1 and 2 shorted together, and pins 3 and 4 shorted together. 6. Common transient immunity in a 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 state (i.e., VO > 2.0 V). Common transient immunity in a Logic Low level is he maximum tolerable (negative) dVCM /dt on the trailing edge of the common mode pulse, VCM, to assure that the output will remain in a Logic Low state (i.e., VO < 0.8 V). 7 27 21 IF = 18 IF = 15 IF = 12 A 2.0 m A 1.5 m A 1.0 m IF = 0.5 m 9 A 6 3 0 0 6 IF = 150 A 4 IF = 100 A 3 IF = 50 A 2 1 IF - FORWARD CURRENT - mA IO - OUTPUT CURRENT - mA 7 25C 70C 0C 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 IF - INPUT DIODE FORWARD CURRENT - mA Figure 5. Output Current vs. Input Diode Forward Current. 12 1.0 TA = 25C IF + VF - 10 1.0 0.1 0.01 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 VF - FORWARD VOLTAGE Figure 6. Input Diode Forward Current vs. Forward Voltage. NORMALIZED IF = 40 A VO = 0.4 V VCC = 5 V 25C 70C 0.75 0C 0.5 0.25 0 0.01 0.1 1.0 10 IF - FORWARD CURRENT - mA Figure 3. DC Transfer Characteristics (IF = 50 A to 250 A). 100 9 VO = 0.4 V VCC = 5 V 1.25 VO - OUTPUT VOLTAGE - V Figure 2. DC Transfer Characteristics (IF = 0.5 mA to 2.5 mA). 8 2.0 1.0 0 VO - OUTPUT VOLTAGE - V 0 IF = 200 A 5 0 2.0 1.0 IF = 250 A TA = 25C VCC = 5 V A Figure 4. Current Transfer Ratio vs. Forward Current. IP - PROPAGATION DELAY - s 2. IF = IO - OUTPUT CURRENT - mA IO - OUTPUT CURRENT - mA 5m TA = 25C VCC = 5 V 24 7. In applications where dV/dt may exceed 50,000 V/s (such as static discharge) a series resistor, RCC, should be included to protect the detector IC form destructively high surge currents. The recommended value is RCC = 220 . 8. Use of a 0.1 F bypass capacitor connected between pins 8 and 5 adjacent to the device is recommended. 9. Pin 7 open for single channel product. 10. Use of resistor between pins 5 and 7 will decrease gain and delay time. Significant reduction in overall gain can occur when using resistor values below 47 k for single channel product. 11. The Applications Information section of this data sheet references the HCPL-47XX part family, but applies equally to the HCPL-070A and HCPL073A parts. NORMALIZED CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO Notes: 1. Specification information is available form the factory for 1.6 V operation. Call your local field sales office for further information. 2. DC CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO is defined as the ratio of output collector current, IO, to the forward LED input current, IF, times 100%. 3. Device considered a two terminal device: pins 1, 2, 3, and 4 shorted together, and pins 5, 6, 7, and 8 shorted together. 4. In accordance with UL 1577, each optocoupler is proof tested by applying an insulation test voltage 4500 VRMS for 1 second (leakage detection current limit, II-O 5 A. 4a. In accordance with UL 1577, each optocoupler is proof tested by applying an insulation test voltage 6000 VRMS for 1 second (leakage 1.5 70 IF = 0.5 mA RL = 4.7 k 60 50 tPLH 40 30 20 tPHL 10 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 TA - TEMPERATURE - C Figure 7. Propagation Delay vs. Temperature. 70 VCM 10 V 90% 90% 10% 0V IF tf VO RCC (SEE NOTE 7) +5 V 220 2 7 0.1 F 3 6 4 5 RL A VO VFF 5V SWITCH AT A: IF = 0 mA VO 8 B 10% tr 1 VCM + - VOL SWITCH AT B: IF = 0.5 mA PULSE GEN. Figure 8. Test Circuit for Transient Immunity and Typical Waveforms. IF 0 5V VO (SATURATED RESPONSE) 1.5 V 1.5 V t PHL PULSE GEN. Z O = 50 t r = 5 ns IF 10% DUTY CYCLE 1/f < 100 s 1 8 2 7 3 6 VOL t PLH +5 V RL VO 0.1 F I F MONITOR 4 5 * CL = 15 pF RM Figure 9. Switching Test Circuit. Applications Information Low-Power Operation Current Gain There are many applications where low-power isolation is needed and can be provided by the single-channel HCPL-4701, or the dual-channel HCPL-4731 lowpower optocouplers. Either or both of these two devices are referred to in this text as HCPL47XX product(s). These optocouplers are Avago's lowest input current, low-power optocouplers. Low-power isolation can be defined as less than a milliwatt of input power needed to operate the LED of an optocoupler 13 * CL IS APPROXIMATELY 15 pF, WHICH INCLUDES PROBE AND STRAY WIRING CAPACITANCE. (generally less than 500 A). This level of input forward current conducting through the LED can control a worst-case total output (Iol) and power supply current (Iccl) of two and a half milliamperes. Typically, the HCPL-47XX can control a total output and supply current of 15 mA. The output current, IO is determined by the LED forward current multiplied by the current gain of the optocoupler, IO = IF (CTR)/100%. In particular with the HCPL-47XX optocouplers, the LED can be driven with a very small IF of 40 A to control a maximum IO of 320 A with a worst case design Current Transfer Ratio (CTR) of 800%. Typically, the CTR and the corresponding Iol, are 4 times larger. For low-power operation, Table 1 lists the typical power dissipations that occur for both the 3.3 Vdc and 5 Vdc HCPL-47XX optocoupler applications. These approximate power dissipation values are listed respectively for the LED, for the output VCC and for the opencollector output transistor. Those values are summed together for a comparison of total power dissipation consumed in either the 3.3 Vdc or 5 Vdc applications. Table 1. Typical HCPL-4701 Power Dissipation for 3 V and 5 V Applications Power Dissipation (W) PLED PVcc PO-C[1] PTOTAL[2] VCC = 3.3 Vdc IF = 40 A IF = 500 A 50 625 65 330 20 10 135 W 965 W VCC = 5 Vdc IF = 40 A IF = 500 A 50 625 100 500 25 20 175 W 1,145 W Notes: 1. RL of 11 k open-collector (o-c) pull-up resistor was used for both 3.3 Vdc and 5 Vdc calculations. 2. For typical total interface circuit power consumption in 3.3 Vdc application, add to PTOTAL approximately 80 W for 40 A (1,025 W for 500 A) LED current-limiting resistor, and 960 W for the 11 k pull-up resistor power dissipations. Similarly, for 5 Vdc applications, add to PTOTAL approximately 150 W for 40 A (1,875 W for 500 A) LED current-limiting resistor and 2,230 W for the 11 k pull-up resistor power dissipations. Propagation Delay When the HCPL-47XX optocoupler is operated under very low input and output current conditions, the propagation delay times will lengthen. When lower input drive current level is used to switch the high-efficiency AlGaAs LED, the slower the charge and discharge time will be for the LED. Correspondingly, the propagation delay times will become longer as a result. In addition, the split-Darlington (open-collector) output amplifier needs a larger, pull-up load resistance to ensure the output current is within a controllable range. Applications that are not sensitive to longer propagation delay times and that are easily served by this HCPL47XX optocoupler, typically 65 s or greater, are those of status monitoring of a telephone line, power line, battery condition of a portable unit, etc. For faster HCPL-47XX propagation delay times, approximately 30 s, this optocoupler needs to operate at higher IF ( 500 A) and Io ( 1 mA) levels. 14 Applications Battery-Operated Equipment Common applications for the HCPL-47XX optocoupler are within battery-operated, portable equipment, such as test or medical instruments, computer peripherals and accessories where energy conservation is required to maximize battery life. In these applications, the optocoupler would monitor the battery voltage and provide an isolated output to another electrical system to indicate battery status or the need to switch to a backup supply or begin a safe shutdown of the equipment via a communication port. In addition, the HCPL-47XX optocouplers are specified to operate with 3 Vdc CMOS logic family of devices to provide logicsignal isolation between similar or different logic circuit families. Telephone Line Interfaces Applications where the HCPL47XX optocoupler would be best used are in telephone line interface circuitry for functions of ring detection, on-off hook detection, line polarity, line presence and supplied-power sensing. In particular, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) applications, as illustrated in Figure 10, can severely restrict the input power that an optocoupler interface circuit can use (approximately 3 mW). Figure 10 shows three isolated signals that can be served by the small input LED current of the HCPL-47XX dualand single-channel optocouplers. Very low, total power dissipation occurs with these series of devices. Switched-Mode Power Supplies Within Switched-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) the less power consumed the better. Isolation for monitoring line power, regulation status, for use within a feedback path between primary and secondary circuits or to external circuits are common applications for optocouplers. Low-power HCPL-47XX optocoupler can help keep higher energy conversion efficiency for the SMPS. The block diagram of Figure 11 shows where low-power isolation can be used. TELEPHONE LINE ISOLATION BARRIER RECEIVE 2-WIRE ISDN LINE PROTECTION CIRCUIT TRANSMIT LINE POLARITY HCPL-4731 PRIMARY-SECONDARY POWER ISOLATION BARRIER LINE PRESENCE TELEPHONE LINE INTERFACE CIRCUIT SECONDARY/ EMERGENCY POWER HCPL-4701 EMERGENCY POWER VAC PRIMARY P0WER SUPPLY SWITCHED- MODE SECONDARY POWER VCC VCC - RETURN POWER SUPPLY NOTE: THE CIRCUITS SHOWN IN THIS FIGURE REPRESENT POSSIBLE, FUNCTIONAL APPLICATION OF THE HCPL-47XX OPTOCOUPLER TO AN ISDN LINE INTERFACE. THIS CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT DOES NOT GUARANTEE COMPLIANCE, CONFORMITY, OR ACCEPTANCE TO AN ISDN, OR OTHER TELECOMMUNICATION STANDARD, OR TO FCC OR TO OTHER GOVERNMENTAL REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS. THESE CIRCUITS ARE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT MAY MEET THE NEEDS OF THESE APPLICATIONS. Agilent DOES NOT IMPLY, REPRESENT, NOR GUARANTEE THAT THESE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS ARE FREE FROM PATENT INFRINGEMENT. Figure 10. HCPL-47XX Isolated Monitoring Circuits for 2-Wire ISDN Telephone Line. ISOLATION BARRIER 115/230 VAC EMI FILTER AND CURRENT LIMITER RECTIFIER AND FILTER SWITCHING ELEMENT 1 CONTROL CIRCUIT VO 2 GND 2 ERROR FEEDBACK VIA CNR200 SOFT START COMMAND POWER SUPPLY FILTER CAPACITOR 1 HCPL-4701 INTERRUPT FLAG POWER DOWN 2 1 Figure 11. Typical Optical Isolation Used for Power-Loss Indication and Regulation Signal Feedback. RECOMMENDED VCC FILTER 100 8 1 7 2 6 3 4 0.1 F + 10 F VCC RL VO 5 HCPL-4701 OR HCPL-4731 Figure 12. Recommended Power Supply Filter for HCPL-47XX Optocouplers. 15 Data Communication and Input/Output Interfaces In data communication, the HCPL-47XX can be used as a line receiver on a RS-232-C line or this optocoupler can be part of a proprietary data link with low input current, multi-drop stations along the data path. Also, this low-power optocoupler can be used within equipment that monitors the presence of highvoltage. For example, a benefit of the low input LED current (40 A) helps the input sections of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) monitor proximity and limit switches. The PLC I/O sections can benefit from low input current optocouplers because the total input power dissipation when monitoring the high voltage (120 Vac - 220 Vac) inputs is minimized at the I/O connections. This is especially important when many input channels are stacked together. Circuit Design Issues Power Supply Filtering Since the HCPL-47XX is a highgain, split-Darlington amplifier, any conducted electrical noise on the VCC power supply to this optocoupler should be minimized. A recommended VCC filter circuit is shown in Figure 12 to improve the power supply rejection (psr) of the optocoupler. The filter should be located near the combination of pin 8 and pin 5 to provide best filtering action. This filter will drastically limit any sudden rate of change of VCC with time to a slower rate that cannot interfere with the optocoupler. Common-Mode Rejection & LED Driver Circuits With the combination of a highefficiency AlGaAs LED and a high-gain amplifier in the HCPL47XX optocoupler, a few circuit techniques can enhance the common-mode rejection (CMR) of 16 this optocoupler. First, use good high-frequency circuit layout practices to minimize coupling of common-mode signals between input and output circuits. Keep input traces away from output traces to minimize capacitive coupling of interference between input and output sections. If possible, parallel, or shunt switch the LED current as shown in Figure 13, rather than series switch the LED current as illustrated in Figure 15. Not only will CMR be enhanced with these circuits (Figures 13 and 14), but the switching speed of the optocoupler will be improved as well. This is because in the parallel switched case the LED current is current-steered into or away from the LED, rather than being fully turned off as in the series switched case. Figure 13 illustrates this type of circuit. The Schottky diode helps quickly to discharge and pre-bias the LED in the off state. If a common-mode voltage across the optocoupler suddenly attempts to inject a current into the off LED anode, the Schottky diode would divert the interfering current to ground. The combination of the Schottky diode forward voltage and the Vol saturation voltage of the driver output stage (on-condition) will keep the LED voltage at or below 0.8 V. This will prevent the LED (off-condition) from conducting any significant forward current that might cause the HCPL-47XX to turn on. Also, if the driver stage is an active totem-pole output, the Schottky diode allows the active output pull-up section to disconnect from the LED and pull high. As shown in Figure 14, most active output driver integrated circuits can source directly the forward current needed to operate the LED of the HCPL-47XX optocoupler. The advantage of using the silicon diode in this circuit is to conduct charge out of the LED quickly when the LED is turned off. Upon turn-on of the LED, the silicon diode capacitance will provide a rapid charging path (peaking current) for the LED. In addition, this silicon diode prevents commonmode current from entering the LED anode when the driver IC is on and no operating LED current exists. In general, series switching the low input current of the HCPL-47XX LED is not recommended. This is particularly valid when in a high common-mode interference environment. However, if series switching of the LED current must be done, use an additional pull-up resistor from the cathode of the LED to the input VCC as shown in Figure 15. This helps minimize any differential-mode current from conducting in the LED while the LED is off, due to a common-mode signal occurring on the input VCC (anode) of the LED. The commonmode signal coupling to the anode and cathode could be slightly different. This could potentially create a LED current to flow that would rival the normal, low input current needed to operate the optocoupler. This additional parallel resistor can help shunt any leakage current around the LED should the drive circuit, in the off state, have any significant leakage current on the order of 40 A. With the use of this parallel resistor, the total drive current conducted when the LED is on is the sum of the parallel resistor and LED currents. In the series circuit of Figure 15 with the LED off, if a common-mode voltage were to couple to the LED cathode, there can be enough imbalance of common-mode voltage across the LED to cause a LED current to flow and, inadvertently, turn on the optocoupler. This series, switching circuit has no protection against a negative-transition, input commonmode signal. VCC + 4.7 F - VF V R1 = CC IF 0.1 F R1 FOR VCC = 5 Vdc, IF = 40 A R1 = 91 k (TYPICAL) R1 = 75 k (WORST CASE) R1 = * VOH - VF IF FOR VCC = 5 Vdc, IF = 40 A R1 = 36 k (TYPICAL) R1 = 30 k (WORST CASE) * R1 HCPL-47XX ACTIVE OUTPUT OR OPEN COLLECTOR * USE ANY SIGNAL DIODE. * USE ANY STANDARD SCHOTTKY DIODE. + 4.7 F 0.1 F R1 R1 = VCC - VF - VOL IF R2 = 0.8 V IOH MAX Figure 14. Recommended Alternative LED Driver Circuit for HCPL-4701/-4731 . TOTAL DRIVE CURRENT USED: - VF - VOL - VOL V V ITOTAL = CC + CC R1 R2 FOR VCC = 5 Vdc, IF = 40 A R1 = 82 k (TYPICAL) R1 = 62 k (WORST CASE) R2 = 8.2 k AT IOH = 100 A ITOTAL = 640 A (TYPICAL) R2 HCPL-47XX ACTIVE OUTPUT OR OPEN COLLECTOR 800 PS (mW) 700 IS (mA) 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 TS - CASE TEMPERATURE - C Figure 15. Series LED Driver Circuit for HCPL-4701/-4731. For product information and a complete list of distributors, please go to our website: OUTPUT POWER - PS, INPUT CURRENT - IS Figure 13. Recommended Parallel LED Driver Circuit for HCPL-4701/-4731. VCC HCPL-47XX ACTIVE OUTPUT Figure 16. Thermal Derating Curve, Dependence of Safety Limiting Value with Case Temperature per VDE 0884. www.avagotech.com Avago, Avago Technologies, and the A logo are trademarks of Avago Technologies Limited in the United States and other countries. Data subject to change. Copyright (c) 2007 Avago Technologies Limited. All rights reserved. Obsoletes 5989-2106EN AV01-0547EN June 24, 2007