ACPL-0820-500E

Product Overview

Category: Optocoupler
Use: Isolation and signal transmission
Characteristics: High-speed, high-gain, low-power consumption
Package: 8-pin DIP (Dual Inline Package)
Essence: Phototransistor output optocoupler
Packaging/Quantity: Tape and reel, 500 units per reel

Specifications

• Input Current: 5 mA
• Collector-Emitter Voltage: 80 V
• Collector Current: 50 mA
• Power Dissipation: 100 mW
• Isolation Voltage: 3750 Vrms
• Rise Time: 3 µs
• Fall Time: 2 µs
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

1. Anode
2. Cathode
3. Emitter
4. Collector
5. Base
6. NC (No Connection)
7. NC (No Connection)
8. NC (No Connection)

Functional Features

• High-speed response for efficient signal transmission
• Phototransistor output provides electrical isolation between input and output circuits
• Low power consumption for energy-efficient operation
• Compact and easy-to-use package design

Advantages

• Provides galvanic isolation, protecting sensitive components from voltage spikes and noise
• Enables safe and reliable signal transmission in noisy environments
• High-speed performance allows for quick response times in applications requiring rapid data transfer
• Low power consumption reduces energy costs and extends battery life in portable devices

Disadvantages

• Limited maximum collector-emitter voltage may restrict use in certain high-voltage applications
• Non-standard pin configuration may require additional adaptation in some circuit designs

Working Principles

The ACPL-0820-500E optocoupler utilizes a phototransistor to provide electrical isolation between the input and output circuits. When an input current is applied to the LED (Light Emitting Diode) side, it emits light that activates the phototransistor on the output side. This allows the signal to be transmitted without direct electrical connection, providing galvanic isolation.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The ACPL-0820-500E optocoupler finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Industrial automation: Isolation of control signals in PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), motor drives, and power supplies.
2. Telecommunications: Signal transmission and isolation in communication systems, such as modems and routers.
3. Medical equipment: Isolation of sensitive circuits in patient monitoring devices and medical imaging systems.
4. Automotive electronics: Protection of electronic components from voltage spikes and noise in automotive control systems.
5. Consumer electronics: Isolation and signal transmission in audio/video equipment, home appliances, and gaming consoles.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. PC817: Phototransistor output optocoupler with similar specifications and package.
2. TLP621: Photocoupler with higher collector-emitter voltage and faster response time.
3. SFH620A: Phototransistor output optocoupler with lower collector current and smaller package size.

(Note: The above alternative models are provided for reference and may have different pin configurations or additional features.)

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