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Electrical Characteristics TA=25°C
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Test Condition
Emitter
Forward Voltage
—
1.4
1.7
V
IF=±100 mA
Detector
BVCEO
30
50
—
V
IC=10 mA
BVECO
7.0
10
—
V
IE=10 A
BVCBO
70
——
V
IC=100 A
BVEBO
7.0
——
V
IE=100 A
ICEO
—
5.0
50
nA
VCE=10 V
Package
Parameter
Device
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Test
Condition
Current
Transfer
Ratio
IL255
CTR
20
——
%
IF=±10 mA,
VCE=10 V
IL255-1
20
—
80
%
IF=±100 mA,
VCE=2.0 V
IL255-2
50
——
%
IF=±10 mA,
VCE=10 V
Current
Transfer
Ratio
Symmetry
IL255
—
0.33
—
3.0
—
IF=±10 mA,
VCE=10 V
IL255-1
——
—
IL255-2
0.5
1.0
2.0
—
IF=±10 mA,
VCE=10 V
Collector-
Emitter
Saturation
Voltage
IL255
VCE(sat)
——
0.4
V
IF=±10 mA,
IC=0.5 mA
IL255-1
—
0.1
0.2
V
IF=±100 mA,
IC=1.0 mA
IL255-2
——
0.4
V
IF=±16 mA,
IC=2.0 mA
.010 (.25)
.014 (.35)
.110 (2.79)
.150 (3.81)
.130 (3.30)
.150 (3.81)
.020 (.051) min.
.300 (7.62)
typ.
.031 (0.80)
.035 (0.90)
.039
(1.00)
min.
.018 (0.45)
.022 (0.55)
.335 (8.50)
.343 (8.70)
Pin One ID.
6
5
4
1
2
3
18
° typ.
.300 (7.62)
.347 (8.82)
4
°
typ.
.100 (2.54) Typ.
.248 (6.30)
.256 (6.50)
1
2
3
6
5
4
Base
Collector
Emitter
Anode/
Cathode
Cathode/
Anode
NC
Package Dimensions in Inches (mm)
FEATURES
AC or Polarity Insensitive Inputs
Continuous Forward Current, 130 mA
Applications—Telecommunications
– Ring Detection
– Loop Current Detector
Built-in Reverse Polarity Input Protection
Improved CTR Symmetry
Industry Standard DIP Package
Underwriters Lab File #E52744
VDE Approval #0884
Available with Option 1
DESCRIPTION
The IL255 is a bidirectional input optically cou-
pled isolator consisting of two high current Gal-
lium Arsenide infrared LEDs coupled to a
silicon NPN phototransistor. The IL255 has a
minimum CTR of 20%.
This optocoupler is ideal for applications requir-
ing AC signal detection and monitoring.
Maximum Ratings
Emitter
Peak Pulsed Current (1.0
s, 300 pps) ......3.0 A
Continuous Forward Current ................ 130 mA
Power Dissipation at 25
°C................... 175 mW
Derate Linearly from 25
°C............... 2.3 mW/°C
Detector
Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage ........ 30 V
Emitter-Base Breakdown Voltage ............. 5.0 V
Collector-Base Breakdown Voltage............. 70 V
Power Dissipation at 25
°C................... 200 mW
Derate Linearly from 25
°C............... 2.6 mW/°C
Package
Isolation Test Voltage........................5300 VRMS
(between emitter and detector,
refer to standard climate
23
°C/50%RH, DIN 50014)
Creepage ............................................
≥7.0 mm
Clearance............................................
≥7.0 mm
Isolation Resistance
VIO=500 V, TA=25°C.......................... ≥10
12
VIO=500 V, TA=100°C........................ ≥10
11
Total Dissipation at 25
°C...................... 250 mW
Derate Linearly from 25
°C............... 3.3 mW/°C
Storage Temperature ............. –55
°C to +150°C
Operating Temperature .......... –55
°C to +100°C
Lead Soldering Time at 260
°C ............... 10 sec.
V
DE
SINGLE CHANNEL
IL255
Bidirectional Input
Optocoupler