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4N29, 4N30, 4N31, 4N32, 4N33
Optically Coupled Isolators

Circuit

Features

Very High Current Transfer Ratio (500% Min.)
High Isolation Resistance
Low Coupling Capacitance
Standard Plastic Dip Package

Description

The 4N29, 4N30, 4N31, 4N32, 4N33 are optically coupled isolators consisting of a Gallium Arsenide infrared emitter and a silicon photo darlington sensor. Switching can be accomplished while maintaining a high degree or isolation between driving and load circuits. They can be used to replace reed and mercury relays with advantages of long life, high speed switching and elimination of magnetic fields. Surface Mount Option Available.
All electrical parameters are 100% tested by manufacturing. Specifications are guaranteed to a cumulative 0.65% AQL

Absolute Maximum Ratings: (Ta=25°C)

Storage Temperature:
Operating Temperature:
Lead Soldering:
Input-to-Output Isolation Voltage:
-55°C to +150°C
-55°C to +100°C
260°C for 10s, 1.6mm from case
±2500 Vdc (4N29, 4N32)
±1500 Vdc (4N30, 4N31, 4N33)

Input Diode

Forward DC Current:
Reverse DC Voltage:
Peak Forward Current:
Power Dissipation:
Derate Linearly:
60mA
3V
3A (t p=10µs)
100mW
1.33mW/°C above 25°C

Output Transistor

Collector-Emitter Voltage:
Emitter-Collector Voltage:
Power Dissipation:
Derate Linearly:
30V
7V
150mW
2.00mW/°C above 25°C

Package

Total Power Dissipation:
Derate Linearly:
250mW
3.3mW/°C above 25°C

Electro-optical Characteristics (Ta=25°C)

INPUT PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
VF Forward Voltage IF=10mA

1.5 V
IR Reverse Current VR=3.0V

100 µA
VR Reverse Breakdown Voltage IR=100µA 3

V
OUTPUT PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
BVCEO Collector-Emitter Voltage IC=1mA 30

V
BVECO Emitter-Collector Voltage IE=100µA 5

V
ICEO Collector-Emitter Dark Current VCE=10V, IB=0

100 nA
CCE Collector-Emitter Capacitance VCE=0
10
pf
COUPLED PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
IC/IF DC Current Transfer Ratio 4N31 IF=10mA, VCE=10V 50

mA
4N29, 4N30 IB=0 100

mA
4N32, 4N33
500

mA
RIO Input-to-Output Isolation Resistance VIO=500V, (Note 1) 1E11

ohm
VCE(Sat) Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage IF=8mA, IC=2mA, IB=0



4N29, 4N30, 4N32, 4N33 VCC=10V, IC=2mA
1
V
4N31

1.2
V
SWITCHING SPEED PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
T on Turn-On Time IC=50mA V,CC=10V

5 µs
T off Turn-Off Time



4N29, 4N30, 4N31 IF=200mA, P.W.=1.0m.s.

40 µs
4N32, 4N33


100 µs
Input-to-Output Isolation Voltage



4N29, 4N32 Note 1 2500

VDC
4N30, 4N31, 4N33 1500

VDC

Notes

Note 1. Measured with input leads shorted together and output leads shorted together.

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