Phototransistor
Industry Standard Single Channel 6 Pin DIP Optocoupler
DEVICE TYPES
Dimensions in Inches (mm)
Part No.
4N25
CTR % Min.
20
Part No.
MCT2
MCT2E
CTR % Min.
20
20
pin one ID
Anode
2
1
3
4N26
20
6
5
4
Base
1
2
3
.248 (6.30)
.256 (6.50)
4N27
4N28
4N35
4N36
4N37
4N38
H11A1
H11A2
H11A3
H11A4
H11A5
10
10
100
100
100
10
50
20
20
10
MCT270
MCT271
MCT272
MCT273
MCT274
MCT275
MCT276
MCT277
50
45–90
75–150
125–250
225–400
70–90
15–60
100
Cathode
NC
Collector
Emitter
4
5
6
.335 (8.50)
.343 (8.70)
.300 (7.62)
typ.
.048 (0.45)
.022 (0.55)
.039
(1.00)
Min.
.130 (3.30)
.150 (3.81)
18°
4°
.114 (2.90)
.130 (3.0)
typ.
.031 (0.80) min.
3°–9°
30
.010 (.25)
typ.
.300–.347
.031 (0.80)
.035 (0.90)
.018 (0.45)
.022 (0.55)
FEATURES
.100 (2.54) typ.
(7.62–8.81)
• Interfaces with Common Logic Families
• Input-output Coupling Capacitance < 0.5 pF
• Industry Standard Dual-in-line 6-pin Package
• Field Effect Stable by TRIOS
• 5300 V
DESCRIPTION
®
This data sheet presents five families of Vishay Industry Standard
Single Channel Phototransistor Couplers. These families include the
4N25/26/27/28 types, the 4N35/36/37/38 couplers, the H11A1/A2/
A3/A4/A5, the MCT2/2E, and MCT270/271/272/273/274/275/276/
277 devices.Each optocoupler consists of Gallium Arsenide infra-
red LED and a silicon NPN phototransistor.
Isolation Test Voltage
RMS
• Underwriters Laboratory File #E52744
VE
D
•
VDE #0884 Approval Available with Option 1
APPLICATIONS
• AC Mains Detection
• Reed Relay Driving
• Switch Mode Power Supply Feedback
• Telephone Ring Detection
• Logic Ground Isolation
• Logic Coupling with High Frequency Noise
Rejection
These couplers are Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed to comply
with a 5300 V
Isolation Test Voltage. This isolation performance
RMS
is accomplished through Vishay double molding isolation manufac-
turing process. Compliance to VDE 0884 partial discharge isolation
specification is available for these families by ordering option 1.
Phototransistor gain stability, in the presence of high isolation volt-
ages, is insured by incorporating a TRansparent lOn Shield
®
(TRIOS) on the phototransistor substrate. These isolation pro-
Notes:
cesses and the Vishay IS09001 Quality program results in the high-
est isolation performance available for a commercial plastic
phototransistor optocoupler.
Designing with data sheet is covered in Application Note 45.
The devices are available in lead formed configuration suitable for
surface mounting and are available either on tape and reel, or in
standard tube shipping containers.
Document Number: 83717
Revision 17-August-01
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