SINGLE CHANNEL IL255
BIDIRECTIONAL INPUT
OPTOCOUPLER
FEATURES
Package Dimensions in Inches (mm)
•
•
•
AC or Polarity Insensitive Inputs
Continuous Forward Current, 130 mA
Applications—Telecommunications
– Ring Detection
2
1
3
Pin One ID.
Anode/
1
2
3
6
5
4
Base
.248 (6.30)
.256 (6.50)
Cathode
Cathode/
Collector
Emitter
Anode
4
5
6
– Loop Current Detector
NC
.335 (8.50)
.343 (8.70)
•
•
•
•
•
Built-in Reverse Polarity Input Protection
Improved CTR Symmetry
Industry Standard DIP Package
Underwriters Lab File #E52744
.300 (7.62)
typ.
.039
(1.00)
min.
.130 (3.30)
.150 (3.81)
VE
VDE Approval #0884 Applied For
D
4°
typ.
18° typ.
.110 (2.79)
.150 (3.81)
DESCRIPTION
.020 (.051) min.
.010 (.25)
.014 (.35)
.018 (0.45)
.022 (0.55)
.031 (0.80)
.035 (0.90)
.100 (2.54) Typ.
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%
.300 (7.62)
.347 (8.82)
Electrical Characteristics (T =25°C)
A
Parameter
Emitter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Test Condition
This optocoupler is ideal for applications requir-
ing AC signal detection and monitoring.
Maximum Ratings
Emitter
Forward Voltage
Detector
1.4
1.7
V
I =±100 mA
F
Peak Pulsed Current (1 µs, 300 pps) ........... 3 A
Continuous Forward Current......... 130 mA RMS
Power Dissipation at 25°C .................... 175 mW
Derate Linearly from 25°C ................ 2.3mW/°C
Detector
Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage ........ 30 V
Emitter-Base Breakdown Voltage ................ 5 V
Collector-Base Breakdown Voltage ............ 70 V
Power Dissipation at 25°C .................... 200 mW
Derate Linearly from 25°C ................ 2.6 mW/°C
Package
BV
30
7
50
10
V
I =10 mA
C
CEO
BV
V
I =10 µA
ECO
E
BV
70
7
V
I =100 µA
CBO
C
BV
V
I =100 µA
E
EBO
CEO
I
5
50
nA
V
=10 V
CE
Package
Test
Condition
Parameter
Device Symbol Min.
Typ. Max. Unit
Isolation Test Voltage ................... 5300 VAC
Between Emitter and Detector
Refer to Standard Climate
RMS
I =±10 mA,
F
IL255
20
%
V
=10 V
CE
Current
Transfer
Ratio
23°C/50%RH, DIN 50014
Creepage ...........................................min. 7 mm
Clearance ..........................................min. 7 mm
I =±100 mA,
F
IL255-1 CTR
IL255-2
20
80
%
%
V
=2 V
CE
I =±10 mA,
Isolation Resistance
F
50
12
V
=10 V
V =500 V, T =25°C...........................≥10
Ω
Ω
CE
IO
A
11
V =500 V, T =100°C.........................≥10
IO
A
I =±10 mA,
F
IL255
0.33
3.0
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.
Current
Transfer
Ratio
V
=10 V
CE
IL255-1
IL255-2
I =±10 mA,
Symmetry
F
0.5
1.0 2.0
0.4
V
=10 V
CE
I =±10 mA,
F
IL255
V
V
V
I =0.5 mA
C
Collector-
emitter
Saturation
Voltage
I =±100 mA,
F
IL255-1
IL255-2
V
0.1 0.2
0.4
CE
(sat)
I =1 mA
C
I =±16 mA,
F
I =2 mA
C
JUNE 1995