4 PIN DIP PHOTOTRANSISTOR PHOTOCOUPLER

EL817 Series

Schematic

Features:

• Current transfer ratio Pin Configuration

(CTR: 50~600% at IF = 5mA, VCE = 5V) 1. Anode
• High isolation voltage between input 2. Cathode
and output (Viso = 5000Vrms) 3. Emitter
• Creepage distance > 7.62mm 4. Collector
• Operating temperature up to +110°C
• Compact small outline package
•The product itself will remain within RoHS compliant version
• Compliance with EU REACH
• UL and cUL approved(No.E214129)
• VDE approved (No. 132249)
• SEMKO approved
• NEMKO approved
• DEMKO approved
• FIMKO approved
• CQC approved

Description
The EL817 series of devices each consist of an infrared emitting diodes,
optically coupled to a phototransistor detector.
They are packaged in a 4-pin DIP package and available in wide-lead spacing and SMD option.

Applications
• Programmable controllers
• System appliances, measuring instruments
• Telecommunication equipments
• Home appliances, such as fan heaters, etc.
• Signal transmission between circuits of different potentials and impedances

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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta=25℃)

Parameter Symbol Rating Unit

Forward current IF 60 mA

Peak forward current (1us, pulse) IFP 1 A

Input Reverse voltage VR 6 V
100 mW
Power dissipation
PD
Derating factor (above Ta = 100°C) 2.9 mW/°C

Power dissipation 150 mW

PC
Derating factor (above Ta = 100°C) 5.8 mW/°C

Output Collector current IC 50 mA

Collector-Emitter voltage VCEO 35 V

Emitter-Collector voltage VECO 6 V

Total Power Dissipation PTOT 200 mW

1
Isolation Voltage* VISO 5000 V rms

Operating Temperature TOPR -55 to 110 °C

Storage Temperature TSTG -55 to 125 °C

2
Soldering Temperature* TSOL 260 °C

Notes:
*1 AC for 1 minute, R.H.= 40 ~ 60% R.H. In this test, pins 1, 2 are shorted together, and pins 3, 4 are shorted together.
*2 For 10 seconds

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Electro-Optical Characteristics (Ta=25℃ unless specified otherwise)

Input
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit Condition

Forward Voltage VF - 1.2 1.4 V IF = 20mA

Reverse Current IR - - 10 µA VR = 4V
Input capacitance Cin - 30 250 pF V = 0, f = 1kHz

Output

Parameter Symbol Min Typ. Max. Unit Condition

Collector-Emitter dark
ICEO - - 100 nA VCE = 20V, IF = 0mA
current
Collector-Emitter
BVCEO 35 - - V IC = 0.1mA
breakdown voltage
Emitter-Collector
BVECO 6 - - V IE = 0.1mA
breakdown voltage

Transfer Characteristics

Parameter Symbol Min Typ. Max. Unit Condition

EL817 50 - 600
EL817A 80 - 160
EL817B 130 - 260
Current
Transfer EL817C CTR 200 - 400 % IF = 5mA ,VCE = 5V
ratio 300
EL817D - 600
EL817X 100 - 200
EL817Y 150 - 300
Collector-Emitter
VCE(sat) - 0.1 0.2 V IF = 20mA ,IC = 1mA
saturation voltage
10 VIO = 500Vdc,
Isolation resistance RIO 5×10 - - 
40~60% R.H.
Floating capacitance CIO - 0.6 1.0 pF VIO = 0, f = 1MHz
VCE = 5V, IC = 2mA
Cut-off frequency fc - 80 - kHz
RL = 100, -3dB
Rise time tr - - 18 µs VCE = 2V, IC = 2mA,
Fall time tf - - 18 µs RL = 100

* Typical values at Ta = 25°C

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Typical Electro-Optical Characteristics Curves

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VCC

IF Input
IC RL
Pulse
Output

Input 10%
Output
RIN Pulse
90%
tr tf
ton toff

Figure 7. Switching Time Test Circuit & Waveforms

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Order Information

Part Number

EL817X(Y)(Z)-FV
Note

X = Lead form option (S, S1, S2, M or none)

Y = CTR Rank (A, B, C, D, X , Y or none)
Z = Tape and reel option (TU, TD or none)
F = Lead frame option (F: Iron, None: copper)
V = VDE safety (optional)

Option Description Packing quantity

None Standard DIP-4 100 units per tube

M Wide lead bend (0.4 inch spacing) 100 units per tube

S (TU) Surface mount lead form + TU tape & reel option 1500 units per reel

S (TD) Surface mount lead form + TD tape & reel option 1500 units per reel

S1 (TU) Surface mount lead form (low profile) + TU tape & reel option 1500 units per reel

S1 (TD) Surface mount lead form (low profile) + TD tape & reel option 1500 units per reel

S2 (TU) Surface mount lead form (low profile) + TU tape & reel option 2000 units per reel

S2 (TD) Surface mount lead form (low profile) + TD tape & reel option 2000 units per reel

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Package Dimension (Dimensions in mm)

Standard DIP Type

Option M Type

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Option S Type

Option S1 Type

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Option S2 Type

Recommended pad layout for surface mount leadform

For S option For S1 option

For S2 option

Notes

Suggested pad dimension is just for reference only.

Please modify the pad dimension based on individual need.

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Device Marking

EL
817
FRYWWV

Notes

EL denotes EVERLIGHT
817 denotes Device Number
F denotes Factory Code (G: China and Green part)
R denotes CTR Rank (A, B, C, D , X , Y or none)
Y denotes 1 digit Year code
WW denotes 2 digit Week code
V denotes VDE (optional)

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Tape & Reel Packing Specifications

Option TD Option TU

Direction of feed from reel Direction of feed from reel

Tape dimensions

Dimension No. Ao Bo Do D1 E F
Dimension (mm)
S.S1 4.90±0.1 10.40±0.1 1.5±0.1 1.50±0.1 1.75±0.1 7.50±0.1
Dimension (mm)
S2 4.88±0.1 12.55±0.1 1.5±0.1 1.50±0.1 1.75±0.1 11.5±0.1

Dimension No. Po P1 P2 t W Ko
Dimension (mm)
S.S1 4.00±0.1 8.00±0.1 2.00±0.1 0.40±0.1 16.00±0.3 4.60±0.1
Dimension (mm)
S2 4.00±0.1 8.00±0.1 2.00±0.1 0.40±0.1 24.00±0.3 4.00±0.1

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Precautions for Use

1. Soldering Condition
1.1 (A) Maximum Body Case Temperature Profile for evaluation of Reflow Profile

Note: Reference: IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020D

Preheat
Temperature min (Tsmin) 150 °C
Temperature max (Tsmax) 200°C
Time (Tsmin to Tsmax) (ts) 60-120 seconds
Average ramp-up rate (Tsmax to Tp) 3 °C/second max

Other
Liquidus Temperature (TL) 217 °C
Time above Liquidus Temperature (t L) 60-100 sec
Peak Temperature (TP) 260°C
Time within 5 °C of Actual Peak Temperature: T P - 5°C 30 s
Ramp- Down Rate from Peak Temperature 6°C /second max.
Time 25°C to peak temperature 8 minutes max.
Reflow times 3 times

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DISCLAIMER

1. Above specification may be changed without notice. EVERLIGHT will reserve authority on material change for
above specification.
2. The graphs shown in this datasheet are representing typical data only and do not show guaranteed values.
3. When using this product, please observe the absolute maximum ratings and the instructions for use outlined in
these specification sheets. EVERLIGHT assumes no responsibility for any damage resulting from use of the
product which does not comply with the absolute maximum ratings and the instructions included in these
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applications or any other application which can result in human injury or death. Please contact authorized
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customer’s responsibility to validate that a particular product with the properties described in the product
specification is suitable for use in a particular application. Parameters provided in datasheets and/or
specifications may vary in different applications and performance may vary over time. All operating parameters,
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