4 PIN DIP PHOTOTRANSISTOR

PHOTOCOUPLER EL816 Series

Features:

• Current transfer ratio

(CTR: 50~600% at IF =5mA, VCE =5V)
(CTR: 63~320% at IF =10mA, VCE =5V)
• High isolation voltage between inputs
and output (Viso=5000 V rms)
• Creepage distance >7.62 mm
• Operating temperature up to +110°C
• Compact small outline package
• Pb free and RoHS compliant.
• UL approved (No. E214129)
• VDE approved (No. 132249)
• SEMKO approved
• NEMKO approved
• DEMKO approved
• FIMKO approved
• CSA approved (No. 1143607)

Description

The EL816 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 Schematic

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

Pin Configuration
1. Anode
2. Cathode
3. Emitter
4. Collector

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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta=25°C)

Parameter Symbol Rating Unit

Forward current IF 60 mA

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

Input Reverse voltage VR 6 V

Power dissipation
PD 100 mW
No derating required up to Ta = 100°C

Power dissipation 150 mW

PC
Derating factor (above Ta = 80°C) 5.8 mW/°C

Output Collector current IC 50 mA

Collector-Emitter voltage VCEO 80 V

Emitter-Collector voltage VECO 6 V

Total power dissipation PTOT 200 mW

*1
Isolation voltage VISO 5000 V rms

Operating temperature TOPR -55 ~ +110 °C

Storage temperature TSTG -55 ~ +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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Electrical Characteristics (Ta=25°C 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 80 - - V IC = 0.1mA
breakdown voltage
Emitter-Collector
BVECO 6 - - V IE = 0.1mA
breakdown voltage

Transfer Characteristics (Ta=25°C unless specified otherwise)

Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.* Max. Unit Condition

EL816 50 - 600

EL816A 80 - 160

EL816B 130 - 260

EL816C CTR 200 - 400 % IF = 5mA ,VCE = 5V

EL816D 300 - 600

EL816X 100 - 200

Current Transfer
ratio EL816Y 150 - 300

EL816I 63 - 125

EL816J 100 - 200 IF = 10mA ,VCE = 5V

EL816K 160 - 320
CTR %
EL816I 22 - -

EL816J 34 - - IF = 1mA ,VCE = 5V

EL816K 56 - -

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Transfer Characteristics (Ta=25°C unless specified otherwise) Continuity

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 - 4 18 µs VCE = 2V, IC = 2mA,
Fall time tf - 3 18 µs RL = 100

* Typical values at Ta = 25°C

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Typical Performance Curves

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VCC

IF Input
IC RL Pulse
Output

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

Figure 10. Switching Time Test Circuit & Waveforms

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Order Information

Part Number

EL816(X)(Y)(Z)-FV

Note

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

Y = CTR Rank (A, B, C, D, X, Y, I, J, H or none)
Z = Tape and reel option (TA, TB, TU, TD or none)
F = Lead frame option (F: Iron, None: copper)
V = VDE (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 (TA) Surface mount lead form + TA tape & reel option 1000 units per reel
S (TB) Surface mount lead form + TB tape & reel option 1000 units per reel
S1 (TA) Surface mount lead form (low profile) + TA tape & reel option 1000 units per reel
S1 (TB) Surface mount lead form (low profile) + TB tape & reel option 1000 units per reel
S2 (TA) Surface mount lead form (Gull-wing) + TA tape & reel option 500 units per reel
S2 (TB) Surface mount lead form (Gull-wing) + TB tape & reel option 500 units per reel
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

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Package Drawing
(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 and S1 option For S2 option

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Device Marking

EL
816
R YWW V

Notes

EL denotes EVERLIGHT
816 denotes Device Number
R denotes CTR Rank
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 TA Option TB

Direction of feed from reel Direction of feed from reel

Tape dimensions

Dimension No. A B Do D1 E F

Dimension(mm) 10.4±0.1 4.55±0.1 1.5±0.1 1.5±0.05 1.75±0.1 7.5±0.1

Dimension No. Po P1 P2 t W K

16.0+0.3/
Dimension(mm) 4.0±0.1 12.0±0.1 2.0±0.1 0.33±0.1 4.55±0.1
-0.1

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Option TD Option TU

Direction of feed from reel Direction of feed from reel

Tape dimensions

Dimension No. A B C D E F

Dimension(mm) 16.00±0.3 7.5±0.1 1.75±0.1 8.0±0.1 2.0±0.1 4.0±0.1

Dimension No. G H I J K

Dimension(mm) 1.5+0.1/-0 10.4±0.1 0.4±0.05 4.55±0.1 5.1±0.1

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Solder Reflow Temperature Profile

260 C (peak, 10 Sec

>255 C (30s Max)

217C
1-3 C/Sec Max
200C 60 – 140 Sec

150C

70 – 170 Sec

1-3 C/Sec Max

TIME (S)

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DISCLAIMER

1. The specifications in this datasheet may be changed without notice. EVERLIGHT reserves the authority
on material change for above specification.

2. When using this product, please observe the absolute maximum ratings and the instructions for use as
outlined in this datasheet. 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 this
datasheet.

3. These specification sheets include materials protected under copyright of EVERLIGHT. Reproduction in
any form is prohibited without the specific consent of EVERLIGHT.

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