4N25-X, 4N26-X, 4N27-X, 4N28-X
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Optocoupler, Phototransistor Output, with Base Connection
FEATURES
• Isolation test voltage 5000 V
RMS
• Interfaces with common logic families
A
C
NC
1
2
3
6 B
5 C
4 E
• Input-output coupling capacitance < 0.5 pF
• Industry standard dual-in-line 6-pin package
• Compliant to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC and in
accordance to WEEE 2002/96/EC
APPLICATIONS
• AC mains detection
i179004-14
• Reed relay driving
• Switch mode power supply feedback
• Telephone ring detection
• Logic ground isolation
• Logic coupling with high frequency noise rejection
DESCRIPTION
The 4N25 family is an Industry Standard Single Channel
Phototransistor Coupler. This family includes the 4N25, 4N26,
4N27, 4N28. Each optocoupler consists of gallium arsenide
infrared LED and a silicon NPN phototransistor.
These couplers are Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed to
comply with a 5300 V
RMS
isolation test voltage. This isolation
performance is accomplished through special Vishay
manufacturing process.
Compliance to DIN EN 60747-5-2 (VDE 0884)/
DIN EN 60747-5-5 pending partial discharge isolation
specification is available by ordering option 1.
These isolation processes and the Vishay ISO9001 quality
program results in the highest isolation performance available
for a commercial plastic phototransistor optocoupler.
The devices are also available in lead formed configuration
suitable for surface mounting and are available either on tape
and reel, or in standard tube shipping containers.
Note
• For additional design information see application note 45
normalized curves
AGENCY APPROVALS
• UL file no. E52744
• cUL tested to CSA 22.2 bulletin 5A
• DIN EN 60747-5-2 (VDE 0884)/DIN EN 60747-5-5
(pending), available with option 1
• BSI: EN 60065, EN 60950-1
• FIMKO
• CQC
ORDERING INFORMATION
DIP-6
Option 6
4
N
2
x
-
X
0
#
#
T
TAPE
AND
REEL
7.62 mm
Option 7
10.16 mm
Option 9
PART NUMBER
PACKAGE OPTION
> 8 mm
8 mm typ.
AGENCY CERTIFIED/PACKAGE
UL, cUL, BSI, FIMKO
DIP-6
DIP-6, 400 mil, option 6
SMD-6, option 7
SMD-6, option 9
VDE, UL, cUL, BSI, FIMKO
DIP-6
DIP-6, 400 mil, option 6
SMD-6, option 7
CTR (%)
≥
20
4N25-X000
4N25-X006
4N25-X007T
4N25-X009T
(1)
≥
20
4N25-X001
4N25-X016
4N25-X017T
(1)
4N26-X001
4N26-X016
4N26-X017T
(1)
-
-
4N27-X017T
-
4N26-X006
-
4N26-X009T
(1)
4N27-X000
-
4N27-X007
4N27-X009T
(1)
≥
10
4N28-X001
-
-
≥
10
-
-
-
4N28-X009T
(1)
Notes
• Additional options may be possible, please contact sales office.
(1)
Also available in tubes; do not put T on end.
Rev. 1.2, 16-Jan-12
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TEST CONDITION
SYMBOL
V
R
I
F
t
≤
10 μs
I
FSM
P
diss
V
CEO
V
EBO
I
C
I
CM
P
diss
V
ISO
VALUE
6
60
2.5
70
70
7
50
100
150
5000
≥
7
≥
7
≥
0.4
DIN IEC 112/VDE0303, part 1
V
IO
= 500 V, T
amb
= 25 °C
V
IO
= 500 V, T
amb
= 100 °C
R
IO
R
IO
T
stg
T
amb
T
j
T
sld
≥
175
≥
10
12
≥
10
11
- 55 to + 150
- 55 to + 100
100
260
UNIT
V
mA
A
mW
V
V
mA
mA
mW
V
RMS
mm
mm
mm
Ω
Ω
°C
°C
°C
°C
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(T
amb
= 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)
PARAMETER
INPUT
Reverse voltage
Forward current
Surge current
Power dissipation
OUTPUT
Collector emitter breakdown voltage
Emitter base breakdown voltage
Collector current
Collector peak current
Output power dissipation
COUPLER
Isolation test voltage
Creepage distance
Clearance distance
Isolation thickness between emitter and
detector
Comparative tracking index
Isolation resistance
Storage temperature
Operating temperature
Junction temperature
Soldering temperature
(1)
t
p
/T = 0.5, t
p
≤
10 ms
2 mm from case,
≤
10 s
Notes
• Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. Functional operation of the device is not
implied at these or any other conditions in excess of those given in the operational sections of this document. Exposure to absolute
maximum ratings for extended periods of the time can adversely affect reliability.
(1)
Refer to reflow profile for soldering conditions for surface mounted devices (SMD). Refer to wave profile for soldering conditions for through
hole devices (DIP).
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(T
amb
= 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)
PARAMETER
INPUT
Forward voltage
(1)
Reverse current
(1)
Capacitance
OUTPUT
Collector base breakdown voltage
(1)
Collector emitter breakdown voltage
(1)
Emitter collector breakdown voltage
(1)
I
CEO
(dark)
(1)
TEST CONDITION
I
F
= 50 mA
V
R
= 3.0 V
V
R
= 0 V
I
C
= 100 μA
I
C
= 1.0 mA
I
E
= 100 μA
V
CE
= 10 V, (base open)
V
CB
= 10 V,
(emitter open)
V
CE
= 0
Peak, 60 Hz
I
CE
= 2.0 mA, I
F
= 50 mA
V
IO
= 500 V
f = 1 MHz
4N25
4N26
4N27
4N28
PART
SYMBOL
V
F
I
R
C
O
BV
CBO
BV
CEO
BV
ECO
70
30
7
5
5
5
10
2.0
C
CE
V
IO
V
CE(sat)
R
IO
C
IO
5000
0.5
100
0.5
6.0
50
50
50
100
20
MIN.
TYP.
1.36
0.1
25
MAX.
1.5
100
UNIT
V
μA
pF
V
V
V
nA
nA
nA
nA
nA
pF
V
V
GΩ
pF
I
CBO
(dark)
(1)
Collector emitter capacitance
COUPLER
Isolation test voltage
(1)
Saturation voltage, collector emitter
Resistance, input output
(1)
Capacitance, input output
Notes
• Minimum and maximum values are testing requirements. Typical values are characteristics of the device and are the result of engineering
evaluation. Typical values are for information only and are not part of the testing requirements.
(1)
JEDEC registered values are 2500 V, 1500 V, 1500 V and 500 V for the 4N25, 4N26, 4N27, and 4N28 respectively.
Rev. 1.2, 16-Jan-12
Document Number: 81864
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PART
4N25
4N26
4N27
4N28
SYMBOL
CTR
DC
CTR
DC
CTR
DC
CTR
DC
MIN.
20
20
10
10
TYP.
50
50
30
30
MAX.
UNIT
%
%
%
%
CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO
(T
amb
= 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITION
I
C
/I
F
V
CE
= 10 V, I
F
= 10 mA
Note
• Indicates JEDEC registered values.
SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS
(T
amb
= 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)
PARAMETER
Rise time
Fall time
TEST CONDITION
V
CC
= 5 V, I
F
= 10 mA, R
L
= 100
Ω
V
CC
= 5 V, I
F
= 10 mA, R
L
= 100
Ω
SYMBOL
t
r
t
f
I
F
I
F
0
I
F
+5V
0
I
C
100 %
90 %
t
p
t
MIN.
TYP.
2.0
2.0
MAX.
UNIT
μs
μs
R
G
= 50
Ω
t
p
= 0.01
T
t
p
= 50 µs
Channel I
Channel II
50
Ω
95 10804-3
Oscilloscope
R
L
= 1 MΩ
C
L
= 20 pF
10 %
0
t
r
t
d
t
on
t
p
t
d
t
r
t
on
(= t
d
+ t
r
)
Pulse duration
Delay time
Rise time
Turn-on time
t
s
t
f
t
off
t
s
t
f
t
off
(= t
s
+ t
f
)
Storage time
Fall time
Turn-off time
96 11698
t
R
L
Fig. 1 - Test Circuit, Non-Saturated Operation
Fig. 2 - Switching Times
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(T
amb
= 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)
1.8
1.7
T
amb
= 0 °C
1.6
T
amb
= - 25 °C
1.5
1.4
T
amb
= - 40 °C
1.3
T = - 55 °C
amb
1.2
1.1
T
amb
= 25 °C
1.0
T
amb
= 50 °C
0.9
T
amb
= 75 °C
0.8
0.7
T
amb
= 100 °C
0.6
0.1
1
10
100
I
F
- Forward Current (mA)
60
I
C
- Collector Current (mA)
50
40
I
F
= 20 mA
I
F
= 30 mA
V
F
- Forward Voltage (V)
30
I
F
= 15 mA
20
10
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
I
F
= 10 mA
I
F
= 5 mA
6
7
8
V
CE
- Collector Emitter Voltage (NS) (V)
Fig. 3 - Forward Voltage vs. Forward Current
Fig. 4 - Collector Current vs. Collector Emitter Voltage (NS)
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25
CTR
Norm
- Normalized CTR (sat)
I
F
= 25 mA
1.2
I
F
= 10 mA
V
CE
= 0.4 V
I
C
- Collector Current (mA)
20
15
I
F
= 10 mA
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
- 60 - 40 - 20
I
F
= 1 mA
I
F
= 5 mA
10
I
F
= 5 mA
5
I
F
= 1 mA
I
F
= 2 mA
0
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
V
CE
- Collector Emitter Voltage (sat) (V)
0
20
40
60
80 100
T
amb
- Ambient Temperature (°C)
Fig. 5 - Collector Current vs. Collector Emitter Voltage (sat)
Fig. 8 - Normalized CTR (sat) vs. Ambient Temperature
10 000
I
CE0
- Leakage Current (nA)
1000
V
CE
= 40 V
1.2
CTR
Norm
- Normalized CTR (NS)
I
F
= 0 mA
V
CE
= 5 V
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
T
amb
= 25 °C
T
amb
= 0 °C
T
amb
= - 40 °C
T
amb
= - 55 °C
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
0.001
- 60 - 40 - 20
V
CE
= 24 V
V
CE
= 12 V
T
amb
= 50 °C
T
amb
= 75 °C
T
amb
= 100 °C
0
20
40
60
80 100
0
0.1
1
10
100
T
amb
- Ambient Temperature (°C)
I
F
- Forward Current (mA)
Fig. 6 - Leakage Current vs. Ambient Temperature
Fig. 9 - Normalized CTR (NS) vs. Forward Current
1.2
CTR
Norm
- Normalized CTR (NS)
CTR
Norm
- Normalized CTR (sat)
I
F
= 10 mA
V
CE
= 5 V
1.2
V
CE
= 0.4 V
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
- 60 - 40 - 20
I
F
= 1 mA
I
F
= 5 mA
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0.1
T
amb
= 25 °C
T
amb
= 0 °C
T
amb
= - 40 °C
T
amb
= - 55 °C
T
amb
= 50 °C
T
amb
= 75 °C
T
amb
= 100 °C
0
20
40
60
80 100
1
10
100
T
amb
- Ambient Temperature (°C)
I
F
- Forward Current (mA)
Fig. 7 - Normalized CTR (NS) vs. Ambient Temperature
Fig. 10 - Normalized CTR (sat) vs. Forward Current
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0
V
CE
= 5 V
- 20
- 40
Phase (deg)
- 60
- 80
- 100
- 120
- 140
- 160
1
10
100
1000
f - Frequency (kHz)
Fig. 11 - CTR Frequency vs. Phase Angle
1000
V
CC
= 5 V
f
CTR
- CTR Frequency (kHz)
100
10
1
0.1
1
10
100
I
C
- Collector Current (mA)
Fig. 12 - CTR Frequency vs. Collector Current
1000
V
CE
= 5 V, I
F
= 10 mA
t
on
, t
off
-
Switching
Time (μs)
t
off
100
10
t
on
1
0.1
0.1
1
10
100
R
L
- Load Resistance (kΩ)
Fig. 13 - Switching Time vs. Load Resistance
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