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4N2X Series
6 PIN DIP PHOTOTRANSISTOR
PHOTOCOUPLER
Features:
• 4N2X series: 4N25, 4N26, 4N27, 4N28
• 4N3X series: 4N35, 4N36, 4N37, 4N38
• H11AX series: H11A1, H11A2, H11A3, H11A4, H11A5
• High isolation voltage between input and output
(Viso=5000 V rms)
• Creepage distance >7.62 mm
• Operating temperature up to +110°C
• Compact dual-in-line package
• Pb free and RoHS compliant.
• UL approved (No. E214129)
• VDE approved (No. 132249)
• SEMKO approved
• NEMKO approval
• DEMKO approval
• FIMKO approval
• CSA approved
• CQC approved
4N3X Series
H11AX Series
Description
The 4N2X, 4N3X, H11AX series of devices each consist of
an infrared emitting diode optically coupled to a phototransistor.
They are packaged in a 6-pin DIP package and available in
wide-lead spacing and SMD option.
Applications
• Power supply regulators
• Digital logic inputs
• Microprocessor inputs
Schematic
1. Anode
2. Cathode
3. No Connection
4. Emitter
5. Collector
6. Base
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6 PIN DIP PHOTOTRANSISTOR
PHOTOCOUPLER
4N3X Series
H11AX Series
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta=25°C)
Parameter Symbol Rating Unit
I
F
I
FM
V
R
P
D
V
CEO
V
CBO
V
ECO
60
1
6
100
3.8
80
80
7
Input
Output
Forward current
Peak forward current (t = 10µs)
Reverse voltage
Power dissipation (T
Derating factor (above 100°C)
Collector-Emitter voltage
Collector-Base voltage
Emitter-Collector voltage
= 25°C)
A
mA
A
V
mW
mW/°C
V
V
V
V
P
P
T
T
EBO
C
tot
iso
opr
stg
sol
7
150
9.0
200 mW
5000 Vrms
-55~+110 °C
-55~+125 °C
260 °C
Emitter-Base voltage
Total power dissipation
Isolation voltage *1 V
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Soldering temperature
Notes
*1
AC for 1 minute, R.H.= 40 ~ 60% R.H. In this test, pins 1, 2 & 3 are shorted together, and pins 4, 5 & 6
are shorted together.
*2
For 10 seconds.
Power dissipation (T
Derating factor (above 100°C)
*2
T
= 25°C)
A
V
mW
mW/°C
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6 PIN DIP PHOTOTRANSISTOR
PHOTOCOUPLER
4N3X Series
H11AX Series
Electrical Characteristics (Ta=25°C unless specified otherwise)
Input
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.* Max. Unit Condition
Forward voltage
Reverse current
Input capacitance
Output
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.* Max. Unit Condition
Collector-Base dark current
4N2X
Collector-Emitter
dark current
H11AX
4N3X
V
C
I
CBO
I
CEO
F
I
R
in
- 1.2 1.5 V
- - 10 µA
- 30 - pF V = 0, f = 1MHz
- - 20 nA
- - 50
nA
- - 50
IF = 10mA
VR = 6V
V
= 10V
CB
V
= 10V, IF=0mA
CE
V
= 60V, IF=0mA
CE
Collector-Emitter
breakdown voltage
Collector-Base
breakdown voltage
Emitter-Collector
breakdown voltage
Emitter-Base
breakdown voltage
Collector-Emitter
capacitance
* Typical values at Ta = 25°C
80 - - V
BV
CEO
80 - - V IC=0.1mA
BV
CBO
7 - - V
BV
ECO
7 - - V
BV
EBO
- 8 - pF VCE=0V, f=1MHz
C
CE
Ic=1mA
IE=0.1mA
IE=0.1mA
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6 PIN DIP PHOTOTRANSISTOR
PHOTOCOUPLER
4N3X Series
H11AX Series
Transfer Characteristics (Ta=25°C unless specified otherwise)
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.* Max. Unit Condition
Current
transfer
ratio
Collector-Emitter
4N35, 4N36,
4N37
H11A1
H11A5
4N25, 4N26,
4N38,
H11A2, H11A3
4N27, 4N28,
H11A4
4N25, 4N26,
4N27, 4N28
4N35, 4N36,
4N37
CTR
100
-
50 - -
30 - -
20 -
10
-
- - 0.5
- - 0.3
-
%
= 10mA, V
I
F
-
-
= 50mA, Ic = 2mA
I
F
CE
= 10V
saturation
voltage
H11A1,
H11A2,
H11A3,
H11A4,
H11A5
4N38
Isolation resistance
Input-output capacitance
4N25, 4N26,
4N27, 4N28,
H11A1,
H11A2,
Turn-on time
H11A3,
H11A4,
H11A5
4N35, 4N36,
4N37, 4N38
4N25, 4N26,
4N27, 4N28,
H11A1,
H11A2,
Turn-off time
H11A3,
V
CE(sat)
R
C
Ton
Toff
V
= 10mA, Ic = 0.5mA
I
F
- - 0.4
- - 1.0
11
10
IO
IO
- -
Ω
- 0.2 - pF
- 3 10
I
= 20mA, Ic = 4mA
F
= 500Vdc
V
IO
VIO = 0, f = 1MHz
= 10V, IF = 10mA,
V
CC
R
= 100Ω
L
See Fig. 11
µs
V
= 10V, IC = 2mA,
- 10 12
- 3 10
CC
R
= 100Ω , See Fig. 11
L
V
= 10V, IF = 10mA,
CC
R
= 100Ω
L
See Fig. 11
µs
= 10V, IC = 2mA,
4N35, 4N36,
4N37, 4N38
- 9 12
V
CC
R
= 100Ω , See Fig. 11
L
* Typical values at T
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a
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PHOTOCOUPLER
Typical Performance Curves
4N3X Series
H11AX Series
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4N3X Series
H11AX Series
V
CC
IF
IC
R
L
Output
Input
Pulse
t
of
10%
90%
t
Input
R
B
R
IN
Figure 11. Switching Time Test Circuit & Waveforms
Output
Pulse
t
on
t
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4N2X Series
6 PIN DIP PHOTOTRANSISTOR
PHOTOCOUPLER
4N3X Series
H11AX Series
Order Information
Part Number
4NXXY(Z)-V
or
H11AXY(Z)-V
Note
XX = Part no. for 4NXX series (25, 26, 27, 28, 35, 36, 37 or 38)
X = Part no. for H11AX series (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5)
Y = Lead form option (S, S1, M or none)
Z = Tape and reel option (TA, TB or none).
V = VDE safety (optional)
Option Description Packing quantity
None Standard DIP-6 65 units per tube
M Wide lead bend (0.4 inch spacing) 65 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
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PHOTOCOUPLER
Package Drawings
(Dimensions in mm)
Standard DIP Type
4N3X Series
H11AX Series
Option M Type
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6 PIN DIP PHOTOTRANSISTOR
PHOTOCOUPLER
Option S Type
4N3X Series
H11AX Series
Option S1 Type
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6 PIN DIP PHOTOTRANSISTOR
PHOTOCOUPLER
Recommended pad layout for surface mount leadform
4N3X Series
H11AX Series
Device Marking
Notes
EL denotes Everlight
4N35 denotes Device Number
Y denotes 1 digit Year code
WW denotes 2 digit Week code
V denotes VDE (optional)
4N35
YW
EL
W V
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PHOTOCOUPLER
4N3X Series
H11AX Series
Tape & Reel Packing Specifications
Option TA Option TB
Direction of feed from reel
Direction of feed from reel
Tape dimensions
Dimension No.
Dimension (mm)
Dimension No.
Dimension (mm)
A B Do D1 E F
10.4±0.1 7.52±0.1 1.5±0.1 1.5+0.1/-0 1.75±0.1 7.5±0.1
Po P1 P2 t W K
4.0±0.15 16.0±0.1 2.0±0.1 0.35±0.03 16.0±0.2 4.5±0.1
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6 PIN DIP PHOTOTRANSISTOR
PHOTOCOUPLER
4N3X Series
H11AX Series
Solder Reflow Temperature Profile
217°
200°C
150°C
260 ° C
7
1-3°
170 Sec
x
eak 10s Max)
>255 ° C (30s Max
ec
1-
x
TIME
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6 PIN DIP PHOTOTRANSISTOR
PHOTOCOUPLER
DISCLAIMER
1. Above specification may be changed without notice. EVERLIGHT will reserve 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 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 specification sheets.
3. These specification sheets include materials protected under copyright of EVERLIGHT Corporation.
Reproduction in any form is prohibited without the specific consent of EVERLIGHT.
4N3X Series
H11AX Series
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