
CNY17.
Vishay Semiconductors
Optocoupler, Phototransistor Output, with Base Connection
FEATURES
V
DE
6
B
5
C
4
E
21842
NC
i179004-2
1
A
C
2
3
DESCRIPTION
The CNY17 is an optically coupled pair consisting of a
gallium arsenide infrared emitting diode optically coupled to
a silicon NPN phototransitor.
Signal information, including a DC level, can be transmitted
by the device while maintaining a high degree of electrical
isolation between input and output.
The CNY17 can be used to replace relays and transformers
in many digital interface applications, as well as analog
applications such as CRT modulation.
• Isolation test voltage 5000 V
• Long term stability
• Industry standard dual-in-line package
• Compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC and in
accordance to WEEE 2002/96/EC
AGENCY APPROVALS
• Underwriters lab file no. E52744
• DIN EN 60747-5-5 (VDE 0884)
• BSI IEC 60950 IEC 60065
•FIMKO
RMS
ORDER INFORMATION
PART REMARKS
CNY17-1. CTR 40 % to 80 %, DIP-6
CNY17-2. CTR 63 % to 125 %, DIP-6
CNY17-3. CTR 100 % to 200 %, DIP-6
CNY17-4. CTR 160 % to 320 %, DIP-6
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL VALUE UNIT
INPUT
Reverse voltage V
Forward current I
Surge current t ≤ 10 µs I
Power dissipation P
OUTPUT
Collector emitter breakdown voltage BV
Emitter base breakdown voltage BV
Collector current
Power dissipation P
(1)
t < 1 ms I
F
FSM
diss
CEO
EBO
I
C
C
diss
R
5V
60 mA
3A
100 mW
70 V
7V
50 mA
100 mA
150 mW
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CNY17.
Optocoupler, Phototransistor Output,
Vishay Semiconductors
with Base Connection
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL VALUE UNIT
COUPLER
Isolation test voltage
between emitter and detector referred to climate
DIN 50014, part 2, Nov. 74
Creepage distance ≥ 7mm
Clearance distance ≥ 7mm
Isolation thickness between
emitter and detector
Comparative tracking index
per DIN IEC 112/VDE 0303, part 1
Isolation resistance
Storage temperature T
Operating temperature T
Soldering temperature
Notes
(1)
T
= 25 °C, unless otherwise specified.
amb
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.
(2)
Refer to wave profile for soldering conditions for through hole devices.
(2)
(1)
t = 1 s V
V
= 500 V, T
IO
V
= 500 V, T
IO
= 25 °C R
amb
= 100 °C R
amb
max. 10 s, dip soldering: distance to
seating plane ≥ 1.5 mm
T
ISO
IO
IO
stg
amb
sld
5000 V
RMS
≥ 0.4 mm
175
12
≥ 10
11
≥ 10
- 55 to + 125 °C
- 55 to + 100 °C
260 °C
Ω
Ω
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTCS
(1)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITION PART SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
INPUT
Forward voltage I
Breakdown voltage I
Reverse current V
Capacitance V
Thermal resistance R
= 60 mA V
F
= 10 mA V
R
= 6 V I
R
= 0 V, f = 1 MHz C
R
BR
R
F
1.25 1.65 V
6V
0.01 10 µA
O
th
25 pF
750 K/W
OUTPUT
Collector emitter capacitance V
Collector base capacitance V
Emitter base capacitance V
Thermal resistance R
= 5 V, f = 1 MHz C
CE
= 5 V, f = 1 MHz C
CB
= 5 V, f = 1 MHz C
EB
CE
CB
EB
5.2 pF
6.5 pF
7.5 pF
th
500 K/W
COUPLER
Collector emitter, saturation voltage V
Coupling capacitance C
Collector emitter, leakage current V
= 10 mA, IC = 2.5 mA V
F
CNY17-1 I
= 10 V
CE
CNY17-2 I
CNY17-3 I
CNY17-4 I
CEsat
C
CEO
CEO
CEO
CEO
0.25 0.4 V
0.6 pF
250nA
250nA
5 100 nA
5 100 nA
Note
(1)
T
= 25 °C, unless otherwise specified.
amb
Minimum and maximum values were tested requierements. Typical values are characteristics of the device and are the result of engineering
evaluations. Typical values are for information only and are not part of the testing requirements.
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CNY17.
Vishay Semiconductors
Optocoupler, Phototransistor Output,
with Base Connection
CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO
PARAMETER TEST CONDITION PART SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
VCE = 5 V, IF = 10 mA
I
C/IF
V
Note
(1)
Current transfer ratio and collector-emitter leakage current by dash number (T
SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITION PART SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
LINEAR OPERATION (WITHOUT SATURATION)
Turn-on time I
Rise time I
Turn-off time I
Fall time I
Cut-off frequency I
SWITCHING OPERATION (WITH SATURATION)
Turn-on time
Rise time
Turn-off time
Fall time
(1)
CNY17-1 CTR 40 80 %
CNY17-2 CTR 63 125 %
CNY17-3 CTR 100 200 %
CNY17-4 CTR 160 320 %
CNY17-1 CTR 13 30 %
= 5 V, IF = 1 mA
CE
CNY17-2 CTR 22 45 %
CNY17-3 CTR 34 70 %
CNY17-4 CTR 56 90 %
°C).
amb
= 10 mA, VCC = 5 V, RL = 75 Ω t
F
= 10 mA, VCC = 5 V, RL = 75 Ω t
F
= 10 mA, VCC = 5 V, RL = 75 Ω t
F
= 10 mA, VCC = 5 V, RL = 75 Ω t
F
= 10 mA, VCC = 5 V, RL = 75 Ω f
F
I
= 20 mA CNY17-1 t
F
= 10 mA
I
F
I
= 5 mA CNY17-4 t
F
I
= 20 mA CNY17-1 t
F
= 10 mA
I
F
I
= 5 mA CNY17-4 t
F
I
= 20 mA CNY17-1 t
F
= 10 mA
I
F
I
= 5 mA CNY17-4 t
F
I
= 20 mA CNY17-1 t
F
= 10 mA
I
F
I
= 5 mA CNY17-4 t
F
CNY17-2 t
CNY17-3 t
CNY17-2 t
CNY17-3 t
CNY17-2 t
CNY17-3 t
CNY17-2 t
CNY17-3 t
CO
on
r
off
f
3µs
2µs
2.3 µs
2µs
250 kHz
on
on
on
on
r
r
r
r
off
off
off
off
f
f
f
f
3µs
4.2 µs
4.2 µs
6µs
2µs
3µs
3µs
4.6 µs
18 µs
23 µs
23 µs
25 µs
11 µs
14 µs
14 µs
15 µs
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