• Component in accordance to RoHS 2002/95/EC
and WEEE 2002/96/EC
Agency Approvals
• UL1577, File No. E52744 System Code H or J,
Double Protection
• DIN EN 60747-5-2 (VDE0884)
DIN EN 60747-5-5 pending
Available with Option 1
• CSA 93751
Description
The SFH617A (DIP) feature a high current transfer
ratio, low coupling capacitance and high isolation voltage. These couplers have a GaAs infrared diode
emitter, which is optically coupled to a silicon planar
phototransistor detector, and is incorporated in a
plastic DIP-4 package.
The coupling devices are designed for signal transmission between two electrically separated circuits.
RMS
CEO
= 70 V
A
C
The couplers are end-stackable with 2.54 mm spacing.
Creepage and clearance distances of > 8.0 mm are
achieved with option 6. This version complies with
IEC 60950 (DIN VDE 0805) for reinforced insulation
up to an operation voltage of 400 V
ifications subject to change.
Order Information
SFH617A-1CTR 40 - 80 %, DIP-4
SFH617A-2CTR 63 - 125 %, DIP-4
SFH617A-3CTR 100 - 200 %, DIP-4
SFH617A-4CTR 160 - 320 %, DIP-4
SFH617A-1X006CTR 40 - 80 %, DIP-4 400 mil (option 6)
SFH617A-2X006CTR 63 - 125 %, DIP-4 400 mil (option 6)
SFH617A-2X009CTR 63 - 125 %, SMD-4 (option 9)
SFH617A-3X006CTR 100 - 200 %, DIP-4 400 mil (option 6)
SFH617A-3X007CTR 100 - 200 %, SMD-4 (option 7)
SFH617A-4X006CTR 160 - 320 %, DIP-4 400 mil (option 6)
For additional information on the available options refer to
Option Information.
RMS
C
1
2
PartRemarks
4
3
E
17907
RMS
e3
Pb
Pb-free
or DC. Spec-
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
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 Rating for extended periods of the time can adversely affect reliability.
Input
ParameterTest conditionSymbolVal ueUnit
Reverse voltageV
DC Forward currentI
Surge forward currentt ≤ 10 µsI
Power dissipationP
R
F
FSM
diss
6.0V
60mA
2.5A
100mW
Output
ParameterTest conditionSymbolVal ueUnit
Collector-emitter voltageV
Emitter-collector voltageV
Collector currentI
t ≤ 1.0 msI
Power dissipationP
CE
EC
C
C
diss
70V
7.0V
50mA
100mA
150mW
Coupler
ParameterTest conditionSymbolVal ueUnit
Isolation test voltage between
emitter and detector, refer to
V
ISO
climate DIN 40046, part 2,
Nov. 74
Creepage≥ 7.0mm
Clearance≥ 7.0mm
Insulation thickness between
emitter and detector
Comparative Tracking index per
DIN IEC 112/VDEO 303, part 1
Isolation resistanceV
= 500 V, T
IO
V
= 500 V, T
IO
Storage temperature rangeT
Ambient temperature rangeT
Junction temperatureT
Soldering temperaturemax. 10 s. dip soldering
= 25 °CR
amb
= 100 °CR
amb
T
IO
IO
stg
amb
j
sld
distance to seating plane
≥ 1.5 mm
5300V
≥ 0.4mm
≥ 175
12
≥ 10
11
≥ 10
- 55 to + 150°C
- 55 to + 100°C
100°C
260°C
RMS
Ω
Ω
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Figure 1. Permissible Power Dissipation vs. Ambient Temperature
100
50
tot
P –Power Dissipation (mW)
18483
Diode
0
0255075100 125 150
T
– Ambient Temperature ( qC )
amb
Phototransistor
Electrical Characteristics
T
= 25 °C, unless otherwise specified
amb
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.
Input
(IR GaAs)
ParameterTest conditionSymbolMinTy p.MaxUnit
Forward voltageI
Reverse currentV
CapacitanceV
= 60 mAV
F
= 6.0 VI
R
= 0 V, f = 1.0 MHzC
R
Thermal resistanceR
F
R
O
thja
1.251.65V
0.0110µA
13pF
750K/W
Output
(Si Phototransistor)
ParameterTest conditionPartSymbolMinTy p.MaxUnit
Collector-emitter capacitanceV
= 5 V, f = 1.0 MHzC
CE
Thermal resistanceR
Collector-emitter leakage
V
= 10 VSFH617A-1I
CE
current
SFH617A-2I
SFH617A-3I
SFH617A-4I
Coupler
ParameterTest conditionSymbolMinTy p.MaxUnit
Collector-emitter saturation
voltage
Coupling capacitanceC
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I
F
CEsat
C
CE
thja
CEO
CEO
CEO
CEO
5.2pF
500K/W
2.050nA
2.050nA
5.0100nA
5.0100nA
0.40.25V
0.4pF
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Current Transfer Ratio
ParameterTest conditionPartSymbolMinTy p.MaxUnit
I
C/IF
Switching Characteristics
Without Saturation
ParameterTe s t co n di t io nSymbolMinTy p .MaxUnit
Turn-on timeI
Rise timeI
Turn-off timeI
Fall timeI
Cut-off frequencyI
With Saturation
ParameterTe s t co n di t io nPar tSymbolMinTy p.MaxUnit
Turn-on timeI
Rise timeI
Turn-off timeI
Fall timeI
= 10 mA, VCC = 5.0 V, RL = 75 Ωt
F
= 10 mA, VCC = 5.0 V, RL = 75 Ωt
F
= 10 mA, VCC = 5.0 V, RL = 75 Ωt
F
= 10 mA, VCC = 5.0 V, RL = 75 Ωt
F
= 10 mA, VCC = 5.0 V,f
F
= 20 mASFH617A-1t
F
I
= 10 mASFH617A-2t
F
I
= 5.0 mASFH617A-4t
F
= 20 mASFH617A-1t
F
I
= 10 mASFH617A-2t
F
I
= 5.0 mASFH617A-4t
F
= 20 mASFH617A-1t
F
= 10 mASFH617A-2t
I
F
I
= 5.0 mASFH617A-4t
F
= 20 mASFH617A-1t
F
I
= 10 mASFH617A-2t
F
I
= 5.0 mASFH617A-4t
F
IF = 10 mA, VCE = 5.0 VSFH617A-1CTR4080%
SFH617A-2CTR63125%
SFH617A-3CTR100200%
SFH617A-4CTR160320%
= 1.0 mA, VCE = 5.0 VSFH617A-1CTR1330%
I
F
SFH617A-2CTR2245%
SFH617A-3CTR3470%
SFH617A-4CTR5690%
on
r
off
f
ctr
SFH617A-3t
SFH617A-3t
SFH617A-3t
SFH617A-3t
on
on
on
on
r
r
r
r
off
off
off
off
f
f
f
f
3.0µs
2.0µs
2.3µs
2.0µs
250kHz
3.0µs
4.2µs
4.2µs
6.0µs
2.0µs
3.0µs
3.0µs
4.6µs
18µs
23µs
23µs
25µs
11µs
14µs
14µs
15µs
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Typical Characteristics (Tamb = 25 °C unless otherwise specified)
SFH617A
I
F
RL=75Ω
I
C
47 Ω
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Figure 2. Linear Operation ( without Saturation)
I
F
1.0 kΩ
47 Ω
V
=5V
CC
isfh610a_04
Figure 5. Output Characteristics (typ.) Collector Current vs.
Collector-Emitter Voltage
VF=f(IF)
V
=5V
CC
isfh610a_02
Figure 3. Switching Operation (with Saturation)
IF= 10 mA, VCC= 5.0 V
isfh610a_03
Figure 4. Current Transfer Ratio (CTR) vs. Temperature
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Figure 6. Diode Forward Voltage vs. Forward Current
f = 1.0 MHz
isfh610a_06
Figure 7. Transistor Capacitance (typ.) vs. Collector-Emitter
Voltage
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Pulse cycle
D = parameter,
P
tot
VISHAY
=f(TA)
isfh610a_07
Figure 8. Permissible Pulse Handling Capability Forward Current
vs. Pulse Width
Package Dimensions in Inches (mm)
2
1
pin one ID
.255 (6.48)
.268 (6.81)
3
4
.179 (4.55)
.190 (4.83)
.031 (.79) typ.
.050 (1.27) typ.
.130 (3.30)
.150 (3.81)
.020 (.508 )
.035 (.89)
.050 (1.27)
.100 (2.54)
i178027
.030 (.76)
.045 (1.14)
4°
typ.
.018 (.46)
.022 (.56)
isfh610a_08
Figure 9. Permissible Power Dissipation vs. Temperature
ISO Method A
.300 (7.62) typ.
10°
3°–9°
.008 (.20)
.012 (.30)
.230 (5.84)
.250 (6.35)
.110 (2.79)
.130 (3.30)
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Option 6
.407 (10.36)
.391 (9.96)
.307 (7.8)
.291 (7.4)
.014 (0.35)
.010 (0.25)
.400 (10.16)
.430 (10.92)
.028 (0.7)
MIN.
Option 7
.300 (7.62)
TYP.
.315 (8.0)
MIN.
.331 (8.4)
MIN.
.406 (10.3)
MAX.
.180 (4.6)
.160 (4.1)
.0040 (.102)
.0098 (.249)
Option 9
.375 (9.53)
.395 (10.03)
.300 (7.62)
ref.
.020 (.51)
.040 (1.02)
.315 (8.00)
min.
.012 (.30) typ.
15° max.
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Ozone Depleting Substances Policy Statement
It is the policy of Vishay Semiconductor GmbH to
1. Meet all present and future national and international statutory requirements.
2. Regularly and continuously improve the performance of our products, processes, distribution and
operatingsystems with respect to their impact on the health and safety of our employees and the public, as
well as their impact on the environment.
It is particular concern to control or eliminate releases of those substances into the atmosphere which are
known as ozone depleting substances (ODSs).
The Montreal Protocol (1987) and its London Amendments (1990) intend to severely restrict the use of ODSs
and forbid their use within the next ten years. Various national and international initiatives are pressing for an
earlier ban on these substances.
Vishay Semiconductor GmbH has been able to use its policy of continuous improvements to eliminate the use
of ODSs listed in the following documents.
1. Annex A, B and list of transitional substances of the Montreal Protocol and the London Amendments
respectively
2. Class I and II ozone depleting substances in the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 by the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) in the USA
3. Council Decision 88/540/EEC and 91/690/EEC Annex A, B and C (transitional substances) respectively.
Vishay Semiconductor GmbH can certify that our semiconductors are not manufactured with ozone depleting
substances and do not contain such substances.
We reserve the right to make changes to improve technical design
and may do so without further notice.
Parameters can vary in different applications. All operating parameters must be validated for each
customer application by the customer. Should the buyer use Vishay Semiconductors products for any
unintended or unauthorized application, the buyer shall indemnify Vishay Semiconductors against all
claims, costs, damages, and expenses, arising out of, directly or indirectly, any claim of personal
damage, injury or death associated with such unintended or unauthorized use.