DATA SHEET PHOTOCOUPLER PS2561B-1,PS2561BL-1 PS2561BL1-1,PS2561BL2-1 DIP PHOTOCOUPLER OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 110°C −NEPOC Series− DESCRIPTION The PS2561B-1 is an optically coupled isolator containing a GaAs light emitting diode and an NPN silicon phototransistor. The PS2561B-1 is in a plastic DIP (Dual In-line Package) and the PS2561BL-1 is lead bending type (Gull-wing) for surface mount. The PS2561BL1-1 is lead bending type for long creepage distance. The PS2561BL2-1 is lead bending type for long creepage distance (Gull-wing) for surface mount. FEATURES • Operating ambient temperature: 110°C PIN CONNECTION (Top View) • High Isolation voltage (BV = 5 000 Vr.m.s.) • High collector to emitter voltage (VCEO = 80 V) 4 3 1. Anode 2. Cathode 3. Emitter 4. Collector • High current transfer ratio (CTR = 200% TYP.) • High-speed switching (tr = 3 μs TYP., tf = 5 μs TYP.) • Ordering number of taping product: PS2561BL-1-E3, E4, F3, F4 1 2 : PS2561BL2-1-E3, E4 • Pb-Free product • Safety standards <R> • UL approved: No. E72422 • CSA approved: No. CA 101391 • BSI approved: No. 7112/7420 • SEMKO approved: No. 408808 • NEMKO approved: No. P04202822 • DEMKO approved: No. 312926 • FIMKO approved: No. FI 21008 • DIN EN60747-5-2 (VDE0884 Part2) approved: No. 40008862 (Option) APPLICATIONS • Power supply • Telephone/FAX. • FA/OA equipment • Programmable logic controller The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Before using this document, please confirm that this is the latest version. Not all products and/or types are available in every country. Please check with an NEC Electronics sales representative for availability and additional information. Document No. PN10505EJ04V0DS (4th edition) Date Published December 2008 NS Printed in Japan The mark <R> shows major revised points. The revised points can be easily searched by copying an "<R>" in the PDF file and specifying it in the "Find what:" field. 2004, 2008 PS2561B-1,PS2561BL-1,PS2561BL1-1,PS2561BL2-1 PACKAGE DIMENSIONS (UNIT : mm) DIP Type Long Creepage Distance PS2561BL1-1 PS2561B-1 4.6±0.35 4.6±0.35 3 3.15 3.85 ±0.35 ±0.4 0 to 15° +0.1 0.25 –0.05 1.25±0.15 3 1 2 0.50±0.1 0.25 M 1.25±0.15 0.50±0.10 0.25 M 10.16 3.5 ±0.3 7.62 3.5±0.3 2 3.2 ±0.4 4.15 ±0.4 1 4 6.5±0.5 6.5±0.5 4 +0.1 0.25–0.05 2.54 0 to 15° 2.54 Lead Bending Type Long Creepage Distance (Gull-Wing) PS2561BL2-1 PS2561BL-1 4.6±0.35 4.6±0.35 3 1 2 3 1 2 0.25 M 2.54 0.15 0.15 1.25±0.15 0.25 M +0.1 0.25–0.05 0.25±0.2 3.5±0.3 0.1 +0.1 –0.05 0.25 +0.1 –0.05 3.5±0.3 0.9±0.25 9.60±0.4 1.25±0.15 2 4 6.5±0.5 6.5±0.5 4 0.9±0.25 10.16 +0.2 2.54 Data Sheet PN10505EJ04V0DS 11.8–0.5 PS2561B-1,PS2561BL-1,PS2561BL1-1,PS2561BL2-1 <R> MARKING EXAMPLE No. 1 pin Mark 2561B NJ831 N J Assembly Lot 8 31 Week Assembled Year Assembled (Last 1 Digit) In-house Code CTR Rank Code Package Pb-Free Pb-Free and Halogen Free Made in Japan Made in Taiwan New PKG J K New PKG R Y *1 *1 Special version Data Sheet PN10505EJ04V0DS 3 PS2561B-1,PS2561BL-1,PS2561BL1-1,PS2561BL2-1 <R> ORDERING INFORMATION Part Number Order Number Solder Plating Packing Style Specification Application Approval Part Number PS2561B-1 PS2561B-1-A PS2561BL-1 PS2561BL-1-A (UL, CSA, BSI, PS2561BL1-1 PS2561BL1-1-A NEMKO, DEMKO, PS2561BL2-1 PS2561BL2-1-A SEMKO, FIMKO PS2561BL-1-E3 PS2561BL-1-E3-A PS2561BL-1-E4 PS2561BL-1-E4-A PS2561BL-1-F3 PS2561BL-1-F3-A PS2561BL-1-F4 PS2561BL-1-F4-A PS2561BL2-1-E3 PS2561BL2-1-E3-A PS2561BL2-1-E4 PS2561BL2-1-E4-A PS2561B-1-V PS2561B-1-V-A PS2561BL-1-V PS2561BL-1-V-A (VDE0884 Part2) PS2561BL1-1-V PS2561BL1-1-V-A approved PS2561BL2-1-V PS2561BL2-1-V-A (Option) PS2561BL-1-V-E3 PS2561BL-1-V-E3-A PS2561BL-1-V-E4 PS2561BL-1-V-E4-A PS2561BL-1-V-F3 PS2561BL-1-V-F3-A PS2561BL-1-V-F4 PS2561BL-1-V-F4-A PS2561BL2-1-V-E3 PS2561BL2-1-V-E3-A PS2561BL2-1-V-E4 PS2561BL2-1-V-E4-A PS2561B-1 PS2561B-1Y-A Special version PS2561BL-1 PS2561BL-1Y-A (Pb-Free and (UL, CSA, BSI, PS2561BL1-1 PS2561BL1-1Y-A Halogen Free) NEMKO, DEMKO, PS2561BL2-1 PS2561BL2-1Y-A PS2561BL-1-F3 PS2561BL-1Y-F3-A Embossed Tape 2 000 pcs/reel approved) PS2561BL2-1-E3 PS2561BL2-1Y-E3-A Embossed Tape 1 000 pcs/reel PS2561B-1-V PS2561B-1Y-V-A Magazine case 100 pcs PS2561BL-1-V PS2561BL-1Y-V-A (VDE0884 Part2) PS2561BL1-1-V PS2561BL1-1Y-V-A approved PS2561BL2-1-V PS2561BL2-1Y-V-A (Option) PS2561BL-1-V-F3 PS2561BL-1Y-V-F3-A Embossed Tape 2 000 pcs/reel PS2561BL2-1-V-E3 PS2561BL2-1Y-V-E3-A Embossed Tape 1 000 pcs/reel Pb-Free Magazine case 100 pcs Safety Standard Standard products Embossed Tape 1 000 pcs/reel approved) Embossed Tape 2 000 pcs/reel Embossed Tape 1 000 pcs/reel Magazine case 100 pcs DIN EN60747-5-2 Embossed Tape 1 000 pcs/reel Embossed Tape 2 000 pcs/reel Embossed Tape 1 000 pcs/reel Magazine case 100 pcs Standard products SEMKO, FIMKO DIN EN60747-5-2 *1 For the application of the Safety Standard, following part number should be used. 4 PS2561B-1 Data Sheet PN10505EJ04V0DS PS2561B-1 *1 PS2561B-1,PS2561BL-1,PS2561BL1-1,PS2561BL2-1 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified) Parameter Symbol Ratings Unit Reverse Voltage VR 6 V Forward Current (DC) IF 40 mA ΔPD/°C 1.5 mW/°C PD 150 mW IFP 1 A Collector to Emitter Voltage VCEO 80 V Emitter to Collector Voltage VECO 7 V IC 50 mA ΔPC/°C 1.5 mW/°C PC 150 mW BV 5 000 Vr.m.s. Operating Ambient Temperature TA –55 to +110 °C Storage Temperature Tstg –55 to +150 °C Diode Power Dissipation Derating Power Dissipation *1 Peak Forward Current Transistor Collector Current Power Dissipation Derating Power Dissipation Isolation Voltage *2 *1 PW = 100 μs, Duty Cycle = 1% *2 AC voltage for 1 minute at TA = 25°C, RH = 60% between input and output. Pins 1-2 shorted together, 3-4 shorted together. Data Sheet PN10505EJ04V0DS 5 PS2561B-1,PS2561BL-1,PS2561BL1-1,PS2561BL2-1 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25°C) Parameter Diode Transistor Symbol Conditions MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit 1.17 1.4 V 5 μA Forward Voltage VF IF = 10 mA Reverse Current IR VR = 5 V Terminal Capacitance Ct V = 0 V, f = 1.0 MHz ICEO VCE = 48 V, IF = 0 mA CTR IF = 5 mA, VCE = 5 V 100 200 IF = 1 mA, VCE = 5 V 50 100 Collector to Emitter Dark 50 pF 100 nA 400 % 0.3 V Current Coupled Current Transfer Ratio *1 (IC/IF) Collector Saturation VCE (sat) IF = 10 mA, IC = 2 mA Voltage Isolation Resistance RI-O VI-O = 1.0 kVDC Isolation Capacitance CI-O V = 0 V, f = 1.0 MHz Rise Time *2 tr *2 tf Fall Time 10 Ω 11 VCC = 10 V, IC = 2 mA, RL = 100 Ω 0.5 pF 3 μs 5 *1 CTR rank CTR Rank CTR (%) Conditions 100 to 200 IF = 5 mA, VCE = 5 V 50 and larger IF = 1 mA, VCE = 5 V 130 to 260 IF = 5 mA, VCE = 5 V 70 and larger IF = 1 mA, VCE = 5 V 100 to 300 IF = 5 mA, VCE = 5 V 50 and larger IF = 1 mA, VCE = 5 V 200 to 400 IF = 5 mA, VCE = 5 V 100 and larger IF = 1 mA, VCE = 5 V 100 to 400 IF = 5 mA, VCE = 5 V 50 and larger IF = 1 mA, VCE = 5 V Q W D L N <R> *2 Test circuit for switching time Pulse Input VCC Input PW = 100 μ s Duty Cycle = 1/10 ton IF 50 Ω td VOUT RL = 100 Ω toff ts 90% Output 10% tr 6 Data Sheet PN10505EJ04V0DS tf PS2561B-1,PS2561BL-1,PS2561BL1-1,PS2561BL2-1 TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25°C, unless otherwise specified) DIODE POWER DISSIPATION vs. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE TRANSISTOR POWER DISSIPATION vs. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE Transistor Power Dissipation PC (mW) Diode Power Dissipation PD (mW) 150 100 1.5 mW/°C 50 0 25 50 100110 125 75 1.5 mW/°C 50 25 50 100110 125 75 150 Ambient Temperature TA (°C) Ambient Temperature TA (°C) FORWARD CURRENT vs. FORWARD VOLTAGE COLLECTOR CURRENT vs. COLLECTOR TO EMITTER VOLTAGE 70 50 TA = +100°C +60°C +25°C 60 Collector Current IC (mA) Forward Current IF (mA) 100 0 150 100 10 5 0°C –25°C –55°C 1 0.5 50 40 20 30 mA A m 10 20 IF = 5 mA 10 0.1 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 0 1.5 2 4 6 8 10 Forward Voltage VF (V) Collector to Emitter Voltage VCE (V) COLLECTOR TO EMITTER DARK CURRENT vs. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE COLLECTOR CURRENT vs. COLLECTOR SATURATION VOLTAGE 40 10 000 Collector Current IC (mA) Collector to Emitter Dark Current ICEO (nA) 150 VCE = 48 V 24 V 10 V 5V 1 000 100 10 1 – 50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 110 5 mA 5 2 mA IF = 1 mA 1 0.5 0.1 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 Collector Saturation Voltage VCE (sat) (V) Ambient Temperature TA (°C) Remark 20 mA 10 mA 10 The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. Data Sheet PN10505EJ04V0DS 7 PS2561B-1,PS2561BL-1,PS2561BL1-1,PS2561BL2-1 Normalized Current Transfer Ratio CTR NORMALIZED CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO vs. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO vs. FORWARD CURRENT 1.2 450 VCE = 5 V 400 1.0 350 300 0.8 Sample A B C 250 0.6 200 0.4 150 Normalized to 1.0 at TA = 25°C, IF = 5 mA, VCE = 5 V 0.2 0 –50 –25 0 25 50 75 100 50 0 100 110 0.05 0.1 1 5 10 50 Forward Current IF (mA) Ambient Temperature TA (°C) SWITCHING TIME vs. LOAD RESISTANCE SWITCHING TIME vs. LOAD RESISTANCE 50 1 000 IC = 2 mA, VCC = 10 V, CTR = 290% Switching Time t ( μ s) 0.5 tf IF = 5 mA, VCC = 5 V, CTR = 290% tf tr 10 ts 100 td ts 1 10 tr 50 100 td 500 1 k 5 k 10 k 50 k 100 k Load Resistance RL (Ω) Load Resistance RL (Ω) IC, ICEO vs. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE FREQUENCY RESPONSE 10 000 1 000 100 IF = 5 mA, VCE = 5 V CTR = 200% 0 IC (VCE = 5 V, IF = 1 mA) VCE = 48 V = 24 V 10 1 0.1 –5 –10 100 Ω –15 RL = 1 kΩ –20 0.01 300 Ω 0.001 0 25 50 75 100 110 0.5 1 Ambient Temperature TA (°C) Remark 8 1 100 5 k 10 k 500 1 k Normalized Gain GV Collector Current IC, Collector to Emitter Dark Current ICEO (μA) 0.1 10 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 Frequency f (kHz) The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. Data Sheet PN10505EJ04V0DS PS2561B-1,PS2561BL-1,PS2561BL1-1,PS2561BL2-1 LONG TERM CTR DEGRADATION 1.2 TYP. 1.0 0.8 IF = 5 mA TA = 25°C 0.6 IF = 5 mA TA = 60°C 0.4 0.2 0 102 103 104 105 Time (Hr) Remark The graph indicates nominal characteristics. Data Sheet PN10505EJ04V0DS 9 PS2561B-1,PS2561BL-1,PS2561BL1-1,PS2561BL2-1 TAPING SPECIFICATIONS (UNIT : mm) 1.55±0.1 4.5 MAX. 10.3±0.1 7.5±0.1 φ 1.5 +0.1 –0 16.0±0.3 2.0±0.1 4.0±0.1 1.75±0.1 Outline and Dimensions (Tape) 4.0±0.1 5.3±0.1 8.0±0.1 0.4 Tape Direction PS2561BL-1-E3 PS2561BL-1-E4 Outline and Dimensions (Reel) 2.0±0.5 φ 21.0±0.8 φ 80.0±1.0 R 1.0 φ 254±2.0 2.0±0.5 φ 13.0±0.2 17.5±1.0 21.5±1.0 Packing: 1 000 pcs/reel 10 Data Sheet PN10505EJ04V0DS 15.9 to 19.4 Outer edge of flange PS2561B-1,PS2561BL-1,PS2561BL1-1,PS2561BL2-1 1.55±0.1 4.5 MAX. 10.3±0.1 7.5±0.1 1.5 +0.1 –0 16.0±0.3 2.0±0.1 4.0±0.1 1.75±0.1 Outline and Dimensions (Tape) 4.0±0.1 5.3±0.1 8.0±0.1 0.4 Tape Direction PS2561BL-1-F3 PS2561BL-1-F4 Outline and Dimensions (Reel) 2.0±0.5 φ 21.0±0.8 φ 100±1.0 R 1.0 φ 330±2.0 2.0±0.5 φ 13.0±0.2 17.5±1.0 21.5±1.0 Packing: 2 000 pcs/reel Data Sheet PN10505EJ04V0DS 15.9 to 19.4 Outer edge of flange 11 PS2561B-1,PS2561BL-1,PS2561BL1-1,PS2561BL2-1 2.05±0.1 4.4±0.2 12.35±0.15 11.5±0.1 1.55±0.1 24.0±0.3 2.0±0.1 4.0±0.1 1.75±0.1 Outline and Dimensions (Tape) 0.38 6.6±0.2 12.0±0.1 Tape Direction PS2561BL2-1-E3 PS2561BL2-1-E4 Outline and Dimensions (Reel) R 1.0 φ 21.0±0.8 φ 100±1.0 2.0±0.5 φ13.0±0.2 φ 330±2.0 2.0±0.5 25.5±1.0 29.5±1.0 Packing: 1 000 pcs/reel 12 Data Sheet PN10505EJ04V0DS 23.9 to 27.4 Outer edge of flange PS2561B-1,PS2561BL-1,PS2561BL1-1,PS2561BL2-1 NOTES ON HANDLING 1. Recommended soldering conditions (1) Infrared reflow soldering • Peak reflow temperature 260°C or below (package surface temperature) • Time of peak reflow temperature 10 seconds or less • Time of temperature higher than 220°C 60 seconds or less • Time to preheat temperature from 120 to 180°C 120±30 s • Number of reflows Three • Flux Rosin flux containing small amount of chlorine (The flux with a maximum chlorine content of 0.2 Wt% is recommended.) Package Surface Temperature T (°C) Recommended Temperature Profile of Infrared Reflow (heating) to 10 s 260°C MAX. 220°C to 60 s 180°C 120°C 120±30 s (preheating) Time (s) (2) Wave soldering • Temperature 260°C or below (molten solder temperature) • Time 10 seconds or less • Preheating conditions 120°C or below (package surface temperature) • Number of times One (Allowed to be dipped in solder including plastic mold portion.) • Flux Rosin flux containing small amount of chlorine (The flux with a maximum chlorine content of 0.2 Wt% is recommended.) (3) Soldering by soldering iron • Peak temperature (lead part temperature) 350°C or below • Time (each pins) 3 seconds or less • Flux Rosin flux containing small amount of chlorine (The flux with a maximum chlorine content of 0.2 Wt% is recommended.) (a) Soldering of leads should be made at the point 1.5 to 2.0 mm from the root of the lead. (b) Please be sure that the temperature of the package would not be heated over 100°C. Data Sheet PN10505EJ04V0DS 13 PS2561B-1,PS2561BL-1,PS2561BL1-1,PS2561BL2-1 (4) Cautions • Fluxes Avoid removing the residual flux with freon-based and chlorine-based cleaning solvent. 2. Cautions regarding noise Be aware that when voltage is applied suddenly between the photocoupler’s input and output or between corrector-emitters at startup, the output transistor may enter the on state, even if the voltage is within the absolute maximum ratings. 3. Measurement conditions of current transfer ratios (CTR), which differ according to photocoupler Check the setting values before use, since the forward current conditions at CTR measurement differ according to product. When using products other than at the specified forward current, the characteristics curves may differ from the standard curves due to CTR value variations or the like. Therefore, check the characteristics under the actual operating conditions and thoroughly take variations or the like into consideration before use. USAGE CAUTIONS 1. Protect against static electricity when handling. 2. Avoid storage at a high temperature and high humidity. 14 Data Sheet PN10505EJ04V0DS PS2561B-1,PS2561BL-1,PS2561BL1-1,PS2561BL2-1 <R> SPECIFICATION OF VDE MARKS LICENSE DOCUMENT Parameter Symbol Climatic test class (IEC 60068-1/DIN EN 60068-1) Spec. Unit 55/100/21 Dielectric strength maximum operating isolation voltage Test voltage (partial discharge test, procedure a for type test and random test) UIORM 890 Vpeak Upr 1 335 Vpeak Upr 1 669 Vpeak UTR 8 000 Vpeak Upr = 1.5 × UIORM, Pd < 5 pC Test voltage (partial discharge test, procedure b for all devices) Upr = 1.875 × UIORM, Pd < 5 pC Highest permissible overvoltage Degree of pollution (DIN EN 60664-1 VDE0110 Part 1) 2 Clearance distance >7.0 mm Creepage distance >7.0 mm Comparative tracking index (IEC 60112/DIN EN 60112 (VDE 0303 Part 11)) CTI Material group (DIN EN 60664-1 VDE0110 Part 1) 175 III a Storage temperature range Tstg –55 to +150 °C Operating temperature range TA –55 to +100 °C VIO = 500 V dc at TA = 25°C Ris MIN. 10 12 Ω VIO = 500 V dc at TA MAX. at least 100°C Ris MIN. 10 11 Ω Package temperature Tsi 175 °C Current (input current IF, Psi = 0) Isi 400 mA Power (output or total power dissipation) Psi 700 mW Ris MIN. 10 Isolation resistance, minimum value Safety maximum ratings (maximum permissible in case of fault, see thermal derating curve) Isolation resistance VIO = 500 V dc at TA = Tsi Data Sheet PN10505EJ04V0DS 9 Ω 15 PS2561B-1,PS2561BL-1,PS2561BL1-1,PS2561BL2-1 • The information in this document is current as of December, 2008. 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(2) "NEC Electronics products" means any product developed or manufactured by or for NEC Electronics (as defined above). M8E 02. 11-1 16 Data Sheet PN10505EJ04V0DS PS2561B-1,PS2561BL-1,PS2561BL1-1,PS2561BL2-1 Caution GaAs Products This product uses gallium arsenide (GaAs). GaAs vapor and powder are hazardous to human health if inhaled or ingested, so please observe the following points. • Follow related laws and ordinances when disposing of the product. If there are no applicable laws and/or ordinances, dispose of the product as recommended below. 1. Commission a disposal company able to (with a license to) collect, transport and dispose of materials that contain arsenic and other such industrial waste materials. 2. Exclude the product from general industrial waste and household garbage, and ensure that the product is controlled (as industrial waste subject to special control) up until final disposal. • Do not burn, destroy, cut, crush, or chemically dissolve the product. • Do not lick the product or in any way allow it to enter the mouth.