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MCA231
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Optocoupler, Photodarlington Output, High Gain,
With Base Connection
FEATURES
Isolation test voltage, 5300 V
RMS
1 6
A B
Coupling capacitance, 0.5 pF
C 2 5 C Fast rise time, 10 s
Fast fall time, 35 s
NC 3 4 E
Material categorization:
i179005_2 for definitions of compliance please see
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i179004-3
AGENCY APPROVALS
DESCRIPTION
UL1577, file no. E52744 system code H, double protection
The MCA231 is a industry standard optocoupler, consisting
CSA 93751
of a gallium arsenide infrared LED and a silicon
BSI IEC 60950; IEC 60065
photodarlington. These optocouplers are constructed with a
high voltage insulation packaging process which offers
7.5 kV withstand test capability.
ORDERING INFORMATION
M C A 2 3 1 - X 009 T DIP Option 9
PART NUMBER PACKAGE OPTION TAPE
AND
7.62 mm > 0.1 mm
REEL
CTR (%)
AGENCY CERTIFIED/PACKAGE
10 mA
UL, BSI, VDE > 200
DIP-6 MCA231
(1)
SMD-6, option 9 MCA231-X009T
Note
For additional information on the available options refer to option information
(1)
Also available in tubes, do not put T on the end
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (T = 25 C, unless otherwise specified)
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PARAMETER TEST CONDITION PART SYMBOL VALUE UNIT
INPUT
Reverse voltage V 6V
R
Forward continuous current I 60 mA
F
Power dissipation P 135 mW
diss
Derate linearly from 25 C 1.8 mW/C
OUTPUT
Collector emitter breakdown voltage MCA231 BV 30 V
CEO
Emitter collector breakdown voltage BV 7V
ECO
Collector base breakdown voltage MCA231 BV 30 V
CBO
Power dissipation P 210 mW
diss
Derate linearly from 25 C 2.8 mW/C
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (T = 25 C, unless otherwise specified)
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PARAMETER TEST CONDITION PART SYMBOL VALUE UNIT
Coupler
Total package dissipation (LED plus detector) P 260 mW
tot
Derate linearly from 25 C 3.5 mW/C
Storage temperature T -55 to +150 C
stg
Operating temperature T -55 to +100 C
amb
Lead soldering time at 260 C 10 s
Note
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
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (T = 25 C, unless otherwise specified)
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PARAMETER TEST CONDITION PART SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
Input
Forward voltage I = 50 mA V -1.1 1.5 V
F F
Reverse current V = 3 V I - - 10 A
R R
Junction capacitance V = 3 V C -50 - pF
R j
Output
Collector emitter breakdown voltage I = 100 A, I = 0 mA MCA231 BV 30 - - V
C F CEO
Emitter collector breakdown voltage I = 10 A, I = 0 mA BV 7- - V
E F ECO
Collector base breakdown voltage I = 10 A, I = 0 mA MCA231 BV 30 - - V
C F CBO
Collector emitter leakage current I - - 100 nA
CEO
Coupler
I = 2 mA, I = 16 mA V -- 0.8 V
C F CEsat
I = I = 50 mA V -- 1 V
C F CEsat
Collector emitter saturation voltage I = 2 mA, I = 1 mA V -- 1 V
C F CEsat
I = 10 mA, I = 5 mA V -- 1 V
C F CEsat
I = 50 mA, I = 10 mA V -- 1.2 V
C F CEsat
Capacitance (input to output) C -0.5 - pF
IO
Note
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
CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO (T = 25 C, unless otherwise specified)
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PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
DC current transfer ratio V = 5 V, I = 10 mA CTR 200 - - %
CE F DC
SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS (T = 25 C, unless otherwise specified)
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PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
t -10 - s
on
Switching times R = 100 , V = 10 V
L CE
t -30 - s
off
Rev. 1.8, 23-Jul-15 Document Number: 83656
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For technical questions, contact: optocoupleranswers@vishay.com
THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT
ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000