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California Eastern Laboratories  
Optocoupler  
Applications  
DESIGNING FOR OPTOCOUPLERS WITH BASE PIN  
GENERAL  
Optocouplers (optical couplers) are designed to isolate electrical output from input for complete elimination of noise. They have  
been used conventionally as substitutes for relays and pulse transformers. Today's current technology in the area of microcom-  
puters creates new applications for optocouplers.  
This manual describes the characteristics of typical optocouplers. Also included are notes on designing application circuits for  
typical optocouplers (with a base pin) for better comprehension. NEC's typical optocouplers with or without base pins are listed  
on the following pages.  
1
PS2600 Series Optocouplers (6-Pin Dual-in-Line Package)  
Absolute Maximum Ratings  
Electric Characteristics  
(TA = 25°C)  
(TA = 25°C)  
Internal  
connection  
Product name  
Features  
BV  
(Vr.m.s.)  
IF (mA)  
80  
IC(mA)  
50  
CTR (%)  
tr (µs)  
tr (µs)  
(TYP)  
(TYP)  
PS2601  
PS2601L  
High isolation  
voltage  
High VCEO  
(80 V MIN.)  
Single transistor  
*
*
*
5 k  
5 k  
5 k  
80 to 600  
3
5
PS2602  
PS2602L  
PS2603  
PS2603L  
High isolation  
voltage  
High CTR  
Darlington-  
transistor  
80  
200  
200 to 2500 100  
100  
PS2604  
PS2604L  
PS2605  
PS2605L  
High isolation  
voltage  
A.C. input  
±80  
50  
80 to 600  
3
5
High VCEO  
(80 V MIN.)  
Single transistor  
PS2606  
PS2606L  
PS2607  
PS2607L  
High isolation  
voltage  
*
A.C. input  
High CTR  
Darlington-  
transistor  
5 k  
±80  
200  
200 to 3400  
100  
100  
PS2608  
PS2608L  
PS2621  
PS2621L  
High isolation  
voltage  
Large input  
current  
*
*
5 k  
5 k  
150  
50  
50  
20 to 50  
20 to 50  
3
3
5
5
PS2622  
PS2622L  
Single transistor  
PS2625  
PS2625L  
High isolation  
voltage  
A.C. input  
Large input  
current  
±150  
PS2626  
PS2626L  
Single transistor  
PS2633  
PS2633L  
High isolation  
voltage  
*
High VCEO  
(300 V MIN.)  
High CTR  
Darlington-  
transitor  
1000 to  
15000  
5 k  
5 k  
5 k  
80  
80  
80  
150  
50  
100  
100  
PS2634  
PS2634L  
PS2651  
PS2651L2  
High isolation  
voltage  
High VCEO  
(80 V MIN.)  
Single transistor  
*
*
50 to 400  
3
5
PS2652  
PS2652L2  
PS2653  
PS2653L2  
High isolation  
voltage  
High CTR  
Darlington-  
transistors  
200  
200 to 3400  
100  
100  
PS2654  
PS2654L2  
* (with a base pin)  
Note: A product name followed by letter L indicates a product having leads formed for surface mount.  
2
There are two kinds of optocouplers (a light emitting diode (LED) as an input and a phototransistor as an output) according to the  
type of output transistor: Single transistor type and Darlington-transistor type.  
The single-transistor type optocouplers are used to perform high-speed switching (with high-speed response). The Darlington-  
transistor type optocouplers are used to obtain a large output current by utilizing a small input current (independently of switching  
speeds).  
Designing the circuits properly will improve the PS2601 optocoupler (Single Transistor type) by having a base pin in terms of  
switching speed, elimination of noise in input signals, and output leakage current (collector dark current, and application to high-  
voltage circuits).  
APPLICATIONS OF OPTOCOUPLER BASE PINS  
INCREASING SWITCHING SPEED  
The switching speed of an optocoupler with a base pin can be increased by inserting a resistor between the base and the emitter  
of its phototransistor even when the optocoupler is applied to a large load resistance.  
Generally, the phototransistor of an optocoupler such as the PS2601 has a large photo-sensitive area on it. Accordingly, the  
junction capacitance (CC-B) between the collector and the base of the phototransistor is great (up to 20 pF) and as a result its  
response speed (turn-off time toff) is low. The relationship between turn-off time toff and collector-base capacitance CC-B is  
expressed by:  
toff × CC-B x hFE x RL ................(1)  
where  
toff : Turn-off time (See Fig. 2-2.)  
CC-B : Collector-base capacitance  
hFE : D.C. current amplification factor  
RL : Load resistance  
Cc-  
B
RL  
Figure 2-1. Collector-Base Capacitance  
CC-B of Phototransistor  
3
50%  
Input  
ton  
toff  
90%  
90%  
Output  
10%  
10%  
Figure 2-2. ton/toff Measuring Points  
As judged from expression (1), the turn-off time toff is affected by collector-base capacitance CC-B, D.C. current amplification  
factor hFE, and load resistance LR. In actual circuit design, CC-B and hFE are fixed. Accordingly, the turn-off time is significantly  
affected by the resistance of load RL.  
Graph 1 shows the relationship between response speed (ton,toff) and load resistance (RL) in typical emitter follower (test circuit 1)  
having a load resistance of 100 .  
PW = 100 µs  
Duty = 1/10  
(
)
VCC = 5 V  
PS2601  
IF = 5 mA  
Input  
monitor  
Vo  
Input  
monitor  
51 Ω  
RL = 100 Ω  
Vo  
Test Circuit 1  
Graph 1  
Up  
: Input 0.2 V/DIV  
DOWN : Output 0.5 V/DIV  
(50 µs/DIV)  
4
Graph 2 shows the relationship between response speed (ton, toff) and load resistance (RL) in a typical emitter follower (Test  
circuit 2) having a greater load resistance (5 k).  
VCC = 5 V  
PS2601  
IF = 5 mA  
Input  
monitor  
Input  
monitor  
Vo  
51 Ω  
R
L
= 5 Ω  
Test Circuit 2  
Vo  
Graph 2  
Up  
: Input 0.2 V/DIV  
DOWN : Output 2 V/DIV  
(50 µs/DIV)  
As shown in Graph 2, the turn-off time for load resistance of 5 kis about 100 µs. Similarly, the turn-off time for load resistance  
of 100 kis 1 to 2 ms. This is also true when the load resistance is connected to the collector of the phototransistor.  
Graph 3 shows the relationship between response speed (ton, toff) and load resistance (RL) in a typical circuit (Test circuit 3)  
having collector load resistance (5 k) with the emitter grounded.  
V
CC = 5 V  
RL  
= 5 Ω  
PS2601  
Vo  
Input  
monitor  
IF = 5 mA  
Input  
monitor  
Vo  
51 Ω  
Test Circuit 3  
Graph 3  
Up  
: Input 0.2 V/DIV  
DOWN : Output 2 V/DIV  
(50 µs/DIV)  
5
To reduce the turn-off time toff of a test circuit having a greater resistance, insert a resistor RBE between the emitter and the base  
of the phototransistor. See Test circuit 4 and Test circuit 5. Graph 4 and 5 show their input and output waveforms.  
V
CC = 5 V  
PS2601  
IF = 5 mA  
Input  
monitor  
Vo  
Input  
monitor  
51 Ω  
RBE  
RL  
= 5 Ω  
Insert resistor  
of 200 khere.  
Vo  
Test Circuit 4  
(Emitter Follower)  
Graph 4  
Up : Input 0.2 V/DIV  
DOWN : Output 2 V/DIV  
(50 µs/DIV)  
VCC = 5 V  
RL  
= 5 Ω  
PS2601  
Vo  
Input  
monitor  
IF = 5 mA  
Vo  
Input  
monitor  
RBE  
51 Ω  
Insert resistor  
of 200 khere.  
Graph 5  
Up  
Test Circuit 5  
(Emitter Grounded)  
: Input 0.2 V/DIV  
DOWN : Output 2 V/DIV  
(50 µs/DIV)  
6
The turn-off time can be greatly reduced by the base-emitter resistance (RL). In Test circuit 4, the turn-off time of the test circuit  
having resistance RL is about 1/30 of that of the test circuit without the resistance. This is because the carrier (photocurrent)  
stored in the collector-base capacitor (CC-B) is quickly released through the base-emitter resistor (RBE). However, note that part  
of a photocurrent generating on the base of the phototransistor flows through the RBE resistor and reduces the current transfer  
ratio (CTR). Compare the voltage level of the output waveform in Photo 4 with that of the output waveform in Photo 2. The  
current transfer ratio of the test circuit having a base-emitter resistor of 200 kis half or less of that of the test circuit without the  
resistance. (See 3.3 for reduction of the current transfer ratio CTR.)  
For reference, Fig. 2-3 shows the switching-time vs. RL characteristics and Fig. 2-4 shows the switching-time vs. RBE characteris-  
tics.  
1000  
1000  
Vcc = 5V  
Vo  
V
CC = 5V  
I
F =  
I
F =  
x
I
x
I
5 mA  
10  
m
A
500  
500  
Vo  
t f  
51Ω  
R
L
R L  
t
f
51Ω  
200  
100  
50  
t s  
IF= 10 mA Vcc = 5 V  
IF = 5 mA VCC = 5 V  
200  
100  
50  
Sample Solid line:  
Sample Solid line:  
t
s
Current transfer ratio of 166%  
Dotted line:  
Current transfer ratio of 274%  
at Ir = 5mA  
Current transfer ratio of 166%  
Dotted line:  
Current transfer ratio of 274%  
at Ir = 5 mA  
20  
10  
5
20  
10  
5
t
r
t r  
t
d
2
1
2
1
t d  
100  
500  
1 k  
5 k 10 k  
50 k 100 k  
100  
500  
1 k  
5 k 10 k  
50 k 100 k  
Load Resistance RL ()  
Load Resistance RL ()  
Fig. 2-3 Switching-Time vs. RL Characteristics  
160  
140  
160  
140  
Vcc = 5 V, IF = 5mA  
R1 = 5Ω  
Solid line: Emitter follower  
Dotted line: Emitter grounded  
V
R
CC = 5 V, I  
F = 10mA  
L
= 5Ω  
Solid line: Emitter follower  
Dotted line: Emitter grounded  
120  
100  
120  
100  
toff  
toff  
80  
60  
40  
80  
60  
40  
ton  
toff  
20  
0
20  
0
100  
200  
500  
1000  
100  
200  
500  
1000  
Base-Emitter Resistance RBE (k)  
Base-Emitter Resistance RBE (k)  
Fig. 2-4 Switching-Time vs. RBE Characteristics  
7
STABILIZING OUTPUT LEVELS  
When an optocoupler is used with the base pin of its phototransistor open, the collector dark current (ICEO) flows as a base  
current. The current is amplified as a collector current and could make the output level of the phototransistor unstable. To  
eliminate this unwanted base current and make the output level stable, flow the collector dark current (ICEO) through the base-  
emitter resistor (RBE).  
Fig 2-5 shows the ICEO vs. TA characteristics of a PS2601 optocoupler.  
PS2601 ICEO-TA Characteristics  
10000  
I
F
= 0  
V
CE = 80V (40V for the  
PS2603) 2601  
Solid line: PS2601  
Dotted line: PS2603  
1000  
100  
10  
RBE =  
RBE = 1MΩ  
RBE =1MΩ  
1
RBE =100 MΩ  
0.1  
- 20  
0
20  
40  
60  
80  
100  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
Figure 2-5. ICEO vs. TA Characteristics  
ELIMINATION OF INDUCED NOISE  
Generally, machine-controlling equipment generates induced noise which may cause malfunctions. This unwanted noise in input  
signals can be isolated by means of optocouplers. However, if the noise is too strong, it may be switched to the output through  
the input-output capacitance C1-2 of the optocoupler. This unwanted noise in the output can be removed in the following manner.  
Insert a capacitor (preferably 100 pF) between the base and the emitter of the phototransistor of the optocoupler. This capacitor  
delays response and suppresses malfunctions.  
Graph 6-(a) to 6-(d) show how an external noise (surge voltage of 1000 V/µs at rise time) is eliminated as the capacitance of the  
base-emitter capacitor.  
A fluctuation in the collector-emitter voltage caused by the on/off operation of a power switch at the output of the optocoupler  
causes a base current to flow through the collector-base capacitor (CCB), which causes a malfunction.  
In Fig. 2-7, for example, an instantaneous base current flows through the collector-base capacitor (CCB) of the optocoupler. The  
current is multiplied by hFE (as a collector current) and causes an output voltage on both ends of the load resistance. It seems as  
if an input signal was applied to the optocoupler. Graph 7-(a) shows the waveforms. This unwanted instantaneous induction  
current can be eliminated by inserting a capacitor CBE between the emitter and the base of the phototransistor. Graph 7-(b)  
shows the waveforms. Fig. 2-8 shows the output-voltage vs. CBE characteristics.  
Vo  
CBE  
RL  
Figure 2-6.  
Figure 2-7.  
8
6a) CBE = No capacitance  
6b) CBE = 10 pF  
Vin  
Vin  
Vo  
Vo  
6c) CBE = 100 pF  
6d) CBE = 1000 pF  
Vin  
Vin  
Vo  
Vo  
Graph 6  
Up  
: Input Surge Voltage (Vin :1000 V/DIV)  
DOWN : PS2601 output  
(VO: 1 V/DIV)  
C1-2  
5 V  
Vo  
470 Ω  
CBE  
Vin  
Test Circuit  
9
Vin (dV/dt = 10 V/µs, 2 V/DIV)  
CCB  
Vin  
Vo  
Vo (0.1 V/DIV)  
5 kΩ  
(500 ns/DIV)  
Graph 7-(a)  
Input Voltage Fluctuation and Output  
CCB  
Vin (dV/dt = 10 V/µs, 2 V/DIV)  
Vin  
Vo  
1000 pF  
5 kΩ  
Vo (0.1 V/DIV)  
(500 ns/DIV)  
Graph 7-(b)  
Effect of Collector-Base Capacitance on  
Voltage Fluctuation  
10  
PS2601  
= 5 kΩ  
R
L
1
0.1  
0.01  
100  
1000  
Base-Emitter Capacitance, CBE (pF)  
Figure 2-8. Vo vs. CBE Characteristics  
As mentioned above, noise induced by the fluctuation of supply voltage can be removed by proper treatment of the base pin. For  
switching of input free from induced noise at normal switching speed, optocouplers with a base pin such as the PS2602 series  
are available. If the base pin of an optocoupler is left unused or opened, it typically will pick up external noise. Cutting off the  
base pin is also effective in order to prevent it from picking up external noise. See Graph 8-(b).  
11  
(PS2601)  
Vin  
Base pin  
Vo  
Graph 8-(a)  
Up  
: Input Surge Voltage (Vin: 1000 V/DIV)  
DOWN : PS2601 Output  
(Vo: 1 V/DIV)  
Cut the base pin (pin 6)  
(PS2601)  
Vin  
Vo  
Graph 8-(b)  
5 V  
Vo  
470 Ω  
Vin  
Test Circuit  
12  
ELIMINATION OF INPUT SURGES  
Unwanted external noise and output leakage currents (e.g., collector current IC) of a preceding transistor may cause the light-  
emitting diode (LED) of an optocoupler to light involuntarily. Usually, a circuit (connecting a resistor in parallel to the LED) is  
provided to absorb such input surges. To prevent malfunction of an optocoupler, it is also effective to insert a resistor (RBE) that  
increases the input threshold current (by the use of the input-output characteristics) between the base and the emitter of the  
phototransistor. In this case, the current transfer ratio (CTR) must be low. (See 3.3 for Reduction of CTR.)  
60  
VCE = 5 V  
(PS2601)  
50  
40  
30  
20  
R
BE =  
200 kΩ  
100 kΩ  
50 kΩ  
20 kΩ  
10 kΩ  
30 kΩ  
10  
0
5 kΩ  
1
2
3
4 5  
10  
20 30 40 50  
Forward Current IF (mA)  
Figure 2-9. IC vs. IF Characteristics (Example)  
APPLICATION TO HIGH POTENTIAL CIRCUIT  
The withstanding voltage between the collector and the emitter of the PS2601 optocoupler is 80 V (MAX). To make the  
optocoupler available to higher withstanding voltages, use the collector-base junction photodiode as a light-sensitive element and  
connect a high-voltage circuit to the output of the optocoupler. In this case, the output of the photodiode must be amplified  
because it is smaller than the usual output.  
Fig. 2-10 shows an example of an optocoupler applied to a high-voltage circuit. In this sample circuit, the photocurrent (ICBL) of  
the optocoupler is fed to the base of the high-voltage transistor and a current (IF) passes forward through the light-emitting diode  
(LED). Fig. 2-11 shows the ICBL vs. IF characteristics. Before working on applications outside the rated values of the  
optocouplers, evaluate the practical circuits fully by contacting CEL.  
200  
VCB = 100V  
(PS2601)  
PS2601  
100  
100V  
A
I
F
50  
40  
I
CBL  
30  
CTR = 274%  
CTR = 166%  
20  
10  
ICBL  
5
4
3
2
Figure 2-10. Application to a  
High Voltage Circuit  
1
1
2
3
4 5  
10  
20 30 40 50  
80  
Figure 2-11. ICBL vs. IF Characteristic  
13  
NOTES ON USE OF OPTOCOUPLER BASE PIN  
This chapter explains the reduction of a current transfer ratio of an optocoupler whose base and emitter are connected by a  
resistor (RBE) and other optocouplers that seem to be significant in the treatment of the base pin of an optocoupler.  
EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT (FOR PS2601 OPTOCOUPLER)  
Fig. 3-1 shows an equivalent circuit of a single-transistor optocoupler such as the PS2601.  
C1-2  
A
K
C
C
CB  
BE  
RD  
Cj  
I
CBL  
T
r
C
B
E
Figure 3-1. Equivalent Circuit (for PS2601 Optocoupler)  
Cj  
: Junction capacity of LED  
CBE : Base-emitter capacitance  
RD : Resistor serially connected to LED  
ICBL : Collector-base photocurrent generated by the light of the LED  
C1-2 : Input-output capacitance  
Tr  
: Amplifying transistor  
DEFINITION OF CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO (CTR)  
A current transfer ratio (CTR) of an optocoupler indicates the rate of an output current IC of its phototransistor to a forward input  
current (IF) flowing through its light-emitting diode (LED). The CTR is expressed by:  
IC  
CTR =  
x = 100 (%) ................(2)  
IF  
where IC = ICBL•hFE ..............................(3)  
(hFE: D.C. current amplification factor of the phototransistor)  
14  
REDUCTION OF CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO (CTR) BY INSERTION OF BASE-  
EMITTER RESISTOR  
A resistor (RBE) connected to the base and emitter pins of an optocoupler causes the reduction of the output current (reduction of  
current transfer ratio). This is because a part (I1) of the base current flows through the base-emitter resistor and causes a voltage  
equivalent to the emitter-base voltage (VBE). The base current is reduced by this current component (I1) and, as the result, the  
current transfer ratio (CTR) goes down. The output current IC' is expressed as follows:  
I
CBL  
I
CBL-  
I
1
VBE  
RBE  
I
1
Figure 3-2.  
VBE  
RBE  
IC' = hFE' (ICBL-I1) = hFE' ( ICBL-  
VBE  
)
• • IC' = hFE' ICBL ( 1 -  
) ................ (4)  
ICBL RBE  
Note IC'  
hFE'  
: Output current of an optocoupler having RBE  
: Amplification factor of an optocoupler having RBE  
Accordingly, the ratio of output current IC' (of the optocoupler having RBE) to output current IC (of the optocoupler with the base  
open) is expressed by:  
IC' hFE'  
IC hFE  
VBE  
= ( 1 -  
) ................ (5)  
ICBL RBE  
As hFE' is equal to hFE if IF = approx. 5 mA, IC = approx. 15 mA, and RBC > 100 k, expression (5) is simplified as follows:  
IC'  
IC  
VBE  
= 1 -  
................ (6)  
ICBL RBE  
15  
Expression (6) indicates that the current transfer ratio (CTR) is significantly affected by the value of ICBL RBE. For example, if  
the forward current IF of the light-emitting diode is smaller (that is, ICBL is smaller) or if the base-emitter resistance RBE is smaller,  
the reduction rate (rate of IC') becomes greater.  
The above CTR reduction must be considered when inserting a resistor between the emitter and the base of the phototransistor  
of the optocoupler to increase the switching speed. The performance of the optocoupler might become unstable because the  
CTR will be affected by time elapse or temperature change (even if it is initially stable).  
Fig. 3-3 shows the CTR-RBE characteristics.  
1.0  
1.0  
Normalized to 1.0  
at RBE = ×  
CTR = 274%  
I
F = 1 mA, VCE = 5V  
0.8  
0.6  
0.8  
0.6  
CTR =166%  
CTR = 274%  
0.4  
0.2  
0
0.4  
0.2  
0
CTR =166%  
Normalized to 1.0  
at RBE = ×  
I
F
= 5 mA, VCE = 5V  
100  
200 300 400 500  
1000  
100  
200 300 400 500  
1000  
Base Emitter Resistance RBE (k)  
Base Emitter Resistance RBE (k)  
1.0  
CTR = 274%  
CTR =166%  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
Normalized to 1.0  
at RBE = ×  
I
F
= 10 mA, VCE = 5V  
100  
200 300 400 500  
1000  
Base Emitter Resistance RBE (k)  
Figure 3-3. CTR-RBE Characteristics  
16  
The reduction of a CTR is greatly affected by the positional relationship between load resistor RL and base-emitter resistor RBE,  
as shown in Fig. 3-4 (b) and 3-4 (c).  
Figure 3-4 (b).  
Figure 3-4 (a).  
Open  
Figure 3-4 (c).  
RBE Serial to RL  
RBE Parallel to RL  
I
CBL  
ICBL  
I
CBL  
RBE1  
RBE2  
V
BE1  
VBE2  
VBE  
Vo  
V2  
V
1
RL  
RL  
RL  
The output voltage V0, V1, and V2 of the above circuits (a), (b), and (c) are related as follows:  
V1  
V2  
VBE  
=
=
hFE1 ( 1 -  
) ................ (7)  
ICBL RBE1  
hFE0  
VBE2  
1 -  
V2  
V0  
hFE2  
hFE0  
ICBL RBE1  
RL hFE2  
( )................ (8)  
1 +  
RBE2  
When resistor RBE is serially connected to resistor RL (see Fig. 3-4 (c)), the reduction of a CTR becomes greater even if hFE2 is  
approximately equal to hFE0 in expression (8) as the expression includes RL as a parameter.  
Fig. 3-5 shows typical V0 vs. IF characteristics of the above circuits (a), (b), and (c).  
10  
Vcc = 10 V  
RL = 470 Ω  
Vcc = 10V  
PS2601  
(a) RB open  
CTR = 190%  
(PS2601)  
I
F
8
6
(b) RBE = 100 kΩ  
R
BE = 100 kΩ  
Vo  
4
2
0
RL  
= 470 kΩ  
(c) RBG = 100 kΩ  
1
2
5
10  
20  
50  
Forward current IF (mA)  
Figure 3-5. Vo vs. IF Characteristics  
17  
CIRCUIT DESIGN EXAMPLE (USING THE PS2601)  
Fig. 4-1 shows a design example of an optocoupler circuit having a base-emitter resistor for improvement of response ability.  
Vcc = 5 V  
PS2601  
R2  
= 510 Ω  
TTL  
IF = 5 mA  
VOUT  
I
4
I
I
0
1
R
0
1
= 1 kΩ  
T
n1  
A resistor of 510 kΩ  
is inserted here.  
I
3
R
I
b
= 2 kΩ  
G
Figure 4-1. Circuit Design Example  
The minimum current transfer ratio (CTR) required for TTL operation is calculated as follows:  
Current I4 must be 1.6 mA to drive the TTL and the collector-emitter voltage of transistor Tr1 must be 0.8 V or less. Accordingly, I2  
must be as follows:  
VCC - VCE  
R2  
5 - 0.8  
I2  
=
= 8.2 (mA) ................(9)  
0.51 (k)  
Therefore I3 = I2 + I4 = 8.2 + 1.6 = 9.8 (mA) ................(10)  
Let's assume that hFE of transistor Tr1 is 40 (worst). Ib must be as follows:  
I3  
9.9 (mA)  
40  
Ib  
=
= 0.247 (mA) ................(11)  
hFE  
Similarly, let's assume that VBE of transistor Tr1 is 0.8 V (worst), I1 must be as follows:  
VBE  
R1  
0.8  
I1 =  
=
= 0.4 (mA) ................(12)  
2 (k)  
Therefore, the output current I0 of the optocoupler is  
I0 I1 + Ib = 0.647 (mA) ................ (13)  
If forward current IF is 3 mA (worst) (normally IF = 5 mA), the CTR is calculated as follows:  
I0  
0.647(mA)  
3 (mA)  
CTR =  
x 100 =  
x 100 = 21.6% ................(14)  
IF  
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Accordingly, the CTR value including reduction of CTR by time elapse, temperature change, and insertion of RBE must be 21.6 %  
or more.  
A design example of an optocoupler circuit that operates for at least ten years is shown below (using Fig. 3-3, 4-2 and 4-3). The  
major causes of CTR reduction area as follows:  
(From Fig. 3-3)  
(From Fig. 4-2)  
(From Fig. 4-3)  
CTR-relative-value vs. RBE characteristics  
15% down (with respect to initial value, RBE = ×)  
CTR change with time (10 years, Ta = 60 °C)  
40% down (with respect to initial value, 0 year)  
CTR-relative-value vs. ambient-temperature characteristics  
(Ta = 60 °C)  
15% down (with respect to initial value ta = 25 °C)  
Considering the above characteristics and safety factor = 2 (twice margin), the recommended CTR is:  
21.6 x 1.4 x 1.15 x 1.15 x 2 = 80%.................(15)  
(Reference)  
1.2  
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
1.2  
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
I
T
F
= 5 mA  
A = 25˚C  
I
T
F
= 20 mA  
= 25˚C  
= 5 mA  
= 60˚C  
A
I
T
F
A
Normalized to CTR  
test conditon  
IF = 5 mA, VCE = 5V  
0.4  
0.2  
0
2
3
4
5
0
10  
10  
Time (Hr)  
10  
10  
Normalized to 100  
at T = 25˚C  
= 5 mA, VCE = 5 V  
A
I
F
Figure 4-2. Change of CTR with  
Time (PS2601)  
-55 -40 -20  
0
20  
40  
60 80  
100  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
Figure 4-3. CTR-Relative-Value vs.  
TA Characteristics  
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PS2500-SERIES MULTI-CHANNEL OPTOCOUPLERS  
GENERAL  
Recently, optocouplers have been supplanting relays and pulse transformers for complete noise elimination, level conversion,  
and high-potential isolation. Microprocessor systems are requiring more and more optocouplers on the limited area of PC boards  
for I/O interface and other purposes. For these requirements, NEC has manufactured multi-channel optocouplers having 4 pins  
(for one channel) to 16 pins (for four channels). These multi-channel optocouplers are called the PS2500 series optocouplers.  
The PS2500 series optocouplers are divided into PS2501, PS2502, PS2505, and PS2506 according to their functions.  
(PS2501L, PS2502L, PS2505L, and PS2506L have leads formed for surface installation.)  
This manual describes features, structures, and basic characteristics of the PS2500 series optocouplers.  
FEATURES, STRUCTURES, AND PACKAGE DIMENSIONS  
Features  
The major feature of PS2500 is very high isolation voltage between input and output (substantially two to three times that of the  
conventional PS2400 series optocouplers). This can be proved because none of the 1300 test optocouplers were destroyed in a  
strict product test (applying 10 kVac to each optocoupler for one minute). The improvement in dielectric strength of the PS2500  
optocouplers has been accomplished by the double molding package structure.  
In addition to high isolation voltage, the PS2500 optocouplers boast high heat resistance and high moisture resistance. Table 1  
lists the major features of the PS2500 series optocouplers.  
Features  
Product  
High isolation  
Voltage  
Abundant I/O functions  
High CTR  
(TYP)  
High VCEO  
(MIN)  
Response  
(TYP)  
name  
PS2501  
PS2501L (*)  
D.C. input, Single  
transistor output  
300%  
80V  
40V  
80V  
40V  
tr = 3 µs  
tr = 5 µs  
PS2502  
PS2502L (*)  
D.C. input, Darlington  
pair transistor output  
2000%  
300%  
tr, tf = 100 µs  
5 kVac  
PS2505  
PS2505L (*)  
A.C. input, single  
transistor output  
tr = 3 µs  
tr = 5 µs  
PS2506  
PS2506L (*)  
A.C. input, Darlington  
pair transistor output  
2000%  
tr, tf = 100 µs  
Table 1. Features of PS2500 Optocouplers  
Note: Tested in oil (In the air, unwanted arc discharging will occur at 6 to 7 kVac.)  
* The product name followed by letter L is for a product having leads for surface mount.  
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Optocoupler Structure  
Figure 1 shows the internal perspective view of a PS2500 optocoupler and Figure 2 shows the sectional view of the optocoupler.  
Figure 2 below shows the optocoupler in a light-tight epoxy resin housing, and a light-sensitive element (phototransistor or photo  
Darlington transistor) with light-transmittable epoxy resin medium between them. A light signal emitted by the LED is transferred  
to the photosensitive transistor via the internal resin medium.  
Both the housing resin and the internal resin have the same expansion coefficient. Namely, the optocoupler elements are molded  
twice with epoxy resin. (This structure is referred to as a double molding structure.)  
The high isolation voltage is obtained by the long adjacent area of the inner and outer resins (inner boundary) and identical  
expansion coefficient of the inner and outer resins (eliminating arc discharges on the inner boundary).  
Figure 1. Internal perspective view of optocoupler  
Outer resin (Black)  
Inner resin (White)  
Inner boundary  
Figure 2. Sectional view of optocoupler  
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Dimensions  
Figures 3 and 4 show the dimensions of the PS2500 series optocouplers. The PS2500 series optocouplers are very compact  
and fit for high-density installation on PC boards. For example, the package area occupied by a single channel of the PS2500  
series is half that of the PS2600 series (6-pin Dual in-line package).  
PS250X-1  
PS250X-2  
4 3  
1 2  
8 7 6 5  
1 2 3 4  
5.1 MAX  
10.2 MAX  
1,3. Anode  
2,4. Cathode  
5,7. Emitter  
6,8. Collector  
1. Anode  
2. Cathode  
3. Emitter  
4. Collector  
2.54  
7.62  
7.62  
2.54  
0.50±0.10  
0.25  
0.50±0.10  
1.34  
0.25 M  
0 to 15˚  
1.34  
0 to 15˚  
M
PS250X-4  
16151413121110 9  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8  
20.3 MAX  
1,3,5,7.  
2,4,6,8.  
Anode  
Cathode  
9,11,13,15. Emitter  
10,12,14,16. Collector  
2.54  
7.62  
0.50±0.10  
0.25 M  
1.34  
0 to 15˚  
Figure 3. Package Dimensions (Units in mm) (PS2501, PS2502, PS2505, and PS2506)  
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Lead Bending type (Gull-wing)  
PS250XL-1  
PS250XL-2  
4
1
3
2
8
1
7
2
6
3
5
4
5.1 MAX  
10.2 MAX  
1. Anode  
1,3. Anode  
2. Cathode  
3. Emitter  
4. Collector  
2,4. Cathode  
5,7. Emitter  
6,8. Collector  
7.62  
7.62  
6.5  
2.54  
6.5  
2.54  
0.9±0.25  
9.60±0.4  
9.60±0.4  
0.9±0.25  
1.34±0.10  
1.34±0.10  
0.25  
M
0.25  
M
PS250XL-4  
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9  
20.3 MAX  
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8  
1,3,5,7.  
2,4,6,8.  
Anode  
Cathode  
9,11,13,15. Emitter  
10,12,14,16. Collector  
7.62  
6.5  
2.54  
9.60±0.4  
0.9±0.25  
1.34±0.10  
0.25  
M
Fig. 4 Package Dimensions (Units in mm) (PS2501L, PS2502L, PS2505L, and PS2506L)  
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CHARACTERISTICS OF PS2501 AND PS2505 OPTOCOUPLERS  
Current Transfer Ratio (CTR)  
The current transfer ratio (CTR) of an optocoupler is the ratio of the value of output current IC to the value of input forward current  
IF (IC/IF x 100%). The CTR is a parameter equivalent to the D.C. current amplification factor hFE of a transistor.  
The CTR is one of the most significant characteristics of optocouplers, as well as isolation voltage. In circuit designing, CTR must  
be considered first of all because the CTR:  
1
2
3
varies as time goes by,  
is affected by ambient temperature, and  
is dependent upon forward current IF flowing through the LED.  
Both PS2505 and PS2506 optocouplers (bidirectional input type) have two current transfer ratios (CTRs) because they have two  
LEDs in the input. For further information, refer to Applications of Optocouplers for A.C. input.  
Change of CTR over time  
The current transfer ratio (CTR) of an optocoupler is determined by the light-emission efficiency of the LED (emitting infrared  
light), efficiency of light transmission between the LED and the phototransistor, light sensitivity of the phototransistor, and hFE of  
the transistor.  
The change of a CTR over time is mainly caused by reduction of the light-emission efficiency of the LED. Generally, the CTR is  
reduced to a greater extent as the forward current IF increases or as the operating temperature increases. Figure 5 and 6  
respectively show estimated changes of CTRs of PS2501 and PS2505 optocouplers over time.  
Estimated change of CTRs with time lapse (Standard values)  
1.2  
1.2  
Standard value  
Standard characteristics  
F = 5 mA  
Continuous supply of 20 mA (IF)  
1.0  
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
I
0.8  
0.6  
T
A
= 60˚C  
I
F = 20 mA  
T
A
= 25˚C  
I
F
= 5 mA  
T
A
= 60˚C T  
A
= 25˚C  
TA = 25˚C  
0.4  
0.2  
0
2
3
4
5
6
2
3
4
5
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
0
10  
10  
10  
10  
Time (Hr)  
Time (Hr)  
Figure 5.  
Figure 6.  
CTR vs. TA Characteristics (TA: Ambient Temperature)  
The CTR-Temperature characteristic is greatly affected by the total characteristics of light-emission efficiency of the LED and hFE  
of the phototransistor as the light-emission efficiency has a negative temperature coefficient and hFE has a positive temperature  
coefficient. See Figure 7.  
TA  
TA  
TA  
Figure 7. CTR vs. TA Characteristics  
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Figure 8-(a) to Figure 8-(g) show CTR vs. TA characteristics under various conditions.  
(b)  
1.50  
(a)  
1.2  
1.0  
Standard characteristics  
= 5 mA, VCE = 5V  
Standard characteristics  
= 1 mA, VCE = 5V  
I
F
I
F
1.25  
1.00  
0.75  
0.50  
0.25  
0
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
Normalized to  
Normalized to  
1.0 at T = 25˚C  
1.0 at T  
A
= 25˚C  
A
-50  
-25  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
-50  
-25  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
(d)  
(c)  
1.6  
1.2  
1.0  
Standard characteristics  
CTR = approx. 200%  
1.50  
Standard characteristics  
IF = 0.3 mA, VCE = 5V  
1.25  
1.00  
0.75  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.50  
0.25  
Normalized to  
Normalized to  
1.0 at T = 25˚C  
0.2  
0
1.0 at TA = 25*C  
A
I
F
= 5 mA,VCE = 5V  
0
-50  
-25  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
-50  
-25  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
(e)  
(f)  
1.2  
1.2  
1.0  
0.8  
Standard characteristics  
CTR = approx. 400%  
Standard characteristics  
CTR = approx. 300%  
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
0.6  
0.4  
Normalized to  
Normalized to  
1.0 at TA = 25˚C  
0.2  
0
1.0 at TA = 25˚C  
I
F
= 5 mA, VCE = 5V  
I
F
= 5 mA,VCE = 5V  
-50  
-25  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
-50  
-25  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
(g)  
1.2  
1.0  
Standard charcteristics  
CTR = approx. 500%  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
Normalized to  
1.0 at T  
A = 25˚C  
I
F
= 5 mA, VCE = 5V  
-50  
-25  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
25  
CTR vs. IF Characteristics (IF: Forward Current Flowing Through the LED)  
The current transfer ratio (CTR) depends upon the magnitude of a forward current (IF). When IF goes lower or higher than a  
proper magnitude, the CTR becomes smaller. Figure 9 shows the CTR vs. IF characteristics.  
Note that rate changes of CTRs are very diffrent at low IF magnitude (approx. 5 mA), middle IF magnitude (approx. 5 mA), and  
high IF magnitude (approx. 20 mA). Namely, the CTR depends heavily upon the magnitude of forward current IF in lower and  
higher current ranges.  
For low-input and high-output switching, see Chapter 4.  
600  
Standard characteristics  
VCE = 5V  
500  
400  
300  
Sample A  
Sample B  
200  
100  
0
0.1  
0.5  
1
5
10  
50  
Forward Current IF (mA)  
Figure 9. CTR vs. IF Characteristics (Standard Value)  
Response Characteristics  
The response characteristics of optocouplers are the same as those phototransistors. The fall time tf is expressed by:  
tf RLhFECCB  
RL: Load resistance  
hFE: Amplification factor  
CCB: Collector-base capacitance  
If RL is too high, tf becomes too high to be fit for high-speed signal transmission. Select the proper load resistance for the desired  
signal rate. Similarly, the collector current must fully satisfy the minimum value of the CTR, CTR vs. TA characteristics, and CTR  
vs. time characteristics. Otherwise, the phototransistor will operate unsaturated, causing lower response characteristics and  
malfunction.  
Figures 10 to 13 show the response-time vs. forward current characteristics and response-time vs. VCC characteristics, using load  
resistance and ambient temperature as parameters.  
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1000  
500  
1000  
500  
Standard characteristics  
Standard characteristics  
V
R
CC = 5 V  
T
A
= 25˚C  
V
R
CC = 5 V  
TA  
= 25˚C  
L
= 10 kΩ  
TA = 85˚C  
L
= 4.7 kΩ  
TA = 85˚C  
200  
100  
50  
200  
100  
50  
t
off  
t
off  
t
s
t
s
20  
10  
20  
10  
t
on  
t
on  
5
5
t
d
t
d
2
1
2
1
0
5
10  
0
5
10  
Forward Current IF (mA)  
Forward Current IF (mA)  
Figure 11. Response-Time vs. IF  
Characteristics  
Figure 10. Response-Time vs. IF  
Characteristics  
1000  
500  
1000  
500  
Standard characteristics  
Standard characteristics  
I
F
= 10 mA  
T
A
= 25˚C  
IF = 10 mA  
TA = 25˚C  
TA = 85˚C  
RL  
= 10 kΩ  
TA = 85˚C  
RL = 3 kΩ  
t
off  
200  
100  
50  
200  
100  
50  
toff  
t
s
20  
10  
20  
10  
ts  
ton  
t
on  
5
5
td  
t
d
2
1
2
1
0
5
10  
0
5
10  
VCC (V)  
VCC (V)  
Figure 13. Response-Time vs. VCC  
Characteristics  
Figure 12. Response-Time vs. VCC  
Characteristics  
For reference, a voltage-gain vs. frequency characteristic using CTR as a parameter is shown below.  
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5
0
Standard  
characteristics  
Test Circuit and Condition  
-5  
-10  
-15  
-20  
-25  
V
CC = 10 V  
1 kΩ  
51 Ω  
330 µF  
I
C
= 2.25 mA  
CTR = 156%  
V O  
CTR = 186%  
CTR = 304%  
1 kΩ  
100  
500 1 k  
5 k 10 k  
50 k 100 k 500 k  
Frequency f (HZ)  
Figure 14. Voltage-Gain vs. Frequency Characteristics  
(Standard Value) (PS2501, PS2505).  
Other Temperature Characteristics  
Almost all characteristics of optocouplers are apt to be affected by ambient temperature (see 3.1.2). Figures 15 to 21 show how  
VF (Forward Voltage), ICEO (Collector Cut-Off Current), and VCE (sat) (Collector Saturation Voltage) are affected by ambient  
temperature.  
1.2  
1.1  
1.0  
I
F
= 1 mA  
0.9  
0.8  
0.7  
0.6  
0.5  
-30  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
Figure 15. VF vs. TA Characteristics  
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10000  
5000  
10000  
5000  
Standard characteristics  
CTR = approx. 400%  
Standard characteristics  
CTR = approx. 100%  
(1 µA)  
1000  
500  
V
CE = 80 V  
40 V  
(1 µA)  
1000  
500  
V
CE = 80 V  
40 V  
24 V  
10 V  
5 V  
24 V  
10 V  
5 V  
100  
50  
100  
50  
10  
5
10  
5
1
1
0.5  
0.5  
0.1  
-50  
0.1  
-50  
-25  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
-25  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
Figure 17. ICEO vs. TA Characteristics  
Figure 16. ICEO vs. TA Characteristics  
0.3  
0.2  
0.3  
0.2  
CTR = approx. 200%  
CTR = approx. 200%  
CTR = approx. 400%  
CTR = approx. 400%  
0.1  
0.1  
I
I
F
= 1 mA  
= 1 mA  
I
I
F
= 5 mA  
= 4 mA  
C
C
0
0
-50  
-25  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
-50  
-25  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
Figure 18. VCE (sat) vs. TA Characteristics  
Figure 19. VCE (sat) vs. TA Characteristics  
0.20  
0.15  
18  
IF = 10 mA, TA = 25˚C  
I
F
= 8 mA,  
15  
T
A = 25˚C  
CTR = 400%  
330%  
10  
200%  
IF = 10 mA,  
T
A
= 85˚C  
IF = 8 mA,TA = 85˚C  
0.10  
0.05  
5
0
Standard  
characteristics  
CTR = 200%  
I
I
F
= 5 mA  
= 1 mA  
C
0.5  
1.0  
1.5  
2.0  
-50  
-25  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
Collector Saturation Voltage VCE (sat) (V)  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
Figure 20. VCE (sat) vs. TA Characteristics  
Figure 21. IC vs. VCE (sat) Characteristics  
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At normal temperature (TA = 25 °C), the collector cut-off current ICEO is very little (about 1 nA (at VCE = 80 V and CTR = about  
400% )), but it will be multiplied by about 10 at an increment of 25°C. This needs to be kept in mind when using a small output  
current (IC) of an optocoupler with a high load.  
The rate change of VCE (sat) (Collector Saturation Voltage) is about 0.7% per °C at ambient temperature of 0°C to 70°C. In circuit  
design, the collector output current IC should be determined under the condition of half or less of the CTR rated values. Other-  
wise, the saturation voltage VCE (sat) will become greater.  
CHARACTERISTICS OF PS2502 AND PS2506 OPTOCOUPLERS  
The PS2502 and PS2506 optocouplers are higher in sensitivity than the PS2501 and PS2505 optocouplers and can be driven by  
low currents.  
CTR-Related Characteristics  
The PS2502 and PS2506 optocouplers assure CTR 200% at IF = 1 mA and can be directly driven by CMOS output signals.  
See 3.1 for CTR definition and characteristics.  
Change of CTR Over time  
Figure 22 shows the CTR vs. time characteristics of the PS2502 and PS2506 optocouplers.  
1.2  
Standard values Continuous supply of  
IF = 1 mA  
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
TA = 25˚C  
T
A
= 60˚C  
0.2  
0
2
3
4
5
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
Time (Hr)  
Figure 22. CTR vs. Time Characteristics (Standard Value)  
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CTR vs. Temperature Characteristics  
Figure 23-(a) to 23-(f) show CTR vs. Temperature Characteristics under various conditions.  
23-(b)  
23-(a)  
1.4  
1.2  
1.4  
1.2  
Standard characteristics  
Standard characteristics  
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
Normalized to  
1.0 at T = 25˚C  
= 1 mA, VCE = 2V  
Normalized to  
1.0 at T = 25˚C  
= 0.3 mA, VCE = 2V  
A
A
I
F
I
F
-50  
-25  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
-50  
-25  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
23-(d)  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
23-(c)  
1.4  
1.2  
1.4  
Standard characteristics  
CTR = approx. 2500%  
Standard characteristics  
1.2  
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
Normalized to  
1.0 at T = 25˚C  
= 0.1 mA, VCE = 2V  
Normalized to  
A
1.0 at TA = 25˚C  
I
F
I
F
= 1 mA, VCE = 2V  
-50  
-25  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
-50  
-25  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
23-(e)  
23-(f)  
1.4  
1.2  
1.4  
1.2  
Standard characteristics  
CTR = approx. 3500%  
Standard characteristics  
CTR = approx. 4500%  
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
1.0  
0.8  
0.6  
0.4  
0.2  
0
Normalized to  
Normalized to  
1.0 at T  
A = 25˚C  
1.0 at T  
A = 25˚C  
I
F
= 1 mA, VCE = 2V  
I
F
= 1 mA, VCE = 2V  
-50  
-25  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
31  
-50  
-25  
0
25  
50  
75  
100  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
Ambient Temperature TA (°C)  
CTR vs. IF Characteristics  
As shown in Figure 8, the CTR of a single-transistor output optocoupler (such as the PS2501 and PS2505 optocouplers) is at  
most 20% in a low-current area (e.g. IF = 0.1 mA). However, the CTR of a Darlington-transistor output optocoupler (such as the  
PS2502 and PS2506 optocouplers) can be greater than 200% in a low-current area (e.g. IF = 0.1 mA).  
Figure 24 shows the CTR vs. IF characteristics of the PS2502 and PS2506 optocouplers.  
7000  
Standard characteristics  
V
CE = 2V  
6000  
5000  
4000  
3000  
2000  
1000  
0
0.05 0.1  
0.5  
1
5
10  
50  
Forward Current IF (mA)  
Figure 24. CTR vs. IF Characteristics (Standard Value)  
(PS2502, PS2506)  
CONCLUSION  
Demand for optocouplers featuring higher insulation and noise elimination is steadily increasing. At the same time, various  
problems (change of characteristics by ambient temperature and time elapse) will occur in their circuit design. We hope this  
manual will be helpful in solving such problems.  
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APPLICATION OF AC INPUT COMPATIBLE OPTOCOUPLER  
INTRODUCTION  
With the rapid penetration and diversification of electronic systems, demand for optocouplers is strengthening. Most popular are  
products featuring compact design, low cost, and high added value.  
To meet the market needs, NEC is expanding the optocoupler. This manual focuses on optocouplers compatible with AC input,  
and covers configuration, principles of operation, and application examples.  
CONFIGURATION (INTERNAL PIN CONNECTION DIAGRAM)  
(LED2) (LED1)  
1
2
4
3
1
4
3
2
Figure 1. PS2505-1  
Figure 2. PS2501-1  
Figure 1 shows the internal pin connection of the AC input compatible optocoupler PS2505-1, and Figure 2, of the optocoupler  
PS2501-1. The most significant difference from the optocoupler (PS2501-1) is that the PS2505-1 incorporates an input circuit  
with two LEDs connected in reverse parallel. In the optocoupler (PS2501-1), one LED is connected in the input circuit so that the  
LED emits light to provide a signal when a current flows in one direction (1-2 in Figure 2) (one-direction input type).  
However, in the configuration shown in Figure 1, when a current flows in direction 1 to 2, LED1 emits light to send a signal, and  
when it flows from 2 to 1, LED2 emits light to send a signal (bidirectional input type). Namely, even if the voltage level between 1  
and 2 varies, and the positive and negative polarities are changed, either of two LEDs emits light to send a signal. This means  
that the one direction input optocoupler permits DC input only, while the bidirectional input type permits AC input as well. There-  
fore, the PS2505-1 is described as an AC input compatible optocoupler.  
The next section describes the status of output signals when 100 Vac power is directly input to an AC input compatible  
optocoupler (PS2505-1) via a current limit resistor.  
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DIRECT INPUT OF 100 Vac  
Figure 3 shows the circuit diagram when 100 Vac power is directly input to an AC input compatible optocoupler via a current limit  
resistor. The relationship between input and output signals is as shown in Figure 4.  
(LED2) (LED1)  
V
CC = 10 V  
AC 100 V  
Output signal  
100 Ω  
11 kΩ  
PS2505-1  
Figure 3. 100 Vac Direct Input Circuit  
+
Input signal  
AC 100 V  
0
_
LED light  
emission  
output  
Deviation due to  
the differences in  
light emission and  
coupling efficiencies  
of LEDs  
LED 1  
LED 1  
LED 1  
LED 2  
LED 2  
LED 2  
+
0
Output signal  
Figure 4. Input/Output Signal  
Graph 1 Upper: 100 Vac Input Signal 100 V/DIV  
Lower: Output Signal 1 V/DIV  
As described above, when an AC input compatible optocoupler is used, an AC input signal can be extracted as a full-wave  
rectified output signal. The output signal is smoothed by inserting a capacitor in the last stage of the circuit of a phototransistor if  
necessary.  
In the one-direction input optocoupler (PS2501 series), when an AC signal is to be input, it must be full-or half-wave rectified by a  
diode bridge or CR circuit. On the other hand, the AC input compatible optocoupler permits direct input of an AC signal. This  
enables simpler configuration, space saving, and reduced design cost.  
The next section demonstrates three examples of applications.  
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APPLICATION EXAMPLES  
Example 1: AC-DC converter  
VCC  
V
CC  
AC 100 V  
AC 100V  
PS2505-1  
PS2501-1  
+
0
+
0
+
0
_
(a) AC input compatible optocoupler  
(bidirectional input)  
(b) Conventional optocoupler  
(one-direction input)  
(Full-wave rectification by means of  
diode bridge)  
Example 2: Detection of a telephone bell signal  
Station line  
(75 Vr.m.s., 16 HZ)  
Station line  
(75 Vr.m.s., 16 H  
PS2505-1  
Z
)
PS2501-1  
+
+
0
_
+
0
_
0
_
(a) AC input compatible optocoupler  
(bidirectional input)  
(b) Conventional optocoupler  
(one-direction input)  
(rectification by CR circuit)  
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Example 3: Sequencer circuit input section  
Common  
Common  
PS2501-2  
AC 100V  
AC 100 V  
PS2505-2  
(a) AC input compatible optocoupler  
(bidirectional input)  
(b) Conventional optocoupler  
(one-direction input)  
(Full-wave rectified by diode bridge)  
PRECAUTIONS FOR DESIGN  
The AC input compatible optocoupler is identical to the conventional optocoupler except for the presence of two LEDs connected  
in reverse parallel in the input circuit. Therefore, the circuit configuration can be designed as conventionally. The difference is  
that there are two types of current transfer ratios (CRT) because two LEDs are connected in the input circuit. The two CTRs are  
not necessarily the same, owing to the differences in light emission and coupling efficiencies of LEDs. Consequently, this causes  
deviation in output signal level. The differences are rated under the item of the current efficiency ratio (CTR1/CTR2) for electric  
characteristics.  
Current transfer ratio (CTR1/CTR2)  
IC1  
CTR1 =  
IF1 x (current flowing in LED1)  
IC2  
I
I
F1  
IC1  
A
A
CTR2 =  
V
CE = 5 V  
IF2 x (current flowing in LED2)  
I
C2  
A
F2  
LED 2 LED 1  
Figure 5. CTR Measuring Circuit  
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The transfer efficiency ratio (CTR1/CTR2) is rated as 0.3 (MIN.), 1.0 (TYP.), and 3.0 (MAX.). Assuming that CTR1 is 200%, CTR2  
is in the range of 66 to 600%. Therefore, an AC input compatible optocoupler should be designed to operate with CTR 66 to  
600%. For reference, the electric characteristics of the AC input compatible optocoupler (PS2505 series) are as follows:  
Electric Characteristics (TA = 25°C)  
ITEM  
CODE  
VF  
CONDITIONS  
IF = ±10 mA  
MIN.  
TYP.  
1.1  
MAX.  
1.4  
UNIT  
Forward voltage  
V
Diode  
Pin-to-pin capacitance  
Collector cutoff current  
Current transfer ratio  
Ct  
V = 0, f = 1.0 MHZ  
VCE = 80 V, IF = 0  
50  
pF  
nA  
%
Transistor  
ICEO  
100  
600  
CTR(IC/IF)  
IF = ± 5 mA  
80  
300  
VCE = 5.0 V  
Collector saturation voltage  
VCE(sat)  
IF = ±10 mA  
0.3  
V
IC = 2.0 mA  
11  
Insulation resistance  
R1-2  
C1-2  
Vin-out = 1.0 kV  
10  
Input-to-output capacitance  
V = 0, f = 1.0 MHZ  
0.5  
3
pF  
Coupled  
VCC = 10 V,  
IC = 2 mA,  
RL = 100Ω  
Rise time  
tr  
tf  
µs  
µs  
VCC = 10 V,  
IC = 2 mA,  
RL = 100Ω  
Fall time  
5
IF = 5 mA,  
Transfer efficiency ratio  
CTR1/CTR2 VCE = 5.0 V  
0.3  
1.0  
3.0  
For the external drawing, absolute maximum ratings, and characteristics curves, refer to the specific documents (AC input  
compatible multi-optocoupler series).  
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