6 PIN DIP PHOTOTRANSISTOR
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4N2X Series
4N3X Series
H11AX Series
Features:
• 4N2X series: 4N25, 4N26, 4N27, 4N28
• 4N3X series: 4N35, 4N36, 4N37, 4N38
• H11AX series: H11A1, H11A2, H11A3, H11A4, H11A5
• High isolation voltage between input and output
(Viso=5000 V rms)
• Creepage distance >7.62 mm
• Operating temperature up to +110°C
• Compact dual-in-line package
• Pb free and RoHS compliant.
• UL approved (No. E214129)
• VDE approved (No. 132249)
• SEMKO approved
• NEMKO approval
• DEMKO approval
• FIMKO approval
• CSA approved
• CQC approved
Description
The 4N2X, 4N3X, H11AX series of devices each consist of
an infrared emitting diode optically coupled to a phototransistor.
They are packaged in a 6-pin DIP package and available in
wide-lead spacing and SMD option. Schematic
1. Anode
2. Cathode
3. No Connection
4. Emitter
5. Collector
6. Base
Applications
• Power supply regulators
• Digital logic inputs
• Microprocessor inputs
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4N2X Series
4N3X Series
H11AX Series
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta=25°C)
Parameter Symbol Rating Unit
Forward current IF 60 mA
Peak forward current (t = 10µs) IFM 1 A
Reverse voltage VR 6 V
100 mW
Input
Power dissipation (TA = 25°C)
Derating factor (above 100°C) PD
3.8 mW/°C
Collector-Emitter voltage VCEO 80 V
Collector-Base voltage VCBO 80 V
Emitter-Collector voltage VECO 7 V
Output
Emitter-Base voltage VEBO 7 V
150 mW
Power dissipation (TA = 25°C)
Derating factor (above 100°C) PC
9.0 mW/°C
Total power dissipation Ptot 200 mW
Isolation voltage *1 Viso 5000 Vrms
Operating temperature Topr -55~+110 °C
Storage temperature Tstg -55~+125 °C
Soldering temperature *2 Tsol 260 °C
Notes
*1 AC for 1 minute, R.H.= 40 ~ 60% R.H. In this test, pins 1, 2 & 3 are shorted together, and pins 4, 5 & 6
are shorted together.
*2 For 10 seconds.
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4N2X Series
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Electrical Characteristics (Ta=25°C unless specified otherwise)
Input
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.* Max. Unit Condition
Forward voltage VF - 1.2 1.5 V IF = 10mA
Reverse current IR - - 10 µA VR = 6V
Input capacitance Cin - 30 - pF V = 0, f = 1MHz
Output
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.* Max. Unit Condition
Collector-Base dark current ICBO - - 20 nA VCB = 10V
4N2X
H11AX - - 50 VCE = 10V, IF=0mA
Collector-Emitter
dark current
4N3X
ICEO
- - 50
nA
VCE = 60V, IF=0mA
Collector-Emitter
breakdown voltage BVCEO 80 - - V Ic=1mA
Collector-Base
breakdown voltage BVCBO 80 - - V IC=0.1mA
Emitter-Collector
breakdown voltage BVECO 7 - - V IE=0.1mA
Emitter-Base
breakdown voltage BVEBO 7 - - V IE=0.1mA
Collector-Emitter
capacitance CCE - 8 - pF VCE=0V, f=1MHz
* Typical values at Ta = 25°C
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4N2X Series
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H11AX Series
Transfer Characteristics (Ta=25°C unless specified otherwise)
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.* Max. Unit Condition
4N35, 4N36,
4N37 100 - -
H11A1 50 - -
H11A5 30 - -
4N25, 4N26,
4N38,
H11A2, H11A3 20 - -
Current
transfer
ratio
4N27, 4N28,
H11A4
CTR
10 - -
% IF = 10mA, VCE = 10V
4N25, 4N26,
4N27, 4N28 - - 0.5 IF = 50mA, Ic = 2mA
4N35, 4N36,
4N37 - - 0.3
H11A1,
H11A2,
H11A3,
H11A4,
H11A5
- - 0.4
IF = 10mA, Ic = 0.5mA
Collector-Emitter
saturation
voltage
4N38
VCE(sat)
- - 1.0
V
IF = 20mA, Ic = 4mA
Isolation resistance RIO 1011 - - Ω VIO = 500Vdc
Input-output capacitance CIO - 0.2 - pF VIO = 0, f = 1MHz
4N25, 4N26,
4N27, 4N28,
H11A1,
H11A2,
H11A3,
H11A4,
H11A5
- 3 10
VCC = 10V, IF = 10mA,
RL = 100Ω
See Fig. 11
Turn-on time
4N35, 4N36,
4N37, 4N38
Ton
- 10 12
µs
VCC = 10V, IC = 2mA,
RL = 100Ω, See Fig. 11
4N25, 4N26,
4N27, 4N28,
H11A1,
H11A2,
H11A3,
H11A4
- 3 10
VCC = 10V, IF = 10mA,
RL = 100Ω
See Fig. 11
Turn-off time
4N35, 4N36,
4N37, 4N38
Toff
- 9 12
µs
VCC = 10V, IC = 2mA,
RL = 100Ω, See Fig. 11
* Typical values at Ta = 25°C
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4N2X Series
4N3X Series
H11AX Series
Typical Performance Curves
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H11AX Series
Figure 11. Switching Time Test Circuit & Waveforms
VCC
IF IC RL
RIN
RB
Output
Input
Input
Pulse
10%
Output
Pulse 90%
t t
r
f
ton tof
f
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H11AX Series
Order Information
Part Number
4NXXY(Z)-V
or
H11AXY(Z)-V
Note
XX = Part no. for 4NXX series (25, 26, 27, 28, 35, 36, 37 or 38)
X = Part no. for H11AX series (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5)
Y = Lead form option (S, S1, M or none)
Z = Tape and reel option (TA, TB or none).
V = VDE safety (optional)
Option Description Packing quantity
None Standard DIP-6 65 units per tube
M Wide lead bend (0.4 inch spacing) 65 units per tube
S (TA) Surface mount lead form + TA tape & reel option 1000 units per reel
S (TB) Surface mount lead form + TB tape & reel option 1000 units per reel
S1 (TA) Surface mount lead form (low profile) + TA tape & reel option 1000 units per reel
S1 (TB) Surface mount lead form (low profile) + TB tape & reel option 1000 units per reel
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Package Drawings
(Dimensions in mm)
Standard DIP Type
Option M Type
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Option S Type
Option S1 Type
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Recommended pad layout for surface mount leadform
Device Marking
YW
EL
4N35
W V
Notes
EL denotes Everlight
4N35 denotes Device Number
Y denotes 1 digit Year code
WW denotes 2 digit Week code
V denotes VDE (optional)
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Tape & Reel Packing Specifications
Tape dimensions
Option TA Option TB
Direction of feed from reel Direction of feed from reel
Dimension No. A B Do D1 E F
Dimension (mm) 10.4±0.1 7.52±0.1 1.5±0.1 1.5+0.1/-0 1.75±0.1 7.5±0.1
Dimension No. Po P1 P2 t W K
Dimension (mm) 4.0±0.15 16.0±0.1 2.0±0.1 0.35±0.03 16.0±0.2 4.5±0.1
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H11AX Series
Solder Reflow Temperature Profile
260 °C
(
p
eak 10s Max
)
1
50
°
1-
3
°
C/Sec
M
a
x
7
0
–
17
0
S
ec
2
00
°
217°
>255 °C
(
30s Max
)
1-
3
°
C/Sec
M
a
x
6
0
–
14
0
S
ec
TIME
(S)
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DISCLAIMER
1. Above specification may be changed without notice. EVERLIGHT will reserve authority on material change
for above specification.
2. When using this product, please observe the absolute maximum ratings and the instructions for use as
outlined in these specification sheets. EVERLIGHT assumes no responsibility for any damage resulting
from use of the product which does not comply with the absolute maximum ratings and the instructions
included in these specification sheets.
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Reproduction in any form is prohibited without the specific consent of EVERLIGHT.