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FEATURES
Current Limit Protection
l/O Isolation, 5300 V
RMS
Typical R
ON
20
, max 25
Load V oltage 350 V
Load Current 120 mA
High Surge Capability
Linear, AC/DC Operation
Clean Bounce Free Switching
Low Power Consumption
High Reliability Monolithic Receptor
SMD lead available on tape and reel
Flammability; UL94,VØ
AGENCY APPROVALS
UL – File No. E52744
BSI/BABT Cert. No. 7980
FIMKO Approval
CSA – Certification 093751
APPLICATIONS
General Telecom Switching
On/off Hook Control
– Ring Delay
– Dial Pulse
– Ground Start
Ground Fault Protection
Instrumentation
Industrial Controls
See Application Note 56
DESCRIPTION
The LH1540 is robust, ideal for telecom and ground
fault applications. It is a SPST normally open switch (1
Form A) that replaces electromechanical relays in many
applications. It is constructed using a GaAIAs LED for
actuation control and an integrated monolithic die for
the switch output. The die, fabricated in a high-voltage
dielectrically isolated technology, is comprised of a
photodiode array, switch control circuitry and MOSFET
switches. In addition, it employs current-limiting cir-
cuitry which meets FCC 68.302 and other regulatory
voltage surge requirements when overvoltage protec-
tion is provided.
Part Identification
Part Number Description
LH1540AT 6-pin DIP, Thru Hole
LH1540AAB 6-pin SMD
LH1540AABTR 6-pin SMD, Tape and Reel
.014 (.35)
.010 (.25)
.150 (3.81)
.110 (2.79)
.150 (3.81)
.130 (3.30)
.020 (.051) Min.
.300 (7.62)
Typ.
.035 (0.90)
.031 (0.80)
.100 (2.54) Typ.
.039
(1.00)
Min.
.022 (0.55)
.018 (0.45)
.256 (6.50)
.248 (6.30)
.343 (8.70)
.335 (8.50)
Pin One ID.
6
5
4
12
3
18° Typ.
.347 (8.82)
.300 (7.62)
4° Typ.
.343 (8.71)
.335 (8.51)
.256 (6.50)
.248 (6.30)
Pin one I.D.
.039
(0.99)
min. .150 (3.81)
.130 (3.30)
.100 (2.54)
.052 (1.33)
.048 (1.22)
4°
.040 (1.016)
.020 (0.508)
.0098 (.25)
.0040 (.10)
.012 (0.31)
.008 (0.20)
.300 (7.62)
.395 (10.03)
.375 (9.63) 3° to 7°
18°
min.
.315 (8.00)
typ.
.050 (1.27) typ.
465
123
S'SDC
SS'
Package Dimensions in Inches (mm)
DIP
SMD
LH1540AT/AAB/AABTR
1 Form A
Solid State Relay
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Absolute Maximum Ratings,
T
A
=25
°
C
Stresses in excess of the absolute Maximum Ratings can cause perma-
nent damage to the device. These are absolute stress ratings only. Func-
tional operation of the device is not implied at these or any other
conditions in excess of those given in the operational sections of this doc-
ument. Exposure to absolute Maximum Ratings for extended periods of
time can adversely affect reliability.
Ambient Temperature Range (
T
A
) ....................................–40 to +85
°
C
Storage Temperature Range (
T
stg
).................................–40 to +150
°
C
Pin Soldering Temperature (t=10 s max) (
T
S
) ............................. 260
°
C
Input/Output Isolation Voltage (
V
ISO
) .................................. 5300 V
RMS
LED Continuous Forward Current (
I
F
) .........................................50 mA
LED Reverse Voltage (
I
R
10
µ
A) (
V
R
)...........................................8.0 V
DC or Peak AC Load Voltage (
I
L
50
µ
A) (
V
L
).............................. 350 V
Continuous DC Load Current (
I
L
)
Bidirectional Operation............................................................120 mA
Unidirectional Operation..........................................................250 mA
Peak Load Current (t=100 ms) (single shot) (
I
P
) ................................
Output Power Dissipation (continuous) (
P
DISS
)........................550 mW
Refer to Current Limit Performance Application Note for a discussion on
relay operation during transient currents.
Recommended Operating Conditions
80
60
0
40
120
100
20
–40 –20 0 20 40 60 80
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Load Current (mA)
I
Fon =
5.0 to 20 mA
I
Fon = 2.0 mA
I
Fon = 3.0 mA
I
Fon = 4.0 mA
Electrical Characteristics,
T
A
=25
°
C
Minimum and maximum values are testing requirements. Typical values are characteristics of the device and are the
result of engineering evaluations. Typical values are for information only and are not part of the testing requirements.
Parameter Sym. Min. Typ. Max. Units Test Conditions
Input
LED Forward Current, Switch Turn-on
I
Fon
1.0 2.0 mA
I
L
=100 mA, t=10 ms
LED Forward Current, Switch Turn-off
I
Foff
0.2 0.9 mA
V
L
±300 V
LED Forward Voltage
V
F
1.15 1.26 1.45 V
I
F
=10 mA
Output
ON-resistance
ac/dc: Pin 4 (±) to 6 (±)
R
ON
12 20 25
I
F
=5.0 mA,
I
L
=50 mA
dc: Pin 4, 6 (+) to 5 (±) 3.0 5.0 6.25
I
F
=5.0 mA,
I
L
=100 mA
OFF-resistance
R
OFF
0.5 5000 G
I
F
=0 mA,
V
L
=±100 V
Current Limit
ac/dc: Pin 4 (±) to 6 (±)
I
LMT
175 210 250 mA
I
F
=5.0 mA, t=5.0 ms
V
L
=±6.0 V
dc: Pin 4, 6 (+) to 5 (±)
I
F
=5.0 mA, t=5.0 ms
V
L
=±4.0 V
Off-state Leakage Current
0.32 200 nA
I
F
=0 mA,
V
L
=±100 V
1.0 350
µ
A
I
F
=0 mA,
V
L
=±350 V
Output Capacitance
Pin 4 to 6
—55—pF
I
F
=0 mA,
V
L
=1.0 V
—10
I
F
=0 mA,
V
L
=50 V
Switch Offset 0.15 V
I
F
=5.0 mA
Transfer
Input/Output Capacitance
C
ISO
0.8 pF
V
ISO
=1.0 V
Turn-on Time
t
on
1.2 2.0 ms
I
F
=5.0 mA,
I
L
=50 mA
Turn-off Time
t
off
0.5 2.0 ms
I
F
=5.0 mA,
I
L
=50 mA
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Figure 1. LED Voltage vs. Temperature
Figure 2. LED Dropout Voltage vs. Temperature
Figure 3. LED Current for Switch Turn-on vs. Temperature
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (
°
C)
LED FORWARD VOLTAGE (V)
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.0
1.3
1.2
1.1
40 20 0 20 40 60 80
IF=50 mA
IF=20 mA
IF=5.0 mA
IF=10 mA
IF=1.0 mA
IF=2.0 mA
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (
°
C)
40 20 0 20 40 60 80
LED FORWARD VOLTAGE (V)
1.20
1.15
1.10
0.95
1.00
1.05
MIN.
TYP.
IL=100 mA
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (
°
C)
100
60
LED FORWARD CURRENT FOR SWITCH
TURN-ON (%) NORMALIZED TO 25
°
C
80
60
40
40
40
20
20
0
20 0 20 40 60 80
IL=100 mA
Figure 4. Current Limit vs. Temperature
Figure 5. ON-Resistance vs. Temperature
Figure 6. Variation in ON-Resistance vs. LED Current
CHANGE IN CURRENT LIMIT (%)
NORMALIZED TO 25
°
C
40
10
30
20
0
20
10
40
30
t=5 ms
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (
°
C)
IF=5.0 mA
VL=SEE ELEC. CHAR.
40 20 0 20 40 60 80
CHANGE IN ON-RESISTANCE (%)
NORMALIZED TO 25
°
C
50
10
30
20
40
20
30
10
40
0
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (
°
C)
40 20 0 20 40 60 80
IL=50 mA
0 4 8 12 16 20
1.5
0.5
0.5
1.0
0
LED FORWARD CURRENT (mA)
I
L
=50 mA
ac/dc ON-RESISTANCE VARIATION (%)
NORMALIZED TC DATA SHEET RON
SPECIFICATION @ IF=5.0 mA
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Figure 7. Switch Capacitance vs. Applied Voltage
Figure 8. Insertion Loss vs. Frequency
Figure 9. Output Isolation
0
CAPACITANCE (pF)
80
60
50
0
40
30
20
10
70
20 40
APPLIED VOLTAGE (V)
60 10080
IF=0
TA=25
°
C
f=1.0 MHz
FREQUENCY (Hz)
0.30
0
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
0.25
0.20
0.10
0.05
10
2
10
3
10
4
10
5
0.15
R
L
=600
FREQUENCY (Hz)
100
ISOLATION (dB)
80
60
40
20
0
VP=10 V
RL=50
102103104105106107
Figure 10. Leakage Current vs. Applied Voltage
Figure 11. Leakage Current vs. Applied Voltage at
Elevated Temperatures
Figure 12. Switch Breakdown Voltage vs. Temperature
90
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
LOAD VOLTAGE (V)
OFF-STATE LEAKAGE CURRENT (pA)
100
70
80
60
40
30
50
20
10
0
IF=0
TA=25°C
LOAD VOLTAGE (V)
3.0
OFF-STATE LEAKAGE CURRENT (nA)
2.5
2.0
1.0
0.5
1.5
00 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
85°C
70°C
50°C
40 20 0 20 40 60 80
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (
°
C)
CHANGE IN BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE (%)
NORMALIZED TO 25°C
8
0
4
2
6
2
6
8
4
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Figure 13. Switch Offset Voltage vs. Temperature
Figure 14. Switch Offset Voltage vs. LED Current
Figure 15. Turn-on Time vs. Temperature
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (
°
C)
SWITCH OFFSET VOLTAGE (µV)
3.5
0
3.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
0.5
1.0
I
F
=5.0 mA
LED FORWARD CURRENT (mA)
SWITCH OFFSET VOLTAGE (µV)
0.6
0
0.5
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.1
0 5 10 15 20 25
40 20 0 20 40 60 80
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (
°
C)
CHANGE IN TURN-ON TIME (%)
NORMALIZED TO 25
°
C
60
50
20
30
10
0
10
20
30
40
40
IF=5.0 mA
IL=50 mA
Figure 16. Turn-off Time vs. Temperature
Figure 17. Turn-on Time vs. LED Current
Figure 18. Turn-off Time vs. LED Current
120
40
CHANGE IN TURN-OFF TIME (%)
NORMALIZED TO 25
°
C
40
100
80
60
20
20
60
0
80
160
140
40 20 0 20 40 60 80
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (
°
C)
IL=50 mA
IF=5.0 mA
LED FORWARD CURRENT (mA)
TURN-ON TIME (ms)
10
8
6
0
2
0 10 20 30 40 50
4
IL=50 mA
40
°
C
40
°
C
25
°
C
25
°
C
85
°
C
85
°
C
0 10 20 30 40 50
LED FORWARD CURRENT (mA)
TURN-ON TIME (ms)
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
IL=50 mA
40
°
C
25
°
C
85
°
C