Panasonic Corporation Automation Controls Business Unit industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e
HE 2 Form A (AQW254)
ASCTB58E 201201-T
TYPES
*Indicate the peak AC and DC values.
Note: The surface mount terminal indicator “A” and the packing style indicator “X” or “Z” are not marked on the device.
RATING
1. Absolute maximum ratings (Ambient temperature: 25°C 77°F)
DIP8-pin type
featuring low on-resistance
with 400V load voltage HE 2 Form A
(AQW254)
Output rating*
Package
Part No.
Packing quantity
Through hole
terminal Surface-mount terminal
Load
voltage
Load
current Tube packing style
Tape and reel packing style
Tube Tape and reel
Picked from the
1/2/3/4-pin side
Picked from the
5/6/7/8-pin side
AC/DC
dual use 400 V 120 mA DIP8-pin AQW254 AQW254A AQW254AX AQW254AZ
1 tube contains:
50 pcs.
1 batch contains:
500 pcs.
1,000 pcs
Item Symbol AQW254(A) Remarks
Input
LED forward current IF50 mA
LED reverse voltage VR5 V
Peak forward current IFP 1 A f = 100 Hz, Duty factor = 0.1%
Power dissipation Pin 75 mW
Output
Load voltage (peak AC) VL400 V
Continuous load current IL0.12 A (0.16 A) A connection: Peak AC, DC
( ): in case of using only 1 channel
Peak load current Ipeak 0.36 A A connection: 100 ms (1 shot), VL = DC
Power dissipation Pout 800 mW
Total power dissipation PT850 mW
I/O isolation voltage Viso 1,500 V AC Between input and output/between
contact sets
Temperature limits Operating Topr –40°C to +85°C –40°F to +185°FNon-condensing at low temperatures
Storage Tstg –40°C to +100°C –40°F to +212°F
mm inch
FEATURES
1. High sensitivity and low on-
resistance
Can control max. 0.16 A load current with
5 mA input current. Low on-resistance of
typ. 10.2Ω.
2. Applicable for 2 Form A use as well
as two independent 1 Form A use
3. Controls low-level analog signals
PhotoMOS feature extremely low closed-
circuit offset voltage to enable control of
low-level analog signals without
distortion.
4. Low-level off state leakage current
of max. 1 µA
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• High-speed inspection machines
• Data communication equipment
• Telephone equipment
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3
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RoHS compliant
Height includes
standoff
Panasonic Corporation Automation Controls Business Unit industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e
HE 2 Form A (AQW254)
ASCTB58E 201201-T
2. Electrical characteristics (Ambient temperature: 25°C 77°F)
*Turn on/Turn off time
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
Please obey the following conditions to ensure proper device operation and resetting.
■ For Dimensions.
■ For Schematic and Wiring Diagrams.
■ For Cautions for Use.
■ These products are not designed for automotive use.
If you are considering to use these products for automotive applications, please contact your local Panasonic Corporation
technical representative.
For more information.
REFERENCE DATA
Item Symbol AQW254(A) Condition
Input
LED operate current Typical IFon
0.9 mA IL= Max.
Maximum 3 mA
LED turn off current Minimum IFoff
0.4 mA IL= Max.
Typical 0.8 mA
LED dropout voltage Typical VF
1.25 V (1.14 V at IF = 5 mA) IF = 50 mA
Maximum 1.5 V
Output
On resistance Typical Ron
10.2 ΩIF = 5 mA
IL = Max.
Within 1 s on time
Maximum 16 Ω
Off state leakage current Maximum ILeak 1 µAIF = 0 mA
VL = Max.
Transfer
characteristics
Tu rn on time* Typical Ton
0.8 ms IF = 5 mA
IL = Max.
Maximum 2 ms
Tu rn off time* Typical Toff
0.04 ms IF = 5 mA
IL = Max.
Maximum 0.2 ms
I/O capacitance Typical Ciso
0.8 pF f = 1 MHz
VB = 0 V
Maximum 1.5 pF
Initial I/O isolation resistance Minimum Riso 1,000 MΩ500 V DC
Item Symbol Recommended value Unit
Input LED current IF5mA
Ton
Input
Output 10%
90%
Toff
1. Load current vs. ambient temperature
characteristics
Allowable ambient temperature: –40°C to +85°C
–40°F to +185°F
When using 2 channels
2. On resistance vs. ambient temperature
characteristics
Measured portion: between terminals 5 and 6,
7 and 8; LED current: 5 mA; Load voltage: 400 V (DC);
Continuous load current: 120 mA (DC)
3. Turn on time vs. ambient temperature
characteristics
LED current: 5 mA; Load voltage: 400 V (DC);
Continuous load current: 120 mA (DC)
0
150
200
250
0204060–20 8085 100–40
100
50
Ambient temperature, °C
Load current, A
0
4
8
16
–40
12
0–20 20 40 60 8085
20
2
6
14
10
18
Ambient temperature, °C
On resistance, Ω
0
1
2
4
–40
3
0–20 20 40 60 8085
Ambient temperature, °C
Tu rn on time, ms
Panasonic Corporation Automation Controls Business Unit industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e
HE 2 Form A (AQW254)
ASCTB58E 201201-T
4. Turn off time vs. ambient temperature
characteristics
LED current: 5 mA; Load voltage: 400 V (DC);
Continuous load current: 120 mA (DC)
5. LED operate current vs. ambient
temperature characteristics
Load voltage: 400 V (DC);
Continuous load current: 120 mA (DC)
6. LED turn off current vs. ambient temperature
characteristics
Load voltage: 400 V (DC);
Continuous load current: 120 mA (DC)
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
–40 0–20 20 40 60 8085
Ambient temperature, °C
Tu rn off time, ms
0
1
2
3
–40
4
0–20 20 40 60 8085
Ambient temperature, °C
LED operate current, mA
0
1
2
3
–40
4
0–20 20 40 60 8085
Ambient temperature, °C
LED turn off current, mA
7. LED dropout voltage vs. ambient
temperature characteristics
LED current: 5 to 50 mA
8. Current vs. voltage characteristics of output
at MOS portion
Measured portion: between terminals 5 and 6,
7 and 8; Ambient temperature: 25°C 77°F
9. Off state leakage current vs. load voltage
characteristics
Measured portion: between terminals 5 and 6,
7 and 8; Ambient temperature: 25°C 77°F
0
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
–40 0–20 20 40 60 8085
1.4
50mA
30mA
20mA
10mA
5mA
Ambient temperature, °C
LED dropout voltage, V
2.41.60.8
–2.4 –1.6 –0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
–0.6
–0.4
–0.2
0.5
0.3
0.1
–0.5
–0.3
–0.1
–2.0 –1.2 –0.4
2.01.20.40
Voltage, V
Current, A
060 8020 40 100
10–3
10–6
10–9
10–12
Load voltage, V
Off state leakage current, A
10. Turn on time vs. LED forward current
characteristics
Measured portion: between terminals 5 and 6, 7 and
8; Load voltage: 400 V (DC); Continuous load current:
120 mA (DC); Ambient temperature: 25°C 77°F
11. Turn off time vs. LED forward current
characteristics
Measured portion: between terminals 5 and 6, 7 and
8; Load voltage: 400 V (DC); Continuous load current:
120 mA (DC); Ambient temperature: 25°C 77°F
12. Output capacitance vs. applied voltage
characteristics
Measured portion: between terminals 5 and 6, 7 and
8; Frequency: 1 MHz;
Ambient temperature: 25°C 77°F
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
3.0
2.5
10 20 30 40 50 600
LED forward current, mA
Tu rn on time, ms
0
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.08
0.12
0.10
10 20 30 40 50 600
LED forward current, mA
Tu rn off time, ms
0
200
400
600
10 20 30 40 500
100
300
500
Applied voltage, V
Output capacitance, pF
