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【Daily Highlight】Introduction and Application of Optocoupler PC817B

release time:2024-01-02Author source:SlkorBrowse:5145

With the continuous development of technology, the demand for semiconductor chips is increasing across various industries. In order to meet these growing market needs, major semiconductor companies have been introducing new generations of chip products, involving fields such as artificial intelligence, 5G communication, and the Internet of Things. As a Chinese chip design company, SLKOR is actively promoting independent research and development and production, and has launched a diverse product line, including high-end products such as silicon carbide (SiC) diodes, SiC MOSFETs, IGBTs, and fifth-generation super-fast recovery power diodes. These products are not only applicable to industries such as new energy vehicles, high-end equipment, communication power equipment, solar photovoltaics, medical devices, and industrial automation, but also meet the needs of fields such as artificial intelligence, 5G communication, and the Internet of Things. Examples of such products include power MOSFETs, general-purpose diodes and transistors, and power management chips. These products are widely used in smart homes, wearable devices, smart electronics, and other fields, providing efficient power conversion and management to meet the low power consumption and high efficiency requirements of IoT devices.


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Optocoupler is a special type of electronic component that can convert input electrical signals into output electrical signals through optical means. In an optocoupler, the input and output sides are isolated from each other, allowing for electrical isolation and signal isolation. Among them, the PC817B optocoupler is a common optocoupler device, characterized by high voltage resistance, moderate output current, low input current, and compact packaging. It is widely used in areas such as power supply feedback circuits, system devices, measuring instruments, registers, copiers, vending machines, and household appliances.

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Firstly, the PC817B optocoupler has the characteristic of high voltage resistance. It can withstand a voltage of up to 35V, making it suitable for various low to medium voltage applications. Additionally, due to its electrical isolation function, it can effectively prevent interference and faults between circuits, improving system reliability and stability. Secondly, the PC817B has the characteristic of moderate output current. Its maximum output current is 50mA, which is suitable for the input and output interfaces of many electronic devices. By using it as an input or output interface, signal isolation and electrical isolation can be achieved, thereby improving circuit safety and stability.

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In addition, the PC817B optocoupler has the characteristic of low input current. Its maximum input current is 50mA, which helps to reduce power consumption. In some applications with high requirements for battery life, using PC817B can effectively extend the system's lifespan while reducing energy consumption. Finally, the PC817B adopts an SMD-4 package, which has a compact external size and good mechanical strength, making it suitable for applications with limited space. In some electronic devices that have strict requirements for volume and weight, using PC817B can improve system integration and reliability.

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The PC817B optocoupler also has excellent characteristics such as a current transfer ratio (CTR) of at least 50% at 5V and 10mA, a high input-output isolation voltage (Viso=5000Vrms), and a collector-emitter breakdown voltage (BVcEo) of 80V. The CTR can meet the requirements for current transfer ratio in different fields. The high input-output isolation voltage can meet the requirements for isolation voltage in different fields. For example, using the PC817B optocoupler can achieve high isolation voltage in applications where high isolation performance is required.


In summary, the PC817B optocoupler, as a common optocoupling device, has the characteristics of high voltage resistance, moderate output current, low input current, and compact packaging. It can improve the efficiency and stability of the system, ensure the safety and stability of the system, and is widely used in power feedback circuits, system devices, measuring instruments, registers, copiers, vending machines, home appliances, and other fields, making an important contribution to the development and progress of modern technology.


About SLKOR:

SLKOR's high-end products include silicon carbide (SiC) diodes, SiC MOSFETs, IGBTs, and the fifth-generation ultra-fast recovery power diodes, which can meet the needs of new energy vehicles, high-end equipment, communication power equipment, solar photovoltaic, medical equipment, industrial automation, and other industries. SLKOR's general-purpose products include Schottky diodes, ESD protection diodes, TVS transient suppression diodes, general-purpose diodes, and transistors. The power devices include high, medium, and low voltage MOSFETs, thyristors, bridge stacks, as well as power management chips such as LDO, AC-DC, and ADC chip series. Additionally, complementary products include Hall sensors, high-speed optocouplers, crystal oscillators, and so on. These products are widely used in smartphones, laptops, robots, smart homes, the Internet of Things, LED lighting, 3C digital products, smart wearable devices, and various other applications.


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