4N46-560E

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Optoisolators - Transistor, Photovoltaic Output is a type of signal transmission device that isolates input and output signals electrically, but transmits the signal intact between them. The 4N46-560E is a type of optoisolator with transistor photovoltaic output. It is used to provide isolation between a computer monitor and computer port, protecting the computer from coming into direct contact with the elements of a monitor while still allowing it to receive signals and transmit data.

The 4N46-560E consists of an infrared emitting diode (IRED) in an epoxy housing, a phototransistor and an integrated circuit driver, all in a surface mount package. The IRED is optically coupled and driven directly by an external signal. As the voltage of the input signal increases, it turns the IRED on and off, which in turn causes the phototransistor to be activated or deactivated. The phototransistor is then used to drive either an external transistor, a relays, a triac, a SCR or other circuits to open or close. The optoisolator\'s integrated circuit also contains an output diode that acts like a simple diode interface circuit and enables the optoisolator to have active-low input and output channels.

The main application of the 4N46-560E optoisolator is in computer monitors. The optoisolator is used to provide electrical isolation between the monitor and the computer, where the computer\'s ground is connected to the monitor\'s frame. This is essential to protect the computer from potential shock hazards that may be present in certain situations. In addition, the optoisolator can be used in a variety of medical and industrial applications, such as in biomedical systems where the use of electrical isolation is essential.

The working principle of the 4N46-560E optoisolator is based on the phenomenon of light emission. When the IRED is illuminated, it emits light which is then used to trigger the phototransistor, thus activating or deactivating the transistor output. In essence, the optoisolator works like a transistor, but instead of using current to control the transistor, it uses light. This allows for a more reliable, efficient and secure way of transmitting signals between two isolated circuits.

In conclusion, the 4N46-560E optoisolator is a type of signal transmission device that isolates input and output signals electrically, but still allows a signal to be transmitted between them. It is mainly used in computer monitors, but can also be used in a variety of medical and industrial applications. It works by using light to trigger the phototransistor instead of current, making the signal transmission more reliable and efficient.

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