ACPL-C78A-560E

Linear - Amplifiers - Instrumentation, OP Amps, Buffer Amps

The ACPL-C78A-560E is a widely used electronic component for multiple applications across many different industries. It is an optically coupled isolator that provides electrical isolation with high resistance to common-mode noise. This device is designed for industrial control systems and digital-power systems and has a wide frequency range with outstanding electrical isolation capability. This component offers high circuit isolation from 10 kHz – 300MHz with a peak current of 5mA.

The ACPL-C78A-560E has two main uses. The first is for providing electrical isolation between various electrical parts or power sources to prevent short circuits or damage to delicate components. This component can be used as an isolation amplifier in a control system to prevent unwanted electrical feedback caused by noise. It is also used in digital-power systems, providing electrical isolation between multiple power sources or circuits. It is ideal for large scale industrial machine systems, where there may be multiple voltage sources that need electrical isolation from each other.

The second use is as a signal-delay line in computer technology or telecommunications. This component can be used to accurately delay a signal for precise timing accuracy. It is often used for data synchronization and signal buffering applications. The component has a wide frequency range allowing the signal to be accurately delayed and the peak current of 5mA offers the necessary levels of signal power and control.

The working principle of the ACPL-C78A-560E is based on a Faraday optical isolation structure. The device is made up of an LED, a phototransistor, and other electrical components. When a voltage is applied to the device, the LED is activated, emitting light which travels through the device’s insulating material, then into the phototransistor. The phototransistor converts the light into electrical signals and amplifies them to the desired level. This amplified signal can then be used for electrical isolation or for signal-delay applications.

In conclusion, the ACPL-C78A-560E component is a versatile and reliable component used for multiple applications across a wide range of industries. It is capable of providing electrical isolation between delicate components, power sources, and circuits as well as for precise signal timing. This component has a wide frequency range, high resistance to noise and a peak current rating of 5mA, making it an essential component for industrial control and digital-power systems.