Optoisolators - Transistor, Photovoltaic Output

The HCPL-5501#200 is an optoisolator-transistor, photovoltaic output device. It has an optically coupled input which utilizes an LED and a phototransistor detector, as well as a collector-based transistor output.

Application Fields

The HCPL-5501#200 is used in a variety of applications, especially those applications that require high-speed, high-density isolation. It is suitable for data and video signal isolation, motion control, high-voltage protection, and photovoltaic applications. It is also used in industrial and consumer robotics, instrumentation, power supplies, and digital data transfer systems.

Working Principle

The HCPL-5501#200 has an optically coupled input and transistor output. When the LED receives an electrical current, it emits infrared light, which is detected by the phototransistor. This triggers the transistor output, completing the circuit.

The device has fast switching speed and low power dissipation. It is extremely reliable, and offers ESD protection up to 8 kV. It is also designed with an open-collector output, which can easily be configured in different types of logic functions.

Advantages

The HCPL-5501#200 optoisolator-transistor, photovoltaic output offers several advantages over other optoisolators. It has a small package size, requires minimal power, and can be used in a wide variety of applications. It also has an extremely fast response time, so it is ideal for high-speed data transfer applications.

The HCPL-5501#200 is also cost-effective and consumes low power. In addition, it has excellent electrical isolation characteristics and is RoHS compliant. It is also highly reliable and offers ESD protection up to 8 kV.

Conclusion

The HCPL-5501#200 optoisolator-transistor, photovoltaic output is an ideal choice for applications that require fast, reliable, and high-density isolation. It is suitable for a variety of applications and offers several advantages over other optoisolators, including low power consumption, small package size, and excellent electrical isolation characteristics.