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MCA230 Datasheet, PDF (1/6 Pages) Siemens Semiconductor Group – PHOTODARLINGTON OPTOCOUPLER
MCA230/MCA231/MCA255
Vishay Semiconductors
Optocoupler, Photodarlington Output, High Gain,
with Base Connection
A1
C2
NC 3
6B
5C
4E
i179005
DESCRIPTION
The MCA230/MCA231/MCA255 are industry standard
optocouplers, consisting of a gallium arsenide infrared LED
and a silicon photodarlington. These optocouplers are
constructed with a high voltage insulation packaging process
which offers 7.5 kV withstand test capability.
FEATURES
• Isolation test voltage, 5300 VRMS
• Coupling capacitance, 0.5 pF
• Fast rise time, 10 µs
• Fast fall time, 35 µs
• Lead (Pb)-free component
• Component in accordance to RoHS 2002/95/EC
and WEEE 2002/96/EC
AGENCY APPROVALS
• UL1577, file no. E52744 system code H or J, double
protection
• DIN EN 60747-5-2 (VDE 0884)/DIN EN 60747-5-5 pending
available with option 1
• CSA 93751
• BSI IEC 60950; IEC 60065
ORDER INFORMATION
PART
MCA230
MCA231
MCA255
MCA231-X009
REMARKS
CTR > 100 %, DIP-6
CTR > 200 %, DIP-6
CTR > 100 %, DIP-6
CTR > 200 %, SMD-6 (option 9)
Note
For additional information on the available options refer to option information.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
PARAMETER
INPUT
Reverse voltage
Forward continuous current
Power dissipation
Derate linearly from 25°C
OUTPUT
Collector emitter breakdown
voltage
Emitter collector breakdown
voltage
TEST CONDITION
Collector base breakdown voltage
Power dissipation
Derate linearly from 25°C
PART
SYMBOL
VR
IF
Pdiss
MCA230
MCA231
MCA255
MCA230
MCA231
MCA255
BVCEO
BVCEO
BVCEO
BVECO
BVCBO
BVCBO
BVCBO
Pdiss
VALUE
6.0
60
135
1.8
30
30
55
7.0
30
30
55
210
2.8
UNIT
V
mA
mW
mW/°C
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
mW
mW/°C
Document Number: 83656
Rev. 1.6, 09-Jan-08
For technical questions, contact: optocoupler.answers@vishay.com
www.vishay.com
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