4N39X, 4N40X
4N39, 4N40
PHOTON COUPLED ISOLATOR Ga As
INFRARED EMITTING DIODE &
LIGHT ACTIVATED SCR
APPROVALS
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UL recognised, File No. E91231
'X' SPECIFICATION APPROVALS
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VDE 0884 in 2 available lead forms : -
- STD
-
G form
2.54
7.0
6.0
7.62
max.
1
2
3
Dimensions in mm
6
5
4
8.3 max.
DESCRIPTION
The 4N39, 4N40 are optically coupled isolators
consisting of infrared light emitting diode and a
light activated silicon controlled rectifier in a
standard 6pin dual in line plastic package.
FEATURES
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Options :-
10mm lead spread - add G after part no.
Surface mount - add SM after part no.
Tape&reel - add SMT&R after part no.
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High Isolation Voltage (5.3kV
RMS
,7.5kV
PK
)
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High Surge Anode Current (5.0 A)
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High Blocking Voltage (200V*
1
, 400V*
1
)
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Low Turn on Current (5mA typical)
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All electrical parameters 100% tested
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Custom electrical selections available
0.5
min.
0.48
5.1
max.
3.9
3.1
0.25
15°
Max
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(25°C unless otherwise specified)
Storage Temperature
-55°C to + 150°C
Operating Temperature
-55°C to + 100°C
Lead Soldering Temperature
(1/16 inch (1.6mm) from case for 10 secs) 260°C
INPUT DIODE
Forward Current
Forward Current (Peak)
(1
µ
s pulse, 300pps)
Reverse Voltage
Power Dissipation
DETECTOR
Peak Forward Voltage
4N39
4N40
Peak Reverse Gate Voltage
RMS On-state Current
Peak On-state Current
(100
µ
s, 1% duty cycle)
Surge Current (10ms)
Power Dissipation
200V*
1
400V*
1
6V
300mA
10A
5A
300mW
60mA
3A
6V
100mW
APPLICATIONS
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10A, T
2
L compatible, Solid State Relay
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25W Logic Indicator Lamp Driver
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400V Symmetrical transistor coupler
OPTION SM
SURFACE MOUNT
OPTION G
8.3 max
1.2
0.6
10.2
9.5
1.4
0.9
0.26
10.16
*1 IMPORTANT : A resistor must be connected
between gate and cathode (pins 4 & 6) to prevent false
firing (R
GK
< 56k
Ω
)
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1024 S. Greenville Ave, Suite 240,
Allen, TX 75002 USA
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e-mail info@isocom.com
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