4N35X, 4N36X, 4N37X,

4N35, 4N36, 4N37,

OPTICALLY COUPLED
ISOLATOR
PHOTOTRANSISTOR OUTPUT

APPROVALS Dimensions in mm
2.54
l UL recognised, File No. E91231
1 6
7.0
'X' SPECIFICATION APPROVALS 6.0 2 5
l VDE 0884 in 3 available lead forms : - 3 4
- STD
1.2
- G form
- SMD approved to CECC 00802 7.62 7.62
l EN60950 approval pending 6.62 4.0
3.0
0.5 13°
DESCRIPTION Max
3.0
3.35 0.26
0.5
The 4N35, 4N36, 4N37 series of optically
coupled isolators consist of infrared light
emitting diode and NPN silicon photo transistor
in a standard 6 pin dual in line plastic package. ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(25°C unless otherwise specified)
FEATURES
l Options :- Storage Temperature -55°C to + 150°C
10mm lead spread - add G after part no. Operating Temperature -55°C to + 100°C
Surface mount - add SM after part no. Lead Soldering Temperature
Tape&reel - add SMT&R after part no. (1/16 inch (1.6mm) from case for 10 secs) 260°C
l High Current Transfer Ratio (100% min.)
l High Isolation Voltage (5.3kVRMS ,7.5kVPK ) INPUT DIODE
l All electrical parameters 100% tested
l Custom electrical selections available Forward Current 60mA
Reverse Voltage 6V
Power Dissipation 105mW
APPLICATIONS
l DC motor controllers
l Industrial systems controllers OUTPUT TRANSISTOR
l Measuring instruments
l Signal transmission between systems of Collector-emitter Voltage BVCEO 30V
different potentials and impedances Collector-base Voltage BVCBO 70V
Emitter-collector Voltage BVECO 6V
OPTION SM OPTION G Power Dissipation 160mW
SURFACE MOUNT 7.62
POWER DISSIPATION

0.6 Total Power Dissipation 200mW

1.25
0.1 0.75 0.26 (derate linearly 2.67mW/°C above 25°C)
10.46
9.86 10.16

ISOCOM INC
ISOCOM COMPONENTS LTD
1024 S. Greenville Ave, Suite 240,
Unit 25B, Park View Road West,
Allen, TX 75002 USA
Park View Industrial Estate, Brenda Road
Tel: (214) 495-0755 Fax: (214) 495-0901
Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS25 1YD
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 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ( TA= 25°C Unless otherwise noted )
PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNITS TEST CONDITION

Input Forward Voltage (VF) 1.2 1.5 V IF = 10mA

Reverse Voltage (VR) 6 V IR = 10µA
Reverse Current (IR) 10 µA VR = 6V

Output Collector-emitter Breakdown (BVCEO) 30 V IC = 1mA

( Note 2 )
Collector-base Breakdown (BVCBO) 70 V IC = 100µA
Emitter-collector Breakdown (BVECO) 6 V IE = 100µA
Collector-emitter Dark Current (ICEO) 50 nA VCE = 10V
Collector-base Dark Current (ICBO) 20 nA VCE = 10V

Coupled Current Transfer Ratio (CTR) 100 % 10mA IF , 10V VCE

Collector-emitter Saturation VoltageVCE(SAT) 0.3 V 10mA IF , 0.5mA IC

Input to Output Isolation Voltage VISO 5300 VRMS See note 1

7500 VPK See note 1
Input-output Isolation Resistance RISO 5x1010 Ω VIO = 500V (note 1)

Turn-on Time ton 5 10 µs VCC = 10V ,

Turn-off Time toff 5 10 µs IC= 2mA, RL = 100Ω
Output Rise Time tr 3.5 µs ( FIG 1)
Output Fall Time tf 4.9 µs

Note 1 Measured with input leads shorted together and output leads shorted together.
Note 2 Special Selections are available on request. Please consult the factory.

VCC

Input ton toff

RL = 100Ω

Output tr tf

Output
10% 10%

90% 90%

FIG 1

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 Collector Power Dissipation vs. Ambient Temperature Collector Current vs. Collector-emitter Voltage

200
50 TA = 25°C
Collector power dissipation P C (mW)

50

Collector current I C (mA)

150 40
30
20
30
100 15
20 10
50
10 IF = 5mA

0 0
-30 0 25 50 75 100 125 0 2 4 6 8 10
Ambient temperature TA ( °C ) Collector-emitter voltage VCE ( V )

Forward Current vs. Ambient Temperature Collector-emitter Saturation

(V)
Voltage vs. Ambient Temperature
80 0.14
CE(SAT)

70 0.12
Collector-emitter saturation voltage V

IF = 10mA
Forward current I F (mA)

60 0.10 IC = 0.5mA

50
0.08
40
0.06
30
0.04
20

10 0.02

0
-30 0 25 50 75 100 125 -30 0 25 50 75 100
Ambient temperature TA ( °C ) Ambient temperature TA ( °C )

Relative Current Transfer Ratio Relative Current Transfer Ratio

vs. Ambient Temperature vs. Forward Current

1.5 1.4
IF = 10mA
Relative current transfer ratio

Relative current transfer ratio

VCE = 10V 1.2

1.0
1.0
0.8

0.6
0.5
0.4 VCE = 10V
TA = 25°C
0.2
0 0
-30 0 25 50 75 100 1 2 5 10 20 50
Ambient temperature TA ( °C ) Forward current IF (mA)
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