1. General Information

️· Product: KPC814, KPC824, and KPC844 – Photocouplers (also called Optocouplers or Optoisolators)
️· Function: These devices provide electrical isolation between input and output circuits using light. An LED is driven by the input, and a photosensitive device (usually a transistor or other light-sensitive element) detects the light and controls the output.
️· Application: Used in a wide range of applications where electrical isolation is needed, such as: power supplies, motor control, interface circuits, and industrial automation.

2. Electrical Specifications (Absolute Maximum Ratings)

Parameter	Symbol	Rating	Unit
Input Forward Current (IF)	IF	50	mA
Input Peak Forward Current (IFP)	IFP	1	A
Input Power Dissipation (PD)	PD	70	mW
Output Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage	BVCEO	35	V
Output Emitter-Collector Breakdown Voltage	BVECO	6	V
Output Collector Current (IC)	IC	50	mA
Output Collector Power Dissipation (PC)	PC	150	mW
Input-Output Isolation Voltage (VISO)	VISO	5000	Vrms
Storage Temperature (TSTG)	TSTG	-55 to +125	°C
Operating Temperature (TOPR)	TOPR	-30 to +100	°C
Lead Soldering Temperature (TSOL)	TSOL	260	°C
Total Power Dissipation (PTOT)	PTOT	200	mW

*Notes:*

️· *IFP* is a short-duration peak current.
️· *VISO* is measured under specific conditions (RH=40-60% for 5 minutes).
️· *TSOL* specifies the maximum temperature during soldering.

3. Electrical Characteristics (Typical Performance)

Parameter	Condition	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Input Forward Voltage (VF)	IF = ±10mA	-	1.15	1.30	V
Input Capacitance (CT)	V=0, f=1kHz	-	30	-	pF
Output Emitter-Collector Breakdown Voltage (BVECO)	IE=0.1mA	6	-	-	V
Output Collector Dark Current (ICEO)	IF=0, VCE=24V	-	-	100	nA
Output Capacitance (CCE)	VCE=0, f=1kHz	-	10	-	pF
Current Transfer Ratio (CTR)	IF=±5mA, VCE=5V	50	-	600	%
Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage (VCE(SAT))	IF=±5mA, IC=1mA	-	0.15	0.4	V
Input-Output Capacitance (CIO)	V=0, f=1kHz	-	1	-	pF
Input-Output Isolation Resistance (RIO)	RH=40-60%, V=500V	-	10^11	-	Ω
Rise Time (tr)	VCE=5V, RL=100Ω, IC=2mA	-	4	-	µs
Fall Time (tf)	-	-	4	-	µs
Symmetry Ratio (CTR1/CTR2)	-	1	-	3	-

*Notes:*

️· CTR is a key performance indicator. It represents the ratio of output current to input current.
️· VCE(SAT) is the voltage across the collector and emitter when the output is fully on.

4. Mechanical Specifications (Dimensional Data)

️· The document contains figures depicting dimensions, but specifics are not detailed in text form. However, they indicate packaging style details are crucial.



5. Figures/Graphs and Important Data

️· Forward Current vs. Ambient Temperature: Shows how the maximum allowable forward current changes with temperature.
️· Collector Power Dissipation vs. Ambient Temperature: Shows the maximum power the collector can dissipate as a function of ambient temperature.
️· Forward Voltage vs. Forward Current: A typical characteristic curve of the LED within the coupler.
️· Dark Current vs. Ambient Temperature: Displays the behavior of the dark current as a function of temperature.
️· Collector Current vs. Collector-Emitter Voltage: Typical current-voltage characteristics.
️· Response Time vs. Load Resistance: Shows how rise and fall times are affected by the load resistance.

Key Takeaways:

️· These photocouplers offer electrical isolation.
️· Pay close attention to the absolute maximum ratings to avoid damage.
️· CTR is a critical parameter for performance evaluation.
️· Consider thermal considerations (power dissipation) in your design.
️· Refer to the dimensional figures for package details.




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