The PC817 series is a high-density mounted type photocoupler introduced by SHARP. It has the advantages of high current transfer ratio, high isolation voltage between input and output, and compact dual in-line package. It is mainly used in computer terminals, system appliances, measuring instruments, cash registers, copiers, automatic vending machines, electric household appliances, etc.
This document provides technical specifications for the SHARP PC817 Series of dual-in-line package (DIP) photocouplers. It covers various channel types including 1-channel (PC817), 2-channel (PC827), 3-channel (PC837), and 4-channel (PC847) configurations.
| Forward current (Ir) | 50 mA |
|---|---|
| Input Reverse voltage (Vr) | 6 V |
| Collector-emitter voltage (Vceo) | 35 V |
| Isolation voltage (Vio) | 5.000 Vrms |
| Operating temperature range | -30 to +100 °C |
| Current transfer ratio (CTR) min. | 50% |
The minimum current transfer ratio is 50% when the forward current is 5mA and the collector-emitter voltage is 5V.
The maximum collector-emitter voltage rating is 35V.
The operating temperature range is from -30 to +100 degrees Celsius.