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FAIRCHILD CNY17-1 CNY17-3 CNY17-2 CNY17-4 DATA SHEET
The CNY17 series are Gallium Arsenide infrared emitter (IRED) coupled with an NPN phototransistor, offered in black and white (‑M) packages. They are intended for use in power‑supply regulators, digital logic, microprocessor inputs, appliance sensor systems, and industrial controls.
The datasheet provides detailed electrical parameters, isolation ratings, transfer characteristics, switching times, and recommended reflow soldering profiles for both package types.
Fairchild CNY171 specifications
| Storage Temperature | -55 to +150 °C |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -55 to +100 °C |
| Lead Solder Temperature | 260 °C for 10 s |
| Total Device Power Dissipation (LED + detector) –M | 250 mW |
| Continuous Forward Current (Emitter) –M | 60 mA |
| Reverse Voltage (Emitter) | 6 V |
| Peak Forward Current (1 µs pulse, 300 pps) –M | 1.5 A |
| LED Power Dissipation @ 25 °C –M | 120 mW |
| Detector Power Dissipation @ 25 °C –M | 150 mW |
| Isolation Voltage (Black Package) | 5300 Vac rms (≈9000 Vac pk) |
| Isolation Voltage (White Package) | 7500 Vac pk |
| Isolation Resistance | 10^11 Ω |
| Isolation Capacitance (Black Package) | 0.5 pF |
| Isolation Capacitance (White Package) | 0.2 pF |
Source: FAIRCHILD CNY17-1 CNY17-3 CNY17-2 CNY17-4 DATA SHEET
All Fairchild CNY171 documents by type
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
- FAIRCHILD CNY17-1 CNY17-3 CNY17-2 CNY17-4 DATA SHEET 14 p
- FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CNY171 CNY172 CNY173 CNY174 CNY17F1 CNY17F2 CNY17F3 CNY17F4 MOC8101 MOC8102 MOC8103 MOC8104 MOC8105 MOC8106 MOC8107 MOC8108 Phototransistor Optocouplers 16 p
- FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR - CNY171 CNY172 CNY173 CNY174 CNY17F1 CNY17F2 CNY17F3 CNY17F4 MOC8101 MOC8102 MOC8103 MOC8104 MOC8105 MOC8106 MOC8107 MOC8108 Phototransistor Optocouplers hand 15 p
Questions answered in these manuals
What temperature range can the CNY17 devices be stored at?
They can be stored from –55 °C up to +150 °C.
What is the isolation voltage rating for the black‑package version?
The black package provides 5300 Vac rms (about 9000 Vac peak) for 1 minute.
Which applications are the CNY17X, CNY17FX and MOC810X optocouplers suitable for?
They are suitable for power‑supply regulators, digital logic inputs, microprocessor inputs, appliance sensor systems and industrial controls.
What is the typical input forward voltage of the CNY17X/M devices?
Typical forward voltage is between 1.0 V and 1.65 V.
What is the storage temperature range for the CNY17X series?
The devices can be stored from –40 °C up to +150 °C.
What is the maximum continuous forward current for the emitter?
The continuous forward current rating is 60 mA.
