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Fairchild FOD852 4-Pin High Operating Temperature Photodarlington Optocoupler Datasheet
The document describes the Fairchild Semiconductor FOD852, a 4-pin dual in-line package photodarlington optocoupler. It features a gallium arsenide infrared emitting diode driving a silicon photodarlington output with an integral base-emitter resistor. The device is designed for applications such as power supply regulators, digital logic inputs, and microprocessor inputs.
Read onlineFairchild FOD852 specifications
| Operating Temperature (T OPR) | -30 to +100 °C |
|---|---|
| Input-Output Isolation Voltage | 5000 Vac(rms) |
| Current Transfer Ratio (Min) | 1,000 % |
| Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage | 300 V |
| Continuous Collector Current | 150 mA |
Source: Fairchild FOD852 4-Pin High Operating Temperature Photodarlington Optocoupler Datasheet
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Questions answered in these manuals
Is the FOD852 suitable for lead-free assembly?
Yes, it is applicable to Pb-free IR reflow soldering.
From: Fairchild FOD852 4-Pin High Operating Temperature Photodarlington Optocoupler Datasheet
What is the minimum current transfer ratio?
The minimum current transfer ratio is 1,000%.
From: Fairchild FOD852 4-Pin High Operating Temperature Photodarlington Optocoupler Datasheet
What are the applications for the FOD8321?
The device is suitable for AC and brushless DC motor drives, industrial inverters, uninterruptible power supplies, induction heating, and isolated IGBT/Power MOSFET gate drive.
From: FAIRCHILD FOD852 4-Pin High Operating Temperature Photodarlington Optocoupler handbook(1)
What is the maximum output current?
The FOD8321 has a 2.5A output current driving capability for medium power IGBT/MOSFET.
From: FAIRCHILD FOD852 4-Pin High Operating Temperature Photodarlington Optocoupler handbook(1)
What are the primary applications for the FOD8321?
The device is suited for AC and brushless DC motor drives, industrial inverters, uninterruptible power supplies, induction heating, and isolated IGBT/Power MOSFET gate drive.
From: FAIRCHILD FOD852 4-Pin High Operating Temperature Photodarlington Optocoupler handbook
What is the maximum output current capability?
The FOD8321 has a 2.5A output current driving capability for medium power IGBT/MOSFETs.
From: FAIRCHILD FOD852 4-Pin High Operating Temperature Photodarlington Optocoupler handbook
