FEATURES
• AC or Polarity Insensitive Inputs
• Continuous Forward Current, 130 mA
• Applications—Telecommunications
– Ring Detection
– Loop Current Detector
• Built-in Reverse Polarity Input Protection
• Improved CTR Symmetry
• Industry Standard DIP Package
• Underwriters Lab File #E52744
•V
DE
VDE Approval #0884
Available with Option 1
DESCRIPTION
The IL255 is a bidirectional input optically cou-
pled isolator consisting of two high current Gal-
lium Arsenide infrared LEDs coupled to a
silicon NPN phototransistor. The IL255 has a
minimum CTR of 20%.
This optocoupler is ideal for applications requir-
ing AC signal detection and monitoring.
Maximum Ratings
Emitter
Peak Pulsed Current (1.0 µs, 300 pps) ......3.0 A
Continuous Forward Current ................ 130 mA
Power Dissipation at 25°C................... 175 mW
Derate Linearly from 25°C ............... 2.3 mW/°C
Detector
Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage ........ 30 V
Emitter-Base Breakdown Voltage ............. 5.0 V
Collector-Base Breakdown Voltage............. 70 V
Power Dissipation at 25°C................... 200 mW
Derate Linearly from 25°C ............... 2.6 mW/°C
Package
Isolation Test Voltage........................5300 VRMS
(between emitter and detector,
refer to standard climate
23°C/50%RH, DIN 50014)
Creepage ............................................ ≥7.0 mm
Clearance............................................ ≥7.0 mm
Isolation Resistance
VIO=500 V, TA=25°C.......................... ≥1012 Ω
VIO=500 V, TA=100°C........................ ≥1011 Ω
Total Dissipation at 25°C...................... 250 mW
Derate Linearly from 25°C ............... 3.3 mW/°C
Storage Temperature ............. –55°C to +150°C
Operating Temperature .......... –55°C to +100°C
Lead Soldering Time at 260°C ............... 10 sec.
Document Number: 83619
Revision 17-August-01
SINGLE CHANNEL IL255
Bidirectional Input
Optocoupler
Package Dimensions in Inches (mm)
.248 (6.30)
.256 (6.50)
.039
(1.00)
min.
4°
typ.
.018 (0.45)
.022 (0.55)
321
4 56
.335 (8.50)
.343 (8.70)
Pin One ID.
Anode/
Cathode
1
Cathode/
Anode
2
NC 3
6 Base
5 Collector
4 Emitter
.300 (7.62)
typ.
.130 (3.30)
.150 (3.81)
.020 (.051) min.
.031 (0.80)
.035 (0.90)
.100 (2.54) Typ.
18° typ.
.010 (.25)
.014 (.35)
.300 (7.62)
.347 (8.82)
.110 (2.79)
.150 (3.81)
Electrical Characteristics TA=25°C
Parameter
Min. Typ.
Max.
Emitter
Forward Voltage
—
1.4 1.7
Detector
BVCEO
BVECO
BVCBO
BVEBO
ICEO
Package
30
50
—
7.0 10
—
70
—
—
7.0 —
—
—
5.0 50
Parameter Device Symbol Min. Typ.
Current
Transfer
Ratio
IL255 CTR
IL255-1
20 —
20 —
IL255-2
50 —
Current IL255 —
Transfer
Ratio
Symmetry IL255-1
IL255-2
0.33 —
——
0.5 1.0
Collector- IL255
Emitter
VCE(sat) —
—
Saturation
Voltage
IL255-1
— 0.1
IL255-2
——
Unit Test Condition
V
IF=±100 mA
V
IC=10 mA
V
IE=10 µA
V
IC=100 µA
V
IE=100 µA
nA
VCE=10 V
Max. Unit
—%
80 %
—%
3.0 —
——
2.0 —
0.4 V
0.2 V
0.4 V
Test
Condition
IF=±10 mA,
VCE=10 V
IF=±100 mA,
VCE=2.0 V
IF=±10 mA,
VCE=10 V
IF=±10 mA,
VCE=10 V
—
IF=±10 mA,
VCE=10 V
IF=±10 mA,
IC=0.5 mA
IF=±100 mA,
IC=1.0 mA
IF=±16 mA,
IC=2.0 mA
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