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Gate Drive Optocouplers suit power management applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:40:52 -0500

Available in SO-16 package, ACPL-333J and ACPL-330J series make IGBT fault protection compact for industrial inverter and power management applications. Series offer 2.5 and 1.5 A output current, respectively, and meet minimum 8 mm creepage and clearance requirements. Intelligent gate drivers promote precision/efficiency with Active Miller Clamp, integrated Vce desaturation detection, undervoltage lockout protection, soft shut down, isolated fault feedback, and automatic fault reset.

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Optocouplers feature isolation voltage of 3,750 Vrms.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:39:41 -0500

Including 11 halogen-free, Pb-free, and RoHS-compliant devices, EL3H7-G series 4-pin SSOP phototransistor optocouplers offer operating temperature range of -55 to 110°C, multiple current-transfer-ratio bins, and breakdown voltage of 80 V. Available in 2 mm package with 1.27 mm lead pitch, units have 5 mm creepage distance, and are suited for use in dc-dc converters, battery chargers, general-purpose switching circuits, and programmable controllers.

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Logic Gate Optocouplers offer high noise immunity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:35:54 -0500

Combining noise immunity of 20 kV/µs with speeds of 25 Mbps, FOD07xx Series isolates logic control circuitry from transceiver at bus interface level, minimizing chance of transmission errors or system failures. Optoplanar® co-planar packaging reduces package capacitance, optimizing Common Mode Noise Rejection rating. Qualified according to UL1577 standard, FOD07xx Series is suited for industrial communication standards such as Profibus, DeviceNet, CAN, and RS485.

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Digital Optocouplers have high-speed, dual-voltage design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:36:56 -0500

Supporting 3.3 and 5 V supply voltages, single-channel ACPL-W70L and dual-channel ACPL-K73L feature minimum speeds of 15 MBd and provide up to 5 kV isolation voltage protection. Both digital CMOS stretched optocouplers are designed to achieve low propagation delay (55 ns max) and pulse width distortion (25 ns max) with additional glitch-free power-up feature. Powered by forward current of 4 mA, products have non-inverting output and meet 8 mm creepage and clearance requirements.

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Photocoupler suits direct gate driving of IGBTs and MOSFETs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:35:02 -0500

Housed in 6-pin SDIP package that meets insulation requirements of international safety standards, Model TLP700 features ±2.0 A peak output current, 2 mA supply current, and 5,000 Vrms isolation voltage. Unit consists of integrated photodetector optically coupled to gallium-aluminum-arsenide LED in package measuring 6.8 x 7.62 x 3.65 mm. Operating from -40 to 100°C, device is suited for factory automation equipment, robots, general-purpose inverters, and ac servo motor control.

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Optocoupler has 8 mm creepage/clearance requirement.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:45:26 -0500

Featuring 2.5 A maximum peak output current, ACPL-K312 gate drive optocoupler offers fast IGBT switching, making it suitable for IGBT/MOSFET gate drives, ac/brushless dc motor drives, industrial inverters, and switching power supplies. Supporting operating temperature range of -40 to +100°C, CSA approved unit offers low power consumption with Icc of 3.0 mA and CMR of 15 kV/ms at Vcm = 1.5 kV. Undervoltage lockout prevents undesired IGBT turn-on which can lead to long term damage.

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Optocouplers withstand harsh industrial environments.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:45:22 -0500

Supporting industry's temperature range of -40°C to +105°C, ACPL-071L, ACPL-074L, and ACPL-M75L high-speed dual-supply voltage digital CMOS optocouplers operate in +3.3 V and +5 V supply voltages at minimum speed of 15 MBd. Single channel ACPL-071L/M75L and dual channel ACPL 074L can prevent any output disruption in case of power supply loss or recovery. Available in SO-5 and SO-8 packaging, units are IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-2, UL1577, and CSA compliant for reinforced insulation.

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Optocoupler is for hybrid electric vehicle applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:45:21 -0500

Complying with automotive AEC-Q100 guidelines, ACPL-312T provides 2.5 A max peak output current to drive high powered IGBTs/MOSFETs and operates in temperatures from -40°C to +125°C. Propagation delay of 0.5 µsec allows circuit designer to reduce switching dead time and improve inverter efficiency. It offers min CMR of 25 kV/µsec at VCM = 1,500 V for noise elimination and undervoltage lockout for additional protection.

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Triac Drive Optocouplers feature snubberless design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 21 May 2008 07:43:09 -0500

With built-in active dv/dt clamp that provides noise immunity (dv/dt) of 10,000 V/µs, random-phase FOD420 and FOD4208 facilitate solid state relay, AC motor control, and lighting ballast design. RoHS-compliant products provide 5,000 V of isolation while controlling power triacs that switch load. They utilize Pb-free terminals and can be used in conjunction with discrete power triacs.

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Photocouplers incorporate transistor output.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:58:19 -0500

Supplied in 4-pin, 6.5 x 4.6 x 3.5 mm plastic DIP, general-purpose TLP781 consists of silicone photo-transistor optically coupled to gallium-arsenide IR emitting diode. Solution meets reinforced insulation class UL, BSI, SEMKO, and VDE international safety standard requirements; offers isolation voltage up to 5,000 V(rms); and has 7.62 mm lead pitch. Variation with wide lead spacing (10.16 mm pitch), TLP781F, is also available.

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Optocouplers can be specified for various applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:44:05 -0500

Analog output OP1A400 Series, analog output OPIA500/600 Series, as well as analog or digital Photologic® output OPIA/D800 Series are UL- and VDE-certified devices that provide electrical isolation for high-voltage power systems. Offering typical isolation voltage of 2,500, 3,750, and 5,000 V RMS, products are designed for applications that require either analog or digital output in dual-in-line package, with either single or dual LED transmitter.

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Triac Driver Optocouplers operate from -55 to +100°C.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:35:20 -0500

Encompassing 21 devices with choice of peak blocking voltages from 250-800 V, EL30XX Series random-phase and zero-cross optocouplers suit interface applications between low-current dc control circuits and ac power loads up to 380 V. Zero-cross versions include zero-crossing detection circuit connected to gates of silicon-controlled rectifiers, eliminating current surges and minimizing EMI. Housed in 6-pin DIP package, optocouplers offer 5, 10, and 15 mA low-trigger currents.

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Digital Optocouplers operate from -40 to 125°C.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:52:31 -0500

Housed in 5-pin surface mount package, high-temperature optocouplers include 1 MBaud single-channel Model ACPL-M43U, 10 MBaud logic gate Model ACPL-M61U, and Model ACPL-M46U, which includes aluminum gallium arsenide layer optically coupled to integrated photo detector. RoHS compliant devices feature high common mode rejection of 10 kV/ms at VCM= 1,500 V (VCM= 1,000 V for ACPL-M61U). All provide immunity to transient noises, EMI, and ground loop eliminations.

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Modules offer optical coupler/splitter/WDM functionality.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:27:12 -0500

M2 FiberSplit(TM) Micro Modules feature 2U packages allowing 20 single width passive optical modules to fit into 19 in. rack. At 5.1 x 0.7 in. and 2U high, modules are available in 1 x 2 through 1 x 8 splitters as well as in CWDM and DWDM configurations. They are also available in combinations operating in 1,310 nm, S, C, and L bands. Applications include telecom, Passive Optical Networks (PON), LAN, CATV, and data distribution centers.

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Gate Drive Optocoupler features undervoltage lockout.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 07:42:27 -0500

Model ACNW3190 high output current gate drive optocoupler includes undervoltage lockout (UVLO) to prevent insufficient gate voltage from turning on IGBT and leading to power loss across it. Featuring common mode rejection rate of 15 kV/µs at 1,500 V, unit supports temperatures up to 100°C at maximum 5.0 A output current level. Device is available in 8-pin package and in widebody packaging with 10 mm creepage and clearance.

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Gate Drive Optocoupler offers maximum current of 2.5 A.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 07:42:27 -0500

Available in stretched SO-8 package, ACPL-H312 gate drive optocoupler features LED isolating technology, under voltage lock out, IC supply current consumption of 3.0 mA, and high working voltage equal to 891 V. It supplies common mode rejection (CMR) rate up to 15 kV/µs for operation in noisy environments and supports temperature ranges up to 100°C. Meeting 8 mm creepage and 7 mm clearance, it also satisfies all major opto-isolation safety standards.

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Optocouplers promote Hybrid Electric Vehicle safety.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 07:42:27 -0500

Automotive-grade ACPL-M46T is 1 MBd Intelligent Power Module (IPM) digital interface optocoupler designed for HEV applications. It requires 10 mA LED drive current, is specified over -40 to +125°C range, and is qualified to meet automotive AEC-Q100 semiconductor stress test guidelines. Common mode transient rate of 15 kV/µs at VCM = 1,500 V prevents erroneous driving of IPM interface and ensures reliable operation under noisy operating environments.

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Optocouplers operate in temperature range of -55 to +110°C.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:42:08 -0500

Grouped into 4N2X, 4N3X, H11AX and CNY17-X, CNY17F-X series, 6-pin DIP optocoupler family of 21 devices feature 3.9 mm surface mount option, collector-emitter breakdown voltage (80 V minimum BVCEO), isolation voltage of 5 kVrms, more than 7 mm creepage distance, as well as wide selection of CTR ranges. Available in two surface leadform options S and S1, Pb-free and RoHS-compliant products consist of infrared-emitting diode optically coupled to phototransistor.

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Optocouplers operate at up to 110°C

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:09:48 -0500

Featuring temperature range from -40 to +110°C, TCLT series phototransistor output optocouplers are available in 4-pin and 5-pin surface-mount SOP-6 mini-flat packages. Devices have clearance distance of 8 mm minimum and are constructed with phototransistor optically coupled to gallium arsenide infrared-emitting diode. With isolation voltage of 5,000 Vrms, 18 models in series have current transfer ratios from 22-200% and coupling capacitance of 0.3 pF.

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Optocouplers feature 4,000 V isolation voltage.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:08:29 -0500

Designed to meet need for higher-rated isolation devices in high-density applications, all optocouplers in SOIC-8 package feature 6,000 V rated impulse voltages. Devices include single- and dual-channel units with phototransistor and photodarlington outputs, as well as high-speed models up to 10 MBd. SOIC-8 package eliminates through-hole requirements and conforms to standards for surface-mount devices.

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