Optocouplers can be specified for various applications.

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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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OPTEK Expands Optocoupler Product Line For Telecommunications, Industrial and Consumer Electronics



UL- and VDE-certified devices provide isolation for high voltage power systems...

CARROLLTON, TX (April 3, 2008) -- Providing design engineers with an extended line of key components for a variety of applications, TT electronics OPTEK Technology has expanded its family of optocouplers. OPTEK's expanded optocoupler product line includes both analog and digital output devices that provide isolation for high voltage power systems. The UL- and VDE-certified optocouplers can be specified for use in a variety of applications including telecommunications, Internet devices, computer systems, home appliances, industrial, medical, security and consumer electronics.

"Available in miniature packages, our optocouplers provide total electrical isolation for a wide range of applications," said Alan Bennett, vice president of sales and marketing for OPTEK Technology. "We are excited about the opportunity to provide design engineers with a broad selection of quality analog and digital output optocouplers that can be specified to operate in a number of environments."

OPTEK's optocouplers are designed for applications that require either analog or digital output (Phototransistor/Photodarlington or Photologic®) in a dual-in-line package, with either a single or dual LED transmitter. Typical isolation voltage is 2500, 3750, and 5,000 Volts RMS, making the devices ideal for most power system isolation requirements.

Available Optocoupler Series include:

oOP1A400 Series - analog output devices in economical 4-pin surface mount DIP (dual in-line package) or SSOP packages;

oOPIA500/600 Series - analog output devices in economical 5-pin or 6-pin DIP or SMD packages;

oOPIA/D800 Series - high speed analog or digital Photologic® output devices in 8-pin DIP or SMD packages.

For completed datasheets and technical information on OPTEK's optocoupler product line, please contact TT electronics' OPTEK Technology at 1645 Wallace Dr., Carrollton, TX, 75006; call 972-323-2200, e-mail at visibleLED@optekinc.com or visit:
http://optekinc.com/products/opto_isolators.asp. In Europe, contact JP Delaporte at info@optek-europe.com. In Asia, contact T.H. Swee at thswee@optekasia.com or call +852-9190-4641.

OPTEK Technology is a leading manufacturer of standard and application-specific sensors using infrared, visible, magnetic and fiber optic technologies focused on applications in office machines, industrial equipment, encoders, automotive electronics, military and high-reliability applications, and medical diagnostic equipment. Headquartered in Carrollton, TX, the company is ISO/TS16949:2002 and BS EN ISO 9001:2000 certified, as well as ITAR registered. OPTEK Technology was acquired by TT electronics in December 2003.

TT electronics plc is a global electronics company manufacturing a broad range of advanced electronic components, assemblies and sensor modules for the automotive, industrial, telecommunication, computer and aerospace markets.

optekinc.com/products/opto_isolators.asp.

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