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PC817

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00 — Overview

What the PC817 does

The PC817 is a transistor photocoppler featuring a GaAs emitter and NPN transistor with a 2.54mm pin pitch. It operates on a single supply of 3 to 30 volts, delivering a minimum current conversion ratio of 100% at 5mA input and 5V output. The device handles 5,000Vrms insulation voltage and responds in approximately 6 microseconds. Engineers typically use the PC817 in switching power supplies, computers, and various household appliances like fans. It also serves measurement machines, duplicating equipment, and signal transforming systems across commercial and industrial applications.

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01 — Key specifications

Datasheet parameters

Datasheet parameters for PC817
ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
forward voltage 1.2 V 1.4 V IF = 20mA; 光电特性(常温 = 25℃) Opto-electronic Characteristics GK-Goodwork datasheet, p. 2 — 光电特性(常温=25℃) Opto-electronic Characteristics
operating temperature -55 °C 110 °C 最大绝对额定值 (常温 = 25℃) Max Absolute rated Value (Normal Temperature = 25℃) GK-Goodwork datasheet, p. 2 — 最大绝对额定值 (常温=25℃) Max Absolute rated Value (Normal Temperature=25℃)
power dissipation 200 mW 最大绝对额定值 (常温 = 25℃) Max Absolute rated Value (Normal Temperature = 25℃) GK-Goodwork datasheet, p. 2 — 最大绝对额定值 (常温=25℃) Max Absolute rated Value (Normal Temperature=25℃)
forward current 50 mA GK-Goodwork datasheet, p. 2 — 最大绝对额定值 (常温=25℃) Max Absolute rated Value (Normal Temperature=25℃)
isolation voltage 5 kV 最大绝对额定值 (常温 = 25℃) Max Absolute rated Value (Normal Temperature = 25℃) GK-Goodwork datasheet, p. 2 — 最大绝对额定值 (常温=25℃) Max Absolute rated Value (Normal Temperature=25℃)
rise time 6 µs 18 µs VCE = 2V, IC = 2mA; 光电特性(常温 = 25℃) Opto-electronic Characteristics GK-Goodwork datasheet, p. 3 — 光电特性(常温=25℃) Opto-electronic Characteristics
fall time 5 µs 18 µs RL = 100Ω; 光电特性(常温 = 25℃) Opto-electronic Characteristics GK-Goodwork datasheet, p. 3 — 光电特性(常温=25℃) Opto-electronic Characteristics
dark current 150 nA VCE = 70V, IF = 0mA GK-Goodwork datasheet, p. 2 — 光电特性(常温=25℃) Opto-electronic Characteristics
collector emitter voltage 35 V 最大绝对额定值 (常温 = 25℃) Max Absolute rated Value (Normal Temperature = 25℃) GK-Goodwork datasheet, p. 2 — 最大绝对额定值 (常温=25℃) Max Absolute rated Value (Normal Temperature=25℃)
output count 1 GK-Goodwork datasheet, p. 1
channel count 1 GK-Goodwork datasheet, p. 1
02 — Alternatives

Closest matches to PC817

LTV-357T 3.1× lower output current, 2.9× lower power dissipation, 2.0× higher reverse leakage current
LTV-354T 1.7× lower fall time, 1.5× lower dark current, 1.5× lower rise time
AOTE-DCC-PC357C 5.0× lower forward current, 2.9× lower power dissipation, 2.5× lower output current
AOTE-DCC-AT1019-CUH-L 5.0× lower forward current, 3.0× lower rise time, 2.9× lower power dissipation
LTV-217 20.0× higher forward current, 3.1× lower output current, 3.0× lower rise time
LTV-217-G 20.0× higher forward current, 3.1× lower output current, 3.0× lower rise time
TLP185 20.0× higher forward current, 15.0× lower dark current, 3.0× lower rise time
TLP185GB 20.0× higher forward current, 15.0× lower dark current, 3.0× lower rise time
03 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the channel count of the PC817?

The channel count is 1.

What is the collector-emitter voltage of the PC817 under maximum absolute rated values at normal temperature (25℃)?

The collector-emitter voltage is 35 V.

What is the dark current of the PC817 when VCE = 70V and IF = 0mA?

The dark current is 150 nA.

What is the fall time of the PC817 when RL = 100Ω at 25℃?

The fall time is 5 µs.

What is the maximum forward current for the PC817?

The maximum forward current is 50 mA.

What is the forward voltage of the PC817 at IF = 20mA under Opto-electronic Characteristics (常温 = 25℃)?

The forward voltage is 1.2 V.

What is the isolation voltage of the PC817 under the condition of 最大絶対额定値 (常温 = 25℃) Max Absolute rated Value (Normal Temperature = 25℃)?

The isolation voltage is 5 kV.

What is the operating temperature for the PC817 under the condition of maximum absolute rated value (normal temperature = 25℃)?

The operating temperature is 110 °C.

What is the output count of the PC817?

The output count is 1.

What is the maximum power dissipation of the PC817 at a normal temperature of 25℃?

The power dissipation is 200 mW.

What is the rise time of the PC817 under the condition VCE = 2V, IC = 2mA at 25°C?

The rise time is 6 µs.

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