An optocoupler (opto-isolator) is useful in isolating two separate circuits while still allowing the input-side circuit to control the output-side circuit.
Optocouplers are often used to allow a microcontroller control motors, servos, LEDs, or other circuits or modules that use a different voltage than the logic level voltage on the microcontroller. Another common use is as an electrical noise barrier to isolate sensitive control circuits such as the I/O pins on a microcontroller from loads or circuits that have or can create electronic noise or spikes such as relay coils and motors.
- 1 — Optocoupler JC817 (Photocoupler)
Voltage Isolation | 5000 V RMS |
Input Forward Current | 50 mA |
Input Forward Voltage | 1.2 ~ 1.4 V |
Output Collector Current | 50 mA |
Output Emitter-Collector Voltage | 6 V |
Output Collector-Emitter Voltage | 70 V |
Cut-Off Frequency | 80 kHz |
Output Power Dissipation | 150 mW |
Operating Temperature | -55°C to +100°C |
Package | DIP-4 |
Dimensions (excluding pins) | |
Length | 6.63 mm (0.26") |
Width | 4.65 mm (0.19") |
Height | 3.5 mm (0.14") |
Weight | 0.23 g (0.008 oz) |