MOC3063 Zero-Cross Optocoupler

From Fairchild the MOC3063 optocoupler is a zero-voltage crossing bilateral TRIAC driver which simplifies logic control of 115/240 VAC power. They are designed to be used with a TRIAC in low voltage systems to control higher voltage and power equipment, especially equipment powered from AC power (hence the zero-voltage crossing functionality). Examples of such equipment include solid-state relays, industrial controls, motors, solenoids, appliances, etc.

Specifications

• Breadboard friendly PDIP package with pin spacing of 2.54mm (0.1")
  
• Dimensions (excluding pins): 8.66mm (0.34") length x 6.55mm (0.26") width x 3.38mm (0.13") height
  
• Pin Length: 3.8mm (0.15")

Performance Specifications:

• Max Isolation Surge Voltage: 750 VAC
  
• Emitter:
  
  • Max Continuous Forward Current: 60mA
    
  • Max Reverse Voltage: 6V
    
  • LED Trigger Current: 5mA
    
• Detector:
  
  • Max Peak Repetitive Surge Current: 1A
    
  • Peak Blocking Current, Either Direction: 10-500nA
    
• Zero Crossing Characteristics:
  
  • Inhibit Voltage (V above which device will not trigger): 12-20V
    
  • Leakage in Inhibit State: 2mA

Resources

• MOC3063 Datasheet
  
• Wikipedia Article about Zero Crossing