SFH6916

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Optocoupler, Phototransistor Output,

Quad Channel, SOP-16, Half Pitch Mini-Flat Package
FEATURES

i179076-4

A 1

16 C

15 E

A 3

14 C

C 4

13 E

12 C

11 E

Temperature stable

10 C

Low coupling capacitance

9 E

SOP (small outline package)

Isolation test voltage, 3750 VRMS (1.0 s)
High collector emitter voltage, VCEO = 70 V
Low saturation voltage
Fast switching times

End stackable, 0.050" (1.27 mm) spacing

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DESCRIPTION

AGENCY APPROVALS

The SFH6916 has a GaAs infrared emitter, which is optically

coupled to a silicon planar phototransistor detector, and
is incorporated in a 16 pin 50 mil lead pitch miniflat
package. It features a high current transfer ratio, low
coupling capacitance, and high isolation voltage.

UL1577, file no. E52744 system code U

CSA 22.2 bulletin 5A, double protection
DIN EN 60747-5-5 (VDE 0884)
CQC GB4943.1-2011 (suitable for installation altitude
below 2000 m)

The coupling devices are designed for signal transmission

between two electrically separated circuits.

ORDERING INFORMATION
S

6
SOP-16

PART NUMBER

AGENCY CERTIFIED/PACKAGE

CTR (%)

UL, cUL

50 to 300

SOP-16, quad channel

SFH6916

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Tamb = 25 C, unless otherwise specified)

PARAMETER

TEST CONDITION

SYMBOL

VALUE

UNIT

INPUT
Reverse voltage

VR

DC forward current

IF

50

mA

Surge forward current

tp 10 s

IFSM

2.5

Pdiss

80

mW

Collector emitter voltage

VCE

70

Emitter collector voltage

VEC

IC

50

mA

IC

100

mA

Pdiss

150

mW

Total power dissipation

OUTPUT

Collector current
Total power dissipation per channel

Rev. 2.1, 12-Apr-13

tp = 1.0 ms

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Tamb = 25 C, unless otherwise specified)

PARAMETER

TEST CONDITION

SYMBOL

VALUE

UNIT

t = 1.0 s

VISO

3750

VRMS

VIO = 500 V, Tamb = 25 C

RIO

1012

COUPLER
Isolation test voltage
between emitter and detector
Isolation resistance

RIO

1011

Storage temperature range

Tstg

- 55 to + 125

Ambient temperature range

Tamb

- 55 to + 100

Tj

100

260

700

mW

VIO = 500 V, Tamb = 100 C

Junction temperature
Soldering temperature (1)

max. 10 s dip soldering distance

to seating plane 1.5 mm

Total power dissipation

Ptot

Notes
Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. Functional operation of the device is not
implied at these or any other conditions in excess of those given in the operational sections of this document. Exposure to absolute
maximum ratings for extended periods of the time can adversely affect reliability.
(1) Refer to reflow profile for soldering conditions for surface mounted devices.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Tamb = 25 C, unless otherwise specified)

PARAMETER

TEST CONDITION

SYMBOL

Forward voltage

IF = 5 mA

Reverse current

VR = 6 V

MIN.

TYP.

MAX.

UNIT

VF

1.15

1.4

IR

0.01

10

INPUT

Capacitance

CO

Thermal resistance

CO

14

pF

Rthja

1000

K/W

OUTPUT
Collector emitter leakage current
Collector emitter capacitance

VCE = 20 V

ICEO

VCE = 5 V, f = 1 MHz

CCE

2.8

pF

Rthja

500

K/W

IF = 20 mA, IC = 1 mA

VCEsat

0.1

f = 1 MHz

CC

Thermal resistance

100

nA

COUPLER
Collector emitter saturation voltage
Coupling capacitance

0.4

V
pF

Note
Minimum and maximum values are testing requirements. Typical values are characteristics of the device and are the result of engineering
evaluation. Typical values are for information only and are not part of the testing requirements.

CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO (Tamb = 25 C, unless otherwise specified)

PARAMETER

TEST CONDITION

SYMBOL

MIN.

Current transfer ratio

IF = 5 mA, VCC = 5 V

CTR

50

Rev. 2.1, 12-Apr-13

TYP.

MAX.

UNIT

300

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SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS (Tamb = 25 C, unless otherwise specified)

PARAMETER

TEST CONDITION

SYMBOL

MIN.

TYP.

MAX.

UNIT

Rise time

IC = 2 mA, VCC = 10 V, RL = 100

tr

Fall time

IC = 2 mA, VCC = 10 V, RL = 100

tf

Turn-on time

IC = 2 mA, VCC = 10 V, RL = 100

ton

Turn-off time

IC = 2 mA, VCC = 10 V, RL = 100

toff

s
s

NON-SATURATED

SATURATED
Rise time

IF = 16 mA, VCC = 5 V, RL = 1.9 k

tr

15

Fall time

IF = 16 mA, VCC = 5 V, RL = 1.9 k

tf

0.5

Turn-on time

IF = 16 mA, VCC = 5 V, RL = 1.9 k

ton

Turn-off time

IF = 16 mA, VCC = 5 V, RL = 1.9 k

toff

30

IF

R L= 100
IC

IF

R L= 1.9 k

V CC = 10 V

V CC = 5 V

IC

50

50
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isfh6916_01

Fig. 1 - Switching Operation (without Saturation)

Fig. 2 - Switching Operation (with Saturation)

SAFETY AND INSULATION RATINGS

PARAMETER

TEST CONDITION

SYMBOL

MIN.

Climatic classification
(according to IEC 68 part 1)

MAX.

UNIT

55/100/21

Comparative tracking index

CTI

175

Peak transient overvoltage

VIOTM

6000

Peak insulation voltage

VIORM

707

Safety rating - power output

TYP.

399
V
V

PSO

350

mW

Safety rating - input current

ISI

150

mA

Safety rating - temperature

TSI

175

Creepage distance

mm

Clearance distance

mm

Note
As per IEC 60747-5-2, 7.4.3.8.1, this optocoupler is suitable for safe electrical insulation only within the safety ratings. Compliance with
the safety ratings shall be ensured by means of protective circuits.

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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Tamb = 25 C, unless otherwise specified)

100

1.5
T = - 25 C
1.3

T = 0 C

1.1
T = 100 C
T = 75 C

0.9

T = 50 C
T = 25 C

Collector Current (mA)

VF - Forward Voltage (V)

T = - 55 C

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0.1

10

100

0.100

IF = 5.0 mA
IF = 2.0 mA

0.010

IF = 1.0 mA

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.0

60

IF = 30 mA

50
IF = 20 mA

40

IF = 15 mA

30

IF = 10 mA

20
IF = 5 mA

10
2

Fig. 6 - Collector Current vs. Collector Emitter Saturation Voltage

CTR - Normalized Ouput Current

70

0
8

10

1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
Normalized to 1.0 at TA = 25 C
IF = 1.0 mA, VCE = 5.0 V

0.2

0.0
- 60 - 40 - 20

VCE - Collector to Emitter Voltage (V)

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20

40

60

80 100

TA - Ambient Temperature (C)

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1000
24 V
40 V
100

12 V
10

1
- 60 - 40 - 20

20

40

60

80 100

TA - Ambient Temperature (C)

Fig. 7 - Normalized Output Current vs. Ambient Temperature

CTR - Current Transfer Ratio (%)

Fig. 4 - Collector Current vs. Collector Emitter Voltage

ICEO - Collector to Emitter Dark

Current (nA)

0.2

VCE(sat) - Collector Emitter Saturation

Voltage (V)
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80

IC - Collector Current (mA)

IF = 25 mA
IF = 10 mA

IF - Forward Current (mA)

Fig. 3 - Diode Forward Voltage vs. Forward Current

0.001
0.0

0.7
0.01

10

300
VCE = 5.0 V
250

Typical for
CTR = 250 %

200
150

Typical for
CTR = 150 %

100
50
0
0.1

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1.0

10.0

50 100.0

IF - Forward Current (mA)

isfh6916_05

Fig. 5 - Collector to Emitter Dark Current vs. Ambient Temperature

Rev. 2.1, 12-Apr-13

Fig. 8 - Current Transfer Ratio vs. Forward Current

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Switching Time (s)

100

ton
10

toff
td
ts

VCC = 5.0 V
IC = 2.0 mA

0.1
0

500

1000

1500

2000

RL - Load Resistance ()
isfh6916_10

Fig. 9 - Switching Time vs. Load Resistance

Switching Time (s)

1000

IF = 5.0 mA
VCC = 5.0 V
TA = 25 C
100
CTR = 150 %

tf
ts

10
tr
td

0
100

1000

10 000

100 000

RL - Load Resistance ()
isfh6916_11

Fig. 10 - Switching Time vs. Load Resistance

Input
t off

t on
t pdoff

t pdon
Output

td

tf

ts

tr

10 %

10 %

50 %

50 %

90 %

90 %

isfh6916_12

Fig. 11 - Switching Time Measurement

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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS in millimeters

R0.25

4.83
4.32

0.36
1.27

0.91
5.08
7.37

11.02
10.52

5.59
5.08
0.43
0.33

0.87
0.61

IS O method A

40

10

0.20
0.10

2.03
1.91
0.00
0.13

0.46
0.36
i178043-2

1.14

5.08
5.59
7.11
6.60

1.40
1.14

PACKAGE MARKING

SFH6916
V YWW U 68

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