Photocouplers race up to 25Mbit/s
A Sharp Microelectronics Europe product story
Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Oct 31, 2005
Sharp Microelectronics is expanding its family of photocouplers by adding some components for specific models with transfer rates of 1, 10 or 25Mbit/s.
Sharp Microelectronics is expanding its family of photocouplers by adding some components for specific models with transfer rates of 1, 10 or 25Mbit/s.
Whereas all high-speed photocouplers function within an ambient temperature range of -40 to +85C, the 1Mbit/s high-speed photocoupler goes beyond this - it is designed to work in an expanded temperature range of -55 to +100C.
Depending on the type of photocoupler, the components provide voltage isolation of 3.75 or 5.0kV.
This high degree of electric breakdown strength, good temperature and moisture stability are made possible by "double-transfer mould technology".
In a two-stage moulding process, the photoelements are coated with a transparent resin and then covered with a nontransparent resin, which are high-temperature-resistant epoxy resins.
This technology enables the components to withstand peak temperatures of 260C during reflow and dip soldering.
The high switching speed (25Mbit/s) of the optoelectronic components is achieved by using high-speed LEDs (GaAIAs) with Sharp driver CMOS ICs and the Opic method.
This technology, which was also developed by Sharp, integrates the photodiode and the IC signal processor on one chip.
Sharp's high-speed photocouplers provide reliable serial transfers and can be used in a large number of premium applications.
In the factory automation sector, these include fieldbus applications, such as DeviceNet, Profibus and Interbus.
In the area of computer networking, the high-speed products are used in interfaces such as RS422 or RS485.
Today, the new components are already free of hazardous substances and thus compliant with the RoHS Guidelines that will come into force in July 2006, as well as global safety standards such as UL or VDE.
Depending on the design, Sharp offers its high-speed photocouplers in both SOP-8 and DIP-8 housings.
The new high-speed photocoupler design series is already in series production and can be obtained through Sharp's sales offices and distribution partners worldwide.
In November 2005, the 8-pin SOP models PC457S0NIP0F (1Mbit/s), PC410S0NIP0F (10Mbit/s) and PC4D10SNIP0F (10Mbit/s) will go into series production.
Samples are available.
Not what you're looking for? Search the site.
Google Ads
Contact Sharp Microelectronics Europe
Related Stories
Articles by product category
- Active Components (11,579)
- Active Components (4)
- Analogue and Mixed Signal ICs (1,726)
- Communications ICs (Wired) (1,803)
- Discrete Power Devices (418)
- Programmable Logic Devices (597)
- Microprocessors, Microcontrollers and DSPs (2,157)
- Memory Devices and Modules (760)
- Power Supply ICs and Controllers (2,391)
- Communications ICs (Wireless) (1,578)
- Standard Logic Devices (145)
- Passive Components (3,138)
- Passive Components (1)
- Capacitors (682)
- EMC Components (407)
- Frequency Control Components (410)
- Electromechanical Components (571)
- Circuit Protection Devices (494)
- Resistors (315)
- Transformers and Inductors (258)
- Design and Development (9,476)
- Design and Development (1)
- Embedded Software and Operating Systems (1,673)
- Design and Development Hardware (1,030)
- Intellectual Property Cores (1,538)
- Reference Designs (351)
- Design and Development Software (4,578)
- Design Services (305)
- Enclosures and Panel Products (3,362)
- Enclosures and Panel Products (2)
- Handheld and Other Small Enclosures (137)
- Instrument Cases, Benchtop, Wall-Mounting Enclosures (338)
- Floor-Standing Racks, Cabinets, Enclosures (246)
- Fans and Blowers (223)
- Gaskets, Seals and Screens (123)
- Heatsinks and Thermal Management (198)
- LCD Modules (484)
- Monitors (132)
- Other OEM Display Modules, Meters (239)
- Switches and Keyboards (576)
- Rotary Controls, Joysticks etc (136)
- Indicators and Audio (79)
- Touchscreens and Touch Sensors (291)
- Printers, Knobs, Bezels, Other Panelware (151)
- Interconnection (3,028)
- Interconnection (10)
- Antennas and Feeders (304)
- Boards and Backplanes (153)
- Cables and Wires (455)
- PCB Connectors (598)
- Plugs and Sockets (1,174)
- Terminals and Power (279)
- Electronics Manufacturing, Packaging (3,182)
- Industry News (1,935)
- Optoelectronics (1,711)
- Power Supplies (2,461)
- Power Supplies (6)
- AC/DC Power Supplies (1,032)
- Batteries and Chargers (248)
- DC/DC Convertors (881)
- DC/AC Inverters (78)
- OEM Power Supplies (0)
- UPSs (216)
- Subassemblies (4,829)
- Subassemblies (2)
- VMEbus Boards, Assemblies (420)
- CompactPCI Boards, Assemblies (372)
- Embedded Computing and Control (1,261)
- Wireless Communications (1,075)
- Networking Hardware (906)
- PC-Compatible Boards, Assemblies (793)
- Test and Measurement (5,164)
- Test and Measurement (2)
- ATE Systems (392)
- Compliance Engineering (900)
- Sensors and Data Acquisition (901)
- Board-Level Instruments (542)
- Stand-Alone Instruments (2,008)
- Test Accessories (404)
