OPI1268, Optek

16kV optoisolator achieves 2MBd data rates

News Release from: Pacer International Ltd
09 March 2010

Optek's new OPI1268 16kV High Voltage Optoisolator provides power electronics design engineers with a high voltage optical isolator which delivers AC and DC voltage isolation up to 16kV while achieving digital data transmission rates of 2MBd.

16kV optoisolator achieves 2MBd data rates The OPI1268 optoisolator combines a high efficiency GaAlAs (Gallium Aluminum Arsenide) LED with a peak wavelength of 850nm, optically coupled to a Photologic® photodiode in the output IC. Forward current (IF) is 10mA typical/50mA max, with typical propagation delays (tPHL-tPLH) ≤ 500ns. Creepage distance/air path is 0.970 inches (24.64mm), and the devices are UL recognized under file #E58730.

Packaged in an opaque high dielectric plastic housing, the OPI1268 device measures 27.94mm x 6.35mm x 8.89mm with a five-lead configuration (cathode, anode, Vcc, output and ground). Operating temperature range is from -40°C to +100°C.