4 PIN ULTRA SMALL SOP EL357N-G Series

PHOTOTRANSISTOR PHOTOCOUPLER

Features:

• Halogens free
• Current transfer ratio
(CTR: 50~600% at IF =5mA, VCE =5V)
• High isolation voltage between input
and output (Viso=3750 V rms )
• Compact 4 Pin SOP with a 2.0 mm profile
• Pb free and RoHS compliant.
• UL approved (No. E214129)
• VDE approved (No. 132249) Schematic
• SEMKO approved
• NEMKO approved
• DEMKO approved
• FIMKO approved
• CSA approved (No. 1408633)

Description
Pin Configuration
The EL357N-G series contains an infrared emitting diode,
1. Anode
optically coupled to a phototransistor detector.
2. Cathode
The devices in a 4-pin small outline SMD package.
3. Emitter
4. Collector

Applications

• DC-DC Converters
• Programmable controllers
• Telecommunication equipments
• Signal transmission between circuits of different potentials and impedances

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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta=25°C)

Parameter Symbol Rating Unit

Forward current IF 50 mA

Peak forward current (1us, pulse) IFP 1 A

Reverse voltage VR 6 V
Input

Power dissipation 70 mW
PD
Derating factor (about Ta=100°C)
2.9 mW/°C

Power dissipation 150 mW

PC
Derating factor (about Ta=80°C) 3.7 mW/°C

Output Collector current IC 50 mA

Collector-Emitter voltage VCEO 80 V

Emitter-Collector voltage VECO 7 V

Total power dissipation PTOT 200 mW

*1
Isolation voltage VISO 3750 V rms

Operating temperature TOPR -55 ~ +110 °C

Storage temperature TSTG -55 ~ +125 °C

*2
Soldering temperature TSOL 260 °C

Notes
*1 AC for 1 minute, R.H.= 40 ~ 60% R.H. In this test, pins 1 & 2 are shorted together, and pins 3 & 4
are shorted together.

*2 For 10 seconds.

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Electrical Characteristics (Ta=25°C unless specified otherwise)

Input
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.* Max. Unit Condition
Forward voltage VF - 1.2 1.4 V IF = 20mA
Reverse current IR - - 10 µA VR = 4V
Input capacitance Cin - 30 250 pF V = 0, f = 1kHz

Output
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.* Max. Unit Condition

Collector-Emitter dark
ICEO - - 100 nA VCE = 20V, IF = 0mA
current
Collector-Emitter
BVCEO 80 - - V IC = 0.1mA
breakdown voltage
Emitter-Collector
BVECO 7 - - V IE = 0.01mA
breakdown voltage

Transfer Characteristics (Ta=25°C unless specified otherwise)

Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.* Max. Unit Condition

EL357N 50 - 600

EL357NA 80 - 160

EL357NB 130 - 260

Current
EL357NC CTR 200 - 400 % IF = 5mA ,VCE = 5V
Transfer ratio
EL357ND 300 - 600

EL357NE 100 - 200

EL357NF 150 - 300

Collector-Emitter
VCE(sat) - 0.1 0.2 V IF = 20mA ,IC = 1mA
saturation voltage
10 VIO = 500Vdc,
Isolation resistance RIO 5×10 - - 
40~60% R.H.
Floating capacitance CIO - 0.6 1.0 pF VIO = 0, f = 1MHz
VCE = 5V, IC = 2mA
Cut-off frequency fc - 80 - kHz RL = 100, -3dB
Rise time tr - 3 18 µs VCE = 2V, IC = 2mA,
Fall time - 4 18 RL = 100
tf µs
* Typical values at Ta = 25°C

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Typical Performance Curves

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VCC

IF Input
IC RL Pulse
Output

Input 10%
Output
RIN Pulse
90%
tr tf
ton toff

Figure 10. Switching Time Test Circuit & Waveforms

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Order Information

Part Number

EL357NX(Y)-VG

Note
357N = Part No.
X = CTR Rank (A, B, C, D, E, For none)
Y = Tape and reel option (TA, TB or none).
V = VDE (optional)
G = Halogen free

Option Description Packing quantity

None Standard SMD option 100 units per tube
-V Standard SMD option + VDE 100 units per tube
(TA) TA Tape & reel option 3000 units per reel
(TB) TB Tape & reel option 3000 units per reel
(TA)-V TA Tape & reel option + VDE 3000 units per reel
(TB)-V TB Tape & reel option + VDE 3000 units per reel

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Package Drawing
(Dimensions in mm)

Recommended pad layout for surface mount leadform

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Device Marking

EL
357N
RYWWV

Notes

EL denotes Everlight
357N denotes Device Number
R denotes CTR Rank (A, B, C, D, E, F or none)
Y denotes 1 digit Year code
WW denotes 2 digit Week code
V denotes VDE (optional)

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Tape & Reel Packing Specifications

Option TA Option TB

Direction of feed from reel Direction of feed from reel

Tape dimensions

Dimension No. A B Do D1 E F

Dimension (mm) 4.4 ± 0.1 7.4 ± 0.1 1.5 + 0.1/-0 1.5 ± 0.1 1.7 5± 0.1 7.5 ± 0.1

Dimension No. Po P1 P2 t W K

Dimension (mm) 4.0 ± 0.15 8.0 ± 0.1 2.0 ± 0.1 0.25 ± 0.03 16.0 ± 0.2 2.4 ± 0.1

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Solder Reflow Temperature Profile

260 C (peak)

>255 C (30s Max)

217C
1-3 C/Sec Max
200C 60 – 140 Sec

150C

70 – 170 Sec

1-3 C/Sec Max

TIME (S)

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DISCLAIMER

1. The specifications in this datasheet may be changed without notice. EVERLIGHT reserves the authority
on material change for above specification.

2. When using this product, please observe the absolute maximum ratings and the instructions for use as
outlined in this datasheet. EVERLIGHT assumes no responsibility for any damage resulting from use of the
product which does not comply with the absolute maximum ratings and the instructions included in this
datasheet.

3. These specification sheets include materials protected under copyright of EVERLIGHT. Reproduction in
any form is prohibited without the specific consent of EVERLIGHT.

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