The OPI1264C is an Opto Isolator manufactured by TT Electronics. It contains an LED and a phototransistor in a single package, providing electrical isolation between input and output circuits. Opto-isolators are used to prevent ground loops, protect sensitive circuits from high voltages, and isolate noisy circuits from clean ones.
Applications
- Industrial Control Systems: Isolating control signals from high-power equipment.
- Power Supplies: Providing isolation between the primary and secondary sides of a power supply.
- Medical Equipment: Isolating patient-connected circuits for safety.
- Motor Control: Isolating control signals from motor drive circuits.
- Data Communication: Providing isolation in communication interfaces such as RS-232 and RS-485.
Features
- Electrical Isolation: Provides high voltage isolation between input and output.
- High Current Transfer Ratio (CTR): Efficiently transfers current from the LED to the phototransistor.
- Fast Switching Speed: Suitable for applications requiring fast signal transmission.
- Compact Package: Small package size for space-saving installation.
- Through-Hole Mounting: Designed for through-hole mounting on printed circuit boards.
Benefits
- Ground Loop Prevention: Eliminates ground loops, reducing noise and improving signal integrity.
- High Voltage Protection: Protects sensitive circuits from high voltages.
- Safety Isolation: Provides electrical isolation for safety in medical and industrial applications.
- Noise Reduction: Isolates noisy circuits from clean circuits, reducing interference.
Technical Specifications (Typical):
- Isolation Voltage: (Consult the datasheet for specific value)
- Current Transfer Ratio (CTR): (Consult the datasheet for specific value)
- Forward Current (If): (Consult the datasheet for specific value)
- Collector-Emitter Voltage (Vceo): (Consult the datasheet for specific value)
- Operating Temperature: (Consult the datasheet for specific value)
- Package Type: Through-Hole