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VDE 0884 Insulation Related Characteristics

(HCPL-261A/261N Option 060 ONLY)

Description

Symbol

Characteristic

Units

Installation classification per DIN VDE 0110/1.89, Table 1

for rated mains voltage

≤ 300 V rms

I-IV

for rated mains voltage

≤ 450 V rms

I-III

Climatic Classification

55/85/21

Pollution Degree (DIN VDE 0110/1.89)

2

Maximum Working Insulation Voltage

630

Input to Output Test Voltage, Method b*

1181

Partial Discharge < 5 pC

Input to Output Test Voltage, Method a*

945

Partial Discharge < 5 pC

Highest Allowable Overvoltage*

6000

Safety Limiting Values

(Maximum values allowed in the event of a failure,

also see Figure 18, Thermal Derating curve.)

Case Temperature

175

°C

Input Current

230

mA

Output Power

600

mW

Ω

*Refer to the front of the optocoupler section of the current catalog, under Product Safety Regulations section (VDE 0884), for a

detailed description.

Note: Isolation characteristics are guaranteed only within the safety maximum ratings which must be ensured by protective circuits in

application.

Insulation and Safety Related Specifications

8-Pin DIP

(300 Mil)

SO-8

Parameter

Symbol

Value

Value

Units

Conditions

Minimum External Air

L(101)

7.1

4.9

mm

Measured from input terminals to

Gap (External

output terminals, shortest distance

Clearance)

through air.

Minimum External

L(102)

7.4

4.8

mm

Measured from input terminals to

Tracking (External

output terminals, shortest distance

Creepage)

path along body.

Minimum Internal Plastic

0.08

0.08

mm

Through insulation distance, conductor

Gap (Internal Clearance)

to conductor, usually the direct

distance between the photoemitter and

photodetector inside the optocoupler

cavity.

Tracking Resistance

CTI

200

200

Volts

DIN IEC 112/ VDE 0303 Part 1

(Comparative Tracking

Index)

Isolation Group

IIIa

IIIa

Material Group (DIN VDE 0110, 1/89,

Table 1)

Option 300 – surface mount classification is Class A in accordance with CECC 00802.