PC817 is a widely used optocoupler, this article describes PC817 optocoupler pinout, datasheet, equivalent, features & other details on how and where to use it in your electronic circuits.

Specifications

• Package Type: 4 Pin Dip & SMT




• Transistor Type: NPN




• Max Collector Current(IC): 50mA




• Max Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCEO): 80V




• Collector-Emitter Saturation Voltage: 0.1 to 0.2




• Max Emitter-Collector Voltage (VEBO): 6V




• Max Collector Dissipation (Pc): 200 miliWatt




• Max Storage & Operating temperature Should Be: -55 to +120 Centigrade for storage & -30 to +100 for operating

Applications

• Isolation between any type of two circuits




• Output of Microcontrollers to control devices




• Sensor Circuits




• Power suppliers and chargers




• Office and home appliances




• Digital circuits