Skyworks Solutions Inc. OLC449 Radiation-Tolerant Optocoupler

Skyworks Solutions Inc OLC449 Radiation-Tolerant Optocoupler is a radiation-tolerant phototransistor non-hermetic surface-mount optocoupler. The optocoupler consists of an LED and N-P-N silicon phototransistor that is electrically isolated but optically coupled inside a non-hermetic six-pin Leadless Chip Carrier (LCC) package. This optocoupler offers electrical parameters similar to JEDEC registered 4N49 optocoupler, with a higher CTR and better CTR degradation characteristics due to radiation exposure. The hermetic surface mount variant is available as OLS449 in both high-reliability screened and non-screened catalog versions. This optocoupler is designed for a low LED operating current while providing excellent radiation tolerance margins. The OLC449 optocoupler features a radiation-tolerant version of the 4N49U. This optocoupler operates at 50mA continuous collector current and 40mA average input current.

Features

  • Radiation tolerant version of the 4N49U
  • High Current Transfer Ratio (CTR)
  • Same processing and construction as the OLC249, but with a higher CTR

Applications

  • Satellite constellation
  • Avionics
  • Radar
  • Surveillance systems
  • Space
  • Communications

Specifications

  • 1000VDC electrical isolation
  • 300mW power dissipation (output detector)
  • 70mW power dissipation (input diode)
  • 40mA average input current
  • 2V reverse voltage
  • 240°C lead temperature range for 10 sec
  • 50mA continuous collector current 
  • 1mA LED current
  • –55°C to 125°C operating temperature range
  • –65°C to 125°C ambient temperature range

Block Diagram

Block Diagram - Skyworks Solutions Inc. OLC449 Radiation-Tolerant Optocoupler

Test Circuit

Skyworks Solutions Inc. OLC449 Radiation-Tolerant Optocoupler

Skyworks Solutions Inc. OLC449 Radiation-Tolerant Optocoupler