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10th Feb 2023, 8:08 pm | #1 |
Octode
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Dual opto-isolators: any experts?
I've just bought a few NOS HP opto-isolators HCPL-2531.
There is no spec in the data-sheet indicating a) how closely matched the two halves might be, and b) the maximum safe voltage allowed between the two LED's Of the six samples I measured, the current transfer balance was generally within 15% . I've decided to linearise the current transfer using a bridge feedback topology on the outputs, with the second opto providing the feedback element. However this might require two devices to avoid having 'hot' and 'cold' halves of the circuit on adjacent diodes!? John |
10th Feb 2023, 8:33 pm | #2 |
Nonode
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Re: Dual opto-isolators: any experts?
Not an expert at all. But aren't these a digital device? So linearity isn't going to be something considered? I've only ever used them in digital switching scenarios.
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10th Feb 2023, 8:53 pm | #3 |
Octode
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Re: Dual opto-isolators: any experts?
They can be used as switches, but they are sort of linear as well.
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10th Feb 2023, 9:13 pm | #4 | |
Hexode
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Re: Dual opto-isolators: any experts?
Quote:
IL300.pdf Cheers |
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11th Feb 2023, 12:10 am | #5 |
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Re: Dual opto-isolators: any experts?
Leakage between the inputs is measured at 500V according to the datasheet if I'm reading it correctly.
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11th Feb 2023, 3:56 pm | #6 |
Octode
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Re: Dual opto-isolators: any experts?
Thanks guys: if I have a problem I'l try the IL300, but it looks like the diodes are not on the same substrate, so should be OK.
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