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ON Semiconductor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This literature is subject to all applicable copyright laws and is not for resale in any manner. FODM30XX — 4-Pin Full Pitch Mi FODM30XX May 2016 FODM3062, FODM3063, FODM3082, FODM3083 4-Pin Full Pitch Mini-Flat Package Zero-Cross Triac Driver Output Optocouplers Features Description • Critical Rate of Rise of Off-Stage Voltage The FODM306X and FODM308X series consist of an - dv/dt of 600 V/µs Guaranteed infrared emitting diode optically coupled to a monolithic ni-Flat Package Zero-Cross Tria ni-Flat Package • Zero Voltage Crossing silicon detector performing the function of a zero voltage • Peak Blocking Voltage crossing bilateral triac driver, and is housed in a compact - 600 V (FODM306X) 4-pin mini-flat package. The lead pitch is 2.54 mm. They - 800 V (FODM308X) are designed for use with a triac in the interface of logic systems to equipment powered from 115/240 VAC lines, • Compact 4-Pin Surface Mount Package such as solid state relays, industrial controls, motors, - 2.4 mm Maximum Standoff Height solenoids and consumer appliances. • Safety Regulatory Approvals: - UL1577, 3,750 VACRMS for 1 Minute - DIN-EN/IEC60747-5-5, 565 V Peak Working Insulation Voltage Applications • Solenoid/valve controls • Lighting controls • Static power switches • AC motor drives c Driver Output Optocouplers • Temperature controls • E.M. contactors • AC motor starters • Solid state relays Functional Schematic Package Outlines ANODE 1 4 MAIN TERM. ZERO CATHODE 2 CROSSING 3 MAIN TERM. CIRCUIT )LJXUH3DFNDJH2XWOLQH )LJXUH)XQFWLRQDO6FKHPDWLF ©2006 Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation www.fairchildsemi.com FODM30XX Rev. 1.2 FODM30XX — 4-Pin Full Pitch Mi FODM30XX Safety and Insulation Ratings As per DIN EN/IEC 60747-5-5, this optocoupler is suitable for “safe electrical insulation” only within the safety limit data. Compliance with the safety ratings shall be ensured by means of protective circuits. Parameter Characteristics Installation Classifications per DIN VDE < 150 VRMS I–IV 0110/1.89 Table 1, For Rated Mains Voltage < 300 VRMS I–III Climatic Classification 40/100/21 Pollution Degree (DIN VDE 0110/1.89) 2 Comparative Tracking Index 175 Symbol Parameter Value Unit Zero-Cross Tria ni-Flat Package Input-to-Output Test Voltage, Method A, VIORM x 1.6 = VPR, 904 Vpeak Type and Sample Test with tm = 10 s, Partial Discharge < 5 pC VPR Input-to-Output Test Voltage, Method B, VIORM x 1.875 = VPR, 1060 Vpeak 100% Production Test with tm = 1 s, Partial Discharge < 5 pC VIORM Maximum Working Insulation Voltage 565 Vpeak VIOTM Highest Allowable Over-Voltage 6000 Vpeak External Creepage 5mm External Clearance 5mm DTI Distance Through Insulation (Insulation Thickness) 0.4 mm (1) TS Case Temperature 150 °C (1) IS,INPUT Input Current 200 mA P Output Power(1) 300 mW S,OUTPUT c Driver Output Optocouplers (1) 9 RIO Insulation Resistance at TS, VIO = 500 V > 10 Note: 1. Safety limit values – maximum values allowed in the event of a failure. ©2006 Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation www.fairchildsemi.com FODM30XX Rev. 1.2 2 FODM30XX — 4-Pin Full Pitch Mi FODM30XX Absolute Maximum Ratings Stresses exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may damage the device. The device may not function or be opera- ble above the recommended operating conditions and stressing the parts to these levels is not recommended. In addi- tion, extended exposure to stresses above the recommended operating conditions may affect device reliability. The absolute maximum ratings are stress ratings only. TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified. Symbol Parameter Value Unit TSTG Storage Temperature -55 to +150 °C TOPR Operating Temperature -40 to +100 °C TJ Junction Temperature -40 to +125 °C TSOL Lead Solder Temperature 260 for 10 sec °C EMITTER I (avg) Continuous Forward Current 60 mA F Zero-Cross Tria ni-Flat Package IF (pk) Peak Forward Current (1 μs pulse, 300 pps.) 1 A VR Reverse Input Voltage 6 V PD(EMITTER) Power Dissipation (No derating required over operating temp. range) 100 mW DETECTOR IT(RMS) On-State RMS Current 70 mA FODM3062/FODM3063 600 V VDRM Off-State Output Terminal Voltage FODM3082/FODM3083 800 V PD(DETECTOR) Power Dissipation (No derating required over operating temp. range) 300 mW c c Driver Output Optocouplers ©2006 Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation www.fairchildsemi.com FODM30XX Rev. 1.2 3 FODM30XX — 4-Pin Full Pitch Mi FODM30XX Electrical Characteristics TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified. Individual Component Characteristics Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Device Min. Typ. Max. Unit EMITTER VF Input Forward Voltage IF = 30 mA All 1.50 V IR Reverse Leakage Current VR = 6 V All 100 μA DETECTOR Peak Blocking Current Either I Rated V , I = 0(2) All 500 nA DRM Direction DRM F Critical Rate of Rise of dv/dt I = 0 (Figure 10)(3) All 600 V/μs Off-State Voltage F ni-Flat Package Zero-Cross Tria ni-Flat Package Transfer Characteristics Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Device Min. Typ. Max. Unit FODM3062, 10 Main Terminal FODM3082 IFT LED Trigger Current mA Voltage = 3 V(4) FODM3063, 5 FODM3083 Holding Current, Either Direc- I All 300 µA H tion Peak On-State Voltage, IF = Rated IFT, VTM All 3 V Either Direction ITM = 100 mA peak c c Driver Output Optocouplers Zero Crossing Characteristics Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Device Min. Typ. Max. Unit Inhibit Voltage, I = Rated I MT1-MT2 Voltage FT FT V All 20 V IH above which device will not trigger IFT = Rated IFT, IDRM2 Leakage in Inhibit State Rated VDRM, All 2 mA Off-State Isolation Characteristics Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Device Min. Typ. Max. Unit V Steady State Isolation 1 Minute, ISO All 3,750 VAC Voltage(5) R.H. = 40% to 60% RMS Notes: 2. Test voltage must be applied within dv/dt rating. 3. This is static dv/dt. See Figure 10 for test circuit. Commutating dv/dt is function of the load-driving thyristor(s) only. 4. All devices are guaranteed to trigger at an IF value less than or equal to max IFT. Therefore, recommended operating IF lies between max IFT (10mA for FODM3062/82, 5mA for FODM3063/83) and absolute max IF (60 mA). 5. Steady state isolation voltage, VISO, is an internal device dielectric breakdown rating. For this test, pins 1 & 2 are common, and pins 3 & 4 are common. ©2006 Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation www.fairchildsemi.com FODM30XX Rev. 1.2 4 FODM30XX — 4-Pin Full Pitch Mi FODM30XX Typical Performance Characteristics 1.8 1000 VDRM = 600V 1.7 1.6 100 1.5 1.4 T = -40°C A 10 1.3 1.2 - LEAKAGE CURRENT (nA) ni-Flat Package Zero-Cross Tria ni-Flat Package - FORWARD VOLTAGE (V) F T = 25°C V A DRM 1 1.1 I T = 100°C 1.0 A 0.9 0.1 110 100 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 T - AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) IF - FORWARD CURRENT (mA) A Fig. LED Forward Voltage vs. Forward Current Fig. Leakage Current vs. Ambient Temperature 1.6 10 VTM = 3V ° NORMALIZED TO TA = 25 C NORMALIZED TO TA = 25°C 1.4 1.2 c c Driver Output Optocouplers 1.0 1.0 0.8 - HOLDING CURRENT (NORMALIZED) H - TRIGGER CURRENT (NORMALIZED) I 0.6 FT I 0.1 -40 -200204006 80 100 0.8 -40 -200204060 80 100 T - AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C) A ° TA - AMBIENT TEMPERATURE ( C) Fig. Holding Current vs.
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