Stutensee, Germany - NEC Electronics has newly introduced the IGBT drive optocoupler PS9301 and the high-speed couplers PS8302, PS9303, PS9313 and PS9317 (Distribution: Gleichmann Electronics) in a 6-pin SDIP (Shrink Dual Inline Package) with pin pitch of 1.27 mm. The 6‑pin SDIP occupies about 50% less mounting area on the PCB than a comparable 8-pin DIP.

In the field of SMD, the shrink dual inline package contributes to a significant improvement of isolation characteristics. Some of the key features of the ICs, designed for 1Mbit/s and 10Mbits/s data transmission speeds, are 5000 VRMS isolation voltage, 0.4 mm internal isolation distance and 8 mm outer creepage and air distance.

Optocouplers of the PS93/83xx family have each been optimized for various fields of application. For example, the PS8302 with 1 Mbit/s data transmission speed and 35 V output voltage rating is ideally suited for use in industrial communication. The same applies for the PS9317, a digital optocoupler with open-collector output and up to 10 Mbits/s data transmission speed.

The PS9313 optocoupler with IPM interface, open-collector output, up to 1 Mbit/s data transfer rates and a 35 V output voltage was specifically designed for use in motor controls. On the other hand, devices of the PS9301 series for IGBT and MOSFET gate drives are designed for 0.6 A maximum output current and VCC ranging from 10 V to 30 V.

The PS9301, PS9303 and PS9317 optocouplers operate in the industrial temperature range from 0°C to 100°C and for the first time, the PS8302 and PS9313 with a guaranteed maximum operating temperature of up to 110°C. All five optocouplers are compliant with common international safety standards. Samples in different lead bending options, for through hole or as surface mount device, are available immediately from Gleichmann Electronics.