H

Dual Channel Low Input

Current, High Gain
Optocouplers
Technical Data
HCPL-2730 HCPL-0730
HCPL-2731 HCPL-0731

Features Applications Description

• High Current Transfer Ratio • Digital Logic Ground These dual channel optocouplers
– 1800% Typical Isolation contain a separated pair of GaAsP
• Low Input Current • Telephone Ring Detector light emitting diodes optically
Requirements – 0.5 mA • Level Shifting coupled to a pair of integrated
• Low Output Saturation high gain photo detectors. They
• EIA RS-232C Line Receiver
Voltage – 0.1 V provide extremely high current
• Polarity Sensing transfer ratio and excellent input-
• High Density Packaging • Low Input Current Line output common mode transient
• Performance Guaranteed Receiver - Long Line or Party immunity. A separate pin for the
over Temperature Line photodiodes and first gain stages
0°C to 70°C • Microprocessor Bus (VCC) permits lower output satura-
• LSTTL Compatible Isolation tion voltage and higher speed
• High Output Current – • Current Loop Receiver operation than possible with
60 mA • Line Voltage Status Indicator conventional photodarlington
• Safety Approval -Low Input Power type optocouplers. In addition,
UL Recognized - 2500 V rms Dissipation VCC may be as low as 1.6 V
for 1 Minute and
5000 V rms* for 1 minute
CSA Approved Functional Diagram
• Available in 8 Pin DIP and
SO-8 Footprint
• MIL-STD-1772 Version ANODE 1 1 8 VCC

Available (HCPL-5730/5731) TRUTH TABLE

CATHODE 1 2 7 VO1
LED VO
• Surface Mount Gull Wing
ON LOW
Option Available for 8-Pin CATHODE 2 3 6 VO2 OFF HIGH
DIP (Option 300)
ANODE 2 4 5 GND

*5000 V rms/1 minute withstand voltage rating is for Option 020 (HCPL-2730, HCLP-2731) products only.
A 0.1 µF bypass capacitor connected between pins 5 and 8 is recommended.

CAUTION: It is advised that normal static precautions be taken in handling and assembly of this component to
prevent damage and/or degradation which may be induced by ESD.

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without adversely affecting the Guaranteed operation at low input capability make this device
parametric performance. currents and the high current extremely useful in applications
transfer ratio (CTR) reduce the where a high fanout is required.
These dual channel optocouplers magnitude and effects of CTR Compatibility with high voltage
are available in an 8-Pin DIP and degradation. CMOS logic systems is guaranteed
in an industry standard SO-8 by the 18 V VCC and VO specifica-
package. The following is a cross The outstanding high temperature tions and by testing output high
reference table listing the 8-Pin performance of this split leakage (IOH) at 18 V.
DIP part number and the Darlington type output amplifier
electrically equivalent SOIC-8 part results from the inclusion of an The HCPL-2730/0730 are speci-
number. integrated emitter-base bypass fied at an input current of 1.6 mA
resistor which shunts photodiode and have a 7 V VCC and VO rating.
8-Pin DIP SO-8
and first stage leakage currents to The 300% minimum CTR allows
HCPL-2730 HCPL-0730
ground. TTL to TTL interfacing at this
HCPL-2731 HCPL-0731
input current.
The HCPL-2731/0731 have a
The SO-8 does not require
400% minimum CTR at an input Important specifications such as
“through holes” in a PCB. This
current of only 0.5 mA making it CTR, leakage current, and output
package occupies approximately
ideal for use in low input current saturation voltage are guaranteed
one-third the footprint area of the
applications such as MOS, CMOS, over the 0°C to 70°C temperature
standard dual-in-line package.
and low power logic interfacing or range to allow trouble-free system
The lead profile is designed to be
RS232C data transmission operation. Selection for lower
compatible with standard surface
systems. In addition, the high input currents down to 250 µA is
mount processes.
CTR and high output current available upon request.

Selection Guide
Widebody
8-Pin DIP Package Hermetic
(300 Mil) Small Outline SO-8 (400 mil) Single and
Dual Single Dual Minimum Absolute Dual
Single Channel Channel Channel Single Input ON Maxi- Channel
Channel Package Package Package Channel Current Minimum mum Packages
Package HCPL- HCPL- HCPL- Package (IF) CTR VCC HCPL-
6N139[1] 2731 0701[1] 0731 HCNW139[1] 0.5 mA 400% 18 V
6N138[1] 2730 0700[1] 0730 HCNW138[1] 1.6 mA 300% 7V
HCPL-4701[1] 4731[1] 070A[1] 073A[1] 40 µA 800% 18 V
0.5 mA 300% 20 V 5701[1]
5700[1]
5731[1]
5730[1]

Note:
1. Technical data are on separate HP publications.

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Ordering Information
Specify Part Number followed by Option Number (if desired).
Example:
HCPL-2731#XXX

020 = 5000 V rms/1 Minute UL Rating Option.*

300 = Gull Wing Surface Mount Option, 50 per tube.**
500 = Tape and Reel Packaging Option, 1000 per reel.

Option data sheets available. Contact your Hewlett-Packard sales representative or authorized distributor for
information.

*For HCPL-2731 and HCPL-2730 only.

**Gull wing surface mount option applies to through hole parts only.

Schematic

1 I F1 I CC
VCC
+ 8

VF1

– I O1
2 VO1
7

3 I F2
– I O2
VO2
VF2 6

+
4

GND
5
HCPL-2731/0731 SHIELD

USE OF A 0.1 µF BYPASS CAPACITOR CONNECTED

BETWEEN PINS 5 AND 8 IS RECOMMENDED (SEE NOTE 8)

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Package Outline Drawings
8-Pin DIP Package (HCPL-2731/HCPL-2730)

9.65 ± 0.25 7.62 ± 0.25

(0.380 ± 0.010) (0.300 ± 0.010)

TYPE NUMBER 8 7 6 5 6.35 ± 0.25

OPTION CODE* (0.250 ± 0.010)
HP XXXXZ DATE CODE

YYWW RU
UL
1 2 3 4 RECOGNITION

1.78 (0.070) MAX.

1.19 (0.047) MAX.

+ 0.076
5° TYP. 0.254 - 0.051
+ 0.003)
(0.010 - 0.002)
4.70 (0.185) MAX.

0.51 (0.020) MIN.

2.92 (0.115) MIN.

DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS AND (INCHES).

*MARKING CODE LETTER FOR OPTION NUMBERS
1.080 ± 0.320 0.65 (0.025) MAX.
"L" = OPTION 020
(0.043 ± 0.013)
2.54 ± 0.25 OPTION NUMBERS 300 AND 500 NOT MARKED.
(0.100 ± 0.010)

8-Pin DIP Package with Gull Wing Surface Mount Option 300 (HCPL-2731/HCPL-2730)

PAD LOCATION (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)

9.65 ± 0.25 1.016 (0.040)
(0.380 ± 0.010) 1.194 (0.047)

8 7 6 5
4.826 TYP.
(0.190)
6.350 ± 0.25
(0.250 ± 0.010) 9.398 (0.370)
9.906 (0.390)

1 2 3 4

0.381 (0.015)
1.194 (0.047) 0.635 (0.025)
1.778 (0.070)

1.780 9.65 ± 0.25

(0.070) (0.380 ± 0.010)
1.19 MAX.
(0.047) 7.62 ± 0.25
MAX. (0.300 ± 0.010)
+ 0.076
0.254 - 0.051
4.19 MAX. + 0.003)
(0.165) (0.010 - 0.002)

1.080 ± 0.320
(0.043 ± 0.013) 0.635 ± 0.25
(0.025 ± 0.010)
0.635 ± 0.130 12° NOM.
2.54
(0.100) (0.025 ± 0.005)
BSC
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES).
LEAD COPLANARITY = 0.10 mm (0.004 INCHES).

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Small Outline SO-8 Package (HCPL-0731/HCPL-0730)

8 7 6 5
5.842 ± 0.203
(0.236 ± 0.008)
XXX
3.937 ± 0.127 YWW TYPE NUMBER
(0.155 ± 0.005) (LAST 3 DIGITS)
DATE CODE
1 2 3 4

0.381 ± 0.076
(0.016 ± 0.003) 1.270 BSG
(0.050)

5.080 ± 0.127 7° 0.432

45° X
(0.200 ± 0.005) (0.017)

3.175 ± 0.127
(0.125 ± 0.005) 0.228 ± 0.025
1.524
(0.009 ± 0.001)
(0.060)

0.152 ± 0.051
(0.006 ± 0.002)
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES). 0.305 MIN.
LEAD COPLANARITY = 0.10 mm (0.004 INCHES). (0.012)

Solder Reflow Temperature Profile (HCPL-073X and Gull Wing Surface Mount Option 300 Parts).

260
240
∆T = 145°C, 1°C/SEC
220
∆T = 115°C, 0.3°C/SEC
200
TEMPERATURE – °C

180
160
140
120
100
80
∆T = 100°C, 1.5°C/SEC
60
40
20
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
TIME – MINUTES

Note: Use of nonchlorine activated fluxes is highly recommended.

Regulatory Information
The HCPL-2731/2730 have been
approved by the following
organizations:

UL CSA
Recognized under UL 1577, Approved under CSA Component
Component Recognition Acceptance Notice #5, File CA
Program, File E55361. 88324.

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Insulation Related Specifications (HCPL-2731/2730/0731/0730)
8-Pin DIP
(300 Mil) SO-8
Parameter Symbol Value Value Units Conditions
Minimum External Air L(101) 7.1 4.9 mm Measured from input terminals to
Gap (External output terminals, shortest distance
Clearance) through air.
Minimum External L(102) 7.4 4.8 mm Measured from input terminals to
Tracking (External output terminals, shortest distance
Creepage) path along body.
Minimum Internal Plastic 0.08 0.08 mm Through insulation distance, conductor
Gap (Internal Clearance) to conductor, usually the direct
distance between the photoemitter and
photodetector inside the optocoupler
cavity.
Tracking Resistance CTI 200 200 Volts DIN IEC 112/ VDE 0303 Part 1
(Comparative Tracking
Index)
Isolation Group IIIa IIIa Material Group DIN VDE 0110
Option 300 – surface mount classification is Class A in accordance with CECC 00802.

Absolute Maximum Ratings (No Derating Required up to 85°C)

Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Units
Storage Temperature TS -55 125 °C
Operating Temperature TA -40 85 °C
Average Forward Input Current IF(AVG) 20 mA
Peak Forward Input Current IFPK 40 mA
(50% Duty Cycle, 1 ms Pulse Width)
Reverse Input Voltage (Each Channel) VR 5 V
Input Power Dissipation (Each Channel) PI 35 mW
Output Current (Each Channel) IO 60 mA
Supply Voltage and Output Voltage VCC -0.5 18 V
(HCPL-2731, HCPL-0731)
(VCC - Pin 8-5, VO - Pin 7,6-5) -Note 1
Supply Voltage and Output Voltage VCC -0.5 7 V
(HCPL-2730, HCPL-0730)
(VCC - Pin 8-5, VO - Pin 7,6-5) -Note 1
Output Power Dissipation (Each Channel) -Note 12 PO 100 mW
Total Power Dissipation (Each Channel) PT 135 mW
Lead Solder Temperature (for Through Hole Devices) 260°C for 10 sec., 1.6 mm below seating plane
Reflow Temperature Profile See Package Outline Drawings section
(for SOIC-8 and Option #300)

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Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Units
Power Supply Voltage (HCPL-2731/HCPL-0731) VCC 4.5 18 V
Power Supply Voltage (HCPL-2730/HCPL-0730) VCC 4.5 7 V
Forward Input Current (ON) IF(ON) 0.5 12 mA
Forward Input Voltage (OFF) VF(OFF) 0 0.8 V
Operating Temperature TA 0 70 °C

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Electrical Specifications
0°C ≤ TA ≤ 70°C, 4.5 V ≤ VCC ≤ 18 V, 0.5 mA ≤ IF(ON) ≤ 12 mA, 0 V ≤ VF(OFF) ≤ 0.8 V, unless otherwise
specified. All Typicals at TA = 25°C. (See note 8.)
Device
Parameter Sym. HCPL- Min. Typ.* Max. Units Test Conditions Fig. Note
Current CTR 2731 400 1800 5000 % IF = 0.5 mA VCC = 4.5 2, 3 2
Transfer 0731 VO = 0.4 V
Ratio 500 1600 2600 IF = 1.6 mA
2730/0730 300 1600 2600 IF = 1.6 mA
Logic Low VOL 2731 0.1 0.4 V IF = 1.6 mA, VCC = 4.5 V 1
Output 0731 IO = 8 mA
Voltage 0.1 0.4 IF = 5.0 mA,
IO = 15 mA
0.2 0.4 IF = 12 mA,
IO = 24 mA
2730/0730 0.1 0.4 IF = 1.6 mA,
IO = 4.8 mA
Logic High IOH 2731/0731 0.05 100 µA VO = VCC = 18 V IF = 0 mA 2
Output
Current 2730/0731 0.1 250 VO = VCC = 7 V
Logic Low ICCL 2731/0731 1.2 3 mA VCC = 18 V IF1 = IF2 = 1.6 mA 5
Supply V01 = V02 = Open
Current 2730/0730 0.9 VCC = 7 V
Logic High ICCH 2731/0731 0.005 20 µA VCC = 18 V IF1 = IF2 = 0 mA, 5
Supply V01 = V02 = Open
Current 2730/0730 0.004 VCC = 7 V
Input VF 1.4 1.7 V TA = 25°C 4
Forward
Voltage 1.75 IF = 1.6 mA
Input BVR 5.0 V IR = 10 µA, TA = 25°C 2
Reverse
Breakdown
Voltage
Temperature ∆VF -1.8 mV/°C IF = 1.6 mA
Coefficient ∆TA
of Forward
Voltage
Input CIN 60 pF f = 1 MHz, VF = 0 2
Capacitance

*All typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise noted.

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Switching Specifications (AC)
Over recommended operating conditions (TA = 0°C to 70°C), VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise specified.
(See note 8.)
Device
Parameter Sym. HCPL- Min. Typ.* Max. Units Test Conditions Fig. Note
Propagation Delay tPHL 2731 25 100 µs TA = 25°C 6, 7, 2
Time to Logic 0731 8, 9
Low at Output 120 IF = 0.5 mA
Rl = 4.7 kΩ
2730 5 20 TA = 25°C
2731
0730
0731
25 IF = 1.6 mA, Rl = 2.2 kΩ
0.5 2 TA = 25°C
3 IF = 12 mA, Rl = 270 Ω
Propagation Delay tPLH 2731 10 60 µs TA = 25°C 7, 8, 2
Time to Logic 0731 9
High at Output 90 IF = 0.5 mA, Rl = 4.7 kΩ
2730 10 35 TA = 25°C
2731
0730
0731
50 IF = 1.6 mA, Rl = 2.2 kΩ
1 10 TA = 25°C
15 IF = 12 mA, Rl = 270 Ω
Common Mode |CMH| 1000 10000 V/µs IF = 0 mA, TA = 25°C, 10 2, 6,
Transient Immunity Rl = 2.2 kΩ 7
at Logic High |VCM| = 10 Vp-p
Output
Common Mode |CML 1000 10000 V/µs IF = 1.6 mA, TA = 25°C,
Transient Immunity Rl = 2.2 kΩ
at Logic Low Level |VCM| = 10 Vp-p
Output

*All typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise noted.

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Package Characteristics
Device
Parameter Symbol HCPL- Min. Typ.* Max. Units Test Conditions Fig. Note
Input-Output Momentary VISO 2500 V rms RH ≤ 50%, 4, 9
Withstand Voltage** t = 1 min.,
TA = 25°C
Option 020 2730 5000 4, 10
2731
Resistance RI-O 1012 Ω VI-O = 500 VDC 4
(Input-Output) RH ≤ 45%
Capacitance CI-O 0.6 pF f = 1 MHz 11
(Input-Output)
Input-Input Insulation II-I 0.005 µA RH ≤ 45% 5
Leakage Current VI-I = 500 VDC
Input-Input Insulation RI-I 1011 Ω 5
Leakage Current
Capacitance CI-I 2730 0.03 pF 5
(Input-Input) 2731
0730 0.25
0731

*All Typical values at TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted.

**The Input-Output Momentary Withstand Voltage is a dielectric voltage rating that should not be interpreted as an input-output
continuous voltage rating. For the continuous voltage rating refer to the VDE 0884 Insulation Characteristics Table (if appli-
cable), your equipment level safety specification or HP Application Note 1074 entitled “Optocoupler Input-Output Endurance
Voltage.”

Notes: common mode pulse, VCM, to assure 9. In accordance with UL 1577, each
1. Pin 5 should be the most negative that the output will remain in a Logic optocoupler is proof tested by
voltage at the detector side. High state (i.e., VO > 2.0 V). Common applying an insulation test voltage
2. Each channel. mode transient immunity in a Logic > 3000 V rms for 1 second (leakage
3. DC CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO Low level is the maximum tolerable detection current limit, II-O < 5 µA).
(CTR) is defined as the ratio of output (negative) dVCM/dt of the common 10. In accordance with UL 1577, each
collector current, IO, to the forward mode pulse, VCM, to assure that the optocoupler is proof tested by
LED input current, IF, times 100%. output will remain in a Logic Low state applying an insulation test voltage
4. Device considered a two-terminal (i.e., VO < 0.8 V). > 6000 V rms for 1 second (leakage
device: pins 1, 2, 3, and 4 shorted 7. In applications where dV/dt may detection current limit, II-O < 5 µA).
together, and pins 5, 6, 7, and 8 exceed 50,000 V/µs (such as static 11. Measured between the LED anode and
shorted together. discharge) a series resistor, RCC, cathode shorted together and pins 5
5. Measured between pins 1 and 2 should be included to protect the through 8 shorted together.
shorted together, and pins 3 and 4 detector IC from destructively high 12. Derate linearly above 65°C free-air
shorted together. surge currents. The recommended temperature at a rate of 2.3 mW/°C for
6. Common mode transient immunity in a value is RCC = 110 Ω. the SO-8 package.
Logic High level is the maximum 8. Use of a 0.1 µF bypass capacitor
tolerable (positive) dVCM /dt of the connected between pins 5 and 8
adjacent to the device is
recommended.

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 CTR – CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO – %
IF = 5.0 mA
100
VCC = 5.0 V VCC = 5.0 V
60 2500 V = 0.4 V
IF = 4.5 mA VO = 0.4 V

IO – OUTPUT CURRENT – mA
TA = 0° C
IO – OUTPUT CURRENT – mA

O
IF = 4.0 mA
IF = 3.5 mA TA = 25° C
2000
I F = 3.0 mA TA = 70° C 10
I F = 2.5 mA TA = 85° C TA = 85° C
I = 2.0 mA
1500
F TA = -40° C TA = 25° C
30 I F = 1.5 mA
TA = -40° C
1000
I F = 1.0 mA 1.0

I F = 0.5 mA 500
TA = 25° C
VCC = 5.0 V
0 0 0.1
0 1 2 0.1 1.0 10 0.1 1 10
VO – OUTPUT VOLTAGE – V IF – INPUT DIODE FORWARD CURRENT – mA
IF – FORWARD CURRENT – mA

Figure 1. DC Transfer Characteristics. Figure 2. Current Transfer Ratio vs. Figure 3. Output Current vs. Input
Forward Current. Diode Forward Current.
ICC (PER CHANNEL) – SUPPLY CURRENT – mA

1000 100 100 50 µs

IF T
TA = 25° C
IF – FORWARD CURRENT – mA

t PHL – PROPAGATION DELAY

1.5 V 5V
100 VO
IF VOL
t PHL

TO LOGIC LOW – µs
TA = 25°C
+ HCPL-2731/0731
10 10 10 IF = 0.5 mA
VF
– HCPL-2731 RL = 4.7 kΩ
1.0 VCC = 18 V

HCPL-2730/0730
0.1 1.0 1.0 HCPL-2731/0731
I F = 1.6 mA
HCPL-2730 RL = 2.2 kΩ
0.01 HCPL-2731
VCC = 7 V
TA = 25° C
0.001 0.1 0.1
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 0.1 1.0 10 100 0.01 0.1 1.0 10

VF – FORWARD VOLTAGE – V IF – INPUT DIODE FORWARD CURRENT – mA T – INPUT PULSE PERIOD – ms

Figure 4. Input Diode Forward Figure 5. Supply Current per Figure 6. Propagation Delay to Logic
Current vs. Forward Voltage. Channel vs. Input Diode Forward Low vs. Pulse Period.
Current.

36 70 VCC = 5 V
33 HCPL-2731/0731
tP – PROPAGATION DELAY – µs
tP – PROPAGATION DELAY – µs

(IF = 0.5 mA, RL = 4.7 kΩ) TA = 25° C

30 60
HCPL-2730/0730
27 (IF = 1.6 mA, RL = 2.2 kΩ)
50
24 tPHL RL= 2.2 kΩ OR 4.7 kΩ
21 tPHL
40
18
15 tPLH tPLH 30
12 tPLH RL = 4.7 kΩ
20
9
tPLH RL = 2.2 kΩ
6 10
3 tPHL
0 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 0 2 4 6 8 10

T A – TEMPERATURE – °C IF – INPUT DIODE FORWARD CURRENT – mA

Figure 7. Propagation Delay vs. Figure 8. Propagation Delay vs. Input

Temperature. Diode Forward Current.

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IF PULSE GEN. IF
Z O = 50 Ω 1 8 +5 V
5V t r = 5 ns RL
VO
2 7 VO
1.5 V
VOL
t PHL 3 6
CL = 15 pF
0.1µF
IF MONITOR
IF 4 5
0 RM
5V
VO
1.5 V
VOL
t PLH

Figure 9. Switching Test Circuit.

IF

B RCC (SEE NOTE 7)

1 8 +5 V
A 110 Ω
t r , t f = 16 ns
2 7 RL
VCM 10 V 90% 90%
10% 10%
0V VFF 3 6 VO
tr tf
0.1 µF
VO 5V 4 5
SWITCH AT A: IF = 0 mA
VO VOL
VCM
SWITCH AT B: IF = 1.6 mA
+ –

PULSE GEN.

Figure 10. Test Circuit for Transient Immunity and Typical Waveforms.

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