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The part is in the 63% to 125% current transfer ratio (CTR) bin at 10mA forward current, giving a consistent gain window for logic-level coupling. ## Ratings that drive the BOM decision The 5300Vrms isolation voltage is the headline spec — it defines the safety margin for reinforced insulation in mains-connected circuits. The CTR range of 63% to 125% at 10mA means the output transistor saturates reliably with a standard 10mA LED drive, but you need to check the minimum CTR at your actual forward current if running below 10mA. Output transistor can handle up to 70V and 50mA continuous, covering 5V and 24V logic and relay drive. The 400mV Vce saturation at 10mA keeps power dissipation low in the output stage. ## Package and mounting Rated from -55°C to 110°C operating, this part handles cold-start and hot environments better than the common 85°C optocouplers — useful for outdoor telecom cabinets or engine-bay-adjacent control boards. The 4-DIP through-hole package is a rework tech's friend: easy to hand-solder or desolder with a basic iron, no hot-air profile needed. Tube shipping means parts arrive aligned and undamaged, but if your pick-and-place line expects tape, you'll need to transfer to a feeder-compatible carrier.","metaTitle":"SFH617A-2X006 Optocoupler, 5300Vrms, 4-DIP, Vishay","metaDescription":"Vishay SFH617A-2X006 optocoupler: 5300Vrms isolation, 63-125% CTR, transistor output, -55 to 110°C, 4-DIP through-hole. Active, ROHS3.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Optoisolators"],"specifications":{"Package":"Tube","Input Type":"DC","Output Type":"Transistor","Mounting Type":"Through Hole","Package / Case":"4-DIP (0.400\\\", 10.16mm)","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Number of Channels":"1","Voltage - Isolation":"5300Vrms","Vce Saturation (Max)":"400mV","Operating Temperature":"-55°C ~ 110°C","Rise / Fall Time (Typ)":"2µs, 2µs","Voltage - Output (Max)":"70V","Supplier Device Package":"4-DIP","Current - Output / Channel":"50mA","Current Transfer Ratio (Max)":"125% @ 10mA","Current Transfer Ratio (Min)":"63% @ 10mA","Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Typ)":"1.35V","Turn On / Turn Off Time (Typ)":"3µs, 2.3µs","Current - DC Forward (If) (Max)":"60 mA"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$1.01","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$1.01000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$0.65900","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$0.43180","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$0.34088","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2000,"price":"$0.31815","currency":"USD"},{"qty":5000,"price":"$0.30679","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10000,"price":"$0.30224","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25000,"price":"$0.29542","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/a98d53b6ebe738054adad4da6bcda228.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Is the SFH617A-2X006 a direct replacement for the SFH617A-1?","answer":"The SFH617A-2X006 is a different CTR bin than the SFH617A-1. The -2 bin specifies 63% to 125% CTR at 10mA, while the -1 bin covers a different range. They are pin-compatible in the same 4-DIP package, but the CTR difference may affect gain margin in your circuit — verify the minimum CTR at your operating forward current before substituting."},{"question":"Is the SFH617A-2X006 lead-free and RoHS compliant?","answer":"Yes, the SFH617A-2X006 is ROHS3 compliant, meaning it meets the latest RoHS directive including the four phthalates."},{"question":"Does the SFH617A-2X006 come in a tube or tape-and-reel packaging?","answer":"The SFH617A-2X006 is shipped in a Tube. It is not listed in tape-and-reel packaging for this order code."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/vishay/SFH617A-2X006","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/vishay/SFH617A-2X006 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-17T19:50:00.618Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-17T19:50:00.618Z","indexable":true}}