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PS8501L3-E3-AX NEPOC Optocoupler, 5000Vrms Isolation, 8-SMD

MPNPS8501L3-E3-AX
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Renesas / NEPOC PS8501L3--AX, 1-channel DC-input optocoupler, transistor with base output, 5000Vrms isolation, 220ns/350ns switching, 8-SMD Gull Wing, -55°C to 100°C.

$4.8Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Renesas Electronics PS8501L3-E3-AX datasheet (PDF)
Packaging8-SMD, Gull Wing
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
SeriesNEPOC
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

PS8501L3-E3-AX specifications
ParameterValue
SeriesNEPOC
Input typeDC
Output typeTransistor with Base
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage - isolation5000Vrms
Voltage - output35V
Voltage - forward (Vf)1.7V
Current - output (Channel)8mA
Current transfer ratio15% @ 16mA
Current - DC forward (If)25 mA
Operating temperature-55°C ~ 100°C
PackageTape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)
Case8-SMD, Gull Wing
Channels1
Turn on (Turn off time)220ns, 350ns

Product details

The PS8501L3-E3-AX: The Renesas NEPOC PS8501L3--AX is a single-channel DC-input optocoupler with a phototransistor output that includes a base connection. The base pin allows the designer to tailor the switching threshold or add a resistor to improve turn-off time beyond the typical 350ns — a useful degree of freedom not available on Darlington or simple phototransistor optos.

Typical turn-on of 220ns and turn-off of 350ns place this part in the fast-switching class for a phototransistor optocoupler. If you are replacing a slower opto in an existing design, check that the minimum CTR of 15% at 16mA forward current still meets your logic-level threshold at the output load — the CTR is specified at 16mA If, so plan the LED drive resistor accordingly. The output transistor is rated for 35V Vce and 8mA continuous output current.

Housed in an 8-SMD Gull Wing package, the PS8501L3--AX is a surface-mount part. ROHS3 compliant per the listing, so no exemption issues for EU or similar regulated markets.

Renesas lists this part as Active.

Frequently asked questions

What is an equivalent substitute for PS8501L3--AX?

The PS2801C-4-V-A is a different part — it is a 4-channel optocoupler with 2500Vrms isolation and slower switching (10µs/7µs). It is not a pin-compatible or functional substitute for the single-channel 5000Vrms PS8501L3--AX. Stick with the exact order code unless you are redesigning the isolation barrier and channel count.

Is PS8501L3--AX RoHS compliant?

Yes, it is ROHS3 compliant per the manufacturer's listing.