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Vishay SFH618A-2 — Optoisolators

SFH618A-2 Optocoupler, 5300Vrms, 4-DIP Through Hole

MPNSFH618A-2
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Vishay SFH618A-2 optocoupler, 1-channel DC input, transistor output, 5300Vrms isolation, 4-DIP through-hole, 63-125% CTR at 1mA, -55°C to 100°C.

$1.1Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Packaging4-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm)
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

SFH618A-2 specifications
ParameterValue
Input typeDC
Output typeTransistor
MountingThrough Hole
Voltage - isolation5300Vrms
Voltage - output55V
Voltage - forward (Vf)1.1V
Current - output (Channel)50mA
Current transfer ratio125% @ 1mA
Current - DC forward (If)60 mA
Operating temperature-55°C ~ 100°C
PackageTube
Case4-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm)
Channels1
Vce saturation400mV
Rise (Fall time)3.5µs, 5µs
Turn on (Turn off time)6µs, 5.5µs

Product details

Optocoupler with 5.3 kV isolation — active and available

It accepts a DC input on the LED side and switches a phototransistor on the output, with a current transfer ratio (CTR) binned between 63% and 125% at a forward current of 1 mA.

The -2 CTR bin (63% minimum, 125% maximum at 1 mA) is a middle-grade selection — tighter than the broad -1 bin, but not as high as the -3 or -4 bins in the SFH618A family. A higher CTR lets you drive the LED with less current, reducing power draw on the primary side, but the trade-off is a wider spread that can complicate worst-case margin analysis. The 55 V output breakdown and 50 mA continuous output current give enough headroom for driving a logic gate input or a small-signal MOSFET gate through a resistor.

Temperature range and isolation rating

The 5300Vrms isolation voltage is a reinforced-grade rating, suitable for mains-isolated feedback in off-line power supplies and for safety-barrier applications that require a 5 kV minimum. The 4-DIP package with 7.62 mm pin spacing provides the creepage distance needed to maintain the isolation rating across the board.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current transfer ratio of SFH618A-2?

The CTR is specified between 63% (minimum) and 125% (maximum) at a forward current of 1 mA. This bin (-2) is a mid-range selection; the actual CTR for any given unit falls within that window.