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Vishay VOL617A-8X001T — Signal Isolation

VOL617A-8X001T Optocoupler, 5000Vrms, Transistor Output

MPNVOL617A-8X001T
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Vishay VOL617A-8X001T optocoupler, DC input, transistor output, 5000Vrms isolation, 4-SMD gull wing package, surface mount.

$0.6Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Packaging4-SMD, Gull Wing
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

VOL617A-8X001T specifications
ParameterValue
Input typeDC
Output typeTransistor
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage - isolation5000Vrms
Voltage - output80V
Voltage - forward (Vf)1.16V
Current - output (Channel)50mA
Current transfer ratio260% @ 5mA
Current - DC forward (If)60 mA
Operating temperature-55°C ~ 110°C
PackageTape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)
Case4-SMD, Gull Wing
Channels1
Vce saturation400mV
Rise (Fall time)3.5µs, 5µs
Turn on (Turn off time)6µs, 5.5µs

Product details

5000Vrms isolation in a 4-pin LSOP

It accepts DC input only and switches a transistor output capable of sinking up to 50mA at 80V maximum collector-emitter voltage. The 4-LSOP (2.54mm pitch) gull-wing package is surface-mount ready, suiting it for reinforced isolation barriers in power supplies, motor drives, and industrial digital I/O modules.

Current transfer ratio — gain margin for logic translation

The CTR is specified at 130% minimum and 260% maximum when the LED forward current is 5mA. This range guarantees the output transistor saturates reliably when driving a 5V logic input through a pull-up resistor, even with LED current derated over the -55°C to 110°C operating range. The 400mV Vce saturation max at that drive level keeps the logic-low voltage well within TTL thresholds.

Switching speed and drive timing

Rise and fall times are 3.5µs and 5µs typical, with turn-on and turn-off times of 6µs and 5.5µs respectively. This places the part in the medium-speed class — adequate for 10-50 kHz PWM isolation or status feedback, but not for high-speed serial isolation above 100 kHz. The 1.16V typical forward voltage at 5mA LED current is standard for IR LEDs in this isolation class.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current transfer ratio of VOL617A-8X001T?

The CTR is 130% minimum and 260% maximum at 5mA LED forward current.

Is VOL617A-8X001T suitable for 5V logic?

Yes. With a minimum CTR of 130% at 5mA and a Vce saturation of 400mV max, the output can pull a 5V logic input low through a suitable pull-up resistor, meeting TTL thresholds.

Is VOL617A-8X001T equivalent to PC817?

Both are single-channel transistor-output optocouplers with similar pinouts and 5kV isolation, but the VOL617A-8X001T has a tighter CTR range (130-260% vs PC817's broader 50-600% bin). Pin compatibility should be verified against the specific PC817 variant's CTR grade.

Can I use VOL617A-8X001T for AC input?

No. The input type is DC only. For AC input detection, use an optocoupler with back-to-back LEDs or a dedicated AC-input type.