4N33 Overview
The 4N32 and 4N33 are optically coupled isolators with a Gallium Arsenide infrared LED and a silicon photodarlington sensor. Switching can be achieved while maintaining a high degree of isolation between driving and load circuits. These optocouplers can be used to replace reed and mercury relays with advantages of long life, high speed switching and elimination of magnetic fields.
4N33 Key Features
- Very High Current Transfer Ratio, 500% Min
- High Isolation Resistance, 1011 Ω Typical
- Standard Plastic DIP Package
- Underwriters Lab File #E52744
- V VDE Approvals #0884 (Available with Option 1)
- 3 V Continuous Forward Current
- 60 mA Power Dissipation at 25°C
- 100 mW Derate Linearly from 55°C
- 1.33 mW/°C Detector Collector-Emitter Breakdown Voltage, BVCEO
- 30 V Emitter-Base Breakdown Voltage, BVEBO


