May 3, 2004 - Fairchild Semiconductor introduces the FODB100 MicrocouplerTM, the first single-channel optocoupler with a transistor output housed in a BGA (Ball Grid Array) package designed for consumer electronics, such as chargers, adapters, set-top boxes and appliances, as well as for industrial applications, such as power supplies and motor controls. The device's small package size (3.5 mm x 3.5 mm) and low profile (1.20mm maximum mounted height), combined with its very wide operating temperature range <40°C to +125°C), meet the demanding requirements of consumer and industrial products. The single-channel optocoupler consists of an aluminum gallium arsenide infrared light emitting diode driving a silicon phototransistor. Featuring high isolation (2500 Vrms for 1 s) and high current transfer ratio at low input current levels, the Microcoupler is designed for conventional voltage isolation in power system feedback circuits and for isolating signals in high-voltage, electrically noisy environments.
Fairchild's FODB100 Microcoupler is the first in a family of BGA-packaged optocouplers that will include dual and multiple channels. The FODB100 is available in tape and reel quantities of 3000 units. This lead-free (Pb-free) product meets or exceeds the requirements of the joint IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020B and is compliant with the European Union requirements, which will take effect in 2005. UL and VDE safety approvals are pending.
The addition of the BGA-packaged optocouplers further expands Fairchild's innovative package technology to include power discrete, power ICs and logic devices in BGA packaging, as well as FLMP, MicroPakTM and DQFN packaging.
Price: US$ 0.25 (1000 pcs)
FODB100 - Standard device in Tape and Reel
FODB100V - VDE approved version of FODB100
Availability: Now
Delivery: 8 weeks ARO
