All Avago data sheets report the creepage and clearance
inherent to the optocoupler component itself. These
dimensions are needed as a starting point for the
equipment designer when determining the circuit insula-
tion requirements. However, once mounted on a printed
circuit board, minimum creep-age and clearance require-
ments must be met as specified for individual equipment
standards. For creepage, the shortest distance path along
the surface of a printed circuit board between the solder
fillets of the input and output leads must be considered.
There are recommended techniques such as grooves
and ribs which may be used on a printed circuit board
to achieve desired creepage and clearances. Creepage
and clearance distances will also change depending on
factors such as pollution degree and insulation level.
IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-2 Insulation Related Characteristics
Description
Symbol
HCPL-3120
Option 060
HCPL-J312
HCNW3120 Unit
Installation classification per DIN VDE 0110/1.89,
Table 1
for rated mains voltage ≤150 V rms
I-IV
I-IV
I-IV
for rated mains voltage ≤300 V rms
I-IV
I-IV
I-IV
for rated mains voltage ≤450 V rms
I-III
I-III
I-IV
for rated mains voltage ≤600 V rms
I-III
I-IV
for rated mains voltage ≤1000 V rms
I-III
Climatic Classification
55/100/21
55/100/21
55/100/21
Pollution Degree (DIN VDE 0110/1.89)
2
2
2
Maximum Working Insulation Voltage
VIORM
630
891
1414
Vpeak
Input to Output Test Voltage, Method b*
VPR
1181
1670
2652
Vpeak
VIORM x 1.875 = VPR, 100% Production Test,
tm = 1 sec, Partial Discharge < 5pC
Input to Output Test Voltage, Method a*
VIORM x 1.5 = VPR, Type and Sample Test,
tm = 60 sec, Partial Discharge < 5pC
VPR
945
1336
2121
Vpeak
Highest Allowable Overvoltage*
VIOTM
6000
6000
8000
Vpeak
(Transient Overvoltage, tini = 10 sec)
Safety Limiting Values – maximum values allowed
in the event of a failure, also see Figure 37.
Case Temperature
Input Current
Output Power
TS
175
175
150
°C
IS INPUT
230
400
400
mA
PS OUTPUT 600
600
700
mW
Insulation Resistance at TS, VIO = 500 V
RS
≥109
≥109
≥109
Ω
*Refer to the IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-2 section (page 1-6/8) of the Isolation Control Component Designer’s Catalog for a detailed description of
Method a/b partial discharge test profiles.
Note: These optocouplers are suitable for “safe electrical isolation” only within the safety limit data. Maintenance of the safety data shall be en-
sured by means of protective circuits. Surface mount classification is Class A in accordance with CECC 00802.