Datasheet
Features
• Data output compatible with LSTTL, TTL and CMOS
• 20 K Baud data rate at 1400 metres line length
• Guaranteed performance over temperature (0°C to
70°C)
• Guaranteed On and O thresholds
• LED is protected from excess current
• Input threshold hysteresis
• Three-state output compat ible with data buses
• Internal shield for high Common Mode Rejection
• Safety approval
UL recognized -3750 V rms, for 1 minute
CSA approved
• Optically coupled 20 mA current loop transmitter,
HCPL-4100, also available
Applications
• Isolated 20 mA current
• Loop receiver in:
Computer peripherals
Industrial control equipment
Data communications equipment
CAUTION: It is advised that normal static precautions be taken in handling and assembly of this component to prevent dam-
age and/or degradation which may be induced by ESD.
Functional Diagram
A 0.1 µF bypass capacitor connected between pins 8 and 5 is recommended.
Description
The HCPL-4200 optocoupler is designed to operate as a
receiver in equipment using the 20 mA Current Loop. 20
mA current loop systems conventionally sig nal a logic high
state by transmit ting 20 mA of loop current (MARK), and
signal a logic low state by allowing no more than a few
milliamperes of loop current (SPACE). Optical coupling of
the signal from the 20 mA current loop to the logic output
breaks ground loops and provides for a very high common
mode rejection. The HCPL-4200 aids in the design process
by providing guaranteed thresholds for logic high state and
logic low state for the current loop, providing an LSTTL,
TTL, or CMOS compatible logic interface, and providing
guaranteed common mode rejection. The bu er circuit
on the current loop side of the HCPL-4200 provides typi-
cally 0.8 mA of hysteresis which increases the immunity to
common mode and di erential mode noise. The bu er also
provides a controlled amount of LED drive current which
takes into account any LED light output degradation. The
internal shield allows a guaranteed 1000 V/µs common
mode transient immunity.
HCPL-4200
Optically Coupled 20 mA Current Loop Receiver
Data Sheet
Lead (Pb) Free
RoHS 6 fully
compliant
RoHS 6 fully compliant options available;
-xxxE denotes a lead-free product