What is Optocoupler ? How Optocoupler Works ? The Optocoupler Explained
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In this video, what is optocoupler, how optocoupler works, and the difference between the Relay and the Optocoupler is explained. And at the later part of the video, some of the important specifications of the optocoupler are also explained.
Timestamps for the different topics covered in the video:
0:00 Introduction
0:35 What is Optocoupler
1:35 What's inside the Optocoupler? How Optocoupler Works?
5:44 Optocoupler Applications
6:39 Optocoupler Specifications
11:50 Relay vs Optocoupler
What is Optocoupler :
The optocoupler is a circuit or component which optically couples the signal of one circuit to the other circuit. since the circuits are coupled optically, it provides electrical isolation between the two circuits.
The optocoupler is also known as an optoisolator or photocoupler.
What's inside the optocoupler?
A typical optocoupler consists of two elements. The Infrared LED and Photosensitive device. The photosensitive device can be phototransistor, photo Darlington, photo-SCR, photo Triac. The LED and photosensitive device are integrated into a single package and for optimal coupling, their spectral response is tightly matched.
How optocoupler works?
When an electrical signal is applied to the LED, the LED converts the electrical signal into an optical signal.
The LED light falls on the photosensitive device and it converts the optical light into the electrical signal. (It generates the photocurrent)
When light falls on the photo-sensitive device, it conducts and allows the flow of current. And the same current also flows through the external circuit which is connected with the photodetector.
In this way, the optocoupler optically couples the signal of one circuit to the other circuit.
Applicaitons of Optocoupler :
1. To isolate the two electrical circuits
2. Prevent very important low voltage circuits from noise, ground loops, and high voltage spikes
3. To control the high voltage circuit using a logic circuit or microcontroller (And yet keeping electrical isolation between them)
4. In communication Systems
5. Power Supplies
6. Solid-state Relays
This video will be helpful to everyone for understanding what is optocoupler, how it works, and what are the typical applications of the optocoupler.
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Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:35 What is Optocoupler 1:35 What's inside the Optocoupler? How Optocoupler Works? 5:44 Optocoupler Applications 6:39 Optocoupler Specifications 11:50 Relay vs Optocoupler
@sangitasoni1778
2 жыл бұрын
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@brd8764
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting device.
Thoroughly explained 👍🏻👌🏻
Superb.Thanks for sharing this valuable information.
Awesome bro.. Keep it up
That’s realy a benificial video.thanks for this video
Just superb 👍👍❤️❤️
V.Nice 👍👍👍👌👌👌
Good demonstration 👍
muy interesante info de trabajo del optoacoplador....
super explained....
Nice explained
Explained well
Good work
Hey ,i wanted to ask if the pc817 has an npn or and pnp phototransistor inside, because i wanted to use it in my audio amplifier for galvanic isolation and you know the common ground problem ,i wanted to use p55nf06 MOSFET ,which is n-channel and wont exactly work with negetive audio signals...if u can help me out with the build it wld be very nice 🙂
Good. Please demonstrate a simple SMPS 12V adapter which uses pc 817 optocoupler.
Nice vedio sirr
@hello Could you please explain the lowdrop out Regulator operation with p mosfet and n MOSFET
Thanks for this video brother. It's very useful. And please upload some videos related to sensors and transducers. I hope that it would be also very useful.
@ALLABOUTELECTRONICS
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, definitely
Nice and informative video, Could you please help me how to create this type of videos?
3:42 You don't show linear optocouplers which use a pair of photodiodes with an external amplifier for high linearity, such as the HCNR200.
Good
Could you make a video on MOSFET switching and MOSFET drivers
@ALLABOUTELECTRONICS
2 жыл бұрын
The video on MOSFET switch is already made. Here is the link : kzread.info/dash/bejne/h36fqq5mZtDUaNY.html
Can you make a video about interlocks?
@ALLABOUTELECTRONICS
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, if many of you want me to make a video on it, I will definitely make a video.
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sir good day can i replace any model of optocoupler in a burned optocoupler
@ALLABOUTELECTRONICS
2 жыл бұрын
You need to check the compatibility. The pin numbers and the characteristics should match. If it matches, then you can replace it.
Hello , sir can I get full ppt for download 💗💗
What is the maximum input voltage of this ic pc817? And also what is the maximum output of it?
@ALLABOUTELECTRONICS
3 жыл бұрын
In the data sheet, the maximum allowable forward current is mentioned. so depending on the series resistance and the forward voltage drop across diode you can decide the maximum allowable input voltage. also Vce ( max) is 80V. please refer the datasheet for more info.
@chibuzoeze4225
3 жыл бұрын
@@ALLABOUTELECTRONICS OK sir. Thanks Pls I want to also know the value of Rs should I use when stepping 240volts down with zener diode. I appreciate your quick response sir
@chibuzoeze4225
3 жыл бұрын
Pls reply
@ALLABOUTELECTRONICS
3 жыл бұрын
@@chibuzoeze4225 I didn’t get it. How exactly you want to use this IC. For controlling purpose..what voltage you are expecting to give at input ?
@chibuzoeze4225
3 жыл бұрын
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@ALLABOUTELECTRONICS
3 жыл бұрын
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@sindhujalingampally6066
3 жыл бұрын
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The biggest and the most important difference between relays and opto-couplers is that relays are strictly digital while opto-couplers can send an analogue output depending on the intensity of the LED inside.
@markusallport1276
2 жыл бұрын
relays are strictly digital? You're joking right? I must have missed something here. Relays are strictly mechanical, operate at higher voltages and there is the possibility of magnetic field interference created by the coil on activation. Whereas with optocouplers, THEY are strictly digital in nature, not to mention they can actually transmit signals while isolating the signal and contacts from one circuit to the other, eliminating the need for mechanical activity. If you knew that I now understand your joke, but if you meant that seriously, you need to go back to class.
@roseelectronics4582
2 жыл бұрын
@@markusallport1276 I meant relay contacts work in a digital fashion, like 1 and 0, true and false. Whereas an optocoupler can be linearly controlled to create analog signals. I'm talking about the same property that BJT transistors possesses. They have the saturation, cut off, and they can also be put the midway. To me, digital is anything that can be turned on or off, without hanging in the middle position. Maybe I'm misusing the term. Like you mentioned, relays are strictly electro-mechanical as well. That's how they are operated but they still put out a digital signal. Anything that can create binary logic can be classified as a digital device.
@SeptemberAdam
Жыл бұрын
I always understood relays as being more analog than digital to operate....but as far as output is concerned, yeah I can see the digital like property, in it's on or off state and no "in between" to function properly, just hi or low. Guess I'm so use to solid state components, like semiconductors (such as optocouplers), belonging only to digital realm (well, they can be used for analog purposes too) and....yeah I can also see the analog capability of the led to phototransistor relationship happening inside the opto...., as far as variation of current goes to vary the brightness of the inside emitting led for desired varying strength of output. Yeah thats all a new one to me. That honestly will take me some time to adjust to...because for now I still think that notion is still debatable.
@roseelectronics4582
Жыл бұрын
@@SeptemberAdam your understanding of the terms digital and analog is way better than a lot out there...
@SeptemberAdam
Жыл бұрын
@@roseelectronics4582 Yeah thanks. But not sure if relays are ideally applicable for digital applications as they tend to be slower in response than a semiconductor switch, such as an SCR or plain ol transistor and tend to use more power than the aforesaid components, not to mention that semis are a bit more robust, more solid, than wire wrapped electro mechanical devices, I mean for rapidly fast switching digital operating purposes. So yeah I don't know...gotta think more on what you asserted.
why is it (5-1.25) / 5mA .... I get the 5 - typical Vf ... but why 5mA?
@ALLABOUTELECTRONICS
Жыл бұрын
It has been assumed that the 5 mA current is required through the LED of Optocoupler. This formula is used to calculate series resistance.
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why and how is it (5-1.5)??
@ALLABOUTELECTRONICS
5 ай бұрын
As per the given specification, at 7:16, the LED in the opt-coupler has typical forward voltage drop of 1.25V. And since we want 5 mA current, so accordingly, the value of the series resistor R is calculated. ( Here it is assumed that, the microcontroller pin is providing TTL/ 5V output)
There is no subtitles :cc
@ALLABOUTELECTRONICS
3 жыл бұрын
Soon it will be updated.
@markusallport1276
2 жыл бұрын
I had to read the CC to understand ANYTHING this guy was saying. The horrible mumbling and terrible English narration was abominable, but thank goodness for Closed Captioning.
I can't understand a damn thing you're saying