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http://dx.doi.org/10.14346/JKOSOS.2013.28.2.026

Risk Factors Related to Photo Couplers(P/C) for Signal Transmission by Electronic Devices  

Park, Hyung-Ki (Department of Fire Safety Engineering, Jeonju University)
Choi, Chung-Seog (Department of Fire Safety Engineering, Jeonju University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Safety / v.28, no.2, 2013 , pp. 26-30 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to find risk factors by analyzing the operation principle of a photo coupler (P/C) used to remove the noise of electronic devices and establish a base for the performance improvement of developed products. It was found from the P/C circuit analysis of normal products that they were equipped with an electrolytic condenser of $0.1{\mu}F$ to smooth system signals. Due to the epoxy resin packing the external part of the P/C, this study experienced a limit to visually examine the damage to it. It could be seen from the analysis of electric characteristics of the P/C that the forward voltage ($V_f$) and reverse current ($I_r$) were 1.3 V and 10 uA, respectively. In addition, it is required that the breakdown voltage (VCE) between the collector (C) and emitter (E) be maintained at less than 35 V. The and of the damaged product #1 were comparatively good. However, the measurement of was 100.0 uA. From this, it is thought that a short circuit occurred to the internal circuit. Moreover, from the fact that the of the damaged product #2 was open circuit and the measurement of was 0.0 uA, it is thought that the collector and emitter was separated or insulation resistance was significantly high. Furthermore, from the fact that the of the damaged product #3 was open circuit and the measurement of was 0.0 uA, it is thought that the space between the collector (C) and emitter (E) failed to meet the design standard or that they were separated. Therefore, it is thought that fabricating the P/C by increasing the reverse current 10 mA to 50 mA will prevent its malfunction.
Keywords
photo couplers; signal transmission; electronic devices; forward voltage; reverse current;
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