EL_EL303X_EL304X_EL306X_EL308X Zero-Cross Triac Driver Photocoupler

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EL_EL303X_EL304X_EL306X_EL308X Zero-Cross Triac Driver Photocoupler

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Part Number
EL_EL303X_EL304X_EL306X_EL308X
Manufacturer
EVERLIGHT
Package
6-pin DIP; options include standard DIP-6, M wide lead bend 0.4 inch spacing, S surface mount lead form, S1 low-profile surface mount lead form
Category
LED
Product Type
SMD LED

Quick Sourcing Note

EL_EL303X_EL304X_EL306X_EL308X from EVERLIGHT is an LED-category zero-cross triac driver photocoupler in a 6-pin DIP family with standard DIP-6, wide-lead-bend, surface-mount, and low-profile surface-mount lead-form options. The device uses a GaAs infrared emitting diode optically coupled to a silicon photo triac with monolithic zero-voltage-crossing output. Key limits include 60 mA input forward current, 6 V input reverse voltage, 5000 Vrms isolation voltage, 100 mA on-state RMS current, and 250 V, 400 V, 600 V, or 800 V off-state output terminal voltage by series. Applications center on isolated zero-cross triac triggering and AC output terminal control.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberEL_EL303X_EL304X_EL306X_EL308X
ManufacturerEVERLIGHT
Product TypeSMD LED
CategoryLED
Package / Case6-pin DIP; standard DIP-6, M wide lead bend 0.4 inch spacing, S surface mount, S1 low-profile surface mount
Input Forward Current60 mA; absolute maximum rating, Ta=25°C
Input Reverse Voltage6 V; absolute maximum rating, Ta=25°C
Input Power Dissipation100 mW; absolute maximum rating, Ta=25°C
Input Power Dissipation Derating Factor3.8 mW/°C above Ta=85°C
Off-State Output Terminal Voltage250 V; EL303X, absolute maximum rating, Ta=25°C
Off-State Output Terminal Voltage400 V; EL304X, absolute maximum rating, Ta=25°C
Off-State Output Terminal Voltage600 V; EL306X, absolute maximum rating, Ta=25°C
Off-State Output Terminal Voltage800 V; EL308X, absolute maximum rating, Ta=25°C
Peak Repetitive Surge Current1 A; pw=1 ms, 120 pps, absolute maximum rating
On-State RMS Current100 mA; absolute maximum rating, Ta=25°C
Output Power Dissipation300 mW; absolute maximum rating, Ta=25°C
Output Power Dissipation Derating Factor7.6 mW/°C above Ta=85°C
Total Power Dissipation330 mW; absolute maximum rating, Ta=25°C
Isolation Voltage5000 Vrms; AC for 1 minute, RH=40% to 60%; input pins 1,2,3 shorted and output pins 4,5,6 shorted
Operating Temperature-55 to 100 °C; absolute maximum rating
Storage Temperature-55 to 125 °C; absolute maximum rating
Soldering Temperature260 °C for 10 seconds
Forward VoltageMax 1.5 V; IF=30 mA, Ta=25°C
Reverse Leakage CurrentMax 10 µA; VR=6 V, Ta=25°C
Peak Blocking CurrentMax 100 nA; EL303X/EL304X, VDRM=rated VDRM, IF=0 mA; test voltage within dv/dt rating
Peak Blocking CurrentMax 500 nA; EL306X/EL308X, VDRM=rated VDRM, IF=0 mA; test voltage within dv/dt rating
Peak On-State VoltageMax 3 V; ITM=100 mA peak, IF=rated IFT
Critical Rate of Rise Off-State VoltageMin 1000 V/µs; EL303X/EL304X, VPEAK=rated VDRM, IF=0, static dv/dt test circuit
Critical Rate of Rise Off-State VoltageMin 600 V/µs; EL306X/EL308X, VPEAK=rated VDRM, IF=0, static dv/dt test circuit
Inhibit VoltageMax 20 V; MT1-MT2 voltage above which device will not trigger, IF=rated IFT
Leakage in Inhibited StateMax 500 µA; IF=rated IFT, VDRM=rated VDRM, off state
LED Trigger CurrentMax 15 mA; EL3031/EL3041/EL3061/EL3081, main terminal voltage=3 V
LED Trigger CurrentMax 10 mA; EL3032/EL3042/EL3062/EL3082, main terminal voltage=3 V
LED Trigger CurrentMax 5 mA; EL3033/EL3043/EL3063/EL3083, main terminal voltage=3 V
Holding CurrentTyp 280 µA; Ta=25°C
Zero Voltage CrossingSupported; monolithic silicon zero voltage crossing photo triac output
Input-Output CouplingGaAs infrared emitting diode optically coupled to silicon photo triac
Pin 1 FunctionAnode
Pin 2 FunctionCathode
Pin 3 FunctionNo connection
Pin 4 FunctionTerminal
Pin 5 FunctionSubstrate; do not connect
Pin 6 FunctionTerminal
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

EL_EL303X_EL304X_EL306X_EL308X is an EVERLIGHT zero-cross triac driver photocoupler categorized under LED. Its input side is a GaAs infrared emitting diode, optically coupled to a silicon photo triac output with monolithic zero-voltage-crossing behavior.

The package is a 6-pin DIP family. Available forms include standard DIP-6, M wide lead bend with 0.4 inch spacing, S surface mount lead form, and S1 low-profile surface mount lead form. Pin functions are anode on pin 1, cathode on pin 2, no connection on pin 3, output terminals on pins 4 and 6, and substrate on pin 5, which is marked do not connect.

Critical ratings include 5000 Vrms isolation for one minute, 100 mA on-state RMS current, 1 A peak repetitive surge current, and operation from -55 to 100 °C. The series covers 250 V, 400 V, 600 V, and 800 V off-state output terminal voltage versions, supporting isolated zero-cross triac gate drive and AC switching interface designs.

Key Features

  • Zero-cross triac driver photocoupler function
  • GaAs infrared diode to silicon photo triac coupling
  • Monolithic zero-voltage-crossing photo triac output
  • 5000 Vrms input-output isolation for one minute
  • 250 V to 800 V series output voltage ratings
  • 100 mA absolute maximum on-state RMS current
  • 1 A peak repetitive surge current rating
  • Trigger current grades of 15 mA, 10 mA, and 5 mA
  • 6-pin DIP with through-hole and surface-mount lead forms
  • Operating temperature range from -55 to 100 °C

Typical Applications

  • Isolated triac triggering
  • Zero-cross AC switching interfaces
  • Photo triac output coupling
  • AC terminal control circuits
  • DIP-6 optocoupler assemblies
  • Surface-mount optotriac layouts

Procurement Notes

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FAQ

What type of device is EL_EL303X_EL304X_EL306X_EL308X?

EL_EL303X_EL304X_EL306X_EL308X is an EVERLIGHT zero-cross triac driver photocoupler. It uses a GaAs infrared emitting diode optically coupled to a silicon photo triac with monolithic zero-voltage-crossing output.

What output voltage options are covered by this family?

The series includes EL303X at 250 V, EL304X at 400 V, EL306X at 600 V, and EL308X at 800 V off-state output terminal voltage, each listed as an absolute maximum rating at Ta=25°C.

What package and lead-form options are specified?

The package family is 6-pin DIP. Options include standard DIP-6, M wide lead bend with 0.4 inch spacing, S surface mount lead form, and S1 low-profile surface mount lead form.

How are the pins assigned on this photocoupler?

Pin 1 is anode, pin 2 is cathode, and pin 3 is no connection. Pins 4 and 6 are terminals. Pin 5 is the substrate and is specified as do not connect.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: June 30, 2026.

This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.

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