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J2200A
Optocoupler CTR Module

USER’S GUIDE
April 2022 Version 1.0 Printed in Taiwan

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Product Overview

In the past, figuring out the optocoupler’s DC/CTR values has always taken a bit of time or has required costly equipment. Now the J2200A can solve these issues.

Product Applications

The J2200A can be used as …

  1. An IQC tester for identifying real or fake optocoupler units.
  2. A classifier for factory workers to rank and mark the optocoupler’s DC CTR values.
  3. A circuit-design tool for engineers and students to match one optocoupler’s DC CTR or Delta CTR value with another.

Product I/O

Input Power
Used with the M3522A 6 1/2 DMM, it requires a type-C cable to connect (you can use the M3522A’s front USB plug outputs 5V/0.5A).

PICOTEST J2200A Optocoupler CTR Module - Input Power

Optocoupler Insert Socket

PICOTEST J2200A Optocoupler CTR Module - Optocoupler Insert Socket

When inserting an optocoupler into the socket, the pin with a black point (yellow arrow) needs to be plugged into the yellow point of the socket. When it’s in place, push the bar down to fasten.

Note1: The hot-plugging for each DUT on J2200A is allowable.

PICOTEST J2200A Optocoupler CTR Module - fig 14

CTR Connection State

When the connection is made, power on your DMM. The overall state will show up like the picture below.
PICOTEST J2200A Optocoupler CTR Module - CTR Connection State

Optional Bode 100 VNA Connections
Besides the M3522A, you have other ways to check CTR values. For example, via Bode 100, connect OSC, CH1, and CH2 to the same ports at 1 2 3 on J2200A (See Figure-1).

M3522A Operation/Setup

Using the Current Range Auto section, you don’t need to set up anything. Just make sure everything is connected correctly to your M3522A and J2200A. Then the display will switch to the CTR mode automatically as shown below.

In the picture, the red frame shows the measured CTR values, and the white frame shows the DUT condition with the variations of IC/IF/VCE/VF.

PICOTEST J2200A Optocoupler CTR Module - M3522A Operation

For the advanced setup, the source IC/IF and voltage-current VCE/VCC is available to set up (Valid Range: 10uA ~ 40mA). There are current ranges you can choose according to your application, such as…

  1. 1mA: Rsense 1K
  2. 10mA: Rsense 100
  3. 100mA: Rsense 10 In addition, to smooth/average the readings, you can set up the counts via entering the Filter section.

Warning icon Warning

  • To avoid damaging the J2200A, please do not input any external power into the J2200A or DUT.

specifications

Under 20 ~ 40 / USB Power: 5V/0.5A

Output Rating
Item min max
VCC 0.5V 15V
VCE 0.5V 15V(i)
IF(AutoRange) 0.05mA 40mA
IF(@1mA ) 0.05mA 1.6mA
IF(@10mA) 0.5mA 16mA
IF(@100mA) 5mA 40mA
IC(AutoRange) 0.05mA 40mA
IC(@1mA) 0.05mA 1.6mA
IC(@10mA) 0.5mA 16mA
IC(@100mA) 5mA 40mA
Programming Accuracy
Item %
VCC(Setting+Range) 1%+50mV
VCE(Setting+Range) 1%+50mV
IC(Setting+Range) 0.5%+0.5%
IF(Setting+Range) 0.5%+0.5%
IF(Setting+Range) 0.5%+0.5%
Read-Back Accuracy
Item %
VCC(Reading+Range) 1%+50mV
VCE(Reading+Range) 1%+50mV
IC(Reading+Range) 0.5%+0.5%
IF(Reading+Range) 0.5%+0.5%
VF 50mV
CTR 5%
A CTR 10%
FRA Port (Typical)
Item Value
OSC level <13dBm
Usable Bandwidth 10∼100KHz
Modulator Gain(@1mA) 0.0625mA/V
Modulator Gain(@10mA) 0.625mA/V
Modulator Gain(@100mA) 6.25mA/V

Note:
(i)VCC = VCE+IC*Rc, VCE<=VCC

※ Note2: The above specifications are subject to change without notice due to design improvements.

Documents / Resources

PICOTEST J2200A Optocoupler CTR Module [pdf] User Guide
J2200A, Optocoupler CTR Module, J2200A Optocoupler CTR Module

References

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