Where to find cheap general purpose SMD optocouplers?
I generally use the LTV-356T
optocoupler (phototransistor output) for general purpose applications. It has a smaller footprint than most DIP-derived SMD optocouplers and a thinner package. Its pin pitch is 2.54mm
whereas the center-distance between the pads is 6.5mm
. It it rated
It is available:
- from DigiKey @
0,12€/pc@1kpc
- from LCSC @
0,056€/pc@1kpc
Even cheaper?
The LTV-356T
has the advantage of being available from different sources in large quantities. However, you can get a pin-compatible variant LTV-356T-C
which is only rated for 35V
on the output:
- from LCSC @
0,0404€/pc@1kpc
Even smaller?
At LCSC, you can also get the half-width OR-3H7B-TP-G
with a pin pitch of only 1.27mm
for 0,0424€/pc@1kpc