matrixofdynamism
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The LITE-ON LTV-817 is a High Density Mounting Type Photocoupler. Its datasheet can be found here. I have found that datasheets of many opto-couplers do give the data rate. However, this one doe not. How do I find the maximum data rate that this can be used in?
With opto-couplers, the output uses a open collector output. This means that the transistor turning on shall ground the output but otherwise it shall remain floating. I assume that this severly limits how fast the opto-couplers can usually work? Perhaps only 100s of kilobits like in a PS/2 mouse. However, datasheets show that opto-couplers can achieve Mb of datarate. Strage.
With opto-couplers, the output uses a open collector output. This means that the transistor turning on shall ground the output but otherwise it shall remain floating. I assume that this severly limits how fast the opto-couplers can usually work? Perhaps only 100s of kilobits like in a PS/2 mouse. However, datasheets show that opto-couplers can achieve Mb of datarate. Strage.