Hello CHAITHRA And S
Certainly in the data sheets of the Optocoupler FODM124, we can see two IF parameters.
But one of them is called:
IF(avg) continuos Forward Current.
While the other is called:
IF(Pk) Peak Forward Current.
So: what is guaranteed by FAIRCHILD is that the LED, in the Optocoupler, can supports a current of 20 mAmp. Continuously.
And it can also supports an IF of 1 Amp. For a period of time of 300 microseconds at a repetition of 300 pulses per second (PPS).
However, it is unwise to subject the LED, in the Optocoupler, to its maximum. 20 mAmp. Because the lifetime of this is reduced.
Depends on how you use this device, it's like you have to polarize.
In order to calculate the CTR (Current Transfer Ratio) You must analyze the figures 3 and 4, In the FAIRCHILD datasheet, as the device number that you intend to use.
What use are you going to give to this device (Optocoupler) ??
We might know ??