Optocoupler - XVive, VTL5C1, Vactrol, for Channel Switching

VTL5C1 vactrols for use in amplifiers, effect pedals, synthesizers and more. The VTL5C1 was commonly used for channel switching circuits in amps made by Crate and others.

See R-VTL5CX for VTL5C3 series vactrols made by Xvive.

Product Measurements

Item Length: 0.457 in.
Item Width: 0.382 in.
Item Height: 0.312 in.
storage temperature (Tstg): -40°C to 75°C
Operating Temperature (TJ): -40°C to 75°C
Cell Power: 175 mW
LED Current: 40 mA
LED Reverse Breakdown Voltage: 3.0 V
LED Forward Voltage Drop @ 20 mA: 2.0 V
Isolation Voltage, minimum @ 70% relative humidity: 2,500 VRMS
Output Cell Capacitance: 5.0 pF
Cell Voltage: 100 V
Input-output Coupling Capacitance: 0.5 pF
On Resistance @ 1 Ma: 20 kΩ
On Resistance @ 10 Ma: 600 Ω
On Resistance @ 40 Ma: 200 Ω
Off Resistance @ 10 seconds: 50 MΩ
Dynamic Range: 100 dB