Vishay SFH617A
SFH617A variants from Vishay
SFH617A Overview
What changes between part numbers, and what to check before you lock the BOM — BJTs.
SFH617A is a Vishay order-code family — not a single orderable MPN. This page lists 12 variants that share the same core device but differ in suffix fields (package, grade, reel/tube, electrical bin, etc.). Pick the exact full part number; substituting within the family without checking the datasheet often causes assembly or spec mismatches.
OPTOCOUPL DC-IN 1CH TRANS DC-OUT 4PDIP SMD - Tape and Reel Other listed variants describe: Optocoupler, 5.3kV Isolation, 70V VCEO, 60mA IF, PDIP; 1-CH DC Optocoupler, 70V VCEO, 60mA IF, 5.3kV Iso, PDIP.
Suffix examples in this family: 1X007T, 2, 2X006, 2X009T, 2X016, 3, 3X006, 3X007T. The characters after the base number usually encode package, temperature, or performance grade — compare the variant table column-by-column rather than assuming pin-compatible drops-in.
Example MPNs: SFH617A-1X007T, SFH617A-2, SFH617A-2X006, SFH617A-2X009T, SFH617A-2X016, SFH617A-3.
Key Features
- Lifecycle mix: ActiveConfirm lifecycle on the exact MPN, not just the base number prefix.
- 12 distinct suffix patternsExamples: 1X007T, 2, 2X006, 2X009T, 2X016 (+7 more). Decode suffix meaning in the ordering notes under the variant table.
Target Applications
- BJTs — design-in and field replacement
- BOM scrub where only the base prefix is known but suffix is TBD
- Second-source checks when the original MPN is constrained
Ordering Variants
Compare 12 SFH617A part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.
| Part Number | Description | Manufacturer | Lifecycle | RoHS | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFH617A-1X007T | OPTOCOUPL DC-IN 1CH TRANS DC-OUT 4PDIP SMD - Tape and Reel | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| SFH617A-2 | Optocoupler, 5.3kV Isolation, 70V VCEO, 60mA IF, PDIP | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| SFH617A-2X006 | 1-CH DC Optocoupler, 70V VCEO, 60mA IF, 5.3kV Iso, PDIP | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| SFH617A-2X009T | Optocoupler DC-IN 1-CH Transistor DC-OUT 4-Pin PDIP SMD T/R | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| SFH617A-2X016 | Optocoupler Phototransistor 5kV 70V 60mA PDIP Through Hole | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| SFH617A-3 | Optocoupler 5.3kV Isolation, 1-Ch, 70V VCEO, 60mA IF, PDIP | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| SFH617A-3X006 | Optocoupler Phototransistor 5kV 70V 60mA 110°C PDIP | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| SFH617A-3X007T | Optocoupler DC-IN 1-CH Transistor DC-OUT 4-Pin PDIP SMD T/R | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| SFH617A-3X016 | Optocoupler Phototransistor 5kV Isolation 70V VCEO 60mA FC | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| SFH617A-3X017T | Optocoupler, Phototransistor, 70V VCEO, 60mA IF, 150mW PD, SMD | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| SFH617A-4 | Optocoupler, 5.3kV Isolation, 70V VCEO, 60mA IF, PDIP | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| SFH617A-4X016 | SFH617A - Optocoupler, Phototransistor Output, High Reliability, 5300 VRMS, 110 °C Rated | Vishay | Active | Compliant | In Stock |
Ordering Code Differences
How suffixes on SFH617A map to package, grade, and reel options.
SFH617A uses a shared prefix; characters after the prefix encode orderable options. Two lines with the same prefix are not drop-in replacements unless the differing columns match your need.
Suffixes seen here: 1X007T, 2, 2X006, 2X009T, 2X016, 3, 3X006, 3X007T, 3X016, 3X017T (+2 more).
Full MPN examples: SFH617A-1X007T, SFH617A-2, SFH617A-2X006, SFH617A-2X009T, SFH617A-2X016.
Tip: photograph or copy the reel label — reel diameter, QTY per reel, and moisture sensitivity level (MSL) are often suffix-driven and won't show in the schematic.
How to Choose the Right SFH617A BJTs
Match the footprint first
Pull the exact package drawing for your MPN — base-number swaps fail most often at the footprint, not the schematic.
Electrical headroom
Compare voltage and current columns in the variant table. For SFH617A, a suffix with lower voltage or current rating will not survive the same circuit without recalculation.
Temp grade letter matters
Commercial (0–70 °C) and industrial (−40–85 °C+) suffixes look similar in the prefix — confirm ambient + self-heating, not just the first page of the datasheet.
Copy the full MPN
Do not BOM only "SFH617A" — include the full suffix (e.g. 1X007T, 2, 2X006). RFQ with reel/tube preference and required date code.
Technical Specifications
Core parameters for SFH617A product family
Identity
Variant Parameters
Source SFH617A with Octatronics
Request stock confirmation, lead time, date code, and pricing for all 12 ordering variants from Vishay. Our team supports active, EOL, and hard-to-find component sourcing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common technical questions about the SFH617A product family.