How Optocouplers Work and How to Use Them - DC To Daylight

In this episode, we look at the optocoupler, or optoisolator, as it's also known. This little device is great at isolating voltage and noise from one circuit to another, and it can even be used to translate voltage levels. We'll dive into how to go about biasing both the input and output of an optocoupler. Then we'll breadboard a demonstration circuit, including the use of a Schmitt trigger to give our circuit a snappier response time. We'll also look at the results on an oscilloscope. So let's explore optocouplers! Discuss this episode and ask questions on the element14 community: https://bit.ly/3xCejS1 Shop for optocouplers and optoisolators on your local store website: https://bit.ly/3BRgiUY Engage with the element14 presents team on the element14 Community - suggest builds, find project files and behind the scenes video: https://bit.ly/3tmdewv Visit the element14 Community for more great activities and free hardware: https://bit.ly/3q6YMpu Tech Spotlights: https://bit.ly/3qPrDhM RoadTest and Reviews: https://bit.ly/3pV5Bux Project14: https://bit.ly/31wbnJY #0:00 Welcome to DC to Daylight #0:51 Optocoupler #2:00 Breaking It Down #8:10 Breadboard #10:05 Give Your Feedback #optocoupler #breadboard #optoisolator