The IL350/351/358/359 family of linear optocoupler consist of an IRLED optically coupled to two photodiodes. The emitter mechanically faces both diodes enabling them to receive approximately an equal amount of infrared light. The diodes produce a proportional amount of photocurrents. The ratio of the photocurrents stays constant with high accuracy when either the LED current changes or the ambient temperature changes. Thus one can control the output diode current optically by controlling the input photodiode current.