Low Input Current Photodarlington Coupler: Features Description
Low Input Current Photodarlington Coupler: Features Description
Low Input Current Photodarlington Coupler: Features Description
Features Description
The 6N138 & 6N139 optocouplers consist of an
• Low current – 0.5mA
AlGaAs LED optically coupled to a high gain split
• Superior CTR-2000%
darlington photodetector.
• CTR guaranteed 0–70°C
The combination of a very low input current of
Applications 0.5mA and a high current transfer ratio of 2000%
• Digital logic ground isolation makes this family particularly useful for input
• Telephone ring detector interface to MOS, CMOS, LSTTL and EIA RS232C,
dimension.
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Emitter
IF Forward current 25 mA
VR Reverse voltage 5 V
PD Power dissipation 40 mW
Detector
PD Power dissipation 100 mW
IO Output Current 60 mA
6N138 -0.5 to 7 V
VO Output voltage
6N139 -0.5 to 18 V
6N138 -0.5 to 7 V
VCC Supply voltage
6N139 -0.5 to 18 V
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Emitter Characteristics
Symbol Parameters Test Conditions Min Typ Max Units Notes
VF Forward voltage IF = 16mA - 1.45 1.6 V
IR Reverse Current VR = 5V - - 5 µA
Detector Characteristics
Symbol Parameters Test Conditions Min Typ Max Units Notes
Logic High Output 6N139 - 0.008 80
IOH IF=0mA, VO=VCC=18V, µA
Current 6N138 - - 200
IF=1.6mA, VO=Open,
ICCL Logic Low Supply Current - 0.5 1.4 mA
VCC=18V
IF=0mA, VO=Open,
ICCH Logic High Supply Current - 0.04 8 µA
VCC=18V
Transfer Characteristics
Symbol Parameters Test Conditions Min Typ Max Units Notes
6N139 IF=0.5mA, VO=0.4V, 400 2500 -
Current Transfer
CTR 6N138 300 2000 - %
Ratio IF=1.6mA, VO=0.5V,
6N139 500 2000 -
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Switching Characteristics
Symbol Parameters Test Conditions Min Typ Max Units Notes
IF= 0.5mA, - - 30
RL= 4.7k Ω TA= 250C - 4.8 25
6N139
High to Low IF= 12mA, - - 2
TPHL
Propagation Delay RL= 250 Ω TA= 250C - 0.2 1
µs
IF= 1.6mA, - - 15
6N138
RL= 2.2k Ω TA= 250C - 1.35 10
IF= 0.5mA, - - 90
RL= 4.7k Ω TA= 250C - 15 60
6N139
Low to High IF= 12mA, - - 10
TPLH
Propagation Delay RL= 250 Ω TA= 250C - 1.6 7
µs
IF= 1.6mA, - - 50
6N138
RL= 2.2k Ω TA= 250C - 7.6 35
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Test Circuits
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Test Circuits
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Device Marking
CT
6N139
VYWWK
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Ordering Information
6N13X(V)(Y)(Z)
X = Part No. (8 or 9)
V = VDE Option ( V or None)
Y = Lead form option (S, SL, M or none)
Z = Tape and reel option (T1, T2 or none)
S(T1) Surface Mount Lead Forming – With Option 1 Taping 1000 Units/Reel
S(T2) Surface Mount Lead Forming – With Option 2 Taping 1000 Units/Reel
SL(T1) Surface Mount (Low Profile) Lead Forming– With Option 1 Taping 1000 Units/Reel
SL(T2) Surface Mount (Low Profile) Lead Forming– With Option 2 Taping 1000 Units/Reel
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Reflow Profile
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