HCPL-0700, HCPL-0701, HCNW138, HCNW139,
6N139, 6N138,
Low Input Current, High Gain Optocouplers
Data Sheet
Description
These high gain series couplers use a Light Emitting
Diode and an integrated high gain photodetec tor to
provide extremely high current transfer ratio between
input and output. Separate pins for the photodiode
and output stage result in TTL compatible saturation
voltages and high speed operation. Where desired the
VCC and VO terminals may be tied together to achieve
conven tional photodarlington operation. A base
access terminal allows a gain bandwidth adjustment to
be made.
The 6N139, HCPL-0701, and HCNW139 are for use in
CMOS, LSTTL or other low power appli ca tions. A 400%
minimum current transfer ratio is guaranteed over 0 to 70°C
operating range for only 0.5 mA of LED current.
The 6N138, HCPL-0700, and HCNW138 are designed for
use mainly in TTL applications. Current Transfer Ratio
(CTR) is 300% minimum over 0 to 70°C for an LED current
of 1.6 mA (1 TTL Unit load ). A 300% minimum CTR
enables operation with 1 TTL Load using a 2.2 kΩ
pull-up resistor.
Functional Diagram
Lead (Pb) Free
RoHS 6 fully
compliant
RoHS 6 fully compliant options available;
-xxxE denotes a lead-free product
7
1
2
3
45
6
8
NC
ANODE
CATHODE
NC
VCC
VO
GND
TRUTH TABLE
LED
ON
OFF
VO
LOW
HIGH
VB
CAUTION: It is advised that normal static precautions be taken in handling and assembly of this
component to prevent damage and/or degradation which may be induced by ESD. The components
featured in this datasheet are not to be used in military or aerospace applications or environments.
* 5000 V rms/1 minute rating is for HCNW139/138 and Option 020
(6N139/138) products only. A 0.1 µF bypass capacitor connected
between pins 8 and 5 is recommended.
Features
High current transfer ratio – 2000% typical (4500 %
typical for HCNW139/138)
Low input current requirements – 0.5 mA
TTL compatible output – 0.1 V VOL typical
Performance guaranteed over temperature 0°C
to 70°C
Base access allows gain bandwidth adjustment
High output current – 60 mA
Safetyapproval
- UL recognized – 3750 V rms for 1 minute and 5000 V
rms* for 1 minute per UL 1577
- CSA approved
- IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5 approved with VIORM =
1414 Vpeak for HCNW139 and HCNW138
Available in 8-Pin DIP or SOIC-8 footprint or widebody
package
MIL-PRF-38534 hermetic version available
(HCPL-5700/1)
Applications
Ground isolate most logic familiesTTL/TTL, CMOS/
TTL, CMOS/CMOS, LSTTL/TTL, CMOS/LSTTL
Low input current line receiver
High voltage insulation (HCNW139/138)
EIA RS-232C line receiver
Telephone ring detector
117 V ac line voltage status indicator – low input
power dissipation
Low power systems – ground isolation
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Selection Guide
8-Pin DIP
(300 Mil)
Small Outline
SO-8
Widebody
(400 mil)
Minimum
Input ON
Current
(IF)
Minimum
CTR
Absolute
Maximum
V
CC
Hermetic
Single
Channel
Package
Dual
Channel
Package
Single
Channel
Package
Dual
Channel
Package
Package
Single
Channel
Package
Single and Dual
Channel
Packages
HCPL- HCPL- HCPL- HCPL-
6N139 2731[1] 0701 0731 HCNW139 0.5 mA 400% 18 V
6N138 2730[1] 0700 0730 HCNW138 1.6 mA 300% 7 V
HCPL-4701[1] 4731[1] 070A[1] 073A[1] 40 µA 800% 18 V
0.5 mA 300% 20 V 5701[1]
5700[1]
5731[1]
5730[1]
Note:
1. Technical data are on separate Avago publications.
Selection for lower input current down to 250 µA is available upon request.
The HCPL-0701 and HCPL-0700 are surface mount devices packaged in an industry standard SOIC-8 footprint.
The SOIC-8 does not require “through holes” in a PCB. This package occupies approximately one-third the foot-
print area of the standard dual-in-line package. The lead prole is designed to be compatible with standard
surface mount processes.
The HCNW139 and HCNW138 are packaged in a widebody encapsulation that provides creep age and clearance di-
mensions suitable for safety approval by regulatory agencies worldwide.
Schematic
IF
8
VCC
2
3
ICC
VF
ANODE
CATHODE
+
VB
IB
6
5
GND
VO
IO
7
SHIELD
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Ordering Information
6N138, 6N139, HCPL-0700 and HCPL-0701 are UL Recognized with 3750 Vrms for 1 minute per UL1577 and are ap-
proved under CSA Component Acceptance Notice #5, File CA 88324.
Part
Number
Option
Package
Surface
Mount
Gull
Wing
Tape
& Reel
UL 5000 Vrms/
1 Minute
rating
IEC/EN/DIN
EN 60747-5-5 Quantity
RoHS
Compliant
non RoHS
Compliant
6N138
6N139
-000E no option
300 mil
DIP-8
50 per tube
-300E #300 X X 50 per tube
-500E #500 X X X 1000 per reel
-020E #020 X 50 per tube
-320E #320 X X X 50 per tube
-520E #520 X X X X 1000 per reel
-060E #060 X 50 per tube
-360E #360 X X X 50 per tube
-560E #560 X X X X 1000 per reel
HCPL-0700
HCPL-0701
-000E no option
SO-8
X 100 per tube
-500E #500 X X 1500 per reel
-060E #060 X X 100 per tube
-560E #560 X X X 1500 per reel
HCNW138
HCNW139
-000E no option 400 mil
Widebody
DIP-8
42 per tube
-300E #300 X X 42 per tube
-500E #500 X X X 750 per reel
To order, choose a part number from the part number column and combine with the desired option from
the option column to form an order entry.
Example 1:
6N138-560E to order product of 300 mil DIP Gull Wing Surface Mount package in Tape and Reel packaging
with IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5 Safety Approval and RoHS compliant.
Example 2:
HCPL-0700 to order product of 300 mil DIP package in Tube packaging and non RoHS compliant.
Option datasheets are available. Contact your Avago sales representative or authorized distributor for information.
Remarks: The notation ‘#XXX’ is used for existing products, while (new) products launched since July 15, 2001 and
RoHS compliant will use ‘–XXXE.
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Package Outline Drawings
8-Pin DIP Package (6N139/6N138)**
0.635 ± 0.25
(0.025 ± 0.010) 12° NOM.
9.65 ± 0.25
(0.380 ± 0.010)
0.635 ± 0.130
(0.025 ± 0.005)
7.62 ± 0.25
(0.300 ± 0.010)
5
6
7
8
4
3
2
1
9.65 ± 0.25
(0.380 ± 0.010)
6.350 ± 0.25
(0.250 ± 0.010)
1.016 (0.040)
1.27 (0.050)
10.9 (0.430)
2.0 (0.080)
LAND PATTERN RECOMMENDATION
1.080 ± 0.320
(0.043 ± 0.013)
3.56 ± 0.13
(0.140 ± 0.005)
1.780
(0.070)
MAX.
1.19
(0.047)
MAX.
2.54
(0.100)
BSC DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES).
LEAD COPLANARITY = 0.10 mm (0.004 INCHES).
NOTE: FLOATING LEAD PROTRUSION IS 0.25 mm (10 mils) MAX.
0.254 + 0.076
- 0.051
(0.010 + 0.003)
- 0.002)
1.080 ± 0.320
(0.043 ± 0.013)
2.54 ± 0.25
(0.100 ± 0.010)
0.51 (0.020) MIN.
0.65 (0.025) MAX.
4.70 (0.185) MAX.
2.92 (0.115) MIN.
5° TYP. 0.254 + 0.076
- 0.051
(0.010 + 0.003)
- 0.002)
7.62 ± 0.25
(0.300 ± 0.010)
6.35 ± 0.25
(0.250 ± 0.010)
9.65 ± 0.25
(0.380 ± 0.010)
1.78 (0.070) MAX.
1.19 (0.047) MAX.
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS AND (INCHES).
5678
4321
* MARKING CODE LETTER FOR OPTION NUMBERS
"L" = OPTION 020
OPTION NUMBERS 300 AND 500 NOT MARKED.
NOTE: FLOATING LEAD PROTRUSION IS 0.25 mm (10 mils) MAX.
3.56 ± 0.13
(0.140 ± 0.005)
LEAD FREE UL LOGO
DEVICE PART NUMBER
SPECIAL PROGRAM
CODE
EEE
AVAGO
NNNN
YYWW
A
TEST RATING CODE
Z
P
LOT ID
DATE CODE
PIN 1 DOT
8-Pin DIP Package with Gull Wing Surface Mount Option 300 (6N139/6N138)
**JEDEC Registered Data.
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Small Outline SO-8 Package (HCPL-0701/HCPL-0700)
8765
4321
5.994 ± 0.203
(0.236 ± 0.008)
3.937 ± 0.127
(0.155 ± 0.005)
0.406 ± 0.076
(0.016 ± 0.003) 1.270
(0.050) BSC
5.080 ± 0.127
(0.200 ± 0.005)
3.175 ± 0.127
(0.125 ± 0.005) 1.524
(0.060)
45° X 0.432
(0.017)
0.228 ± 0.025
(0.009 ± 0.001)
0.305
(0.012) MIN.
TOTAL PACKAGE LENGTH (INCLUSIVE OF MOLD FLASH)
5.207 ± 0.254 (0.205 ± 0.010)
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES).
LEAD COPLANARITY = 0.10 mm (0.004 INCHES) MAX.
NOTE: FLOATING LEAD PROTRUSION IS 0.15 mm (6 mils) MAX.
0.203 ± 0.102
(0.008 ± 0.004)
0 ~ 7°
*
*
7.49 (0.295)
1.9 (0.075)
0.64 (0.025)
LAND PATTERN RECOMMENDATION
5
6
7
8
4
3
2
1
11.23 ± 0.15
(0.442 ± 0.006)
1.80 ± 0.15
(0.071 ± 0.006)
5.10
(0.201) MAX.
1.55
(0.061)
MAX.
2.54 (0.100)
TYP. DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES).
NOTE: FLOATING LEAD PROTRUSION IS 0.25 mm (10 mils) MAX.
7° TYP.
0.254 + 0.076
- 0.0051
(0.010 + 0.003)
- 0.002)
11.00
(0.433)
9.00 ± 0.15
(0.354 ± 0.006)
MAX.
10.16 (0.400)
TYP.
0.51 (0.021) MIN.
0.40 (0.016)
0.56 (0.022)
3.10 (0.122)
3.90 (0.154)
YYWW
LEAD FREE
PIN 1 DOT
NNNN
DEVICE PART
NUMBER
DATE CODE
Z
TEST RATING
CODE
EEE
LOT ID
NNNNNNNN
YYWW
LEAD FREE
A
DEVICE PART
NUMBER
DATE CODE
PIN 1 DOT
EEE
LOT ID
TEST RATING
CODE
Z
AVAGO
8-Pin Widebody DIP Package (HCNW139/HCNW138)
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8-Pin Widebody DIP Package with Gull Wing Surface Mount Option 300 (HCNW139/HCNW138)
1.00 ± 0.15
(0.039 ± 0.006)
7° NOM.
12.30 ± 0.30
(0.484 ± 0.012)
0.75 ± 0.25
(0.030 ± 0.010)
11.00
(0.433)
5
6
7
8
4
3
2
1
11.23 ± 0.15
(0.442 ± 0.006)
9.00 ± 0.15
(0.354 ± 0.006)
1.3
(0.051)
13.56
(0.534)
2.29
(0.09)
LAND PATTERN RECOMMENDATION
1.80 ± 0.15
(0.071 ± 0.006)
4.00
(0.158) MAX.
1.55
(0.061)
MAX.
2.54
(0.100)
BSC
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES).
LEAD COPLANARITY = 0.10 mm (0.004 INCHES).
NOTE: FLOATING LEAD PROTRUSION IS 0.25 mm (10 mils) MAX.
0.254 + 0.076
- 0.0051
(0.010 + 0.003)
- 0.002)
MAX.
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Insulation and Safety Related Specications
Parameter Symbol 8-Pin DIP
(300 Mil)
Value
SO-8
Value
Widebody
(400 Mil)
Value
Units Conditions
Minimum External
Air Gap (External
Clearance)
L(101) 7.1 4.9 9.6 mm Measured from input terminals to output
terminals, shortest distance through air.
Minimum External
Tracking (External
Creepage)
L(102) 7.4 4.8 10.0 mm Measured from input terminals to output
terminals, shortest distance path along body.
Minimum Internal
Plastic Gap
(Internal Clearance)
0.08 0.08 1.0 mm Through insulation distance, conductor to
conductor, usually the direct distance be-
tween the photoemitter and photodetector
inside the optocoupler cavity.
Minimum Internal
Tracking (Internal
Creepage)
NA NA 4.0 mm Measured from input terminals to output
terminals, along internal cavity.
Tracking Resistance
(Comparative
Tracking Index)
CTI 200 200 200 Volts DIN IEC 112/VDE 0303 Part 1
Isolation Group IIIa IIIa IIIa Material Group
(DIN VDE 0110, 1/89, Table 1)
Option 300 - surface mount classication is Class A in accordance with CECC 00802.
Solder Reow Prole
Recommended reow condition as per JEDEC Standard, J-STD-020 (latest revision). Non-Halide Flux should be used.
Regulatory Information
The 6N139/138, HCNW139/138, and HCPL-0701/0700 have been approved by the following organizations:
UL Recognized under UL 1577, Component Recognition Program, File E55361.
CSA Approved under CSA Component Acceptance Notice #5, File CA 88324.
IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5 HCNW139/138 and Option 060/360/560 only
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IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5 Insulation Characteristics (HCNW139 and HCNW138)
Description Symbol Characteristic Unit
Installation classication per DIN VDE 0110, Table 1
for rated mains voltage ≤ 150 Vrms
for rated mains voltage ≤ 300 Vrms
for rated mains voltage ≤ 600 Vrms
for rated mains voltage ≤ 1000 Vrms
I – IV
I – IV
I – IV
I – III
Climatic Classication 0/70/21
Pollution Degree (DIN VDE 0110/39) 2
Maximum Working Insulation Voltage VIORM 1414 Vpeak
Input to Output Test Voltage, Method b*
VIORM x 1.875 = VPR, 100% Production Test with tm=1 sec,
Partial discharge < 5 pC
VPR 2651 Vpeak
Input to Output Test Voltage, Method a*
VIORM x 1.6 = VPR, Type and Sample Test, tm=10 sec,
Partial discharge < 5 pC
VPR 2262 Vpeak
Highest Allowable Overvoltage (Transient Overvoltage tini = 60 sec) VIOTM 8000 Vpeak
Safety-limiting values – maximum values allowed in the event of a failure.
Case Temperature
Input Current
Output Power
TS
IS, INPUT
PS, OUTPUT
150
400
700
°C
mA
mW
Insulation Resistance at TS, VIO = 500 V RS>109Ω
*Refer to the front of the optocoupler section of the current catalog, under Product Safety Regulations section, IEC/EN/DIN EN
60747-5-5, for a detailed description.
Note: Isolation characteristics are guaranteed only within the safety maximum ratings which must be ensured by protective
circuits in application.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings* (No Derating Required up to 85°C)
Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Units
Storage Temperature TS-55 125 °C
Operating Temperature** TA-40 85 °C
Average Forward Input Current IF(AVG) 20 mA
Peak Forward Input Current
(50% Duty Cycle, 1 ms Pulse Width)
IFPK 40 mA
Peak Transient Input Current
(<1 µs Pulse Width, 300 pps)
IF(TRAN) 1.0 A
Reverse Input Voltage VR5 V
HCNW139/138 3 V
Input Power Dissipation PI35 mW
Output Current (Pin 6) IO60 mA
Emitter Base Reverse Voltage (Pin 5-7) VEB 0.5 V
Supply Voltage and Output Voltage
(6N139, HCPL-0701, HCNW139)
VCC -0.5 18 V
Supply Voltage and Output Voltage
(6N138, HCPL-0700, HCNW138)
VCC -0.5 7 V
Output Power Dissipation PO100 mW
Total Power Dissipation PT135 mW
Lead Solder Temperature
(for Through Hole Devices)
260°C for 10 sec., 1.6 mm below seating plane
HCNW139/138 260°C for 10 sec., up to seating plane
Reow Temperature Prole
(for SOIC-8 and Option #300)
See Package Outline Drawings section
*JEDEC Registered Data for 6N139 and 6N138.
**0°C to 70°C on JEDEC Registration.
Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Units
Power Supply Voltage VCC 4.5 18 V
Forward Input Current (ON) IF(ON) 0.5 12.0 mA
Forward Input Voltage (OFF) VF(OFF) 0 0.8 V
Operating Temperature TA0 70 °C
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Electrical Specications
C ≤ TA ≤ 70°C, 4.5 V ≤ VCC ≤ 18 V, 0.5 mA ≤ IF(ON) ≤ 12 mA, 0 V ≤ VF(OFF) ≤ 0.8 V, unless otherwise specied.
All Typicals at TA = 25°C. See Note 7.
Parameter Sym. Device Min. Typ.** Max. Units Test Conditions Fig. Note
Current
Transfer
Ratio
CTR 6N139 400* 2000 5000 % IF = 0.5 mA VCC = 4.5
VO = 0.4 V
2, 3 1, 2,
4
HCPL-0701
HCNW139 400 4500
6N139 500* 1600 2600 IF = 1.6 mA
HCPL-0701
HCNW139 500 3000
300 1600 IF = 5.0 mA
200 850 IF = 12 mA
6N138
HCPL-0700
300* 1600 2600 IF = 1.6 mA
HCNW138 1500
Logic Low
Output
Voltage
VOL 6N139
HCPL-0701
HCNW139
0.1 0.4 V IF = 0.5 mA,
IO = 2 mA
VCC = 4.5 1 2
IF = 1.6 mA,
IO = 8 mA
IF = 5.0 mA,
IO = 15 mA
0.2 IF = 12 mA,
IO = 24 mA
6N138
HCPL-0700
HCNW138
0.1 IF = 1.6 mA,
IO = 4.8 mA
Logic High
Output
Current
IOH 6N139
HCPL-0701
HCNW139
0.05 100 µA VO = VCC = 18 V IF = 0 mA 2
6N138
HCPL-0700
HCNW138
0.1 250 VO = VCC = 7 V
Logic Low
Supply
Current
ICCL
6N138/139
HCPL-0701/0700
0.4 1.5 mA IF = 1.6 mA, VO = Open,
VCC = 18 V
10 2
HCNW139 0.5 2
HCNW138
Logic High
Supply
Current
ICCH
6N138/139 0.01 10 µA IF = 0 mA, VO = Open,
V
CC = 18 V
2
HCPL-0701/0700
HCNW139 1
HCNW138
Input
Forward
Voltage
VF6N138
6N139
HCPL-0701
HCPL-0700
1.25 1.40 1.7* V T
A = 25°C, IF = 1.6 mA 4, 8
1.75
HCNW139
HCNW138
1.0 1.45 1.85 T
A = 25°C
0.95 1.95
Input Reverse
Breakdown
Voltage
BVR 5.0* V IR = 10 µA, TA = 25°C
HCNW139
HCNW138
3.0 IR = 100 µA, TA = 25°C
Temperature
Coecient of
Forward Voltage
∆VF
∆TA
-1.8 mV/°C IF = 1.6 mA 8
Input
Capacitance
CIN 60 pF f = 1 MHz, VF = 0 V
HCNW139
HCNW138
90
* JEDEC Registered Data for 6N139 and 6N138.
**All typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise noted.
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Switching Specications (AC)
Over recommended operating conditions (TA = 0 to 70°C), VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise specied.
Parameter Sym. Device Min. Typ.** Max. Units Test Conditions Fig. Note
TA =25°C
Propagation Delay Time
to Logic Low at Output
tPHL 6N139
HCPL-0701
HCNW139
5 25* 30 µsIF = 0.5 mA,
Rl = 4.7 k
5, 6,
7, 9,
2, 4
12
6N139
HCPL-0701
0.2 1* 2 µsIF = 12 mA,
Rl = 270
HCNW139 11
6N138
HCPL-0700
1.6 10* 15 µsIF = 1.6 mA,
Rl = 2.2 k
HCNW138 11
Propagation Delay Time
to Logic High at Output
tPLH 6N139
HCPL-0701
18 60* 90 µsIF = 0.5 mA,
Rl = 4.7 k
5, 6,
7, 9,
2, 4
HCNW139 115 12
6N139
HCPL-0701
2 7* 10 µsIF = 12 mA,
Rl = 270
HCNW139 11
6N138
HCPL-0700
10 35* 50 µsIF = 1.6 mA,\
Rl = 2.2 k
HCNW138 70
Common Mode
Transient Immunity at
Logic High Output
|CMH| 1000 10000 V/µsIF = 0 mA,
TA = 25°C
Rl = 2.2 k
|VCM| = 10
Vp-p
13 5, 6
Common Mode
Transient Immunity at
Logic Low Output
|CML| 1000 10000 V/µsIF = 1.6 mA,
TA = 25°C
Rl = 2.2 k
|VCM| = 10
Vp-p
13 5, 6
* JEDEC Registered Data for 6N139 and 6N138.
**All typical values at TA = 25°C and VCC = 5 V, unless otherwise noted.
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Package Characteristics
Parameter Sym. Min. Typ.** Max. Units Test Conditions Fig. Note
Input-Output Momentary
Withstand Voltage†
VISO 3750 V rms RH < 50%, t = 1 min.,
TA = 25°C
3, 8
Option 020
HCNW139
HCNW138
5000 3, 9
Resistance (Input-Output) RI-O 1012 ΩVI-O = 500 Vdc
RH < 45%
3
Capacitance (Input-Output) CI-O 0.6 pF f = 1 MHz 3
**All typicals at TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
†The Input-Output Momentary Withstand Voltage is a dielectric voltage rating that should not be interpreted as an input-output continuous voltage rating.
For the continuous voltage rating refer to the IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5 Insulation Characteristics Table (if applicable), your equipment level safety
specication or Avago Application Note 1074 entitled “Optocoupler Input-Output Endurance Voltage.
Notes:
1. DC CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO (CTR) is dened as the ratio of output collector current, IO, to the forward LED input current, IF, times 100%.
2. Pin 7 Open.
3. Device considered a two-terminal device. Pins 1, 2, 3, and 4 shorted together and Pins 5, 6, 7, and 8 shorted together.
4. Use of a resistor between pin 5 and 7 will decrease gain and delay time. Signicant reduction in overall gain can occur when using resistor values
below 47 kΩ. For more information, please contact your local Avago Components representative.
5. Common mode transient immunity in a Logic High level is the maximum toler able (positive) dVCM/dt of the common mode pulse, VCM, to assure
that the output will remain in a Logic High state (i.e., VO > 2.0 V). Common mode transient immunity in a Logic Low level is the maximum tolerable
(negative) dVCM/dt of the common mode pulse, VCM, to assure that the output will remain in a Logic Low state (i.e., VO < 0.8 V).
6. In applications where dV/dt may exceed 50,000 V/µs (such as static discharge) a series resistor, RCC, should be included to protect the
detector IC from destructively high surge currents. The recommended value is RCC = 220 Ω.
7. Use of a 0.1 µF bypass capacitor connected between pins 8 and 5 adjacent to the device is recommended.
8. In accordance with UL 1577, each optocoupler is proof tested by applying an insulation test voltage 4500 V rms for 1 second (leakage detection
current limit, II-O < 5 µA). This test is per formed before the 100% production test shown in the IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5 Insulation Related Char-
acteristics Table, if applicable.
9. In accordance with UL 1577, each optocoupler is proof tested by applying an insulation test voltage > 6000 V rms for 1 second (leakage detection
current limit, II-O < 5 µA). This test is per formed before the 100% production test for partial discharge (method b) shown in the IEC/EN/DIN EN
60747-5-5 Insulation Related Characteristics Table, if applicable.
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0 1.0 2.0
VO – OUTPUT VOLTAGE – V
IO – OUTPUT CURRENT – mA
50
25
0
5.0 mA
T
A = 25° C
VCC = 5 V
4.5 mA
4.0 mA
3.5 mA
3.0 mA
2.5 mA
2.0 mA
1.5 mA
1.0 mA
0.5 mA
IF – FORWARD CURRENT – mA
2000
1600
800
400
0.1 1.0
CTR – CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO – %
10
1200
0
VCC = 5 V
VO
= 0.4 V
85°C
70°C
25°C
70°C
-40°C
IF – INPUT DIODE FORWARD CURRENT – mA
0.01
0.01 0.1 10
IO – OUTPUT CURRENT – mA
0.1
1.0
10
100
TA = 25° C
TA = 0° C
TA = 70° C
TA = 85° C
TA = -40° C
1
VF – FORWARD VOLTAGE – V
100
10
0.1
0.01
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
IF – FORWARD CURRENT – mA
1.61.5
1.0
0.001
1000
V
F
+
TA = 25°C
TA = 0°C
IF
TA = 85°C
TA = 70°C
TA = -40°C
40
35
30
25
20
10
-60 -20 20 40 100
tP – PROPAGATION DELAY – µs
TA – TEMPERATURE – °C
5
60 80
0
-40
0
IF = 0.5 mA
RL = 4.7 k
1/f = 50 µs
15
tPLH
tPHL
24
21
18
15
12
6
-60 -20 20 40 100
tP – PROPAGATION DELAY – µs
TA – TEMPERATURE – °C
3
60 80
0
-40
0
IF = 1.6 mA
RL = 2.2 k
1/f = 50 µs
9
tPLH
tPHL
4
3
2
1
-60 -20 20 40 100
tP – PROPAGATION DELAY – µs
TA – TEMPERATURE – °C
60 80
0
-40
0
IF = 12 mA
RL = 270 k
1/f = 50 µs tPLH
tPHL
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
-60 -20 20 40 100
VF – FORWARD VOLTAGE – V
TA – TEMPERATURE – °C
60 80
0
-40
1.2
IF = 1.6 mA
RL – LOAD RESISTANCE – k
100
0.1 1.0
TIME – µs
10
10
1
IF – ADJUSTED FOR VOL = 2 V
TA = 25° C tf
tr
Figure 1. 6N138/6N139 DC transfer character-
istics
Figure 6. Propagation delay vs. temperatureFigure 5. Propagation delay vs. temperature
Figure 2. Current transfer ratio vs. forward
current 6N138/6N139
Figure 3. 6N138/6N139 output current vs. input
diode forward current
Figure 4. Input diode forward current vs.
forward voltage
Figure 7. Propagation delay vs. temperature Figure 8. Forward voltage vs. temperature Figure 9. Nonsaturated rise and fall times vs.
load resistance
VO
PULSE
GEN.
Z = 50
t = 5 ns
O
r
I MONITOR
F
IF
0.1 µF
L
R
CL = 15 pF*
RM
0
tPHL tPLH
O
V
IF
OL
V
1.5 V 1.5 V
5 V
+5 V
7
1
2
3
45
6
8
10% DUTY CYCLE
I/f < 100 µs
(SATURATED
RESPONSE)
tftr
O
V
(NON-SATURATED
RESPONSE)
5 V
90%
10%
90%
10%
* INCLUDES PROBE AND
FIXTURE CAPACITANCE
VO
IF
L
R
A
B
PULSE GEN.
VCM
+
VFF
O
V
OL
V
O
V
0 V 10%
90% 90%
10%
SWITCH AT A: I = 0 mA
F
SWITCH AT B: I = 1.6 mA
F
CM
V
trtf
5 V
+5 V
7
1
2
3
45
6
8
RCC (SEE NOTE 6)
10 V tr, tf = 16 ns
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Figure 12. Switching test circuit
Figure 11. Thermal derating curve, dependence of safety limiting value
with case temperature per IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5
Figure 10. Logic low supply current vs. forward current
Figure 13. Test circuit for transient immunity and typical waveforms
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0 4 8 10 16
ICCL – LOGIC LOW SUPPLY CURRENT – mA
IF – FORWARD CURRENT
12 14
6
2
0
VCC = 18 V
0.1
0.3
0.5
0.7
VCC = 5 V
OUTPUT POWER – PS, INPUT CURRENT – IS
0
0
TS – CASE TEMPERATURE – °C
175
1000
50
400
12525 75 100 150
600
800
200
100
300
500
700
900 PS (mW)
IS (mA)
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