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6N138, 6N139
Optoisolators

Circuit and Package
Features
Description
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Electrical Characteristics
Switching Characteristics

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Circuit and Package

Units: mm DIL
a 0-13 degrees
b 6.10-6.60
d 2.54 Typ
f 3.29 Min
h 3.25-3.75
k 0.48-0.56 tip,1.1-1.4 shoulder
l 9.40-9.90
s 7.62 Typ
x 0.20-0.30

Features

High Current Transfer Ratio 800% Typical
Low Input Current Requirement 0.5 mA
TTL Compatible Output 0.1V Vol
Withstand Test Voltage 3000Vdc
High Common Mode Rejection 500V/µs
Guaranteed Performance Over Temperature 0°C to 70°C
Base Access allows Gain Bandwidth Adjustment
High Output Current 60mA
DC to 1 Mbit/s operation

Description

The 6N138 and 6N139 high gain series couplers use a Light Emitting Diode and an integrated high gain photon detector to provide 3000Vdc electrical insulation, 500V/µs common mode transient immunity and 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 conventional photodarlington operation. A base access terminal allows a gain bandwidth adjustment to be made. Surface Mount Option Available.
All electrical parameters are 100% tested. Specifications are guaranteed to a cumulative 0.65% AQL.

Absolute Maximum Ratings (25°C)

Storage Temperature: -55°C to +125°C
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C
Lead Soldering: 260°C for 10s, 1.6mm below seating plane

Input Diode

Average Current IF: 20mA
Derate Linearly: 0.4mA/°C above 50°C free-air temperature
Peak Current IF: 40mA (50% duty cycle, 1ms p.w.)
Peak Transient Current IF: 1.0A (p.w.<=1µs, 300pps)
Reverse Voltage VR: 5V
Power Dissipation: 35mW
Derate Linearly: 0.7mW/°C above 50°C free-air temperature

Output

Current IO(pin 6): 60mA
Emitter-Base Reverse Voltage (Pins 5-7): 0.5V
Supply and Output Voltage VCC(pin 8-5), VO(pin 6-5): 6N138: -0.5V to 7V
6N139: -0.5V to 18V
Power Dissipation: 35mW
Derate Linearly: 0.7mW/°C above 50°C free-air temperature

Caution: The small junction sizes inherent to the design of this bipolar component increases the component's susceptibility to damage from electrostatic discharge. Normal static precautions should be taken in handling and assembly of this component to prevent damage or degredation.

Electrical Characteristics

(Over recommended temperature Ta= 0°C to 70°C u.o.s.; all typical values at Vcc=5V, Ta=25°C u.o.s.)

SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS PART MIN TYP MAX UNIT NOTES
CTR Current Transfer Ratio VO=0.4V, VCC=4.5V, IF=0.5mA 6N139 400 800
% 1,2
VO=0.4V, VCC=4.5V, IF=1.6mA 6N139 500 900 %
6N138 300 600 %
VOL Logic Low Output Voltage VCC=4.5V, IF=1.6mA, IO=6.4mA 6N139
0.1 0.4 V 2
VCC=4.5V, IF=5mA, IO=15mA 0.1 V
VCC=4.5V, IF=12mA, IO=24mA 0.2 V
VCC=4.5V, IF=1.6mA, IO=4.8mA 6N138 0.1 V
IOH Logic High Output Current IF=0, VO=VCC=18V 6N139 0.05 100 µA
IF=0, VO=VCC=7V 6N138 0.1 250 µA
ICCL Low Level Supply Current VCC=5V, VO=open, IF=1.6mA 0.2 mA
ICCH High Level Supply Current VCC=5V, VO=open, IF=0mA 10 nA
VF Input Forward Voltage TA=25°C, IF=1.6mA 1.4 1.7 V
BVR Input Reverse Breakdown Voltage TA=25°C, IF=10µA 5

V
dVF/dTA Input Diode Temperature Coefficient IF=1.6mA
-1.8
mV/°C
CIN Input Capacitance VF=0, f=1MHz 60
pF
IIO Input-Output Insulation Leakage Current RH=45%, TA=25°C, t=5s, VIO=3000Vdc
1.0 µA 3
RIO Resistance VIO=500V 100
Gohm
CIO Capacitance f=1MHz 0.6
pF

Switching Characteristics (Ta=25°C, Vcc=5V)

SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS PART MIN TYP MAX UNIT NOTES
tPHL Propagation Delay Time to Logic Low at Output IF=0.5mA, RL=4.7kohm 6N139
5 25 µs 2,4
IF=12mA, RL=270ohm 0.2 1 µs
IF=1.6mA, RL=2.2kohm 6N138 1 10 µs
tPLH Propagation Delay Time to Logic High at Output IF=0.5mA, RL=4.7kohm 6N139 5 60 µs
IF=12mA, RL=270ohm 1 7 µs
IF=1.6mA, RL=2.2kohm 6N138 4 35 µs
CMH Common Mode Transient Immunity at Logic High Level Output |VCM|=10Vp-p, RL=2.2kohm, RCC=0, IF=0mA 500
V/µs 5,6
CML Common Mode Transient Immunity at Logic Low Level Output |VCM|=10Vp-p, RL=2.2kohm, RCC=0, IF=1.6mA -500
V/µs

Notes

1. DC Current Transfer Ratio is the ratio of output collector current Io to the forward LED current If, times 100%.
2. Pin 7 Open
3. Device considered as two-terminaled: pins 1,2,3,4 shorted together and pins 5,6,7,8 shorted together.
4. Use of a resistor between pin 5 and 7 will decrease gain and delay time.
5. CMh is the maximum tolerable common mode transient to assure that the output will remain in a high logic state (ie. Vo > 2.0V). CMl is the maximum tolerable common mode transient to assure that the output will remain in a low logic state (ie. Vo < 0.8V).
6. In applications where dV/dt may exceed 50000V/µs (such as static discharge) a series resistor Rcc should be included to protect the detector IC from destructively high surge currents. Recommended value:


RCC (kohm)=(1V)/(0.15 IF (mA))

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