Description Specifications Files 1 The 6N137 is a high-speed, single-channel optocoupler, expertly engineered to provide robust electrical isolation across a wide range of applications. This device integrates an AlGaAs LED with a high-speed photodetector logic gate, featuring a strobable output for enhanced control.Key Features- High-Speed Data Transfer: Supports impressive data transfer rates of up to 10 Mbps, ensuring rapid and reliable communication.- Excellent Noise Immunity: Delivers exceptional common-mode transient immunity (CMTI), typically around 10 kV/µs (min), significantly reducing noise interference. Some versions offer 5 kV/µs or 15 kV/µs.- Wide Operating Temperature Range: Operates reliably in demanding environments, with a temperature range between -40°C and 85°C or 100°C.- Logic Gate Output: Features an open collector output, enabling convenient wired-OR configurations.- High Isolation Voltage: Provides a robust isolation voltage of 5000 Vrms (or 5300Vrms depending on the manufacturer/model) for enhanced electrical safety.- Low Input Current: Requires a minimal input current of approximately 5 mA, contributing to energy efficiency.- Strobable Output: Includes an enable function for the output, allowing for precise strobing control.- Compliance with Standards: Meets rigorous UL, cUL, and VDE standards, and is RoHS compliant, ensuring quality and environmental responsibility.Applications and Benefits- Microprocessor Systems: Ideal for interfacing microprocessor systems, ensuring stable signal paths and accurate data communication.- Ground Loop Elimination: Provides effective isolation between input and output, preventing unwanted signals from disrupting communication.- Digital Fieldbus Isolation: Suited for isolating digital fieldbuses such as CC-link, DeviceNet, and PROFIBUS, enhancing system reliability.- A/D and D/A Conversion: Excels in analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversions, maintaining signal clarity for precise operation.- Switching Power Supplies: Used effectively in switching power supplies for reliable digital control.- Computer Peripheral Interfaces: Facilitates the connection of computer peripherals while maintaining crucial isolation.- Line Receivers: Functions as an isolated line receiver, ensuring robust performance in noisy environments.Additional InformationThe 6N137 is available in versatile 8-pin DIP, SOIC-8, and widebody packages to suit various design needs. It is engineered to deliver maximum AC and DC circuit isolation while maintaining seamless TTL compatibility. For optimal performance, a 0.1 μF bypass capacitor is recommended between pins 5 (GND) and 8 (VCC). This device is perfectly suited for applications demanding high-speed logic interfacing, input/output buffering, and pulse transformer replacement. Collector-Emitter Voltage (Vce): 7VCommon Mode Transient Immunity (CMTI): 10 kV/µsData Rate: 10 MBdEnable Input Current (IE): 5 mAEnable Input Voltage (VE): VCC 0.5 VFall Time (Typ): 6.9 to 10 nsInput Current High Level (IFH): 5 to 15 mAInput Current Low Level (IFL): 250 μAInput Forward Current (IF): 20 mAInput Forward Voltage (VF): 1.1 to 1.7 VInput Power Dissipation: 40 mWIsolation Voltage: 5000 VrmsLogic High Enable Voltage (VEH): VCC VLogic Low Enable Voltage (VEL): 0.8 VOperating Temperature (Tamb): -40 to 100 °COutput Current (IO): 50 mAOutput High Current (IOH): -2.1 to 100 uAOutput Power Dissipation: 85 mWOutput Pull-Up Resistor (RL): 330 to 4000 ΩOutput Voltage (VO): 7 VPropagation Delay tpHL (Max): 75 nsPropagation Delay tpLH (Max): 75 nsReverse Input Voltage (VR): 5 VRise Time (Typ): 22 to 40 nsStorage Temperature (Tstg): -55 to 125 °CSupply Voltage (VCC): 4.5 to 5.5 V 6n137.pdfDownload
