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QT-Brightek Optocoupler Series
Low Input Current Photodarlington coupler
Part No.: 6N138, 6N139
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Table of Contents:
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Absolute Maximum Rating .................................................................................................................... 6
Electrical Characteristic (TA=25 oC) ....................................................................................................... 7
Characteristic Curves ............................................................................................................................ 9
Test Circuits ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Solder Profile & Footprint .................................................................................................................... 13
Packing & Labeling ............................................................................................................................. 15
Device Marking ................................................................................................................................... 16
Ordering Information ........................................................................................................................... 17
Revision History .................................................................................................................................. 18
Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................................... 18
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Introduction
Feature:
• High CTR – 300%
• Low input current – 0.5mA
• High Isolation voltage between input and output
(Viso = 5000V rms)
• Available in Tube or Tape and reel
• Available with standard DIP-8, Gullwing lead
bend, SMD lead bend, and SMD low profile
options.
Schematic:
Certification & Compliance:
• Pb free and RoHS Compliant
• UL recognized (File #E338132)
• cUL recognized (File #E338132)
• VDE (Pending Approval)
Dimension: (Dot location indicates pin 1)
8-Pin Dip (standard):
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Gullwing (400mil) lead bend (Option M):
SMD lead bend (Option S):
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SMD (Low Profile) bend (Option SL):
- All Dimensions are in mm
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Absolute Maximum Rating
Symbol
Parameter
Rating
Units
VISO
Isolation Voltage
5000
VRMS
TSTG
Storage Temperature
-55 ~ +125
ºC
TOPR
Operating Temperature
-55 ~ +100
ºC
TSOL
Lead Solder Temperature
260 for 10 sec
ºC
EMITTER
IF
Forward Current
25
mA
IFP
Peak Forward Current (50% duty, 1ms P.W)
50
mA
IF(TRANS)
Peak Transient Current (≤1µs P.W, 300pps)
1
A
VR
Reverse Voltage
5
V
PD
Power Dissipation
40
mW
DETECTOR
PO
Power Dissipation
100
mW
IO
Output current
60
mA
VO
Output voltage
6N138
-0.5 to 7.0
V
6N139
-0.5 to 18
VCC
Supply voltage
6N138
-0.5 to 7.0
V
6N139
-0.5 to 18
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Electrical Characteristic (TA=25 oC)
(TA=0 to 70C unless specified otherwise)
Emitter
Symbol
Characteristics
Device
Test
Condition
Range
Unit
Min
Typ
Max
VF
Forward Voltage
-
IF = 16mA
-
1.4
1.6
V
IR
Reverse Current
VR= 5V
-
-
5
µA
ΔVF/ΔTA
Temperature
coefficient of forward
voltage
IF = 16mA
-
-1.8
-
mV/°C
Detector
Symbol
Characteristic
Device
Test Condition
Range
Unit
Min
Typ
Max
IOH
Logic High Output
Current
6N139
IF=0mA, VO=VCC=18V
-
0.008
80
µA
6N138
-
-
200
ICCL
Logic Low Supply
Current
-
IF=1.6mA, VO=Open,
VCC =18V
-
0.5
1.4
mA
ICCL
Logic Low Supply
Current
-
IF=0mA, VO=Open,
VCC =18V
-
0.04
8
µA
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Transfer Characteristics
Symbol
Characteristic
Device
Test Condition
Range
Unit
Min
Typ
Max
CTR
Current Transfer
Ratio
6N139
IF=0.5mA, VO=0.4V,
400
2500
-
%
6N138
IF=1.6mA, VO=0.5V
300
2000
-
6N139
500
2000
-
VOL
Logic Low Output
Voltage
6N139
IF=0.5mA, IO=2mA
-
0.04
0.4
V
IF=1.6mA, IO=8mA
-
0.08
0.4
IF=5mA, IO=15mA
-
0.11
0.4
IF=12mA, IO=24mA
-
0.16
0.4
6N138
IF=1.6mA, IO=4.8mA
-
0.05
0.4
Switching Characteristics (TA=25°C, Vcc=5V)
Symbol
Characteristic
Device
Test Condition
Range
Unit
Min
Typ
Max
TPHL
Propagation Delay
Time Logic High to
Logic Low
6N139
IF=0.5mA,
RL=4.7KΩ
-
-
30
µs
TA=25oC
-
4.8
25
IF=12mA,
RL=250Ω
-
-
2
TA=25oC
-
0.2
1
6N138
IF=1.6mA,
RL=2.2KΩ
-
-
15
TA=25oC
-
1.35
10
TPLH
Propagation Delay
Time Logic Low to
Logic High
6N139
IF=0.5mA,
RL=4.7KΩ
-
-
90
TA=25oC
-
15
60
IF=12mA,
RL=250Ω
-
-
10
TA=25oC
-
1.6
7
6N138
IF=1.6mA,
RL=2.2KΩ
-
-
50
TA=25oC
-
7.6
35
CMH
Common Mode
Transient
Immunity at Logic
High
-
IF = 0mA, |VCM|=10Vp-p,
TA=25oC, RL=2.2KΩ
1000
-
-
V/µs
CML
Common Mode
Transient
Immunity at Logic
Low
-
IF = 1.6mA, |VCM|=50Vp-p,
TA=25oC, RL=2.2KΩ
1000
-
-
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Characteristic Curves
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Test Circuits
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Solder Profile & Footprint
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Recommended Solder Footprint for SMD Leadform
Units: mm tolerance: +/- 0.1mm
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Packing & Labeling
Tape Dimension:
Option S(T1) & SL(T1)
Option S(T2) & SL(T2)
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Device Marking
QT = QT-Brightek Corporation
6N139 = part number
Y = Year
WW = Week
V = VDE Option
K= Manufacturing code
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Ordering Information
6N13X(V)(Y)(Z)
X= Part number (8 or 9)
V = VDE option (V or None)
Y = Lead form option (S, SL, M or none)
Z=Tape and reel option (T1 or T2)
Option
Description
Quantity
None
Standard 8-Pin DIP
40 Units/Tube
M
Gullwing
40 Units/Tube
S(T1)
Surface Mount Lead Forming – with Option 1 Taping
1000 pcs/ reel
S(T2)
Surface Mount Lead Forming – with Option 2 Taping
1000 pcs/ reel
SL(T1)
SMD (Low Profile) Lead Forming – with Option 1
Taping
1000 pcs/ reel
SL(T2)
SMD (Low Profile) Lead Forming – with Option 2
Taping
1000 pcs/ reel
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Revision History
Description:
Revision #
Revision Date
Initial release of 6N138_6N139
1.0
02/12/2018
Disclaimer
QT-BRIGHTEK reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products herein to
improve reliability, function or design. QT-BRIGHTEK does not assume any liability arising out of the
application or use of any product or circuit described herein; neither does it convey any license under
its patent rights, nor the rights of others.
Life Support Policy
QT-BRIGHTEK’s products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or
systems without the express written approval of QT-BRIGHTEK. As used herein:
1. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are intended for surgical implant
into the body, or (b) support or sustain life, and (c) whose failure to perform when properly used in
accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling, can be reasonably expected to result in
a significant injury of the user.
2. A critical component in any component of a life support device or system whose failure to perform
can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or system, or to affect its
safety or effectiveness.
