6N139, 6N138, HCPL-0701, HCPL-0700,
HCNW138, HCNW139
Low Input Current, High Gain Optocouplers
Data Sheet
Lead (Pb) Free
RoHS 6 fully
compliant
RoHS 6 fully compliant options available;
-xxxE denotes a lead-free product
Description
These high gain series couplers use a Light Emitting
Diode and an integrated high gain photodetector 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
V
CC
and V
O
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 CNW139 are for use in CMOS,
LSTTL or other low power applications. A 400% mini-
mum 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.
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 V
OL
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 60747-5-2 approved with V
IORM
= 1414
V
peak
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)
Functional Diagram
NC 1
ANODE 2
CATHODE 3
NC 4
8
7
V
CC
V
B
Applications
Ground isolate most logic families – TTL/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
6 V
O
5 GND
TRUTH TABLE
LED
V
O
ON
LOW
OFF
HIGH
*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.
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.
AVAGO [ AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED ]
