# 6N137A High Speed Optocoupler

## Description
The 6N137A is a single-channel, 10 MBd optocoupler featuring a high-efficiency LED coupled to a high-speed integrated photo-detector logic gate with an open collector output. It offers 1 kV/μs common mode transient immunity and requires a 0.1 μF bypass capacitor between pins 5 and 8.

## Features
· High speed: 10 MBd typical
· CMR performance: 1 kV/μs
· LSTTL/TTL compatibility
· Low input current: 5 mA
· UL, cUL, CQC, and VDE certifications available

## Applications
· Microprocessor system interfaces
· PLC/ATE input/output isolation
· Computer peripheral interfaces
· Digital fieldbus isolation (CC-link, DeviceNet, profibus, SDS)
· High-speed A/D & D/A conversion
· AC plasma display panel level shifting
· Multiplexed data transmission
· Digital control power supplies
· Ground loop elimination

## Electrical Characteristics (Typical)
· Input Forward Voltage: 1.35 - 1.7V (at 10 mA)
· Output High Level Supply Current: 810 μA
· Output Low Level Supply Current: 10-13 mA
· Propagation Delay Time: 25-45 ns
· Isolation Voltage: 5000 V RMS

## Absolute Maximum Ratings
· Average Forward Current: 20 mA
· Supply Voltage: 7V
· Operating Temperature: -40 to +85 °C

## Ordering Information
· 6N137A: DIP-8 package
· 6N137A-X007T: SMD-8, option 7, tape and reel
· 6N137A-X001: DIP-8, VDE, UL, cUL, CQC
· 6N137A-X017T: SMD-8, option 7, VDE, UL, cUL, CQC

## Package Dimensions
· DIP-8 and SMD-8 packages available. See datasheet for detailed dimensions.