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High Speed Optocoupler, 10 MBd
FEATURES
NC 1 8 V
CC
• CMR performance of 1 kV/μs
A 2 7 V
E • High speed: 10 MBd typical
C 3 6 VO
• LSTTL/TTL compatibility
NC 4 5 GND
• Low input current capability: 5 mA
6N137A • Material categorization:
For definitions of compliance please see
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Truth Table (Positive Logic)
LED ENABLE OUTPUT APPLICATIONS
ON H L
OFF H H
• Microprocessor system interface
ON L H • PLC, ATE input/output isolation
OFF L H • Computer peripheral interface
18921-35
ON NC L
OFF NC H • Digital fieldbus isolation: CC-link, DeviceNet, profibus,
SDS
DESCRIPTION • High speed A/D and D/A conversion
The 6N137A is single channel 10 MBd optocouplers utilizing • AC plasma display panel level shifting
a high efficient input LED coupled to a very high speed • Multiplexed data transmission
integrated photo-detector logic gate with a strobable
output. This detector features an open collector. The internal • Digital control power supply
shield provides a guaranteed common mode transient • Ground loop elimination
immunity of 1 kV/μs. The use of a 0.1 μF bypass capacitor 
connected between pin 5 and 8 is recommended.

AGENCY APPROVALS 
(Parts are certified under base model 6N137A) 
• UL1577 file number: E52744, double protection 

• cUL tested to CSA 22.2 bulletin 5A 
• DIN EN 60747-5-5 (VDE 0884-5), available with option 1
• CQC GB8898, GB4943.1

ORDERING INFORMATION

6 N 1 3 7 A - X 0 0 # T DIP-8 Option 7

PART NUMBER PACKAGE OPTION TAPE

AND 7.62 mm > 7 mm

REEL

AGENCY CERTIFIED/PACKAGE CMR (V/μs)

UL, cUL, CQC 1000
DIP-8 6N137A
SMD-8, option 7 6N137A-X007T
VDE, UL, cUL, CQC 1000
DIP-8 6N137A-X001
SMD-8, option 7 6N137A-X017T
Note
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Tamb = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)

PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL VALUE UNIT
INPUT
Average forward current IF 20 mA
Reverse input voltage VR 5 V
Enable input voltage VE VCC + 0.5 V V
Enable input current IE 5 mA
Output power dissipation Pdiss 35 mW
OUTPUT
Supply voltage 1 min maximum VCC 7 V
Output current IO 50 mA
Output voltage VO 7 V
Output power dissipation Pdiss 85 mW
COUPLER
Isolation test voltage t = 1 min VISO 5000 VRMS
Storage temperature Tstg - 55 to + 125 °C
Operating temperature Tamb - 40 to + 85 °C
Solder reflow temperature (1) 5s 260 °C
Notes
• Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. Functional operation of the device is not
implied at these or any other conditions in excess of those given in the operational sections of this document. Exposure to absolute
maximum ratings for extended periods of the time can adversely affect reliability.
(1) Refer to reflow profile for soldering conditions for surface mounted devices (SMD). Refer to wave profile for soldering conditions for through
hole devices (DIP).

100
Ptot - Total Power Dissipation (mW)

Output
80

60

Input
40

20

0
0 25 50 75 100

Tamb - Ambient Temperature (°C)

Fig. 1 - Total Power Dissipation vs. Ambient Temperature

RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS

PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL MIN. MAX. UNIT
Operating temperature Tamb - 40 85 °C
Supply voltage VCC 4.5 5.5 V
Input current low level IFL 0 250 μA
Input current high level IFH 5 15 mA
Logic high enable voltage VEH 2 VCC V
Logic low enable voltage VEL 0 0.8 V
Output pull up resistor RL 330 4K 
Fanout RL = 1 k N 5 -

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERSITCS (Tamb = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)

PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
INPUT
Input forward voltage IF = 10 mA VF 1.35 1.7 V
Input forward voltage
IF = 10 mA VF/T - 1.2 mV/K
temperature coefficient
Input reverse voltage IR = 10 μA BVR 5 V
VE = 2 V, VCC = 5.5 V,
Input threshold current ITH 1.8 5 mA
IOL (sinking) = 13 mA
Input capacitance f = 1 MHz, VF = 0 V CI 28 pF
OUTPUT
VE = 0.5 V, IF = 0 mA 8 10
High level supply current ICCH mA
VE = VCC, IF = 10 mA 5.8
VE = 0.5 V, IF = 0 mA 10 13
Low level supply current ICCL mA
VE = VCC, IF = 10 mA 8
High level enable current VE = 2 V IEH - 0.6 - 1.6 mA
Low level enable current VE = 0.5 V IEL - 0.9 - 1.6 mA
High level enable voltage VEH 2 V
Low level enable voltage VEL 0.8 V
VE = 2 V, VCC = 5.5 V,
High level output current IOH 0.02 100 μA
VO = 5.5 V, IF = 250 μA
VE = 2 V, VCC = 5.5 V,
Low level output voltage VOL 0.13 0.60 V
IF = 5 mA, IOL (sinking) = 13 mA
Collector emitter capacitance f = 1 MHz, Tamb = 25 °C CIO 4 pF
COUPLER
Coupling capacitance f = 1 MHz, Tamb = 25 °C CIO 0.9 pF
Note
• Minimum and maximum values are testing requirements. Typical values are characteristics of the device and are the result of engineering
evaluation. Typical values are for information only and are not part of the testing requirements.

SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
Propagation delay time to
RL = 350 , CL = 15 pF tPLH 25 45 75 (1) ns
high output level
Propagation delay time to
RL = 350 , CL = 15 pF tPHL 25 32 75 (1) ns
low output level
Pulse width distortion RL = 350 , CL = 15 pF |tPHL - tPLH| 13 35 ns
Propagation delay skew RL = 350 , CL = 15 pF tPSK 16 40 ns
Output rise time (10 % to 90 %) RL = 350 , CL = 15 pF tr 27 ns
Output fall time (90 % to 10 %) RL = 350 , CL = 15 pF tf 10 ns
Propagation delay time of RL = 350 , CL = 15 pF,
tELH 47 ns
enable from VEH to VEL VEL = 0 V, VEH = 3 V
Propagation delay time of RL = 350 , CL = 15 pF,
tEHL 24 ns
enable from VEL to VEH VEL = 0 V, VEH = 3 V
Notes
• Over recommended temperature (Tamb = - 40 °C to + 85 °C), VCC = 5 V, IF = 7.5 mA, unless otherwise specified. Typical values applies to
VCC = 5 V, Tamb = 25 °C
(1) A JEDEC registered data for 6N137A

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VCC

Pulse gen. 1 VCC 8 RL

Zo = 50 Ω IF IF = 7.5 mA
t f = t r = 5 ns VE
2 7 Input IF IF = 3.75 mA
0.1 µF
VOUT bypass Output VO 0 mA
Input IF monitoring
3 6 VOH
monitoring node Output VO 1.5 V
node
RM 4 5 C L = 15 pF VOL
GND
t PHL t PLH

The probe and Jig capacitances are included in C L 18964-7

Fig. 2 - Test Circuit for tPLH, tPHL, tr, and tf

Pulse gen. Input VE

Zo = 50 Ω monitoring node VCC
t f = t r = 5 ns

1 VCC 8 RL
3V
7.5 mA VE Output VO Input VE 1.5 V
2 7 0.1 µF monitoring
IF VOUT tEHL
bypass node
3 6 tELH
CL = 15 pF Output VO
4 5 1.5 V
GND

The probe and Jig capacitances are included in CL 18975-5

Fig. 3 - Test Circuit for tEHL, and tELH

COMMON MODE TRANSIENT IMMUNITY

PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
Logic high common mode |VCM| = 50 V, VCC = 5 V, IF = 0 mA,
|CMH| 1000 V/μs
transient immunity (1)(3) VO(min.) = 2 V, RL = 350 , Tamb = 25 °C
Logic low common mode |VCM| = 50 V, VCC = 5 V, IF = 7.5 mA,
|CML| 1000 V/μs
transient immunity (2)(3) VO(min.) = 0 V, RL = 350 , Tamb = 25 °C
Notes
(1) CM is the maximum tolerable rate of rise of the common mode voltage to assure that the output will remain in a high logic state
H
(i.e. VO > 2.0 V)
(2) CM is the maximum tolerable rate of fall of the common mode voltage to assure that the output will remain in a low logic state (i.e. V > 0.8 V)
L O
(3) No external pull up is required for a high logic state on the enable input. If the enable pin in not used, trying it to V .
CC

VCC
IF

1 VCC 8 RL VCM (PEAK)

VCM 0 V
B VE Output VO
2 7 0.1 µF monitoring Switch AT A: IF = 0 mA
A VOUT bypass VO 5 V CMH
node
VFF 3 6 VO (min.)
Switch AT A: IF = 7.5 mA
4 5 VO (max.)
GND CML
VO 0.5 V
VCM
+ -
Pulse generator
ZO = 50 Ω 18976-6

Fig. 4 - Test Circuit for Common Mode Transient Immunity

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SAFETY AND INSULATION RATINGS

PARAMETER SYMBOL VALUE UNIT
MAXIMUM SAFETY RATINGS
Output safety power PSO 600 mW
Input safety current Isi 230 mA
Safety temperature TS 175 °C
Comparative tracking index CTI 175
INSULATION RATED PARAMETERS
Maximum withstanding isolation voltage VISO 5000 VRMS
Maximum transient isolation voltage VIOTM 6000 Vpeak
Maxium repetitive peak isolation voltage VIORM 630 Vpeak
Insulation resistance Tamb = 25 °C, VDC = 500 V RIO 1012 
Isolation resistance Tamb = 100 °C, VDC = 500 V RIO 1011 
Climatic classification (according to IEC 68 part 1) 40/85/21
Environment (pollution degree in accordance to DIN VDE 0109) 2
Maximum creepage 7 mm
Clearance 7 mm
Insulation thickness 0.4 mm
Note
• As per DIN EN 60747-5-5, §7.4.3.8.2, this optocoupler is suitable for “safe electrical insulation” only within the safety ratings. Compliance
with the safety ratings shall be ensured by means of prodective circuits.

TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Tamb = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)

100 12
ITH - Input Threshold Off Current (On) (mA)

VE = 2 V
VO = 5.5 V
IF - Forward Current (mA)

10

10 6 RL = 350 Ω
RL = 1 kΩ
4

2
RL = 4 kΩ
1 0
1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 - 40 - 20 0 20 40 60 80

VF - Forward Voltage (V) Tamb - Ambient Temperature (°C)

Fig. 5 - Diode Forward Current vs. Forward Voltage Fig. 7 - Input Threshold Off Current vs. Ambient Temperature

12 0.8
ITH - Input Threshold On Current (On) (mA)

VE = 2 V VCC = 5.5 V
VOL - Low Level Output Voltage (V)

VO = 5.5 V 0.7 VE = 2 V
10
IF = 5 mA
0.6
8 IL = 13 mA
0.5

6 RL = 350 Ω 0.4
RL = 1 kΩ IL = 16 mA
0.3
4
0.2
2
RL = 4 kΩ 0.1
IL = 10 mA IL = 6 mA
0 0
- 40 - 20 0 20 40 60 80 - 40 - 20 0 20 40 60 80

Tamb - Ambient Temperature (°C) Tamb - Ambient Temperature (°C)

Fig. 6 - Input Threshold On Current vs. Ambient Temperature Fig. 8 - Low Level Output Voltage vs. Ambient Temperature

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60 120
IOL - Low Level Output Current (mA)

tp - Propagation Delay Time (ns)

50 100 tPLH = 4 kΩ

40 80

IF = 10 mA tPLH = 1 kΩ
30 60 tPLH = 350 Ω

20 IF = 5 mA 40

10 20 tPHL = 350 Ω, 1 kΩ, 4 kΩ VCC = 5 V

IF = 7.5 mA
0 0
- 40 - 20 0 20 40 60 80 - 40 - 20 0 20 40 60 80

Tamb - Ambient Temperature (°C) Tamb - Ambient Temperature (°C)

Fig. 9 - Low Level Output Current vs. Ambient Temperature Fig. 12 - Propagation Delay Time vs. Ambient Temperature

40 120
IOH - High Level Output Current (nA)

VE = 2 V

tp - Propagation Delay Time (ns)

35
VO = 5.5 V 100 tPLH = 4 kΩ
30 IF = 250 μA
80 tPLH = 1 kΩ
25

20 60 tPLH = 350 Ω

15
40
10 tPHL = 350 Ω, 1 kΩ, 4 kΩ
20
5

0 0
- 40 - 20 0 20 40 60 80 5 7 9 11 13 15

Tamb - Ambient Temperature (°C) IF - Forward Current (mA)

Fig. 10 - High Level Output Current vs. Ambient Temperature Fig. 13 - Propagation Delay Time vs. Diode Forward Current

6 70
VCC = 5 V
PWD - Pulse Width Distortion (ns)

VCC = 5 V
5 60 IF = 7.5 mA
VO - Output Voltage (V)

50 RL = 4 kΩ
4
40
3
30
2 RL = 350 Ω RL = 1 kΩ
20

1 RL = 1 kΩ 10
RL = 4 kΩ
RL = 350 Ω
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 - 40 - 20 0 20 40 60 80

IF - Forward Current (mA) Tamb - Ambient Temperature (°C)

Fig. 11 - Output Voltage vs. Diode Forward Current Fig. 14 - Pulse Width Distortion vs. Ambient Temperature

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80 80
PWD - Pulse Width Distortion (ns)

tE - Enable Propagation Delay (ns)

70 70 tELH = 4 kΩ
60 RL = 4 kΩ 60

50 50 tELH = 1 kΩ
tELH = 350 Ω
40 40

30 30
RL = 1 kΩ
tEHL = 350 Ω, 1 kΩ, 4 kΩ
20 20
VCC = 5 V, VEL = 0 V
10 RL = 350 Ω 10 VEH = 3 V
IF = 7.5 mA
0 0
5 7 9 11 13 15 - 40 - 20 0 20 40 60 80

IF - Forward Current (mA) Tamb - Ambient Temperature (°C)

Fig. 15 - Pulse Width Distortion vs. Diode Input Current Fig. 17 - Enable Propagation Delay vs. Ambient Temperature

300

ΔdVF/dTamb - Forward Voltage Coeff. (mW/K)

- 2.10

250 tr, RL = 4 kΩ - 1.90

tr,f - Rise and Fall Time (ns)

- 1.70
200
tr, RL = 350 Ω
tr, RL = 1 kΩ - 1.50
150 tr, RL = 4 kΩ
- 1.30
100 tr, RL = 350 Ω
tr, RL = 1 kΩ - 1.10
50
- 0.90

0 - 0.70
- 40 - 20 0 20 40 60 80 0.1 1 10 100
Tamb - Ambient Temperature (°C) IF - Forward Current (mA)

Fig. 16 - Rise And Fall Time vs. Ambient Temperature Fig. 18 - Forward Voltage Coefficient vs. Forward Current

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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS in millimeters
8 7 6 5

6.5 ± 0.5

1 2 3 4

9.68 ± 0.5 7.62 ± 0.3

3.5 ± 0.5

1.25 ± 0.1
0.5 typ.

2.8 ± 0.5 3.3 ± 0.5

0.5 ± 0.1 0.26

2.54 ± 0.25 7.62 to 9.98

Option 7
7.62 ± 0.3

0.35 ± 0.25
2.54
0.26 1.50
1.0 ± 0.25 1.30
10.16 ± 0.3 10.3
22657-1

PACKAGE MARKING
6N137A

PIN 1 ID
V YWW 28

Notes
• VDE logo is only marked on option 1 parts. Option information is not marked on the part.
• Tape and reel suffix (T) is not part of the package marking.

PACKING INFORMATION

DEVICE PER TUBE OR REEL

UNITS/TUBE TUBES/BOX UNITS/BOX
50 40 2000

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TAPE AND REEL PACKAGING FOR OPTION 7 (dimensions in millimeters)

Fig. 19 - Reel Dimensions (1000 units per reel)

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