Overview
The 6N137-V, produced by Everlight Electronics Co Ltd, is a high-speed optocoupler or optoisolator. It consists of an infrared emitting diode optically coupled to a high-speed integrated photo detector logic gate. This component is designed for high-speed applications, capable of switching at speeds of up to 10 Mbit/s. The 6N137-V is particularly useful in scenarios where high-speed data transfer and isolation between two circuits are required. It operates with a typical supply voltage of 5V and is available in both 6-pin DIP and SMD packages.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Supply Voltage | 7 | V | Typically 5V |
| Input Forward Voltage | 1.1 - 1.7 | V | |
| Minimum Logic High Voltage | 2 | V | |
| Maximum Logic Low Voltage | 0.8 | V | |
| Output Sink Current | 7 | mA | Maximum |
| Propagation Delay | 50 | ns | Approximate |
| Common Mode Transient Immunity | 10,000 | V/µs | |
| Isolation Voltage | 5000 | V rms | |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 85 | °C |
Key Features
- High-speed optocoupler with a data transfer rate of up to 10 Mbit/s.
- Logic gate output with an open drain transistor and an enable pin for strobe functionality.
- High isolation voltage between input and output (Viso = 5000 V rms).
- Guaranteed performance from -40 to 85°C.
- Pb-free and RoHS compliant, with various certifications such as UL, VDE, SEMKO, NEMKO, DEMKO, FIMKO, and CSA.
- Available in 6-pin DIP and SMD packages.
Applications
- Camera strobe lights.
- High-speed ADC and DAC applications.
- Fibre/optic communication systems.
- Noise isolation circuits.
- Input/output isolation circuits.
- Ground loop elimination and LSTTL to TTL level conversion.
Q & A
- What is the maximum data transfer rate of the 6N137-V optocoupler?
The 6N137-V can transfer data at speeds of up to 10 Mbit/s.
- What is the typical operating voltage of the 6N137-V?
The typical operating voltage is 5V, with a maximum supply voltage of 7V.
- What is the propagation delay of the 6N137-V?
The propagation delay is approximately 50 ns.
- What are the package options for the 6N137-V?
The 6N137-V is available in both 6-pin DIP and SMD packages.
- What is the isolation voltage between the input and output of the 6N137-V?
The isolation voltage is 5000 V rms.
- What certifications does the 6N137-V have?
The 6N137-V is certified by UL, VDE, SEMKO, NEMKO, DEMKO, FIMKO, and CSA.
- What is the operating temperature range of the 6N137-V?
The operating temperature range is from -40 to 85°C.
- Can the 6N137-V be used for high voltage AC/DC switching?
No, the 6N137-V is not suitable for high voltage AC/DC switching due to its limited output current and voltage capabilities).
- How does the enable pin function on the 6N137-V?
The enable pin (VE) has an in-built pull-up resistor and is enabled by default. Connecting it to ground disables the output).
- What are some common applications of the 6N137-V?
Common applications include camera strobe lights, high-speed ADC and DAC, fibre/optic communication, noise isolation circuits, and input/output isolation circuits).
