6N135, 6N136

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High Speed Optocoupler, 1 MBd,
Photodiode With Transistor Output

DESCRIPTION
The 6N135 and 6N136 are optocouplers with a GaAIAs
infrared emitting diode, optically coupled with an integrated
photo detector which consists of a photo diode and a
high speed transistor in a DIP-8 plastic package.
Signals can be transmitted between two electrically
separated circuits up to frequencies of 2 MHz. The potential
difference between the circuits to be coupled should not
exceed the maximum permissible reference voltages.

FEATURES
• Isolation test voltages: 5300 VRMS
• TTL compatible
• High bit rates: 1 Mbit/s
• High common-mode interference immunity
• Bandwidth 2 MHz
• Open-collector output
• External base wiring possible
• Material categorization:
for definitions of compliance please see
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A 2 7 B (VB)
C 3 6 C (VO) AGENCY APPROVALS
NC 4 5 E (GND) • UL
• cUL
• DIN EN 60747-5-5 (VDE0884-5) available with option 1
• CQC

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ORDERING INFORMATION
DIP-8 Option 6

6 N 1 3 # - X 0 # # T

PART NUMBER PACKAGE OPTION TAPE 7.62 mm 10.16 mm

AND
Option 7 Option 9
REEL

> 0.7 mm > 0.1 mm

AGENCY CERTIFIED / PACKAGE CTR (%)

UL, cUL, CQC ≥7 ≥ 19
DIP-8 6N135 6N136
DIP-8, 400 mil, option 6 - 6N136-X006
SMD-8, option 7 6N135-X007T (1) 6N136-X007T (1)
SMD-8, option 9 - 6N136-X009T (1)
UL, cUL, CQC, VDE (Option 1) ≥7 ≥ 19
DIP-8 - 6N136-X001
SMD-8, option 7 6N135-X017T (1) 6N136-X017T
SMD-8, option 9 - 6N136-X019T
Note
(1) Also available in tubes; do not add T to end

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Tamb = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)

PARAMETER CONDITION SYMBOL VALUE UNIT
INPUT
Reverse voltage VR 5 V
Forward current IF 25 mA
Peak forward current t = 1 ms, duty cycle 50 % IFSM 50 mA
Maximum surge forward current t ≤ 1 μs, 300 pulses/s 1 A
Thermal resistance Rth 700 K/W
Power dissipation Tamb = 70 °C Pdiss 45 mW
OUTPUT
Supply voltage VS -0.5 to 15 V
Output voltage VO -0.5 to 15 V
Emitter base voltage VEBO 5 V
Output current IO 8 mA
Maximum output current 16 mA
Base current IB 5 mA
Thermal resistance 300 K/W
Power dissipation Tamb = 70 °C Pdiss 100 mW
COUPLER
Storage temperature range Tstg -55 to +150 °C
Ambient temperature range Tamb -55 to +100 °C
Max. ≤ 10 s, dip soldering
Soldering temperature Tsld 260 °C
≥ 0.5 mm from case bottom
Note
• 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.

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

PARAMETER TEST CONDITION PART SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
INPUT
Forward voltage IF = 16 mA VF - 1.33 1.9 V
Breakdown voltage IR = 10 μA VBR 5 - - V
Reverse current VR = 5 V IR - 0.5 10 μA
Capacitance VR = 0 V, f = 1 MHz CO - 30 - pF
Temperature coefficient, forward voltage IF = 16 mA ΔVF/ΔTA - -1.7 - mV/°C
OUTPUT
Logic low supply current IF = 16 mA, VO = open, VCC = 15 V ICCL - 150 - μA
Logic high supply current IF = 0 mA, VO = open, VCC = 15 V ICCH - 0.01 1 μA
IF = 16 mA, IO = 1.1 mA, VCC = 4.5 V 6N135 VOL - 0.1 0.4 V
Output voltage, output low
IF = 16 mA, IO = 3.0 mA, VCC = 4.5 V 6N136 VOL - 0.1 0.4 V
IF = 0 mA, VO = VCC = 5.5 V IOH - 3 500 nA
Output current, output high
IF = 0 mA, VO = VCC = 15 V IOH - 0.01 1 μA
COUPLER
Capacitance (input to output) f = 1 MHz CIO - 0.6 - 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.

CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO (Tamb = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)

PARAMETER TEST CONDITION PART SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
6N135 CTR 7 16 - %
IF = 16 mA, VO = 0.4 V, VCC = 4.5 V
Current transfer 6N136 CTR 19 35 - %
ratio 6N135 CTR 5 - - %
IF = 16 mA, VO = 0.5 V, VCC = 4.5 V
6N136 CTR 15 - - %

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

PARAMETER TEST CONDITION PART SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
IF = 16 mA, VCC = 5 V, RL = 4.1 kΩ 6N135 tPHL - 0.3 1.5 μs
High to low
IF = 16 mA, VCC = 5 V, RL = 1.9 kΩ 6N136 tPHL - 0.2 0.8 μs
IF = 16 mA, VCC = 5 V, RL = 4.1 kΩ 6N135 tPLH - 0.3 1.5 μs
Low to high
IF = 16 mA, VCC = 5 V, RL = 1.9 kΩ 6N136 tPLH - 0.2 0.8 μs

COMMON MODE TRANSIENT IMMUNITY (Tamb = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)

PARAMETER TEST CONDITION PART SYMBOL MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT
IF = 0 mA, VCM = 10 VP-P, VCC = 5 V, RL = 4.1 kΩ 6N135 |CMH| - 1000 - V/μs
High
IF = 0 mA, VCM = 10 VP-P, VCC = 5 V, RL = 1.9 kΩ 6N136 |CMH| - 1000 - V/μs
IF = 16 mA, VCM = 10 VP-P, VCC = 5 V, RL = 4.1 kΩ 6N135 |CML| - 1000 - V/μs
Low
IF = 16 mA, VCM = 10 VP-P, VCC = 5 V, RL = 1.9 kΩ 6N136 |CML| - 1000 - V/μs

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SAFETY AND INSULATION RATINGS

PARAMETER TEST CONDITION SYMBOL VALUE UNIT
Climatic classification According to IEC 68 part 1 55 / 100 / 21
Pollution degree According to DIN VDE 0109 2
Comparative tracking index Insulation group IIIa CTI 175
Maximum rated withstanding isolation voltage According to UL1577, t = 1 min VISO 5300 VRMS
Maximum transient isolation voltage According to DIN EN 60747-5-5 VIOTM 8000 Vpeak
Maximum repetitive peak isolation voltage According to DIN EN 60747-5-5 VIORM 890 Vpeak
Tamb = 25 °C, VIO = 500 V RIO ≥ 1012 Ω
Isolation resistance
Tamb = 100 °C, VIO = 500 V RIO ≥ 1011 Ω
Output safety power PSO 500 mW
Input safety current ISI 300 mA
Input safety temperature TS 175 °C
Creepage distance DIP-8 ≥7 mm
Clearance distance DIP-8 ≥7 mm
Creepage distance DIP-8, 400 mil, option 6 ≥8 mm
Clearance distance DIP-8, 400 mil, option 6 ≥8 mm
Creepage distance SMD-8, option 7 ≥8 mm
Clearance distance SMD-8, option 7 ≥8 mm
Creepage distance SMD-8, option 9 ≥8 mm
Clearance distance SMD-8, option 9 ≥8 mm
Insulation thickness DTI ≥ 0.4 mm
Note
• As per IEC 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 protective circuits.

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

100 30
Tamb = 100 °C
IF - Forward Current (mA)

IF - LED Current (mA)

Tamb = 75 °C
20
Tamb = 25 °C
10

Tamb = 0 °C
10

Tamb = -40 °C
1 0
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 0 20 40 60 80 100
VF - Forward Voltage (V) i6n135_04 Tamb - Ambient Temperature (°C)

Fig. 1 - LED Forward Current vs. Forward Voltage Fig. 2 - Permissible Forward LED Current vs. Temperature

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120 900

tP - Propagation Delay Time (ns)

6N136 at VCC = 5 V
800
100 IF = 16 mA, RL = 1.9 kΩ
700
Total Power (mW)

Detector
80 600 tPLH at 3 V tPLH at 1.5 V

500
60
400
40 300 tPHL at 1.5 V
Emitter 200
20 tPHL at 3 V
100
0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 - 60 - 40 - 20 0 20 40 60 80 100
i6n135_05 Tamb - Ambient Temperature (°C) i6n135_08 Tamb - Temperature (°C)

Fig. 3 - Permissible Power Dissipation vs. Temperature Fig. 6 - Propagation Delay vs. Ambient Temperature

25 1400

tP - Propagation Delay Time (ns)

IF = 35 mA
IF = 30 mA 6N135 at VCC = 5 V
1200
IO - Output Current (mA)

20 F = 25 mA
I IF = 16 mA, RL = 4.1 kΩ
IF = 20 mA
IF = 15 mA 1000
I = 10 mA
15 F 800
IF = 5 mA
IF = 1 mA tPLH
10 600

400
5 tPHL
200

0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 - 60 - 40 - 20 0 20 40 60 80 100
VO - Output Voltage (V) i6n135_09 Tamb - Temperature (°C)

Fig. 4 - Output Current vs. Output Voltage Fig. 7 - Propagation Delay vs. Ambient Temperature

6 100
at VO = 0.4 V, VCC = 5 V
IF = 20 mA
IO - Output Current (mA)

5
10
IOH - Collector, IC (nA)

IF = 16 mA VCC = VO = 15 V
4
1
3 IF = 10 mA VCC = VO = 5 V
0.1
2 IF = 5 mA
0.01
1 IF = 2 mA

IF = 1 mA 0.001
0
- 60 - 40 - 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 - 60 - 40 - 20 0 20 40 60 80 100
20987 Tamb - Temperature (°C) i6n135_10 Tamb - Temperature (°C)

Fig. 5 - Output Current vs. Temperature Fig. 8 - Logic High Output Current vs. Temperature

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0.6
ΔIF/ΔIO - Small Signal Current

VCC = 5 V, RL = 100 Ω
0.5
Transfer Ratio

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
0 5 10 15 20 25
i6n135_11 IF - Forward Current (mA)

Fig. 9 - Small Signal Current Transfer Ratio vs.

Quiescent Input Current

Pulse generator
IF
Z O = 50 Ω
t r ,t f = 5 ns
duty cycle 10 %
t ≤ 100 µs t

1 8 5V
VO
IF 5V
2 7 RL
IF monitor 1.5 V
3 6 VO VOL
t
4 5
100 Ω
ı CL tPHL tPLH
15 pF
i6n135_01

Fig. 10 - Switching Times

VCM

10 V 90 % 10 %
IF 1 8 5V
10 % 90 %
2 7 0V
RL t
A
tr tf
B VO
3 6 VO
VFF
4 5 5V

A: IF = 0 mA

VO t
+VCM Pulse generator
Z O = 50 Ω
t r,t f = 8 ns B: IF = 16 mA
VOL
i6n135_02
t

Fig. 11 - Common-Mode Interference Immunity

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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS (in millimeters)
DIP-8, Standard
10.16 max. 7.62 typ.

3.10 ± 0.25
9.75 ± 0.15 6.70 ± 0.15
0.95 ± 0.20

3.55 ± 0.20

6.00 ± 0.25
0.70 ± 0.20
1.27 ± 0.10

0.50 ± 0.10
2.54 nom. .10
7° typ. 0.25 ± 0
3 x 2.54 = 7.62

8 7 6 5

PIN ONE I.D.

1 2 3 4

DIP-8, Option 6
10.16 typ.
10.16 max. 7.62 typ.
9.75 ± 0.15 6.70 ± 0.15
0.95 ± 0.20
3.55 ± 0.20
0.1 min.

1.27 ± 0.10

0.50 ± 0.10 0.25 ± 0.10

10.55 ± 0.40
2.54 nom.
3 x 2.54 = 7.62

8 7 6 5

PIN ONE I.D.

1 2 3 4

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DIP-8, Option 7
10.05 ± 0.25
10.16 max. 7.62 typ.
9.75 ± 0.15
6.70 ± 0.15
0.95 ± 0.20

3.55 ± 0.20

0.25 ± 0.10
8.00 min.
8.40 min.

0.70 ± 0.20
1.27 ± 0.10 0.75 ± 0.25
2.54 nom. Leads
coplanarity
3 x 2.54 = 7.62 0.10 max.

Recommended Footprint

8 7 6 5

0.76

R0.250
2.54
1 2 3 4
PIN ONE I.D.
1.78

8.00 min. 1.52

11.05

DIP-8, Option 9
9.78 ± 0.25
7.62 typ.
10.16 max.
9.75 ± 0.15 6.70 ± 0.15
0.95 ± 0.20

0.25 ± 0.10
3.55 ± 0.20
0.18 ± 0.08

8.00 min.
0.75 ± 0.20
1.27 ± 0.10 Leads coplanarity
2.54 nom. 0.10 max.

3 x 2.54 = 7.62

Recommended Footprint

8 7 6 5

0.76

R0.250
2.54
1 2 3 4
PIN ONE I.D. 1.78

8.00 min. 1.52

11.05

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PACKAGE MARKING

6N135 6N136

V XXXX 68 V XXXX 68
Fig. 12 - 6N135 Fig. 13 - 6N136
Notes
• XXXX = LMC (lot marking code)
• The VDE logo is only marked on option 1 parts
• Tape and reel suffix (T) is not part of the package marking

SOLDER PROFILES
TTW Soldering (according to CECC00802) Axis Title
300 10000 300 10000
5s
Lead temperature Max. 260 °C
250 250 255 °C
235 °C to 245 °C
240 °C
260 °C Second Full line: typical
wave 217 °C
First wave Dotted lines:
Temperature (°C)

Temperature (°C)
200 process limits 1000 200 1000
Max. 30 s
2nd line

2nd line
2nd line

2nd line
ca. 2 K/s
1st line

1st line
ca. 200 K/s
150 150
100 °C to
130 °C Max. 120 s Max. 100 s
100 100 100 100
Max. ramp down 6 °C/s
2 K/s ca. 5 K/s
50 50 Max. ramp up 3 °C/s
Forced cooling

0 10 0 10
0 50 100 150 200 250 0 50 100 150 200 250 300
948626-1 Time (s) 19841-1 Time (s)

Fig. 14 - Wave Soldering Double Wave Profile According to Fig. 15 - Lead (Pb)-free Reflow Solder Profile According to
J-STD-020 for DIP-8 Devices J-STD-020 for SMD-8 Devices

HANDLING AND STORAGE CONDITIONS

ESD level: HBM class 2
Floor life: unlimited
Conditions: Tamb < 30 °C, RH < 85 %
Moisture sensitivity level 1, according to J-STD-020

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