Broadcom 6N138-000E is a DC input optocoupler with a through-hole 8-pin PDIP package designed to provide optical isolation between input and output circuits. This device features a Darlington transistor output stage that offers high current transfer ratio with low input current requirements.
With a maximum forward voltage of 1.7V and maximum input current of 20mA, it supports efficient LED input operation. The single input channel with 8 pins is packaged in the PDIP form factor, suitable for through-hole mounting on printed circuit boards.
Broadcom's 6N138-000E optocoupler provides a high isolation voltage of 3.75kVrms, making it ideal for protecting sensitive circuits from high voltage and noisy environments. It is rated to operate over a wide temperature range from -55 degrees Celsius to 100 degrees Celsius, ensuring stable performance in industrial, commercial, and instrumentation applications.
The device offers a minimum current transfer ratio of 300% and a maximum ratio of 2600%, enabling reliable signal transmission with various input currents. It meets stringent industry safety and quality standards including UL 1577, CSA Component Acceptance Notice 5, and IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5.
Typical applications include ground isolation for logic families, low input current line receivers, EIA RS-232C line receivers, telephone ring detectors, and line voltage status indicators with low power dissipation.
Maximum forward voltage: 1.7V for LED input efficiency. Maximum input current: 20mA DC for low power operation. Isolation voltage: 3.75kVrms for robust electrical separation. Operating temperature range: -55°C to 100°C for industrial use.
Single channel, 8-pin PDIP through-hole package. Current transfer ratio: 300% minimum to 2600% maximum. Complies with UL, CSA, and IEC safety standards. Packaging: Tape and reel for automated assembly.
Broadcom optocouplers are widely used in electronics, instrumentation, industrial automation, communication equipment, and embedded systems for isolating signals and protecting low-voltage digital and analog circuitry from high-voltage spikes and noise.
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