6N139 1kV/us DC Logic Output Optoisolator DIP-8 (Brand: Slkor)
The 6N139 1kV/us DC Logic Output Optoisolator DIP-8 (Brand: Slkor) is a high-speed optocoupler designed to provide reliable electrical isolation between low-voltage control circuits and higher-voltage systems. It combines an AlGaAs infrared LED with a high-gain silicon photodarlington transistor to deliver excellent current transfer performance while maintaining complete galvanic isolation between the input and output circuits. Housed in a standard DIP-8 through-hole package, the device is suitable for industrial control, communication interfaces, microcontroller systems, and digital logic applications where signal integrity and electrical safety are essential.
Features
- CMOS, LSTTL compatibility
- High current transfer ratio
- Additional base pin access allows gain bandwidth adjustment
- Low input current requirements – 0.5 mA
- High output current
- Interfaces with common logic families
- High common mode rejection, 500 V/μs
- Performance guaranteed over temperature range: 0°Cto 70°C
- IR LED forward voltage for turning ON (VF): 1.4V
- Maximum IR LED forward voltage: 1.7V
- Maximum IR LED forward current during ON (IF): 25mA
- Maximum IR LED reverse voltage: 5V
- Maximum IR LED reverse current: 10uA
- Maximum supply and output voltage (Pin 8 to 5, pin 6 to 5): 18V
- Maximum current allowed trough transistor collector(IC): 60mA
- Current transfer ration (CTR): 400%
- Maximum output power dissipation: 100mW
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 6N139 |
| Product Type | High-Speed Logic Output Optoisolator |
| Package | DIP-8 |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole |
| Input Type | DC |
| Output Type | Darlington Transistor Logic Output |
| Isolation Voltage | 5000VRMS |
| Common Mode Transient Immunity | 1000V/µs(Min) |
| Current Transfer Ratio (CTR) | 400%(Min), 2500%(Typ) @ IF=0.5mA |
| Forward Current (IF) | 25mA(Max) |
| Peak Forward Current (IFP) | 50mA |
| Peak Transient Forward Current | 1A |
| Forward Voltage (VF) | 1.28V(Typ), 1.7V(Max) |
| Reverse Voltage (VR) | 5V |
| Reverse Current (IR) | 10µA(Max) |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 18V(Max) |
| Output Voltage (VO) | 18V(Max) |
| Output Current (IO) | 60mA(Max) |
| Input Capacitance | 60pF(Typ) |
| Isolation Resistance | 10¹²Ω(Min) |
| Floating Capacitance | 0.3pF(Typ) |
| Propagation Delay (tpHL) | 5µs(Typ), 25µs(Max) |
| Propagation Delay (tpLH) | 22µs(Typ), 60µs(Max) |
| Operating Temperature | -55°C~+100°C |
| Storage Temperature | -55°C~+150°C |
| Soldering Temperature | 260°C(Max,10s) |
Pin Configuration
6N139 is an eight pin device and function of each pin is stated below. The device is available in various packages for choosing.
| Pin Number | Pin Name | Description |
| 1 | NC | No connection |
| 2 | Anode | Positive terminal of internal LED |
| 3 | Cathode | Negative terminal of internal LED |
| 4 | NC | No connection |
| 5 | GND | Emitter of internal Darlington transistor which is connected to ground pin in circuit |
| 6 | VO | Collector of second transistor Darlington setup which is usually connected to load to receive current |
| 7 | VB | Base of second transistor Darlington setup |
| 8 | VCC | Collector of first transistor Darlington setup which is connected to positive power supply |
Applications
- Digital logic ground isolation
- Telephone ring detector
- Lighting systems
- PWM applications
- AC mains detection
- Reed relay driving
- Switch mode power supply feedback
- Telephone ring detection
- High common mode noise line receiver
Package Include
1x 6N139 1kV/us DC Logic Output Optoisolator DIP-8 (Brand: Slkor)


6N139 is an eight pin device and function of each pin is stated below. The device is available in various packages for choosing.