Data Sheet
6N137, HCNW137, HCNW2601, HCNW2611,
HCPL-0600, HCPL-0601, HCPL-0611, HCPL-0630,
HCPL-0631, HCPL-0661, HCPL-2601, HCPL-2611,
HCPL-2630, HCPL-2631, HCPL-4661
High CMR, High Speed TTL Compatible Optocouplers
Description
The Broadcom
®
6N137, HCPL-26xx/06xx/4661,
HCNW137/26x1 are optically coupled gates that combine a
GaAsP light emitting diode and an integrated high gain
photo detector. An enable input allows the detector to be
strobed. The output of the detector IC is an open collector
Schottky-clamped transistor. The internal shield provides a
guaranteed common mode transient immunity specification
up to 15,000 V/µs at Vcm = 1000V.
This unique design provides maximum AC and DC circuit
isolation while achieving TTL compatibility. The optocoupler
AC and DC operational parameters are guaranteed from –
40°C to +85°C allowing troublefree system performance.
Features
Functional Diagram
6N137, HCPL-2601/2611
HCPL-0600/0601/0611
NC 1
ANODE 2
CATHODE 3
NC 4
SHIELD
8 V CC
7 VE
6 VO
5 GND
HCPL-2630/2631/4661
HCPL-0630/0631/0661
ANODE 1 1
CATHODE 1 2
CATHODE 2 3
ANODE 2 4
SHIELD
TRUTH TABLE
(POSITIVE LOGIC)
LED
OUTPUT
ON
L
OFF
H
8 V CC
7 V O1
6 V O2
5 GND
15 kV/µs minimum Common Mode Rejection (CMR) at
V
CM
= 1 kV for HCNW2611, HCPL-2611, HCPL-4661,
HCPL-0611, HCPL-0661
High speed: 10 MBd typical
LSTTL/TTL compatible
Low input current capability: 5 mA
Guaranteed AC and DC performance over temperature:
–40°C to +85°C
Available in 8-Pin DIP, SOIC-8, widebody packages
Strobable output (single channel products only)
Safety approval
– UL recognized – 3750 V
rms
for 1 minute and
5000 V
rms
for 1 minute per UL1577 CSA approved
(5000 V
rms
/1 Minute rating is for HCNW137/26X1
and Option 020 [6N137, HCPL-2601/11/30/31,
HCPL-4661] products only)
– IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5 approved with:
V
IORM
= 567 V
peak
for 06xx Option 060
V
IORM
= 630 V
peak
for 6N137/26xx Option 060
V
IORM
=1414 V
peak
for HCNW137/26x1
MIL-PRF-38534 hermetic version available (HCPL-
56xx/66xx)
LED
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
TRUTH TABLE
(POSITIVE LOGIC)
ENABLE
OUTPUT
H
L
H
H
L
H
L
H
NC
L
NC
H
Applications
NOTE:
A 0.1-µF bypass capacitor must be connected as
close as possible between pins 5 and 8.
CAUTION!
Take normal static precautions in handling and
assembly of this component to prevent damage
and/or degradation that may be induced by ESD.
Broadcom
Isolated line receiver
Computer-peripheral interfaces
Microprocessor system interfaces
Digital isolation for A/D, D/A conversion
Switching power supply
Instrument input/output isolation
Ground loop elimination
Pulse transformer replacement
Power transistor isolation in motor drives
Isolation of high speed logic systems
AV02-0940EN
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6N137, HCNW137, HCNW2601, HCNW2611, HCPL-0600, HCPL-0601, HCPL-
0611, HCPL-0630, HCPL-0631, HCPL-0661, HCPL-2601, HCPL-2611, HCPL-
2630, HCPL-2631, HCPL-4661
Data Sheet
High CMR, High Speed TTL Compatible Optocouplers
The 6N137, HCPL-26xx, HCPL-06xx, HCPL-4661, HCNW137, and HCNW26x1 are suitable for high speed logic interfacing,
input/output buffering, as line receivers in environments that conventional line receivers cannot tolerate and are
recommended for use in extremely high ground or induced noise environments.
Selection Guide
Minimum CMR
Input On-
dV/dt
Current
(V/µs) V
CM
(V)
(mA)
1000
5,000
10
1,000
5
5
Output
Enable
YES
YES
NO
10,000 1,000
15,000 1,000
1,000
3,500
1,000
50
300
50
3
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
NO
1,000
b
1,000
1,000
YES
NO
50
12.5
c
8-Pin DIP (300 Mil)
Single
Channel
Package
6N137
Dual Channel
Package
Small-Outline SO-8
Single
Channel
Package
HCPL-0600
Dual Channel
Package
Widebody
(400 Mil)
Single
Channel
Package
HCNW137
Hermetic
Single and
Dual Channel
Packages
HCPL-2630
HCPL-2601
HCPL-2631
HCPL-2611
HCPL-4661
HCPL-2602
a
HCPL-2612
a
HCPL-261A
a
HCPL-263A
a
HCPL-261N
a
HCPL-263N
a
HCPL-061N
a
HCPL-061A
a
HCPL-0611
HCPL-0601
HCPL-0630
HCNW2601
HCPL-0631
HCNW2611
HCPL-0661
HCPL-063A
a
HCPL-063N
a
HCPL-193x
a
HCPL-56xx
a
HCPL-66xx
a
a. Technical data are on separate Broadcom publications.
b. 15 kV/µs with V
CM
= 1 kV can be achieved using Broadcom application circuit.3.
c. Enable is available for single channel products only, except for HCPL-193x devices.
Ordering Information
HCPL-xxxx is UL Recognized with 3750 V
rms
for 1 minute per UL1577.
HCNWxxxx is UL Recognized with 5000 V
rms
for 1 minute per UL1577.
Broadcom
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6N137, HCNW137, HCNW2601, HCNW2611, HCPL-0600, HCPL-0601, HCPL-
0611, HCPL-0630, HCPL-0631, HCPL-0661, HCPL-2601, HCPL-2611, HCPL-
2630, HCPL-2631, HCPL-4661
Data Sheet
High CMR, High Speed TTL Compatible Optocouplers
Table 1: Ordering Information
Option
Part
Number
6N137
RoHS
Non-RoHS
Compliant Compliant Package
-000E
-300E
-500E
-020E
-320E
-520E
-060E
-560E
HCPL-2601 -000E
-300E
-500E
-020E
-320E
-520E
-060E
-360E
HCPL-2611 -000E
-300E
-500E
-020E
-320E
-520E
-060E
-360E
-560E
HCPL-2630 -000E
-300E
-500E
-020E
-320E
-520E
HCPL-2631 -000E
HCPL-4661 -300E
-500E
-020E
-320E
-520E
No option
#300
#500
#020
#320
#520
#060
-560
No option
#300
#500
#020
#320
#520
#060
—
No option
#300
#500
#020
#320
#520
#060
#360
#560
No option
#300
#500
#020
#320
-520
No option
#300
#500
#020
#320
#520
X
X
X
X
X
300mil
DIP-8
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
300mil
DIP-8
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
300mil
DIP-8
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
300mil
DIP-8
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
300mil
DIP-8
Surface
Mount
X
X
UL 5000
Vrms/ 1
Minute
Rating
IEC/EN/DIN
EN 60747-
5-5
Gull Wing Tape & Reel
X
X
X
Quantity
50 per tube
50 per tube
1000 per reel
X
X
X
X
X
50 per tube
50 per tube
1000 per reel
50 per tube
1000 per reel
50 per tube
50 per tube
1000 per reel
50 per tube
50 per tube
1000 per reel
50 per tube
50 per tube
50 per tube
50 per tube
1000 per reel
50 per tube
50 per tube
1000 per reel
50 per tube
50 per tube
1000 per reel
50 per tube
50 per tube
1000 per reel
50 per tube
50 per tube
1000 per reel
50 per tube
50 per tube
1000 per reel
50 per tube
50 per tube
1000 per reel
Broadcom
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6N137, HCNW137, HCNW2601, HCNW2611, HCPL-0600, HCPL-0601, HCPL-
0611, HCPL-0630, HCPL-0631, HCPL-0661, HCPL-2601, HCPL-2611, HCPL-
2630, HCPL-2631, HCPL-4661
Data Sheet
High CMR, High Speed TTL Compatible Optocouplers
Table 1: Ordering Information (Continued)
Option
Part
Number
RoHS
Non-RoHS
Compliant Compliant Package
No option
#500
#060
#560
No option
#500
No option
#300
#500
400 mil
DIP-8
SO-8
SO-8
Surface
Mount
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
UL 5000
Vrms/ 1
Minute
Rating
IEC/EN/DIN
EN 60747-
5-5
Gull Wing Tape & Reel
Quantity
100 per tube
1500 per reel
100 per tube
1500 per reel
100 per tube
1500 per reel
42 per tube
42 per tube
750 per reel
HCPL-0600 -000E
HCPL-0601 -500E
HCPL-0611
-060E
-560E
HCPL-0630 -000E
HCPL-0631 -500E
HCPL-0661
HCNW137 -000E
HCNW2601 -300E
HCNW2611
-500E
To order, choose a part number from the part number column and combine with the desired option from the option column
to form an order entry. Combinations of Option 020 and Option 060 are not available.
Example 1:
HCPL-2611-560E to order product of 300-mil DIP Gull Wing Surface Mount package in Tape and Reel packaging with
IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5 Safety Approval in RoHS compliant.
Example 2:
HCPL-2630 to order product of 300-mil DIP package in tube packaging and non RoHS compliant.
Option data sheets are available. Contact your Broadcom sales representative or authorized distributor for information.
NOTE:
The notation “#xxx” is used for existing products, while products launched since July 15, 2001 and RoHS compliant
option use “-xxxE”.
Broadcom
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6N137, HCNW137, HCNW2601, HCNW2611, HCPL-0600, HCPL-0601, HCPL-
0611, HCPL-0630, HCPL-0631, HCPL-0661, HCPL-2601, HCPL-2611, HCPL-
2630, HCPL-2631, HCPL-4661
Data Sheet
High CMR, High Speed TTL Compatible Optocouplers
Schematic
I
F
2+
I
O
6
6N137, HCPL-2601/2611
HCPL-0600/0601/0611
HCNW137, HCNW2601/2611
I
CC
8
V
CC
V
O
V
F
–
3
SHIELD
I
E
7
5
GND
V
E
USE OF A 0.1 F BYPASS CAPACITOR CONNECTED AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE
BETWEEN PINS 5 AND 8 IS RECOMMENDED.
HCPL-2630/2631/4661
HCPL-0630/0631/0661
I
CC
1
+
V
F1
–
2
SHIELD
3
–
V
F2
+
4
SHIELD
5
GND
I
F2
I
O2
6
I
F1
8
I
O1
7
V
CC
V
O1
V
O2
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