Single Channel, High Speed

Optocouplers
6N135/6
HCNW135/6
HCNW4502/3
HCPL-2502
HCPL-0452/3
HCPL-0500/1
HCPL-4502/3

Technical Data

Features

Applications

Description

15 kV/s Minimum Common

Mode Transient Immunity at
VCM = 1500 V (4503/0453)
High Speed: 1 Mb/s
TTL Compatible
Available in 8-Pin DIP, SO-8,
Widebody Packages
Open Collector Output
Guaranteed Performance
from Temperature: 0C
to 70C
Safety Approval
UL Recognized 2500 V rms
for 1 minute (5000 V rms for
1 minute for HCNW and
Option 020 devices) per
UL1577
CSA Approved
VDE 0884 Approved
VIORM = 630 V peak for
HCPL-4503#060
VIORM = 1414 V peak for
HCNW devices
BSI Certified
(HCNW devices only)
Dual Channel Version
Available (253X/4534/053X/
0534)
MIL-STD-1772 Version
Available (55XX/65XX/4N55)

High Voltage Insulation

Video Signal Isolation
Power Transistor Isolation
in Motor Drives
Line Receivers
Feedback Element in
Switched Mode Power
Supplies
High Speed Logic Ground
Isolation TTL/TTL, TTL/
CMOS, TTL/LSTTL
Replaces Pulse Transformers
Replaces Slow
Phototransistor Isolators
Analog Signal Ground
Isolation

These diode-transistor optocouplers use an insulating layer

between a LED and an integrated
photodetector to provide electrical insulation between input
and output. Separate connections
for the photodiode bias and
output-transistor collector
increase the speed up to a
hundred times that of a conventional phototransistor coupler by
reducing the base-collector
capacitance.

Functional Diagram
NC 1

8 VCC

ANODE 2

*
7 VB

CATHODE 3

6 VO

NC 4

TRUTH TABLE
(POSITIVE LOGIC)
LED
VO
ON
OFF

LOW
HIGH

5 GND

* NOTE: FOR 4502/3, 0452/3,

PIN 7 IS NOT CONNECTED.

A 0.1 F bypass capacitor must be connected between pins 5 and 8.

CAUTION: It is advised that normal static precautions be taken in handling and assembly of this component to
prevent damage and/or degradation which may be induced by ESD.

These single channel optocouplers are available in 8-Pin DIP,

SO-8 and Widebody package
configurations.

output current for 1 TTL load and

a 5.6 k pull-up resistor. CTR for
these devices is 19% minimum at
IF = 16 mA.

The 6N135, HCPL-0500, and

HCNW135 are for use in TTL/
CMOS, TTL/LSTTL or wide
bandwidth analog applications.
Current transfer ratio (CTR) for
these devices is 7% minimum at
IF = 16 mA.

The HCPL-4502, HCPL-0452,

and HCNW4502 provide the
electrical and switching
performance of the 6N136,
HCPL-0501, and HCNW136 with
increased ESD protection.

The 6N136, HCPL-2502,

HCPL-0501, and HCNW136 are
designed for high speed TTL/TTL
applications. A standard 16 mA
TTL sink current through the
input LED will provide enough

Schematic
2
ANODE

ICC

The HCPL-4503, HCPL-0453,

and HCNW4503 are similar to the
HCPL-4502, HCPL-0452, and
HCNW4502 optocouplers but
have increased common mode
transient immunity of 15 kV/s
minimum at VCM = 1500 V
guaranteed.

+
IO

8-Pin DIP (300 Mil)

dV/dt
(V/s)
1,000

VCM
(V)
10

Current
Transfer
Ratio (%)
7
19

15,000
1,000

1500
10

19
9

15

SHIELD
HCPL-4503/0453
HCNW4503

IB
7 *
VB

* NOTE: FOR HCPL-4502/-3, HCPL-0452/3,

HCNW4502/3, PIN 7 IS NOT CONNECTED.

Small-Outline SO-8

Widebody
(400 Mil)

Hermetic

Single
Channel
Package
6N135
6N136
HCPL-4502
HCPL-2502

Dual
Channel
Package*
HCPL-2530
HCPL-2531

Single
Channel
Package
HCPL-0500
HCPL-0501
HCPL-0452

Dual
Channel
Package*
HCPL-0530
HCPL-0531

Single
Single and
Channel
Dual Channel
Package
Packages*
HCNW135
HCNW136
HCNW4502

HCPL-4503

HCPL-4534

HCPL-0453

HCPL-0534

HCNW4503
HCPL-55XX
HCPL-65XX
4N55

*Technical data for these products are on separate Agilent publications.

Pin 7, transistor base, is not connected.

Ordering Information
Specify Part Number followed by Option Number (if desired).
Example:
HCPL-4503#XXX
020 = UL 5000 V rms/1 Minute Option*
060 = VDE 0884 VIORM = 630 V peak Option**
300 = Gull Wing Surface Mount Option
500 = Tape and Reel Packaging Option
Option data sheets available. Contact your Agilent sales representative or authorized distributor for
information.
*For 6N135/6 and HCPL-4502/3 only.
**For HCPL-4503 only. Combination of Option 020 and Option 060 is not available.
Gull wing surface mount option applies to through hole parts only.

VO

Selection Guide
Minimum CMR

VCC

IF

VF
CATHODE

GND

Package Outline Drawings

8-Pin DIP Package (6N135/6, HCPL-4502/3, HCPL-2502)
7.62 0.25
(0.300 0.010)

9.65 0.25
(0.380 0.010)
8

TYPE NUMBER

6.35 0.25
(0.250 0.010)

OPTION CODE*
DATE CODE

A XXXXZ
YYWW RU
1

UL
RECOGNITION

1.78 (0.070) MAX.

1.19 (0.047) MAX.

5 TYP.
4.70 (0.185) MAX.

+ 0.076
0.254 - 0.051
+ 0.003)
(0.010 - 0.002)

0.51 (0.020) MIN.

2.92 (0.115) MIN.
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS AND (INCHES).
* MARKING CODE LETTER FOR OPTION NUMBERS.
"L" = OPTION 020
"V" = OPTION 060
OPTION NUMBERS 300 AND 500 NOT MARKED.

0.65 (0.025) MAX.

1.080 0.320
(0.043 0.013)

2.54 0.25
(0.100 0.010)

8-Pin DIP Package with Gull Wing Surface Mount Option 300 (6N135/6, HCPL-4502/3)
PAD LOCATION (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)
9.65 0.25
(0.380 0.010)
8

1.016 (0.040)
1.194 (0.047)
5

4.826 TYP.
(0.190)
6.350 0.25
(0.250 0.010)

9.398 (0.370)
9.906 (0.390)

1.194 (0.047)
1.778 (0.070)

1.19
(0.047)
MAX.

1.780
(0.070)
MAX.

9.65 0.25
(0.380 0.010)
7.62 0.25
(0.300 0.010)

4.19 MAX.
(0.165)

1.080 0.320
(0.043 0.013)
0.635 0.130
2.54
(0.025 0.005)
(0.100)
BSC
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES).
LEAD COPLANARITY = 0.10 mm (0.004 INCHES).

0.381 (0.015)
0.635 (0.025)

0.635 0.25
(0.025 0.010)

+ 0.076
0.254 - 0.051
+ 0.003)
(0.010 - 0.002)

12 NOM.

Small Outline SO-8 Package (HCPL-0500/1, HCPL-0452/3)

8

5.994 0.203
(0.236 0.008)

XXX
YWW

3.937 0.127
(0.155 0.005)

TYPE NUMBER
(LAST 3 DIGITS)
DATE CODE

PIN ONE 1

0.406 0.076
(0.016 0.003)

1.270 BSG
(0.050)
* 5.080 0.127
(0.200 0.005)

3.175 0.127
(0.125 0.005)

45 X

0.432
(0.017)

0 ~ 7

0.228 0.025
(0.009 0.001)

1.524
(0.060)
0.203 0.102
(0.008 0.004)

* TOTAL PACKAGE LENGTH (INCLUSIVE OF MOLD FLASH)

5.207 0.254 (0.205 0.010)

0.305 MIN.
(0.012)

DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES).

LEAD COPLANARITY = 0.10 mm (0.004 INCHES) MAX.

8-Pin Widebody DIP Package (HCNW135/6, HCNW4502/3)

11.00 MAX.
(0.433)

11.15 0.15
(0.442 0.006)
8

9.00 0.15
(0.354 0.006)

TYPE NUMBER
A
HCNWXXXX

DATE CODE

YYWW

10.16 (0.400)
TYP.

1.55
(0.061)
MAX.

7 TYP.

+ 0.076
0.254 - 0.0051
+ 0.003)
(0.010 - 0.002)

5.10 MAX.
(0.201)

3.10 (0.122)
3.90 (0.154)

0.51 (0.021) MIN.

2.54 (0.100)
TYP.
1.78 0.15
(0.070 0.006)

0.40 (0.016)
0.56 (0.022)

DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES).

8-Pin Widebody DIP Package with Gull Wing Surface Mount Option 300 (HCNW135/6,
HCNW4502/3)
11.15 0.15
(0.442 0.006)
6

PAD LOCATION (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)

5

6.15
(0.242)TYP.
9.00 0.15
(0.354 0.006)
12.30 0.30
(0.484 0.012)
1

1.3
(0.051)

0.9
(0.035)

12.30 0.30
(0.484 0.012)

1.55
(0.061)
MAX.

11.00 MAX.
(0.433)

4.00 MAX.
(0.158)

1.78 0.15
(0.070 0.006)

1.00 0.15
(0.039 0.006)

0.75 0.25
(0.030 0.010)

2.54
(0.100)
BSC

+ 0.076
0.254 - 0.0051
+ 0.003)
(0.010 - 0.002)

DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES).

7 NOM.

LEAD COPLANARITY = 0.10 mm (0.004 INCHES).

TEMPERATURE C

Solder Reflow Temperature Profile (HCPL-0500/1, HCPL-0452/3, and Gull Wing

Surface Mount Option Parts)
260
240
220
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0

T = 145C, 1C/SEC
T = 115C, 0.3C/SEC

T = 100C, 1.5C/SEC

10

11

12

TIME MINUTES

Note: Use of Non-Chlorine Activated Fluxes is Recommended.

Regulatory Information
The devices contained in this data
sheet have been approved by the
following organizations:

CSA
Approved under CSA Component
Acceptance Notice #5, File CA
88324.

UL
Recognized under UL 1577,
Component Recognition
Program, File E55361.

VDE
Approved according to VDE
0884/06.92 (HCNW and Option
060 devices only).

BSI
Certification according to
BS451:1994,
(BS EN60065:1994);
BS EN60950:1992
(BS7002:1992) and
EN41003:1993 for Class II
applications (HCNW devices
only).

Insulation and Safety Related Specifications

Parameter
Minimum External
Air Gap (External
Clearance)
Minimum External
Tracking (External
Creepage)
Minimum Internal
Plastic Gap
(Internal Clearance)

Minimum Internal
Tracking (Internal
Creepage)
Tracking Resistance
(Comparative
Tracking Index)
Isolation Group

Symbol
L(101)

8-Pin DIP
(300 Mil)
Value
7.1

SO-8
Value
4.9

L(102)

7.4

4.8

10.0

mm

0.08

0.08

1.0

mm

NA

NA

4.0

mm

200

200

200

Volts

IIIa

IIIa

IIIa

CTI

Widebody
(400 Mil)
Value
Units
9.6
mm

Conditions
Measured from input terminals
to output terminals, shortest
distance through air.
Measured from input terminals
to output terminals, shortest
distance path along body.
Through insulation distance,
conductor to conductor, usually
the direct distance between the
photoemitter and photodetector
inside the optocoupler cavity.
Measured from input terminals
to output terminals, along
internal cavity.
DIN IEC 112/VDE 0303 Part 1

Material Group
(DIN VDE 0110, 1/89, Table 1)

Option 300 - surface mount classification is Class A in accordance with CECC 00802.

VDE 0884 Insulation Related Characteristics

(HCPL-4503 OPTION 060 ONLY)
Description
Installation classification per DIN VDE 0110/1.89, Table 1
for rated mains voltage 300 V rms
for rated mains voltage 450 V rms
Climatic Classification
Pollution Degree (DIN VDE 0110/1.89)
Maximum Working Insulation Voltage
Input to Output Test Voltage, Method b*
VIORM x 1.875 = VPR, 100% Production Test with t m = 1 sec,
Partial Discharge < 5 pC
Input to Output Test Voltage, Method a*
VIORM x 1.5 = VPR, Type and sample test,
tm = 60 sec, Partial Discharge < 5 pC
Highest Allowable Overvoltage*
(Transient Overvoltage, tini = 10 sec)
Safety Limiting Values
(Maximum values allowed in the event of a failure,
also see Figure 9, Thermal Derating curve.)
Case Temperature
Input Current
Output Power
Insulation Resistance at TS, VIO = 500 V

Symbol

Characteristic

Units

VIORM

I-IV
I-III
55/100/21
2
630

V peak

VPR

1181

V peak

VPR

945

V peak

VIOTM

6000

V peak

TS
IS,INPUT
PS,OUTPUT
RS

175
230
600
109

C
mA
mW

VDE 0884 Insulation Related Characteristics (HCNW135/6, HCNW4502/3 ONLY)

Description
Installation classification per DIN VDE 0110/1.89, Table 1
for rated mains voltage 600 V rms
for rated mains voltage 1000 V rms
Climatic Classification
Pollution Degree (DIN VDE 0110/1.89)
Maximum Working Insulation Voltage
Input to Output Test Voltage, Method b*
VIORM x 1.875 = VPR, 100% Production Test with t m = 1 sec,
Partial Discharge < 5 pC
Input to Output Test Voltage, Method a*
VIORM x 1.5 = VPR, Type and sample test,
tm = 60 sec, Partial Discharge < 5 pC
Highest Allowable Overvoltage*
(Transient Overvoltage, tini = 10 sec)
Safety Limiting Values
(Maximum values allowed in the event of a failure,
also see Figure 9, Thermal Derating curve.)
Case Temperature
Input Current
Output Power
Insulation Resistance at TS, VIO = 500 V

Symbol

Characteristic

Units

VIORM

I-IV
I-III
55/85/21
2
1414

V peak

VPR

2652

V peak

VPR

2121

V peak

VIOTM

8000

V peak

TS
IS,INPUT
PS,OUTPUT
RS

150
400
700
109

C
mA
mW

*Refer to the front of the optocoupler section of the current catalog, under Product Safety Regulations section (VDE 0884), for a
detailed description.
Note: Isolation characteristics are guaranteed only within the safety maximum ratings which must be ensured by protective circuits in
application.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter
Storage Temperature*
Operating Temperature*

Symbol
TS
TA

Average Forward Input Current*

Peak Forward Input Current*
(50% duty cycle, 1 ms pulse width)
(50% duty cycle, 1 ms pulse width)
Peak Transient Input Current*
( 1 s pulse width, 300 pps)

IF(AVG)
IF(PEAK)

Reverse LED Input Voltage* (Pin 3-2)

Input Power Dissipation*

Average Output Current* (Pin 6)

Peak Output Current*
Emitter-Base Reverse Voltage*
(Pin 5-7, except 4502/3, 0452/3)
Supply Voltage (Pin 8-5)
Output Voltage (Pin 6-5)
Supply Voltage* (Pin 8-5)
Output Voltage* (Pin 6-5)
Base Current* (Pin 7, except 4502/3, 0452/3)
Output Power Dissipation*
Lead Solder Temperature*
(Through-Hole Parts Only)
1.6 mm below seating plane, 10 seconds
up to seating plane, 10 seconds
Reflow Temperature Profile
*Data has been registered with JEDEC for the 6N135/6N136.

IF(TRANS)

VR

PIN

Device
8-Pin DIP
SO-8
Widebody

Min.
-55
-55

Max.
125
100

Units
C
C

Note

-55

85
25

mA

1
2

8-Pin DIP
SO-8
Widebody
8-Pin DIP
SO-8
Widebody
8-Pin DIP
SO-8
Widebody
8-Pin DIP
SO-8
Widebody

50
40
1

IO(AVG)
IO(PEAK)
VEBR
VCC
VO
VCC
VO
IB
PO

TLS
TRP

-0.5
-0.5
-0.5
-0.5

8-Pin DIP
Widebody
SO-8 and
Option 300

mA
A

0.1
5

3
45

mW

40
8
16
5

mA
mA
V

30
20
15
15
5
100

V
V
V
V
mA
mW

260
C
260
C
See Package Outline
Drawings section

Electrical Specifications (DC)

Over recommended temperature (TA = 0C to 70C) unless otherwise specified. See note 13.
Parameter
Current
Transfer Ratio

Logic Low
Output Voltage

Symbol
CTR*

VOL

Device
Min. Typ.**
6N135
7
18
HCPL-0500
5
19
HCNW135
HCPL-2502
15
6N136
19
24
HCPL-4502/3
HCPL-0501
HCPL-0452/3 15
25
HCNW136
HCNW4502/3
6N135
0.1
HCPL-0500
0.1
HCNW135
6N136
0.1
HCPL-2502
HCPL-4502/3
0.1
HCPL-0501
HCPL-0452/3
HCNW136
HCNW4502/3
0.003
0.01

Logic High
Output Current

I OH*

Logic Low
Supply Current
Logic High
Supply Current
Input Forward
Voltage

ICCL

50

ICCH*

0.02

Input Reverse
Breakdown
Voltage
Temperature
Coefficient of
Forward Voltage
Input
Capacitance
Transistor DC
Current
Gain

VF*

BVR*

VF
TA
CIN

hFE

*For JEDEC registered parts.

**All typicals at TA = 25C.

8-Pin DIP
SO-8
Widebody
8-Pin DIP
SO-8
Widebody
8-Pin DIP
SO-8
Widebody
8-Pin DIP
SO-8
Widebody
8-Pin DIP
SO-8
Widebody

1.5
1.45
1.35
5

1.68

Max.
50

Units
Test Conditions
%
TA = 25C VO = 0.4 V
IF = 16 mA,
VO = 0.5 V
VCC = 4.5 V

22
50

-1.6
-1.9
60
90
150
130
180
160

Note
5, 11

TA = 25C VO = 0.4 V

VO = 0.5 V

0.4
0.5

TA = 25C IO = 1.1 mA
IO = 0.8 mA

0.4

TA = 25C IO = 3.0 mA

0.5

IO = 2.4 mA

IF = 16 mA,
VCC = 4.5 V

0.5
1
50
200

TA = 25C VO = VCC = 5.5 V IF = 0 mA

TA = 25C VO = VCC = 15 V

IF = 16 mA, VO = Open, VCC = 15 V

13

1
2
1.7
1.8
1.85
1.95

TA = 25C IF = 0 mA, VO = Open,

VCC = 15 V
TA = 25C IF = 16 mA

13

TA = 25C IF = 16 mA
V

Fig.
1, 2,
4

IR = 10 A

IR = 100 A
mV/C IF = 16 mA

pF

f = 1 MHz, VF = 0 V

VO = 5 V, IO = 3 mA
VO = 0.4 V, IB = 20 A
VO = 5 V, IO = 3 mA
VO = 0.4 V, IB = 20 A

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Switching Specifications (AC)

Over recommended temperature (TA = 0C to 70C), VCC = 5 V, IF = 16 mA unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Propagation
Delay Time
to Logic Low
at Output

Propagation
Delay Time to
Logic High at
Output

Common Mode
Transient
Immunity at
Logic High
Level Output

Common Mode
Transient
Immunity at
Logic Low
Level Output

Bandwidth

Sym.
tPHL*

Device
Min. Typ.** Max.
6N135
0.2
1.5
HCPL-0500
2.0
HCNW135
6N136
0.2
0.8
HCPL-2502
HCPL-4502/3
HCPL-0501
HCPL-0452/3
1.0
HCNW136
HCNW4502/3
tPLH*
6N135
1.3
1.5
HCPL-0500
2.0
HCNW135
6N136
0.6
0.8
HCPL-2502
HCPL-4502/3
HCPL-0501
HCPL-0452/3
1.0
HCNW136
HCNW4502/3
|CM H|
6N135
1
HCPL-0500
HCNW135
6N136
1
HCPL-2502
HCPL-4502
HCPL-0501
HCPL-0452
HCNW4502
HCPL-4503
15
30
HCPL-0453
HCNW4503
6N135
1
|CM L|
HCPL-0500
HCNW135
6N136
1
HCPL-2502
HCPL-4502
HCPL-0501
HCPL-0452
HCNW4502
HCPL-4503
15
30
HCPL-0453
HCNW4503
BW
6N135/6
9
HCPL-2502
HCPL-0500/1
HCNW135/6
11

*For JEDEC registered parts.

**All typicals at TA = 25C.

Units
Test Conditions
s
TA = 25C
RL = 4.1 k

TA = 25C

RL = 1.9 k

TA = 25C

RL = 4.1 k

TA = 25C

RL = 1.9 k

kV/s RL = 4.1 k IF = 0 mA, TA = 25C,

VCM = 10 Vp-p
CL = 15 pF
RL = 1.9 k

RL = 1.9 k IF = 0 mA, TA = 25C,

VCM = 1500 Vp-p,
CL = 15 pF
kV/s RL = 4.1 k IF = 16 mA, T A = 25C,
VCM = 10 Vp-p
CL = 15 pF
RL = 1.9 k

MHz

RL = 1.9 k IF = 16 mA, TA = 25C,

VCM = 1500 Vp-p ,
CL = 15 pF
See Test Circuit

Fig.
5, 6,
11

Note
8, 9

5, 6,
11

8, 9

12

7, 8,
9

12

7, 8,
9

8, 10

10

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Package Characteristics
Over recommended temperature (TA = 0C to 70C) unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Input-Output
Momentary
Withstand
Voltage**

Sym.
VISO

II-O

Input-Output
Resistance

Input-Output
Capacitance

RI-O

CI-O

Device
8-Pin DIP
SO-8
Widebody
8-Pin DIP
(Option 020)
8-Pin DIP

8-Pin DIP
SO-8
Widebody
8-Pin DIP
SO-8
Widebody

Min. Typ.*
2500

Max.

Units
V rms

5000

Test Conditions
RH < 50%,
t = 1 min.,
TA = 25C

5000
1

1012
1012
1011

45% RH, t = 5 s,
VI-O = 3 kVdc,
TA = 25C
VI-O = 500 Vdc

pF

TA = 25C
TA = 100C
f = 1 MHz

1013
0.6
0.5

Fig.

Note
6, 14
6, 15
6, 12,
15
6, 16

0.6

*All typicals at TA = 25C.

**The Input-Output Momentary Withstand Voltage is a dielectric voltage rating that should not be interpreted as an input-output
continuous voltage rating. For the continuous voltage rating refer to the VDE 0884 Insulation Related Characteristics Table (if
applicable), your equipment level safety specification or HP Application Note 1074 entitled Optocoupler Input-Output Endurance
Voltage, publication number 5963-2203E.
Notes:
1. Derate linearly above 70C free-air temperature at a rate of 0.8 mA/C (8-Pin DIP).
Derate linearly above 85C free-air temperature at a rate of 0.5 mA/C (SO-8).
2. Derate linearly above 70C free-air temperature at a rate of 1.6 mA/C (8-Pin DIP).
Derate linearly above 85C free-air temperature at a rate of 1.0 mA/C (SO-8).
3. Derate linearly above 70C free-air temperature at a rate of 0.9 mW/C (8-Pin DIP).
Derate linearly above 85C free-air temperature at a rate of 1.1 mW/C (SO-8).
4. Derate linearly above 70C free-air temperature at a rate of 2.0 mW/C (8-Pin DIP).
Derate linearly above 85C free-air temperature at a rate of 2.3 mW/C (SO-8).
5. CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO in percent is defined as the ratio of output collector current, IO, to the forward LED input current, IF,
times 100.
6. Device considered a two-terminal device: Pins 1, 2, 3, and 4 shorted together and Pins 5, 6, 7, and 8 shorted together.
7. Common mode transient immunity in a Logic High level is the maximum tolerable (positive) dVCM/dt on the leading edge of the
common mode pulse signal, VCM, to assure that the output will remain in a Logic High state (i.e., V O > 2.0 V). Common mode
transient immunity in a Logic Low level is the maximum tolerable (negative) dVCM /dt on the trailing edge of the common mode pulse
signal, VCM, to assure that the output will remain in a Logic Low state (i.e., VO < 0.8 V).
8. The 1.9 k load represents 1 TTL unit load of 1.6 mA and the 5.6 k pull-up resistor.
9. The 4.1 k load represents 1 LSTTL unit load of 0.36 mA and 6.1 k pull-up resistor.
10. The frequency at which the ac output voltage is 3 dB below its mid-frequency value.
11. The JEDEC registration for the 6N136 specifies a minimum CTR of 15%. Agilent guarantees a minimum CTR of 19%.
12. See Option 020 data sheet for more information.
13. Use of a 0.1 f bypass capacitor connected between pins 5 and 8 is recommended.
14. In accordance with UL 1577, each optocoupler is proof tested by applying an insulation test voltage 3000 V rms for 1 second
(leakage detection current limit, II-O 5 A). This test is performed before the 100% Production test shown in the VDE 0884
Insulation Related Characteristics Table if applicable.
15. In accordance with UL 1577, each optocoupler is proof tested by applying an insulation test voltage 6000 V rms for 1 second
(leakage detection current limit, II-O 5 A). This test is performed before the 100% Production test shown in the VDE 0884
Insulation Related Characteristics Table if applicable.
16. This rating is equally validated by an equivalent ac proof test.

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WIDEBODY
16

40 mA

T = 25C
10 VA = 5.0 V
CC

35 mA
30 mA
25 mA
5

TA = 25C
VCC = 5.0 V

IO OUTPUT CURRENT mA

IO OUTPUT CURRENT mA

8 PIN DIP, SO-8

20 mA
15 mA
10 mA

25 mA

20 mA
15 mA

10 mA
IF = 5 mA

IF = 5 mA
10

35 mA
30 mA

0
0

40 mA

12

20

10

VO OUTPUT VOLTAGE V

20

VO OUTPUT VOLTAGE V

8 PIN DIP, SO-8

1.5
6N135, HCPL-0500
6N136, HCPL-4502/3,
HCPL-2502
HCPL-0501/0452/0453
1.0

0.5

NORMALIZED
I F = 16 mA
VO = 0.4 V
VCC = 5 V
TA = 25C

0.1
0

10

100

WIDEBODY

NORMALIZED CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO

NORMALIZED CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO

Figure 1. DC and Pulsed Transfer Characteristics.

1.5

HCNW135/6,
HCNW4502/3
1.0

0.5

NORMALIZED
IF = 16 mA
VO = 0.4 V
VCC = 4.5 V
TA = 25 C

0
0

10

100

IF INPUT CURRENT mA

IF INPUT CURRENT mA

Figure 2. Current Transfer Ratio vs. Input Current.

8 PIN DIP, SO-8

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1000

100

IF

TA = 25C

+
VF

10

IF FORWARD CURRENT mA

IF FORWARD CURRENT mA

1000

1.0
0.1
0.01
0.001
1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

VF FORWARD VOLTAGE VOLTS

Figure 3. Input Current vs. Forward Voltage.

TA = 25 C
100
10
1.0
IF

0.1

+
VF

0.01

0.001
1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

1.8

VF FORWARD VOLTAGE VOLTS

8 PIN DIP, SO-8

1.1

1.0
NORMALIZED
IF = 16 mA
VO = 0.4 V
VCC = 5 V
TA = 25C

0.9

0.8

6N135, HCPL-0500
6N136, HCPL-4502/3,
HCPL-2502
HCPL-0501, 0452, 0453

0.7

0.6
-60 -40 -20

20

40

60

80 100

WIDEBODY

NORMALIZED CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO

NORMALIZED CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO

13

1.1
1.0

HCNW135/6,
HCNW4502/3

0.9
0.8
0.7

NORMALIZED
IF = 16 mA
VO = 0.4 V
VCC = 5 V
TA = 25C

0.6
0.5
0.4
-60 -40 -20

TA TEMPERATURE C

40

20

80 100

60

TA TEMPERATURE C

Figure 4. Current Transfer Ratio vs. Temperature.

WIDEBODY

8 PIN DIP, SO-8

IF = 16 mA, VCC = 5.0 V
6N135, HCPL-0500 (RL = 4.1 k)
6N136, HCPL-0501, HCPL-2502
HCPL-4502/3 (RL = 1.9 k)
HCPL-0452/3

1500

1000
tPLH

tPHL

500

0
-60

20

-20

60

1000
tp PROPAGATION DELAY ns

tp PROPAGATION DELAY ns

2000

IF = 16 mA, VCC = 5.0 V

HCNW135 (RL = 4.1 k)
HCNW136 (RL = 1.9 k)
HCNW4502/3

800

600
tPLH
400

200

0
-60 -40 -20

100

tPHL

20

40

60

80 100

TA TEMPERATURE C

TA TEMPERATURE C

Figure 5. Propagation Delay vs. Temperature.

WIDEBODY

8 PIN DIP, SO-8

2.0

10.0

I F = 10 mA
I F = 16 mA
VCC = 5.0 V
TA = 25 C

1.0
0.8
0.6

tPLH

0.4

t PHL

0.2
0.1
1

6 7 8 9 10

RL LOAD RESISTANCE (k)

tP PROPAGATION DELAY s

tP PROPAGATION DELAY s

3.0

I F = 10 mA
I t = 16 mA

6.0

4.0 VCC = 5.0 V

TA = 25 C

t PLH

1.0
0.6

t PHL

0.4
0.2
0.1

10

40

RL LOAD RESISTANCE (k)

Figure 6. Propagation Delay Time vs. Load Resistance.

100

IOH LOGIC HIGH OUTPUT CURRENT nA

8 PIN DIP, SO-8

10+4
IF = 0
VO = VCC = 5.0 V

10+3
+2

10

10+1
100
10 -1
10 -2
-75

-50

-25

+25 +50 +75 +100

IOH LOGIC HIGH OUTPUT CURRENT nA

14

WIDEBODY

+3

10

IF = 0
VO = VCC = 15 V

+2

10

+1

10

10
-60 -40 -20

20

40

60

80 100

TA TEMPERATURE C

TA TEMPERATURE C

8 PIN DIP, SO-8

0.30

IO
I F SMALL SIGNAL CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO

IO
SMALL SIGNAL CURRENT TRANSFER RATIO
I F

Figure 7. Logic High Output Current vs. Temperature.

WIDEBODY

0.50

TA = 25C, RL = 100 , VCC = 5 V

TA = 25C, RL = 100 , VCC = 5 V

0.40

0.20

0.30

0.20

0.10

0.10

0
0

12

16

20

25

IF QUIESCENT INPUT CURRENT mA

12

16

20

25

IF QUIESCENT INPUT CURRENT mA

HCPL-4503 OPTION 060

800

PS (mW)
700

IS (mA)

600
500
400
300
200
100
0

25

50

75 100 125 150 175 200

TS CASE TEMPERATURE C

OUTPUT POWER PS, INPUT CURRENT IS

OUTPUT POWER PS, INPUT CURRENT IS

Figure 8. Small-Signal Current Transfer Ratio vs. Quiescent Input Current.

HCNW135/6, HCNW4502/3

1000

PS (mW)

900

IS (mA)

800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0

25

50

75

100 125 150 175

TS CASE TEMPERATURE C

Figure 9. Thermal Derating Curve, Dependence of Safety Limiting Value with Case Temperature per VDE 0884.

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6N135/6, HCPL-0500/1, HCPL-2502

6N135/6, HCPL-0500/1, HCPL-2502

+12 V

+5

NORMALIZED RESPONSE - dB

TA = 25 C

0.1 F

1.2 K
0.1 F

15 K
2

7
Q3

9.1 K

-5
47 F
VFF

100

1N4150

1.0

10

22

TRIM FOR
UNITY GAIN

100

HCNW135/6

Figure 10. Frequency Response.

Q 1 , Q 2 , Q 3 : 2N3904
TYPICAL LINEARITY = 3% AT V IN = 1 Vp-p
TYPICAL SNR = 50dB
TYPICAL R T = 375
TYPICAL VO dc = 3.8 V
TYPICAL I F = 9 mA

f - FREQUENCY - MHz

HCNW135/6

470
100

RT

51

-15

0.1 F
4

1 K

VO

Q2

Q1

-10

-20
0.1

+12 V

2.1 K

(1 M 12 pF
TEST INPUT)

IF

PULSE
GEN.
ZO = 50
t r = 5 ns

IF

7 *

5V

VO

10% DUTY CYCLE

1/f < 100 S
1.5 V

1.5 V
VOL

RL
VO
0.1F

I F MONITOR

CL = 1.5 F

RM

t PLH

t PHL

+5 V

* PIN 7 UNCONNECTED IN HCPL-4502/3,

HCPL-0452/3, HCNW4502/3

Figure 11. Switching Test Circuit.

IF
1

7 *

+5 V

VCM
0V

10%

90% 90%

10%

tr

RL

tf

VO
0.1 F

VO

5V

VO
SWITCH AT B: I F = 16 mA

VFF

SWITCH AT A: I F = 0 mA
VOL

VCM
+

PULSE GEN.
*PIN 7 UNCONNECTED IN HCPL-4502/3, HCPL-0542/3, HCNW4502/3

Figure 12. Test Circuit for Transient Immunity and Typical Waveforms.

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