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6N138 is listed in the Transistor, Photovoltaic Output Optoisolators range at ChipApex. The manufacturer field lists Broadcom Limited. Its product description is OPTOISO 3.75KV DARL W/BASE 8-DIP. Review the specifications below when checking this part for your BOM.
The Broadcom Limited 6N138 is a high-speed optocoupler featuring a single channel with an open-collector phototransistor output. It provides electrical isolation of 3750 Vrms and supports data rates up to 1 MB/s. The device operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C and is available in an 8-pin PDIP package.
Verify the specific suffix (e.g., 6N138-000E or 6N138-500E) as it determines the package type and pinout configuration. Confirm RoHS compliance status and lead times directly with authorized distributors, as availability varies by variant. Ensure the selected version matches the required isolation voltage and speed specifications for the target application.
Select this component when high-speed digital isolation is required over standard transistor-output couplers. Compare against the 6N137 series for higher speed needs or the 4N46 for lower cost, slower applications. Verify that the open-collector output architecture aligns with the downstream load requirements and pull-up resistor configurations.
The 6N138 belongs to Broadcom's family of high-speed optocouplers designed for robust digital communication. It serves as a bridge between isolated domains, ensuring signal integrity while preventing ground loops. This series is widely used in industrial automation and computing systems requiring reliable galvanic isolation.
Public confirmed substitutes include the 6N138-500E from Broadcom Limited.
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Read More6N138 is listed in the Transistor, Photovoltaic Output Optoisolators range at ChipApex. The manufacturer field lists Broadcom Limited. Its product description is OPTOISO 3.75KV…
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