Tutorial: 6N138 / 6N139

Converts a physical quantity into a signal for a measuring circuit.

6N138 / 6N139

Tutorial / documentation

Sensors

Quick documentation & first test preparation

  1. Identify component 6N138 and its package.
  2. Check the measured quantity, useful range and calibration method.
  3. Identify the output interface and compatible electrical levels.
  4. Consult the application circuit in the linked documentation before testing.

6N138

Low Input Current high Gain Split Darlington Optocouplers, -0.5V to 7V VDD, DIP-8

  • Low Input Current high Gain Split Darlington Optocouplers, -0.5V to 7V VDD, DIP-8
  • Check the measured quantity, useful range and calibration method.
  • Identify the output interface and compatible electrical levels.
  • The manufacturer’s pinout and absolute limits take precedence over this page.
Technical documentation

6N139

Low Input Current high Gain Split Darlington Optocouplers, -0.5V to 18V VDD, DIP-8

  • Low Input Current high Gain Split Darlington Optocouplers, -0.5V to 18V VDD, DIP-8
  • Check the measured quantity, useful range and calibration method.
  • Identify the output interface and compatible electrical levels.
  • The manufacturer’s pinout and absolute limits take precedence over this page.
Technical documentation

Inputs and outputs must match the function described in the selected reference’s documentation.