Tutorial: HCPL-261A / 6N137

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

HCPL-261A / 6N137

Tutorial / documentation

Sensors

Quick documentation & first test preparation

  1. Identify component HCPL-261A 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.

HCPL-261A

Single High Speed HCMOS/LSTTL/TTL Compatible Optocoupler with enable, dV/dt 1000/us, VCM 50, -0.5V to 7V VCC, DIP-8

  • Single High Speed HCMOS/LSTTL/TTL Compatible Optocoupler with enable, dV/dt 1000/us, VCM 50, -0.5V to 7V VCC, 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

6N137

Single High Speed LSTTL/TTL Compatible Optocoupler with enable, dV/dt 1000/us, VCM 10, max 7V VCC, DIP-8

  • Single High Speed LSTTL/TTL Compatible Optocoupler with enable, dV/dt 1000/us, VCM 10, max 7V VCC, 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.