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6N138

Everlight ElectronicsExtended

Part id
everlight/6N138
Category
Transistor, Photovoltaic Output Optoisolators
Package
DIP-8
Pins
8
In stock
0 at JLCPCB (C5274131)

Overview

The 6N138 is a transistor, Photovoltaic Output Optoisolator made by Everlight Electronics in a DIP-8 package with 8 pins.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Isolator:6N138, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (Package_DIP:DIP-8_W8.89mm_SMDSocket_LongPads, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. JLCPCB lists it (part C5274131).

Symbol

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Isolator:6N138From KiCad's library

Footprint

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Package_DIP:DIP-8_W8.89mm_SMDSocket_LongPadsFrom KiCad's library

Pinout

8
The pins of the 6N138
PinNameType
1NCNot connected
2C1Passive
3C2Passive
4NCNot connected
5GNDPassive
6VO2Passive
7VO1Passive
8VCCPassive

Parts like it

8

Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the 6N138?

Yes. The symbol is Isolator:6N138 and the footprint Package_DIP:DIP-8_W8.89mm_SMDSocket_LongPads, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the 6N138?

DIP-8, with 8 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Where is the 6N138 datasheet?

Everlight Electronics publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.

Where can I order the 6N138?

JLCPCB lists it as part C5274131, with 0 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the 6N138?

Parts like it in the library: the ACPL-T350-000E by Broadcom Limited, the HCPL-2731-000E by Broadcom Limited, the 6N139-000E by Broadcom Limited and the HCPL-4701-000E by Broadcom Limited. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.