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H
HCMOS Compatible, High CMR,
10 MBd Optocouplers
Technical Data
Features
HCMOS/LSTTL/TTL
Performance Compatible
1000 V/
s Minimum
Common Mode Rejection
(CMR) at V
CM
= 50 V (HCPL-
261A Family) and 15 kV/
s
Minimum CMR at V
CM
=
1000 V (HCPL-261N Family)
High Speed: 10 MBd Typical
AC and DC Performance
Specified over Industrial
Temperature Range -40
C to
+85
C
Available in 8 Pin DIP,
SOIC-8 Packages
Safety Approval
UL Recognized per UL1577
2500 V rms for 1 minute and
5000 V
rms for 1 minute
(Option 020)
CSA Approved
VDE 0884 Approved with
V
IORM
= 630 V
peak
for
HCPL-261A/261N
Option 060
Applications
Low Input Current (3.0 mA)
HCMOS Compatible Version
of 6N137 Optocoupler
Isolated Line Receiver
Simplex/Multiplex Data
Transmission
Computer-Peripheral
Interface
Digital Isolation for A/D,
D/A Conversion
Switching Power Supplies
Instrumentation
Input/Output Isolation
Ground Loop Elimination
Pulse Transformer
Replacement
Description
The HCPL-261A family of optically
coupled gates shown on this data
sheet provide all the benefits of the
industry standard 6N137 family
with the added benefit of HCMOS
HCPL-261A HCPL-061A
HCPL-263A HCPL-063A
HCPL-261N HCPL-061N
HCPL-263N HCPL-063N
compatible input current. This
allows direct interface to all
common circuit topologies without
additional LED buffer or drive
components. The AlGaAs LED
used allows lower drive currents
and reduces degradation by using
the latest LED technology. On the
single channel parts, an enable
output allows the detector to be
strobed. The output of the detector
IC is an open collector schottky-
clamped transistor. The internal
shield provides a minimum
common mode transient immunity
of 1000 V/
s for the HCPL-261A
family and 15000 V/
s for the
HCPL-261N family.
The connection of a 0.1
F bypass capacitor between pins 5 and 8 is required.
Functional Diagram
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.
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
CATHODE
ANODE
GND
V
VCC
O
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
ANODE 2
CATHODE 2
CATHODE 1
ANODE 1
GND
V
VCC
O2
VE
VO1
HCPL-261A/261N
HCPL-061A/061N
HCPL-263A/263N
HCPL-063A/063N
NC
NC
SHIELD
SHIELD
LED
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ENABLE
H
H
L
L
NC
NC
OUTPUT
L
H
H
H
L
H
TRUTH TABLE
(POSITIVE LOGIC)
LED
ON
OFF
OUTPUT
L
H
TRUTH TABLE
(POSITIVE LOGIC)
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OPTOCOUPLERS
Ordering Information
Specify Part Number followed by Option Number (if desired).
Example:
HCPL-261A#XXX
020 = 5000 V rms/1 minute UL Rating Option*
060 = VDE 0884 V
IORM
= 630 Vpeak Option**
300 = Gull Wing Surface Mount Option***
500 = Tape and Reel Packaging Option
Option data sheets available. Contact your Hewlett-Packard sales representative or authorized distributor for
information.
*For HCPL-261A/261N/263A/263N (8-pin DIP products) only.
**For HCPL-261A/261N only. Combination of Option 020 and Option 060 is not available.
***Gull wing surface mount option applies to through hole parts only.
Selection Guide
Widebody
Minimum CMR
8-Pin DIP (300 Mil)
Small-Outline SO-8
(400 Mil)
Hermetic
On-
Single
Dual
Single
Dual
Single
Single and
dV/dt
V
CM
Current
Output
Channel
Channel
Channel
Channel
Channel
Dual Channel
(V/
s)
(V)
(mA)
Enable
Package
Package
Package
Package
Package
Packages
NA
NA
5
YES
6N137
[1]
HCPL-0600
[1]
HCNW137
[1]
NO
HCPL-2630
[1]
HCPL-0630
[1]
5,000
50
YES
HCPL-2601
[1]
HCPL-0601
[1]
HCNW2601
[1]
NO
HCPL-2631
[1]
HCPL-0631
[1]
10,000
1,000
YES
HCPL-2611
[1]
HCPL-0611
[1]
HCNW2611
[1]
NO
HCPL-4661
[1]
HCPL-0661
[1]
1,000
50
YES
HCPL-2602
[1]
3,500
300
YES
HCPL-2612
[1]
1,000
50
3
YES
HCPL-261A
HCPL-061A
NO
HCPL-263A
HCPL-063A
1,000
[2]
1,000
YES
HCPL-261N
HCPL-061N
NO
HCPL-263N
HCPL-063N
1,000
50
12.5
[3]
HCPL-193X
[1]
HCPL-56XX
[1]
HCPL-66XX
[1]
Notes:
1. Technical data are on separate HP publications.
2. 15 kV/
s with V
CM
= 1 kV can be achieved using HP application circuit.
3. Enable is available for single channel products only, except for HCPL-193X devices.
Input
Schematic
SHIELD
8
6
5
2+
3
VF
USE OF A 0.1 F BYPASS CAPACITOR CONNECTED
BETWEEN PINS 5 AND 8 IS RECOMMENDED (SEE NOTE 16).
IF
ICC
VCC
VO
GND
IO
VE
IE
7
HCPL-261A/261N
HCPL-061A/061N
SHIELD
8
7
+
2
VF1
IF1
ICC
VCC
VO1
IO1
1
SHIELD
6
5
4
VF2
+
IF2
VO2
GND
IO2
3
HCPL-263A/263N
HCPL-063A/063N
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9.40 (0.370)
9.90 (0.390)
PIN ONE
1.78 (0.070) MAX.
HP XXXXZ
YYWW
OPTION CODE*
DATE CODE
0.76 (0.030)
1.40 (0.056)
2.28 (0.090)
2.80 (0.110)
0.51 (0.020) MIN.
0.65 (0.025) MAX.
4.70 (0.185) MAX.
2.92 (0.115) MIN.
6.10 (0.240)
6.60 (0.260)
0.20 (0.008)
0.33 (0.013)
5 TYP.
7.36 (0.290)
7.88 (0.310)
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS AND (INCHES).
5
6
7
8
4
3
2
1
1.19 (0.047) MAX.
TYPE NUMBER
* MARKING CODE LETTER FOR OPTION NUMBERS.
"L" = OPTION 020
"V" = OPTION 060
OPTION NUMBERS 300 AND 500 NOT MARKED.
HCPL-261A/261N/263A/263N Outline Drawing
Pin Location (for reference only)
Figure 2. Gull Wing Surface Mount Option #300.
Figure 1. 8-Pin Dual In-Line Package Device Outline Drawing.
0.635 0.25
(0.025 0.010)
12 NOM.
9.65 0.25
(0.380 0.010)
0.635 0.130
(0.025 0.005)
7.62 0.25
(0.300 0.010)
5
6
7
8
4
3
2
1
9.65 0.25
(0.380 0.010)
6.350 0.25
(0.250 0.010)
1.02 (0.040)
1.19 (0.047)
1.19 (0.05)
1.78 (0.07)
9.65 0.25
(0.380 0.010)
4.83
(0.190)
TYP.
0.38 (0.015)
0.64 (0.025)
PIN LOCATION (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)
1.080 0.320
(0.043 0.013)
4.19
(0.165)
MAX.
1.780
(0.070)
MAX.
1.19
(0.047)
MAX.
2.540
(0.100)
BSC
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES).
TOLERANCES (UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED):
LEAD COPLANARITY
MAXIMUM: 0.102 (0.004)
xx.xx = 0.01
xx.xxx = 0.005
0.20 (0.008)
0.33 (0.013)
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OPTOCOUPLERS
XXX
YWW
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
PIN
ONE
7
5.842 0.203
(0.236 0.008)
3.937 0.127
(0.155 0.005)
0.381 0.076
(0.016 0.003)
1.270
(0.050)
BSG
5.080 0.005
(0.200 0.005)
3.175 0.127
(0.125 0.005)
1.524
(0.060)
45 X 0.432
(0.017)
0.228 0.025
(0.009 0.001)
0.152 0.051
(0.006 0.002)
TYPE NUMBER (LAST 3 DIGITS)
DATE CODE
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS AND (INCHES).
LEAD COPLANARITY = 0.10 mm (0.004 INCHES).
0.305
(0.012)
MIN.
Note: Use of Nonchlorine Activated Fluxes is Recommended.
240
T = 115C, 0.3C/SEC
0
T = 100C, 1.5C/SEC
T = 145C, 1C/SEC
TIME MINUTES
TEMPERATURE C
220
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
260
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
HCPL-061A/061N/063A/063N Outline Drawing
Figure 3. 8-Pin Small Outline Package Device Drawing.
Solder Reflow Temperature Profile (HCPL-06XX and Gull Wing Surface Mount
Option 300 Parts)
Regulatory Information
The HCPL-261A and HCPL-261N
families have been approved by
the following organizations:
UL
Recognized under UL 1577,
Component Recognition
Program, File E55361.
CSA
Approved under CSA Component
Acceptance Notice #5, File CA
88324.
VDE
Approved according to VDE
0884/06.92. (HCPL-261A/261N
Option 060 only)
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VDE 0884 Insulation Related Characteristics
(HCPL-261A/261N Option 060 ONLY)
Description
Symbol
Characteristic
Units
Installation classification per DIN VDE 0110/1.89, Table 1
for rated mains voltage
300 V rms
I-IV
for rated mains voltage
450 V rms
I-III
Climatic Classification
55/85/21
Pollution Degree (DIN VDE 0110/1.89)
2
Maximum Working Insulation Voltage
V
IORM
630
V
peak
Input to Output Test Voltage, Method b*
V
IORM
x 1.875 = V
PR
, 100% Production Test with t
m
= 1 sec,
V
PR
1181
V
peak
Partial Discharge < 5 pC
Input to Output Test Voltage, Method a*
V
IORM
x 1.5 = V
PR
, Type and sample test, t
m
= 60 sec,
V
PR
945
V
peak
Partial Discharge < 5 pC
Highest Allowable Overvoltage*
(Transient Overvoltage, t
ini
= 10 sec)
V
IOTM
6000
V
peak
Safety Limiting Values
(Maximum values allowed in the event of a failure,
also see Figure 18, Thermal Derating curve.)
Case Temperature
T
S
175
C
Input Current
I
S,INPUT
230
mA
Output Power
P
S,OUTPUT
600
mW
Insulation Resistance at T
S
, V
IO
= 500 V
R
S
10
9
*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.
Insulation and Safety Related Specifications
8-Pin DIP
(300 Mil)
SO-8
Parameter
Symbol
Value
Value
Units
Conditions
Minimum External Air
L(101)
7.1
4.9
mm
Measured from input terminals to
Gap (External
output terminals, shortest distance
Clearance)
through air.
Minimum External
L(102)
7.4
4.8
mm
Measured from input terminals to
Tracking (External
output terminals, shortest distance
Creepage)
path along body.
Minimum Internal Plastic
0.08
0.08
mm
Through insulation distance, conductor
Gap (Internal Clearance)
to conductor, usually the direct
distance between the photoemitter and
photodetector inside the optocoupler
cavity.
Tracking Resistance
CTI
200
200
Volts
DIN IEC 112/ VDE 0303 Part 1
(Comparative Tracking
Index)
Isolation Group
IIIa
IIIa
Material Group (DIN VDE 0110, 1/89,
Table 1)
Option 300 surface mount classification is Class A in accordance with CECC 00802.
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