XL6N138S-G Photo Darlington Optocoupler

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XL6N138S-G Photo Darlington Optocoupler

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Part Number
XL6N138S-G
Manufacturer
XINGLIGHT
Package
SMD8; package outline dimensions listed in mm but numeric dimensions not provided in extracted text
Category
Signal Chain
Product Type
Operational Amplifier

Quick Sourcing Note

XL6N138S-G from XINGLIGHT is a Signal_Chain photo Darlington optocoupler in the XL6N138/XL6N139 family. The selected ordering option uses the SMD8 package with 1000 pcs per tape and reel and marking code XL6N13X. Key parameters include 5000 Vrms isolation, -40 to +85 °C operation, 0.5 mA low input current requirement, 60 mA output current, and 2000% typical current transfer ratio for 6N138 at IF=1.6 mA, VCC=4.5 V, VO=0.4 V. It supports isolated TTL-compatible signal interfaces, low input-current detection, and 4.5 to 18 V recommended power supply operation.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberXL6N138S-G
ManufacturerXINGLIGHT
Product TypeOperational Amplifier
CategorySignal Chain
Package CaseSMD8; package outline dimensions listed in mm but numeric dimensions not provided in extracted text
Inferred CategorySignal_Chain
Component TypeOther
Product SeriesXL6N138, XL6N139; part family shown on datasheet header; source page 1
Package OptionsDIP8, DIP8-M, SMD8; mechanical data and ordering information; source page 1
Selected PackageSMD8; part number XL6N138S-G, ordering table shows XL6N13XS = SMD8; source page 2
Shipping Quantity1000 pcs/Tape & Reel; XL6N13XS SMD8 ordering option; source page 2
Marking CodeXL6N13X; XL6N13XS SMD8 ordering option, X denotes product series 8 or 9; source page 2
Current Transfer Ratio Feature2000% typical; feature list; source page 1
Isolation Voltage Feature5000 Vrms; feature list; source page 1
Operating Temperature Feature-40 to +85 °C; feature list; source page 1
Low Input Current Requirement0.5 mA; feature list; source page 1
TTL Compatible Output Low Voltage0.1 V typical; feature list states VOL typical; source page 1
High Output Current Feature60 mA; feature list; source page 1
Average Forward Input Current20 mA; maximum rating, TA=25°C unless otherwise specified; source page 3
Peak Forward Input Current40 mA; maximum rating, 50% duty cycle, 1 ms pulse width; source page 3
Input Peak Transient Current1.0 A; maximum rating, <1 us pulse width, 300 pps; source page 3
Reverse Voltage5 V; maximum rating, TA=25°C unless otherwise specified; source page 3
Input Power Dissipation35 mW; maximum rating, TA=25°C unless otherwise specified; source page 3
Output Power Dissipation100 mW; maximum rating, TA=25°C unless otherwise specified; source page 3
Output Current60 mA; maximum rating, TA=25°C unless otherwise specified; source page 3
Supply Voltage and Output Voltage - 6N1387 V maximum, -0.5 V minimum; source page 3
Supply Voltage and Output Voltage - 6N13918 V maximum, -0.5 V minimum; source page 3
Emitter-Base Reverse Voltage0.5 V; maximum rating, Pin 5-7; source page 3
Isolation Voltage5000 Vrms; RH<50%, t=1 min, TA=25°C; source page 3
Total Power Dissipation135 mW; thermal characteristic; source page 3
Operating Temperature-40 to +85 °C; thermal characteristic; source page 3
Storage Temperature Range-55 to +125 °C; thermal characteristic; source page 3
Recommended Power Supply Voltage4.5 to 18 V; recommended operating conditions; source page 3
Recommended Forward Input Current ON0.5 to 12.0 mA; recommended operating conditions; source page 3
Recommended Forward Input Voltage OFF0 to 0.8 V; recommended operating conditions; source page 3
Forward Voltagetyp 1.40 V, max 1.75 V; IF=1.6 mA; source page 4
Forward Voltage at TA=25°Cmin 1.25 V, typ 1.40 V, max 1.70 V; IF=1.6 mA; source page 4
Input Reverse Breakdown Voltagemin 5 V; IR=10 uA, TA=25°C; source page 4
Input Capacitancetyp 60 pF; VR=0 V, f=1 MHz; source page 4
Diode Temperature Coefficienttyp -1.8 mV/°C; IF=1.6 mA; source page 4
High Level Supply Currenttyp 0.05 uA, max 10 uA; 6N138/6N139, VCC=18 V, IF=0 mA, VO=open; source page 4
Low Level Supply Currenttyp 0.6 mA, max 1.5 mA; 6N138/6N139, VCC=18 V, IF=1.6 mA, VO=open; source page 4
High Level Output Current - 6N138typ 0.01 uA, max 100 uA; VO=VCC=18 V, IF=0 mA; source page 4
High Level Output Current - 6N139max 250 uA; VO=VCC=18 V, IF=0 mA; source page 4
Low Level Output Voltagetyp 0.05 V; IF=0.5 mA, IO=2 mA, VCC=4.5 V; source page 4
Low Level Output Voltagetyp 0.09 V; IF=1.6 mA, IO=8 mA, VCC=4.5 V; source page 4
Low Level Output Voltage - 6N139typ 0.12 V, max 0.4 V; IF=5.0 mA, IO=15 mA, VCC=4.5 V; source page 4
Low Level Output Voltagetyp 0.17 V; IF=12 mA, IO=24 mA, VCC=4.5 V; source page 4
Low Level Output Voltage - 6N138typ 0.06 V; IF=1.6 mA, IO=4.8 mA, VCC=4.5 V; source page 4
Current Transfer Ratio - 6N139min 400%, typ 2500%; IF=0.5 mA, VCC=4.5 V, VO=0.4 V; source page 4
Current Transfer Ratio - 6N138min 500%, typ 2000%; IF=1.6 mA, VCC=4.5 V, VO=0.4 V; source page 4
Current Transfer Ratio - 6N138min 300%, typ 2000%; IF=1.6 mA, VCC=4.5 V, VO=0.4 V; source page 4
Isolation Resistancemin 1×10^12 Ω; VIO=500 Vdc, 40-60% RH; source page 4
Floating Capacitancetyp 0.6 pF; f=1 MHz; source page 4
Propagation Delay to Output High - 6N139typ 5 us, max 30 us; IF=0.5 mA, RL=4.7 kΩ, TA=0°C to 70°C, VCC=5 V; source page 5
Propagation Delay to Output High - 6N139typ 5 us, max 25 us; IF=0.5 mA, RL=4.7 kΩ, TA=25°C, VCC=5 V; source page 5
Propagation Delay to Output High - 6N139typ 0.2 us, max 2 us; IF=12 mA, RL=270 Ω, TA=0°C to 70°C, VCC=5 V; source page 5
Propagation Delay to Output High - 6N139typ 0.2 us, max 1 us; IF=12 mA, RL=270 Ω, TA=25°C, VCC=5 V; source page 5
Propagation Delay to Output High - 6N138max 15 us; IF=1.6 mA, RL=2.2 kΩ, TA=0°C to 70°C, VCC=5 V; source page 5
Propagation Delay to Output High - 6N138typ 1.4 us, max 10 us; IF=1.6 mA, RL=2.2 kΩ, TA=25°C, VCC=5 V; source page 5
Propagation Delay to Output Low - 6N139max 90 us; IF=0.5 mA, RL=4.7 kΩ, TA=0°C to 70°C, VCC=5 V; source page 5
Propagation Delay to Output Low - 6N139typ 16 us, max 60 us; IF=0.5 mA, RL=4.7 kΩ, TA=25°C, VCC=5 V; source page 5
Propagation Delay to Output Low - 6N139max 10 us; IF=12 mA, RL=270 Ω, TA=0°C to 70°C, VCC=5 V; source page 5
Propagation Delay to Output Low - 6N139typ 1.7 us, max 7 us; IF=12 mA, RL=270 Ω, TA=25°C, VCC=5 V; source page 5
Propagation Delay to Output Low - 6N138max 50 us; IF=1.6 mA, RL=2.2 kΩ, TA=0°C to 70°C, VCC=5 V; source page 5
Propagation Delay to Output Low - 6N138typ 8 us, max 35 us; IF=1.6 mA, RL=2.2 kΩ, TA=25°C, VCC=5 V; source page 5
Common Mode Transient Immunity at Output Highmin 1000 V/us, typ 10000 V/us; IF=0 mA, RL=2.2 kΩ, TA=25°C, |VCM|=10 Vp-p; source page 5
Common Mode Transient Immunity at Output Lowmin 1000 V/us, typ 10000 V/us; IF=1.6 mA, RL=2.2 kΩ, TA=25°C, |VCM|=10 Vp-p; source page 5
Reflow Preheat Temperature150 to 200 °C; reflow soldering profile; source page 10
Reflow Preheat Time60 to 120 s; reflow soldering profile; source page 10
Reflow Ramp-Up Ratemax 3 °C/s; TL to TP; source page 10
Reflow Liquidus Temperature217 °C; reflow soldering profile; source page 10
Reflow Time Above Liquidus60 to 150 s; tL above TL; source page 10
Reflow Peak Temperature260 °C; reflow soldering profile; source page 10
Reflow Peak Dwell Time30 s; time during which Tc is between TP-5 and TP; source page 10
Reflow Ramp-Down Ratemax 6 °C/s; TP to TL; source page 10
Maximum Reflow CountNo more than 3 times; reflow soldering note; source page 10
Wave Soldering Average Ramp-Up Rate~200 °C/s; wave soldering profile feature; source page 10
Wave Soldering Heating Rate During Preheat1 to 2 °C/s typical, 4 °C/s maximum; wave soldering profile feature; source page 10
Wave Soldering Final Preheat Temperature~130 °C; Ts; source page 10
Wave Soldering Preheat Time>60 s; 25°C to Ts; source page 10
Wave Soldering Peak Temperature260 °C; Tp; source page 10
Wave Soldering Time Within Peak Temperature10 s; tp; source page 10
Wave Soldering Ramp-Down Rate5 °C/s maximum; wave soldering profile feature; source page 10
Hand Soldering Iron Temperature360 °C +5°C within 3 s; only for product rework or sample testing; source page 10
SMD8 Reel Quantity1000 pcs/reel; packing table and summary; source page 11
SMD8 Box Quantity2000 pcs/box; 2 reels/box; source page 11
SMD8 Carton Quantity20000 pcs/carton; 10 boxes/carton; source page 11
SMD8 Reel Sizeφ330 mm; packing table; source page 11
SMD8 Guard Band200 mm minimum; packing table note; source page 11
Molding Compound Flammability RatingUL 94V-0; mechanical data; source page 1
Terminal FinishMatte tin-plated leads; solderability per MIL-STD-202, Method 208; source page 1
Document ValidityValid until Dec 31, 2026; attention section; source page 12
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The device is specified for isolated signal-chain use with 5000 Vrms isolation, 1×10^12 Ω minimum isolation resistance at VIO=500 Vdc and 40-60% RH, and 0.6 pF typical floating capacitance at 1 MHz. Recommended operation includes a 4.5 to 18 V power supply, 0.5 to 12.0 mA forward input current when on, and 0 to 0.8 V input voltage when off. For 6N138 operation, the datasheet lists 2000% typical current transfer ratio at IF=1.6 mA.

Key Features

  • Photo Darlington optocoupler in XL6N138/XL6N139 series
  • SMD8 selected package for XL6N138S-G ordering option
  • 5000 Vrms isolation voltage rating
  • 2000% typical current transfer ratio feature
  • 0.5 mA low input current requirement
  • 60 mA high output current feature
  • -40 to +85 °C operating temperature range
  • TTL-compatible output low voltage, 0.1 V typical
  • 4.5 to 18 V recommended power supply range
  • UL 94V-0 molding compound flammability rating

Typical Applications

  • Isolated TTL-compatible signal interfaces
  • Low input-current signal detection
  • Photo Darlington optocoupler channels
  • Signal-chain isolation circuits
  • Surface-mount SMD8 assemblies
  • 5 V logic isolation circuits

Procurement Notes

When requesting a quote for XL6N138S-G, buyers should confirm the manufacturer, package or case, required quantity, target date code, compliance documents, packing method, destination country and expected delivery schedule.

If alternatives are acceptable, buyers should share the approved vendor list, required electrical or optical limits, package constraints and qualification requirements. Any alternative part should be reviewed by the buyer's engineering team before production use.

For analog and signal-chain sourcing, supply voltage, bandwidth, accuracy, noise level, package, temperature grade, input/output configuration and qualification requirements should be verified before approval.

FAQ

What package is used for XL6N138S-G?

The extracted ordering data identifies XL6N138S-G as the SMD8 package option. The datasheet also lists DIP8 and DIP8-M as package options for the XL6N138 and XL6N139 family.

What isolation voltage is specified for this optocoupler?

The datasheet facts list 5000 Vrms isolation voltage. The maximum-rating entry specifies this value under RH<50%, t=1 minute, and TA=25°C test conditions.

What operating supply range is recommended?

The recommended power supply voltage is 4.5 to 18 V. Recommended input conditions also include 0.5 to 12.0 mA forward input current when on and 0 to 0.8 V forward input voltage when off.

How is the SMD8 version packed for shipment?

The SMD8 ordering option is listed as 1000 pcs per tape and reel. The packing table also gives 1000 pcs per reel, 2000 pcs per box, 20000 pcs per carton, and a φ330 mm reel size.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: July 2, 2026.

This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.

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