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HIGH SPEED
TRANSISTOR OPTOCOUPLERS
SINGLE-CHANNEL: 6N135  6N136  HCPL-2503  HCPL-4502 
DUAL-CHANNEL: HCPL-2530  HCPL-2531
PACKAGE
8
1
N/C
+
1
2
V
F
_
3
4  5
SCHEMATIC
V
8
CC
V
7
B
V
6
O
GND N/C
+
V
F1
_
_
V
F2
+
1
2
3
4  5
V
8
CC
V
7
01
V
6
02
GND
8
8
1
1
6N135, 6N136, HCPL-2503, HCPL-4502
Pin 7 is not connected in
Part Number HCPL-4502
 HCPL-2530/HCPL-2531
DESCRIPTION
The HCPL-4502/HCPL-2503, 6N135/6 and HCPL-2530/HCPL-2531 optocouplers consist of an AlGaAs LED optically coupled to a 
high speed photodetector transistor.
A separate connection for the bias of the photodiode improves the speed by several orders of magnitude over conventional 
phototransistor optocouplers by reducing the base-collector capacitance of the input transistor.
An internal noise shield provides superior common mode rejection of 10kV/µs. An improved package allows superior insulation 
permitting a 480 V working voltage compared to industry standard of 220 V.
FEATURES
• High speed-1 MBit/s
• Superior CMR-10 kV/µs
• Dual-Channel HCPL-2530/HCPL-2531
• Double working voltage-480V RMS
• CTR guaranteed 0-70°C
•U.L. recognized (File # E90700)
APPLICATIONS
• Line receivers 
• Pulse transformer replacement
• Output interface to CMOS-LSTTL-TTL
• Wide bandwidth analog coupling
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HIGH SPEED
TRANSISTOR OPTOCOUPLERS
SINGLE-CHANNEL: 6N135  6N136  HCPL-2503  HCPL-4502 
DUAL-CHANNEL: HCPL-2530  HCPL-2531
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS 
(T
 = 25°C unless otherwise specified)
A
Parameter  Symbol  Value  Units
Storage Temperature  T
Operating Temperature  T
Lead Solder Temperature  T
STG
OPR
SOL
-55 to +125  °C
-55 to +100  °C
260 for 10 sec  °C
EMITTER
DC/Average Forward Input Current  Each Channel (Note 1)  I
Peak Forward Input Current (50% duty cycle, 1 ms P.W.)
Each Channel (Note 2)
Peak Transient Input Current - ( ≤ 1 µs P.W., 300 pps)
Each Channel
Reverse Input Voltage  Each Channel  V
Input Power Dissipation
 (6N135/6N136 and HCPL-2503/4502)
(HCPL-2530/2531 ) Each Channel (Note 3)
 (avg)  25  mA
F
I
 (pk)  50  mA
F
I
 (trans)  1.0  A
F
R
P
D
5V
100
45
mW
DETECTOR
Average Output Current  Each Channel  I
Peak Output Current  Each Channel  I
Emitter-Base Reverse Voltage  (6N135, 6N136 and HCPL-2503 only)  V
Supply Voltage  V
Output Voltage  V
Base Current  (6N135, 6N136 and HCPL-2503 only)  I
Output power 
dissipation
(6N135, 6N136, HCPL-2503, HCPL-4502) (Note 4)
(HCPL-2530, HCPL-2531) Each Channel  35  mW
 (avg)  8   mA
O
 (pk)  16  mA
O
EBR
CC
B
P
O
D
5V
-0.5 to 30  V
-0.5 to 20  V
5m A
100  mW
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TRANSISTOR OPTOCOUPLERS
SINGLE-CHANNEL: 6N135  6N136  HCPL-2503  HCPL-4502 
DUAL-CHANNEL: HCPL-2530  HCPL-2531
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
 (T
 = 0 to 70°C Unless otherwise specified)
A
INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter  Test Conditions  Symbol  Device  Min Typ** Max  Unit
EMITTER
Input Forward Voltage   (I
Input Reverse Breakdown Voltage   (I
Temperature coefficient of 
forward voltage
DETECTOR
Logic high output current
Logic low supply current
 (I
 = 0 mA, V
(I
F
Logic high supply current
** All Typicals at T
 = 25°C
A
(I
 = 0 mA, V
F
 = 0 mA, V
F
(I
 = 0 mA, V
F
(I
 = I
F1
F2
 (I
(I
 = 16 mA, T
F
 = V
O
O
O
 = 16 mA, V
F
 = 16 mA, V
 = Open, V
O
(I
 = 0 mA, V
F
 = 0 mA, V
F
 =25°C)
A
 = 16 mA)  1.8
F
 = 10 µA)  B
R
(I
 = 16 mA) ( ∆ V
F
 = 5.5 V)
CC
(T
 =25°C)
A
V
F
VR
T
)  -1.6  mV/°C
F
A
5.0  V
All  0.001  0.5
6N135
 = V
(T
CC
A
 = 15 V) 
 =25°C)
I
OH
6N136
HCPL-4502
0.005  1
HCPL-2503
 = V
 = 15 V)  All  50
CC
6N135
(V
(V
O
CC
O
CC
 = Open)
 = 15 V)
 = Open)
 = 15 V)
I
CCL
6N136 
HCPL-4502 
HCPL-2503
HCPL-2530 
HCPL-2531
6N135
(T
CC
A
 = 15 V) 
 =25°C)
6N136 
HCPL-4502 
HCPL-2503
6N135
6N136 
HCPL-4502
 (V
 = Open)
O
 = 15 V)
CC
I
CCH
HCPL-2503
 (V
 = Open)
O
 = 15 V)
CC
HCPL-2530 
HCPL-2531
1.45  1.7
120  200
200  400
1
2
0.02  4
V
µA (I
µA
µA
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HIGH SPEED
TRANSISTOR OPTOCOUPLERS
SINGLE-CHANNEL: 6N135  6N136  HCPL-2503  HCPL-4502 
DUAL-CHANNEL: HCPL-2530  HCPL-2531
TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS
 (T
 = 0 to 70°C Unless otherwise specified)
A
Parameter  Test Conditions  Symbol  Device  Min  Typ** Max  Unit
COUPLED
 (I
 = 16 mA, V
F
 (V
 = 4.5 V, T
CC
 = 0.4 V)
O
 =25°C)
A
6N135
HCPL-2530
6N136
HCPL-4502
71 85 0%
19  27  50  %
HCPL-2531
Current transfer ratio 
 (Note 5)
Logic low output voltage 
output voltage
** All Typicals at T
 = 25°C
A
 (I
 = 16 mA, V
F
 = 4.5 V)
CC
(I
 = 16 mA, I
F
(V
CC
(I
 = 16 mA, I
F
(V
CC
(I
 = 16 mA, I
F
(I
 = 16 mA, I
F
O
 = 4.5 V, T
 = 4.5 V, T
O
(V
CC
O
(V
CC
V
=0.4V  6N135
OL
V
=0.5V  HCPL-2530
OL
V
=0.4V
OL
V
=0.5V  HCPL-2531
OL
V
=0.4V  HCPL-2503  9  30  %
OL
CTR
 = 1.1 mA)
 =25°C)
A
 = 3 mA)
O
 =25°C)
A
V
OL
 = 0.8 mA)
 = 4.5 V)
 = 2.4 mA)
 = 4.5 V)
HCPL-2503  12  27  %
52 1  %
6N136
HCPL-4502
15  30  %
6N135  0.18  0.4
HCPL-2530  0.18  0.5
6N136
HCPL-2503
0.25  0.4
HCPL-2531  0.25  0.5
6N135
HCPL-2530
HCPL-4502 
HCPL-2531
0.5
0.5
V
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TRANSISTOR OPTOCOUPLERS
SINGLE-CHANNEL: 6N135  6N136  HCPL-2503  HCPL-4502 
DUAL-CHANNEL: HCPL-2530  HCPL-2531
SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS 
(T
 = 0 to 70°C unless otherwise specified., V
A
CC
 = 5 V)
Parameter  Test Conditions  Symbol  Device  Min  Typ**  Max Unit
T
 = 25°C, (RL = 4.1 kΩ , IF = 16 mA) (Note 6) (Fig. 7)
A
6N135
HCPL-2530
0.45  1.5  µs
6N136
(R
Propagation delay 
time to logic low
 = 1.9 kΩ , IF = 16 mA) (Note 7) (Fig. 7)
L
T
 = 25°C
A
(RL = 4.1 kΩ , IF = 16 mA) (Note 6) (Fig. 7)
T
PHL
HCPL-4502 
HCPL-2503 
HCPL-2531
6N135
HCPL-2530
0.45  0.8  µs
2.0  µs
6N136
(R
 = 1.9 kΩ , IF = 16 mA) (Note 7) (Fig. 7)
L
HCPL-4502 
HCPL-2503
1.0  µs
HCPL-2531
T
 = 25°C, (RL = 4.1 kΩ , IF = 16 mA) (Note 6) (Fig. 7)
A
6N135
HCPL-2530
0.5  1.5  µs
6N136
(R
Propagation delay 
time to logic high
 = 1.9 kΩ , IF = 16 mA) (Note 7) (Fig. 7)
L
T
 = 25°C
A
(RL = 4.1 kΩ , IF = 16 mA) (Note 6) (Fig. 7)
T
PLH
HCPL-4502 
HCPL-2503 
HCPL-2531
6N135
HCPL-2530
0.3  0.8  µs
2.0  µs
6N136
(R
 = 1.9 kΩ , IF = 16 mA) (Note 7) (Fig. 7)
L
HCPL-4502 
HCPL-2503
1.0  µs
HCPL-2531
Common mode 
transient 
immunity at 
logic high
Common mode 
transient 
immunity at 
logic low
** All Typicals at T
 = 25°C
A
(I
 = 0 mA, VCM = 10 V
F
(Note 8) (Fig. 8) T
(I
 = 0 mA, VCM = 10 V
F
T
A
(I
 = 16 mA, VCM = 10 V
F
(Note 8) (Fig. 8) T
(I
 = 16 mA, VCM = 10 V
F
, RL = 4.1 kΩ )
P-P
 = 25°C
A
P-P
 = 25°C, (RL = 1.9 kΩ )
(Note 8) (Fig. 8)
, RL = 4.1 kΩ )
P-P
A
(R
 = 1.9 kΩ )
L
 = 25°C
P-P
(Note 8) (Fig. 8)
|CM
)
)
|CM
H
L
HCPL-2530
|
HCPL-4502 
HCPL-2503 
HCPL-2531
HCPL-2530
|
HCPL-4502 
HCPL-2503 
HCPL-2531
6N135
6N136
6N135
6N136
10,000  V/µs
10,000  V/µs
10,000  V/µs
10,000  V/µs
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TRANSISTOR OPTOCOUPLERS
SINGLE-CHANNEL: 6N135  6N136  HCPL-2503  HCPL-4502 
DUAL-CHANNEL: HCPL-2530  HCPL-2531
ISOLATION CHARACTERISTICS (T 
 = 0 to 70°C Unless otherwise specified)
A
Characteristics  Test Conditions  Symbol  Min  Typ**  Max  Unit
(Relative humidity = 45%) 
Input-output 
insulation leakage current
(T
 = 25°C, t = 5 s)
A
(V
 = 3000 VDC)
I-O
I
I-O
1.0  µA
(Note 9)
Withstand insulation test voltage 
Resistance (input to output)  (Note 9) (V
Capacitance (input to output)  (Note 9) (f = 1 MHz)  C
DC Current gain  (I
Input-Input 
Insulation leakage current
 (RH ≤  45%, V
 t = 5 s, (HCPL-2530/2531 only)
Input-Input Resistance
Input-Input Capacitance
 (RH ≤  50%, TA = 25°C)
(Note 9) ( t = 1 min.)
 = 500 VDC)  R
I-O
 = 3 mA, VO = 5 V)  HFE  150
O
 = 500 VDC) (Note 10)
I-I
 = 500 VDC) (Note 10)
 (V
I-I
 (HCPL-2530/2531 only)
 (f = 1 MHz) (Note 10)
 (HCPL-2530/2531 only)
V
ISO
I-O
I-O
I
I-I
R
I-I
C
I-I
2500  V
12
10
0.6  pF
0.005  µA
11
10
0.03  pF
Notes
1. Derate linearly above 70°C free-air temperature at a rate of 0.8 mA/°C.
2. Derate linearly above 70°C free-air temperature at a rate of 1.6 mA/°C.
3. Derate linearly above 70°C free-air temperature at a rate of 0.9 mW/°C.
4. Derate linearly above 70°C free-air temperature at a rate of 2.0 mW/°C. 
5. Current Transfer Ratio is defined as a ratio of output collector current, I
, to the forward LED input current, IF, times 100%.
O
6. The 4.1 kΩ  load represents 1 LSTTL unit load of 0.36 mA and 6.1kΩ  pull-up resistor.
7. The 1.9 kΩ  load represents 1 TTL unit load of 1.6 mA and 5.6 kΩ pull-up resistor. 
8. Common mode transient immunity in logic high level is the maximum tolerable (positive) dV 
common mode pulse signal V 
transient immunity in logic low level is the maximum tolerable (negative) dV 
pulse signal, V
, to assure that the output will remain in a logic low state (i.e., VO<0.8 V).
CM
, to assure that the output will remain in a logic high state (i.e., VO>2.0 V). Common mode 
CM
/dt on the trailing edge of the common mode 
cm
/dt on the leading edge of the 
cm
 9. Device is considered a two terminal device: Pins 1, 2, 3 and 4 are shorted together and Pins 5, 6, 7 and 8 are shorted 
together.
10. Measured between pins 1 and 2 shorted together, and pins 3 and 4 shorted together.
RMS
Ω
Ω
I
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TRANSISTOR OPTOCOUPLERS
SINGLE-CHANNEL: 6N135  6N136  HCPL-2503  HCPL-4502 
DUAL-CHANNEL: HCPL-2530  HCPL-2531
Fig. 1 Normalized CTR vs. Forward Current
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
NORMALIZED CTR
0.2
0.0
Normalized to:
 = 16 mA
I
F
0.1  1  10  100
VO = 0.4 V
 = 5 V
V
CC
 = 25° C
T
A
IF - FORWARD CURRENT (mA)
Fig. 3 Output Current vs. Output Voltage
16
TA = 25° C 
V
 = 5 V
CC
14
12
10
8
6
4
 - OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
O
I
2
0
024681 01 21 41 61 82 0
VO - OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
I
 = 40 mA
F
I
 = 35 mA
F
I
 = 30 mA
F
I
 = 25 mA
F
I
 = 20 mA
F
I
 = 15 mA
F
I
 = 10 mA
F
IF = 5 mA
Fig. 2 Normalized CTR vs. Temperature
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
NORMALIZED CTR 
0.2
0.0
Normalized to:
 = 25° C
T
A
-60  -40  -20  0  20  40  60  80  100
IF = 16mA
 = 5 V
V
CC
 = 0.4 V
V
O
TA - TEMPERATURE (° C)
Fig. 4 Logic High Output Current
 vs. Temperature
1000
IF = 0 mA
 = 5 V
V
CC
 = 5 V
V
O
100
10
1
 - LOGIC HIGH OUTPUT CURRENT (nA)
OH
I
0.1
-60  -40  -20  0  20  40  60  80  100
TA - TEMPERATURE (° C)
Fig. 5 Propagation Delay vs. Temperature
800
700
600
R = 4.1 K (TPLH)
L
500
400
300
200
 - PROPAGATION DELAY (ns) 
p
T
100
RL = 1.9 K (TPHL)
0
-60  -40  -20  0  20  40  60  80  100
R
 = 4.1 K (TPLH)
L
RL = 1.9 K (TPLH)
TA - TEMPERATURE (° C)
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IF = 16 mA
 = 5 V
V
CC
10000
1000
 - PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)
P
T
100
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Fig. 6 Propagation Delay vs. Load Resistance
IF - 16 mA (TPHL)
IF - 10 mA (TPHL)
IF - 16 mA (TPLH)
VCC = 5 V
 = 25° C
T
IF - 10 mA (TPLH)
1  10
 RL = LOAD RESISTANCE (kΩ )
A
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SINGLE-CHANNEL: 6N135  6N136  HCPL-2503  HCPL-4502 
DUAL-CHANNEL: HCPL-2530  HCPL-2531
Noise 
Shield
Pulse 
Generator 
tr = 5ns
Ω
Z  = 50
O
10% D.C. 
I/f  < 100µs 
I  Monitor
F
Test Circuit for 6N135, 6N136, HCPL-2503 and HCPL-
1
+
I
F
2
V
F
-
3
4
R
m
V
CC
8
V
B
7
V
O
6
5
GND
0.1 µF 
 4502
R
L
+5 V
V
O
L
C  = 1.5 µF 
I
F
0
V
O
T
PHL
Pulse 
Generator
s
tr = 5n 
Z  = 50
Ω
O
10% DUTY CYCLE
I/f < 100µS 
F
I
MONITOR
5 V
1.
F
I
R
m
Noise
+
Shield
1
V
F1
-
2
-
3
F2
V 
+
45
Test Circuit for HCPL-2530 and HCPL-2531
5 V
1.5 V 
V
OL
T
PLH
Fig. 7 Switching Time Test Circuit
I
F
V
A
B
V
FF
Test Circuit for 6N135, 6N136, HCPL-2503 and HCPL-4502  Test Circuit for HCPL-2530 and HCPL-2531
e
Nois 
Shield
1
+
2
F
-
3
4
+-
Pulse Gen
V
CC
8
V
7
V
6
GND
5
V
CM
+5 V
B
R
L
O
0.1 µ 
V
O
F
-
I
F
A
B
V
FF
Noise 
Shield
+
1
F1
V
-
2
-
3
F2
V 
+
4  5
+-
Pulse Ge
V
CC
8
L
R
V
01
7
V
02
6
GND
CC
V
8
L
R
V
01
7
V
02
6
GND
V
CM
n
0.1 µ 
0.1 µ 
+5 V
V
O
L
C  = 1.5 µF 
F
+5 V
V
O
F
Fig. 8 Common Mode Immunity Test Circuit
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V   10 V
CM
10%  10%
0 V
V
O
Switch at A : I  = 0 mA
V
O
Switch at A : I  = 16 mA
90%
t
r
F
F
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%
90
t
f
5 V
V
OL
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TRANSISTOR OPTOCOUPLERS
SINGLE-CHANNEL: 6N135  6N136  HCPL-2503  HCPL-4502 
DUAL-CHANNEL: HCPL-2530  HCPL-2531
Package Dimensions (Through Hole)  Package Dimensions (Surface Mount)
0.390 (9.91)
0.370 (9.40)
32 1 4
PIN 1
ID
.
0.270 (6.86)
0.250 (6.35)
3
2 41
56 7
PIN 1 
ID.
0.270 (6.86) 
.35)
0.250 (6
8
0.390 (9.91) 
.40)
ANE
0.200 (5.08)
0.140 (3
SEATING PL
0.022 (0.56)
0.016 (0
0.370 (9
.55)
.41)
0.100 (2.54)
0.070 (1.78)
0.045 (1
0.020 (0.51) MI
0.016 (0.40)
0.008 (0
 TYP
.14)
0.154 (3.90)
0.120 (3
.20)
N
.05)
X
15° MA 
0.300 (7.62) 
TYP
Package Dimensions (0.4” Lead Spacing)
2 4
ANE
3
56 78
0.390 (9.91)
0.370 (9.
1
PIN 1 
ID
.
0.270 (6.86)
0.250 (6.
35)
40)
0.070 (1.78)
14)
0.045 (1.
0.100 (2.54) 
P
TY
8
0.070 (1.78)
0.045 (1.14)
0.022 (0.56)
0.016 (0.41)
567
Lead Coplanarity : 0.004 (0.10) MAX
0.020 (0.51) 
N
MI
0.300 (7.62) 
TY
0.045 [1.14]
0.315 (8.00) 
MI
0.405 (10.30) 
MI
P
0.016 (0.41)
0.008 (0.20)
N
N
0.200 (5.08)
0.140 (3.
55)
SEATING PL
0.022 (0.56)
0.016 (0.
41)
0.100 (2.54) TY
0.004 (0.10) MI
0.154 (3.90)
0.120 (3.
0.016 (0.40)
0.008 (0. 
P
N
05)
20)
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0.400 (10.16) 
P
TY
NOTE
All dimensions are in inches (millimeters)
o15°
0° t
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TRANSISTOR OPTOCOUPLERS
SINGLE-CHANNEL: 6N135  6N136  HCPL-2503  HCPL-4502 
DUAL-CHANNEL: HCPL-2530  HCPL-2531
ORDERING INFORMATION
Option  Order Entry Identifier  Description
S. S Surface Mount Lead Bend
SD  .SR2  Surface Mount; Tape and reel
W. T 0.4" Lead Spacing
MARKING INFORMATION
1
2503
4 3
Definitions
1F airchild logo
2D e vice number
VDE mark (Note: Only appears on parts ordered with VDE 
3
option – See order entry table)
4T wo digit year code, e.g., ‘03’
5T wo digit work week ranging from ‘01’ to ‘53’
6  Assembly package code
2
T1 YY XX V
5
6
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TRANSISTOR OPTOCOUPLERS
SINGLE-CHANNEL: 6N135  6N136  HCPL-2503  HCPL-4502 
DUAL-CHANNEL: HCPL-2530  HCPL-2531
QT Carrier Tape Specifications (“D” Taping Orientation) 
12.0 ±  0.1
4.90 ± 
 0.20
13.2 ±  0.2
0.30 ±  0.05
4.0 ±  0.1
4.0 ±  0.1
Ø1.55 ±  0.05
1.75 ± 0.10 
7.5 ±  0.1
16.0 ±  0.3
10.30 ± 0.20 
Reflow Profile 
0.1 MAX
User Direction of Feed
300
250
 Temperature (°C) 
200
150
100
50
0
0
 • Peak reflow temperature: 225 C (package surface temperature) 
 • Time of temperature higher than 183 C for 60–150 seconds 
 • One time soldering reflow is recommended 
10.30 ±  0.20
215 C, 10–30 s 
225 C peak 
Time above 183 C, 60–150 sec 
Ramp up = 3 
0.5  1  1.5  2  2.5  3  3.5  4  4.5
C/sec
Time (Minute)
Ø1.6 ±  0.1
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TRANSISTOR OPTOCOUPLERS
SINGLE-CHANNEL: 6N135  6N136  HCPL-2503  HCPL-4502 
DUAL-CHANNEL: HCPL-2530  HCPL-2531
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