HP HCPL-263A, HCPL-263N, HCPL-261N, HCPL-261A, HCPL-063N Datasheet

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HCMOS Compatible, High CMR,
10 MBd Optocouplers

Technical Data

Features

• HCMOS/LSTTL/TTL
Performance Compatible

• 1000 V/µs Minimum
Common Mode Rejection
(CMR) at VCM = 50 V (HCPL­261A Family) and 15 kV/µs
Minimum CMR at VCM =
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 schottky­clamped transistor. The internal
shield provides a minimum
common mode transient immunity
of 1000 V/µs for the HCPL-261A
family and 15000 V/µs for the
HCPL-261N family.

The connection of a 0.1 µF 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

V

CC

O

1

2

3

4

8

7

6

5

ANODE

2

CATHODE

2

CATHODE

1

ANODE

1

GND

V

V

CC

O2

V

E

V

O1

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)

5965-3593E

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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/µs) (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/µs with VCM = 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

V

F

USE OF A 0.1 µF BYPASS CAPACITOR CONNECTED
BETWEEN PINS 5 AND 8 IS RECOMMENDED (SEE NOTE 16).

–

I

F

I

CC

V

CC

V

O

GND

I

O

V

E

I

E

7

HCPL-261A/261N
HCPL-061A/061N

SHIELD

8

7

+

2

V

F1

–

I

F1

I

CC

V

CC

V

O1

I

O1

1

SHIELD

6

5

–

4

V

F2

+

I

F2

V

O2

GND

I

O2

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).

5678

4321

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

87

65

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 = 115°C, 0.3°C/SEC

0

∆T = 100°C, 1.5°C/SEC

∆T = 145°C, 1°C/SEC

TIME – MINUTES

TEMPERATURE – °C

220
200
180
160
140
120
100

80
60
40
20

0

260

123 456789101112

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 = VPR, 100% Production Test with tm = 1 sec, V

PR

1181 V

peak

Partial Discharge < 5 pC

Input to Output Test Voltage, Method a*

V

IORM

x 1.5 = VPR, Type and sample test, tm = 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 TS, VIO = 500 V R

S

≥ 10

9

Ω

*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.