6N137-500E

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  "title": "6N137-500E",
  "brief": "Broadcom AVAGO Logic Output Optoisolators, SOIC-8. Pinout cross-checked by two models against the datasheet, KiCad symbol/footprint/3D.",
  "version": "0.1.0",
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    "mpn": "6N137-500E",
    "manufacturer": "Broadcom AVAGO",
    "package": "SOIC-8",
    "pin_count": 8,
    "category": "Optoisolators",
    "subcategory": "Logic Output Optoisolators",
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      "lcsc": "C691907",
      "digikey": "516-1772-2-ND",
      "mouser": "630-6N137-500E"
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        "number": "1",
        "name": "NC",
        "type": "unconnected",
        "description": "No internal connection on the single-channel 6N137."
      },
      {
        "number": "2",
        "name": "ANODE",
        "type": "passive",
        "description": "LED anode input; recommended high-level input current IFH is 5 to 15 mA (average forward current max 20 mA)."
      },
      {
        "number": "3",
        "name": "CATHODE",
        "type": "passive",
        "description": "LED cathode input; the LED is off when input current is 0 to 250 µA (or VF ≤ 0.8 V)."
      },
      {
        "number": "4",
        "name": "NC",
        "type": "unconnected",
        "description": "No internal connection on the single-channel 6N137."
      },
      {
        "number": "5",
        "name": "GND",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Output-side ground; connect the 0.1 µF bypass capacitor as close as possible between pins 5 and 8."
      },
      {
        "number": "6",
        "name": "VO",
        "type": "output",
        "description": "Open-collector Schottky-clamped output with an external pull-up RL of 330 Ω to 4 kΩ; absolute max 7 V and 50 mA."
      },
      {
        "number": "7",
        "name": "VE",
        "type": "input",
        "description": "Enable input: high level 2.0 V to VCC, low level 0 to 0.8 V; output is forced high when low; tie to VCC if unused for better CMR."
      },
      {
        "number": "8",
        "name": "VCC",
        "type": "power_in",
        "description": "Supply voltage, recommended 4.5 to 5.5 V (absolute max 7 V for 1 minute); needs a 0.1 µF bypass capacitor to pin 5."
      }
    ],
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          "vision extraction: provenance cannot be text-verified; needs consensus"
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      "Package": "SOIC-8",
      "Category": "Optoisolators",
      "Pins": "8"
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  "author": {
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    "email": "[email protected]"
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