How do the Lite-On Inc. Lite-On Inc. 6N13 Series variants differ?

Lite-On Inc. 6N13 Series part numbers differ by case, current - output (Channel), current transfer ratio and mounting type. Use the selection guide above to pick by case.

How many Lite-On Inc. Lite-On Inc. 6N13 Series part numbers are listed?

8 Lite-On Inc. Lite-On Inc. 6N13 Series part numbers are listed, each with specifications and a datasheet where available.

Lite-On Inc. 6N13 Series

8 variants · Lite-On Inc.

About the Lite-On Inc. Lite-On Inc. 6N13 Series series

The Lite-On Inc. Lite-On Inc. 6N13 Series series groups 8 related part numbers, each listed with full specifications, a datasheet where available, and an RFQ option. The listed variants share a common current - DC forward (If) of 20 mA, input type of DC and number of channels of 1. Variants differ by case, current - output (Channel) and current transfer ratio, so you can match the exact case your application requires using the selection guide below. The range mixes active and legacy part numbers, so you can source both current Lite-On Inc. 6N13 Series variants and discontinued ones from a single page.

Select a variant by

Case: 8-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm) · 8-SMD, Gull Wing
Current - output (Channel): 50mA · 60mA
Current transfer ratio: - · 2600% @ 1.6mA
Mounting type: Surface Mount · Through Hole
Operating temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C · -40°C ~ 100°C · -40°C~85°C · -20°C ~ 85°C
Package: Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT) · Tube
Turn on (Turn off time): 1.5µs, 7µs · 1.6µs, 10µs · 240ns, 1.3µs
Voltage - forward (Vf): 1.1V · 1.3V

Variant comparison

Parameter	6N138S	6N139M	6N139S	6N138	6N138S-TA1
Case	8-SMD, Gull Wing	8-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm)	8-SMD, Gull Wing	8-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm)	8-SMD, Gull Wing
Current - output (Channel)	60mA	60mA	60mA	50mA	50mA
Current transfer ratio	-	-	-	2600% @ 1.6mA	2600% @ 1.6mA
Mounting type	Surface Mount	Through Hole	Surface Mount	Through Hole	Surface Mount
Operating temperature	-40°C~85°C	-40°C ~ 100°C	-40°C ~ 85°C	-20°C ~ 85°C	-20°C ~ 85°C
Package	Tube	Tube	Tube	Tube	Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT)
Turn on (Turn off time)	1.5µs, 7µs	240ns, 1.3µs	1.5µs, 7µs	1.6µs, 10µs	1.6µs, 10µs
Voltage - forward (Vf)	1.3V	1.3V	1.3V	1.1V	1.1V

Shared specifications

Current - DC forward (If): 20 mA
Input type: DC
Number of channels: 1
Output type: Darlington with Base
Rise (Fall time): -
Vce saturation: -

Request a quote on any Lite-On Inc. 6N13 Series part number and we confirm price, availability and lead time per line — including end-of-life and allocation-constrained variants.

Frequently asked questions

How do the Lite-On Inc. Lite-On Inc. 6N13 Series variants differ?: Lite-On Inc. 6N13 Series part numbers differ by case, current - output (Channel), current transfer ratio and mounting type. Use the selection guide above to pick by case.
How many Lite-On Inc. Lite-On Inc. 6N13 Series part numbers are listed?: 8 Lite-On Inc. Lite-On Inc. 6N13 Series part numbers are listed, each with specifications and a datasheet where available.
How do I get pricing and lead time for Lite-On Inc. Lite-On Inc. 6N13 Series?: Request a quote (RFQ) for any Lite-On Inc. 6N13 Series part number and we confirm price, availability and lead time per line — including end-of-life and hard-to-find variants.