[sdiy] optocouplers and MIDI

[Marc Bareille]

Hello,

Yes the 6N139 is suitable for MIDI ... Check on my web site
http://m.bareille.free.fr  at the "MIDI thru box" page : there is a list
of many optocoupler you can use in MIDI applications with corresponding
load resistors  for 5V psu...

Best Regards,

Marc B.


Benjamin Riggs a écrit :

> just a quick question to the list, I know the 6N138 is suitable to use
> for MIDI, but is the 6N139 also suitable? as far as I can tell it is
> (it's rise and fall times are shorter, and it can drive more current)
> but I'm sure someone else on the list is more knowledgeable than me in
> this department. cheers Ben