Increase DAQ output current to fire optocoupler

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Hello
I want to pulse to PC853 with DAQ(Data Acquisition). But output current of DAQ is 400uA (0.4mA) that this current can not ability to fire optocoupler (PC853)! what is your opinion for solve this problem? Can i use transistor for increase current? Or use current bufer like ULN2803?
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