5962-8978503KPC

Transistor, Photovoltaic Output Optoisolators Overview

The Broadcom Limited 5962-8978503KPC is a hermetically sealed, high-speed logic output optocoupler featuring two independent channels. It utilizes a Darlington transistor output configuration to provide high current transfer capability within an 8-pin DIP package. The device supports a data rate of up to 10 MBd and offers an isolation voltage of 1500 VDC. Designed for robust performance in demanding environments, it operates across a temperature range of -55°C to +125°C with a forward current of 8 mA and a peak output current of 50 mA.

Transistor, Photovoltaic Output Optoisolators Feature Summary

• Hermetically sealed construction ensures reliability in harsh environmental conditions
• Dual-channel design provides independent signal isolation paths
• Darlington output structure delivers high current gain and drive capability
• Logic-compatible output interface simplifies integration with digital systems

Transistor, Photovoltaic Output Optoisolators Applications

• Industrial automation control systems requiring galvanic isolation
• Medical equipment needing high-voltage safety isolation
• Power supply feedback loops for noise immunity
• Military and aerospace communication interfaces

Transistor, Photovoltaic Output Optoisolators Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix KPC against official datasheets to confirm pinout and electrical characteristics match your design requirements. Ensure compliance with military-grade specifications if applicable. Confirm hermetic seal integrity standards required for your application environment before procurement.

Transistor, Photovoltaic Output Optoisolators Selection Notes

Select this component when high isolation voltage and ruggedness are critical. The Darlington output suits applications requiring significant load driving capacity. Compare propagation delay and current transfer ratio against system timing constraints. Consider thermal management needs given the power dissipation limits in enclosed spaces.

Transistor, Photovoltaic Output Optoisolators Part Context

This part belongs to the 5962-8978 series of high-speed optocouplers from Broadcom Limited. These devices are designed for applications demanding reliable signal transmission across isolated barriers. The series typically includes variants with different output configurations and channel counts, all sharing common hermetic packaging standards.

Transistor, Photovoltaic Output Optoisolators Replacement Considerations

Check for direct cross-reference part numbers from Avago/Broadcom or other manufacturers offering equivalent MIL-spec hermetic optocouplers. Verify pin compatibility and electrical parameters such as CTR and isolation voltage before substitution.