HCPL-3180-500E

Isolators - Gate Drivers Overview

The HCPL-3180-500E is a single-channel optocoupler featuring an integrated gate driver output, housed in an 8-pin surface-mount DIP (gull-wing) package. It provides high-speed signal transmission with typical rise and fall times of 25ns. The device supports a maximum forward input current of 16mA and delivers a peak output current of 2.5A. It operates within a temperature range of -40°C to 100°C and offers an isolation voltage of 3750Vrms.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Feature Summary

• Integrated high-current gate driver output capable of directly driving power devices
• High-speed switching performance with symmetric 25ns propagation delays
• Robust electrical isolation for diverse voltage level interfacing
• Surface-mount packaging for automated assembly compatibility

Isolators - Gate Drivers Applications

• Industrial networking systems requiring galvanic isolation
• Direct drive applications for IGBTs and MOSFETs
• Inverter circuits in motor control drives
• Power supply feedback loops

Isolators - Gate Drivers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix '500E' to confirm the surface-mount gull-wing package variant, as other suffixes may indicate through-hole configurations. Ensure compliance with RoHS directives if required by your manufacturing standards. Cross-reference the datasheet revision date to confirm updated electrical characteristics or certification statuses before finalizing component selection for production.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Selection Notes

Select this component when direct gate driving capability is required without external discrete drivers. The 2.5A output current suits medium-power IGBTs. Consider the 3750Vrms isolation rating for safety-critical industrial environments. Verify that the 16mA input current requirement aligns with the controlling logic level capabilities of the microcontroller or FPGA source.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Part Context

This part belongs to Broadcom's HCPL series of optocouplers, specifically designed for power electronics applications. The series emphasizes reliability and speed for driving semiconductor switches. The HCPL-3180 variant is distinct from standard logic optocouplers due to its built-in driver stage, simplifying circuit design for high-power switching applications.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Replacement Considerations

Publicly confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided documentation. Verify pinout compatibility and electrical parameters such as isolation voltage and propagation delay when evaluating alternative components from other manufacturers.