HCPL-3760#500

Transistor, Photovoltaic Output Optoisolators Overview

The HCPL-3760#500 is a low-current voltage and current threshold detection optocoupler manufactured by Broadcom Limited. It features an AlGaAs LED input and an open-collector output, housed in an 8-pin DIP Gull Wing surface-mount package. Key electrical parameters include a maximum propagation delay of 40 us, rise time of 14 us, and fall time of 0.4 us. The device supports an isolation voltage of 3750 Vrms and operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. It draws a forward current of 2.2 mA with a forward voltage of 710 mV, dissipating up to 305 mW.

Transistor, Photovoltaic Output Optoisolators Feature Summary

• Utilizes high-efficiency AlGaAs LED for enhanced light output at lower drive currents
• Incorporates a threshold detection input buffer IC with programmable hysteresis for noise immunity
• Features internal clamping diodes to protect against overvoltage and overcurrent transients
• Provides logic-compatible open-collector output for direct microprocessor interfacing

Transistor, Photovoltaic Output Optoisolators Applications

• Limit switch sensing
• Low-voltage detection circuits
• AC power and DC bus voltage monitoring
• Relay contact and coil voltage supervision
• Current sensing interfaces

Transistor, Photovoltaic Output Optoisolators Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix #500 corresponds to the reel packaging option as documented in official Broadcom specifications. Confirm RoHS compliance status through the manufacturer's latest datasheet or certification documents. Ensure the ordering part number matches the required surface mount gull wing package variant. Cross-reference the component marking with the official product identification guide to prevent substitution errors during assembly.

Transistor, Photovoltaic Output Optoisolators Selection Notes

Select this component when low input current operation is required compared to standard HCPL-0370 variants. The integrated hysteresis makes it suitable for noisy environments requiring stable threshold switching. Verify that the 30 mA maximum continuous output current meets the load requirements. Ensure the 3750 Vrms isolation rating satisfies the safety standards for the specific application circuit design.

Transistor, Photovoltaic Output Optoisolators Part Context

This device belongs to the HCPL series of logic interface optocouplers designed for AC/DC to logic conversion. It serves as the low-current variant within the HCPL-0370/3700 family, offering similar functionality with reduced power consumption. The series is widely used in industrial applications requiring reliable voltage and current threshold detection with galvanic isolation between input and output circuits.

Transistor, Photovoltaic Output Optoisolators Replacement Considerations

Official substitutes include HCPL-0370 and HCPL-3700, though these require higher drive currents. Verify pinout compatibility and thermal characteristics before substitution. No other direct cross-references are confirmed in public documentation.