HCPL-T250-360E

Isolators - Gate Drivers Overview

The HCPL-T250-360E is a logic output optocoupler designed for IGBT gate drive applications. It features a single channel with an open collector output type. The device supports a maximum forward current of 16 mA and has a forward voltage of 1.8 V. It provides an insulation voltage of 3750 Vrms. The power dissipation is rated at 250 mW. Operating temperatures range from -20°C to +85°C. The component is housed in a DIP-8 package.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Feature Summary

• Integrated GaAs LED coupled to an integrated circuit with a power output stage specifically designed for driving power IGBTs and MOSFETs.
• High common-mode rejection capability to ensure signal integrity in noisy environments.
• Wide supply voltage range allows flexibility in powering the gate drive circuit.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Applications

• IGBT and MOSFET gate drive circuits
• Motor control inverters
• AC and brushless DC motor drivers

Isolators - Gate Drivers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix '360E' against the manufacturer's latest datasheet to confirm RoHS compliance and lead-free status. Ensure the DIP-8 through-hole package matches your PCB footprint requirements. Confirm that the operating temperature range meets your system's environmental specifications before finalizing procurement.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Selection Notes

Select this component when high isolation voltage and robust gate drive current are required for power switching devices. The open collector output requires appropriate external pull-up components. Consider the propagation delay and switching speed characteristics relative to your application's frequency requirements.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Part Context

This part belongs to the HCPL series of optocouplers manufactured by Broadcom Limited. It is functionally similar to the HCPL-T250 but includes specific packaging or compliance variations indicated by the suffix. It serves as a bridge between low-voltage control logic and high-power switching stages.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Replacement Considerations

Check for direct substitutes within the HCPL-T250 family, such as HCPL-T250-060E, ensuring pinout and electrical parameters match. Verify compatibility with alternative gate driver optocouplers from other manufacturers if supply constraints exist.

Isolators - Gate Drivers FAQ

What is the maximum insulation voltage of the HCPL-T250-360E?

The device provides an insulation voltage of 3750 Vrms.

Is the output type of this optocoupler push-pull or open collector?

The HCPL-T250-360E features an open collector output type.