HCPL-0710#560 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The HCPL-0710#560 is a logic output optoisolator manufactured by Broadcom Limited, designed for high-speed digital isolation applications requiring 3750Vrms isolation voltage and push-pull totem pole output configuration. This component operates at 12.5MBd data rate with 10kV/µs common mode transient immunity across a single isolation channel.

The HCPL-0710#560 is discontinued at DiGi Electronics. Equivalent and substitute parts are available from active product lines that maintain electrical and mechanical compatibility within the optoisolator category, enabling direct replacement in existing designs.

Substiute Parts

HCPL-0710#560

Broadcom LimitedIn Stock: 1122HCPL-0710#560 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

HCPL-0710-560E

Broadcom LimitedIn Stock: 3027HCPL-0710-560E Datasheet

DirectRFQ

FOD0710

Fairchild SemiconductorIn Stock: 19137FOD0710 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

FOD0710R2

onsemiIn Stock: 3727FOD0710R2 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

FOD0720

Fairchild SemiconductorIn Stock: 5469FOD0720 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

FOD0720R2

Fairchild SemiconductorIn Stock: 3747FOD0720R2 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

FOD0721

onsemiIn Stock: 1997FOD0721 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

FOD0721R2

onsemiIn Stock: 3926FOD0721R2 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the HCPL-0710#560 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

• Isolation voltage: 3750Vrms (mandatory match)
• Package / Case: 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) (mandatory match)
• Input type: Logic (mandatory match)
• Output type: Push-Pull, Totem Pole (mandatory match)
• Supply voltage range: 4.5V ~ 5.5V (mandatory match)
• Operating temperature range: -40°C ~ 100°C (mandatory match)
• Number of channels: 1 (mandatory match)
• Output current: 10 mA (mandatory match)

Substitute parts are grouped into two categories based on data rate capability:

Category A - 12.5MBd Equivalents: Parts maintaining the original 12.5MBd data rate specification.

Category B - 25Mbps Upgrades: Parts with enhanced 25Mbps data rate capability, suitable for applications requiring higher bandwidth while maintaining all other electrical and mechanical parameters.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Direct Replacement (Preferred): HCPL-0710-560E is the direct equivalent from Broadcom Limited, maintaining identical electrical specifications while offering active product status and ROHS3 compliance. This part is recommended for designs requiring strict parameter matching and continuity with the original HCPL-0710#560 specification.

12.5Mbps Alternatives: FOD0710 (Fairchild Semiconductor) and FOD0710R2 (onsemi) provide 12.5Mbps data rate equivalence with enhanced common mode transient immunity (20kV/µs versus 10kV/µs). Both parts maintain active product status. FOD0710R2 offers ROHS3 compliance and tape & reel packaging suitable for automated assembly.

25Mbps Upgrades: FOD0720, FOD0720R2, FOD0721, and FOD0721R2 provide higher data rate capability (25Mbps) while maintaining all other electrical and mechanical compatibility parameters. These parts are suitable for applications requiring increased bandwidth. FOD0721 and FOD0721R2 (onsemi) offer ROHS3 compliance; FOD0721R2 provides tape & reel packaging for production environments.

All substitute parts maintain 3750Vrms isolation voltage, 8-SOIC package configuration, 4.5V–5.5V supply range, and -40°C to 100°C operating temperature specification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can FOD0720 or FOD0721 replace HCPL-0710#560 in my application?

A: Yes. FOD0720 and FOD0721 maintain all mandatory electrical and mechanical parameters: 3750Vrms isolation, 1-channel logic input with push-pull totem pole output, 10 mA output current, 4.5V–5.5V supply, -40°C to 100°C operating range, and 8-SOIC package. The higher 25Mbps data rate is backward compatible with 12.5MBd applications. Enhanced common mode transient immunity (20kV/µs) provides additional margin.

Q: What is the difference between HCPL-0710-560E and FOD0710R2?

A: HCPL-0710-560E is a Broadcom part maintaining the original 12.5MBd specification with 10kV/µs CMTI. FOD0710R2 (onsemi) offers the same 12.5Mbps data rate but with enhanced 20kV/µs CMTI and faster rise/fall times (5ns/4.5ns versus 13ns/5ns). Both are active products with ROHS3 compliance. Selection depends on whether the enhanced CMTI and timing characteristics are beneficial for your circuit.

Q: Are packaging differences between bulk, tape & reel, and tube significant for substitution?

A: Packaging format does not affect electrical or mechanical compatibility. Bulk packaging suits prototype and low-volume applications. Tape & reel (TR) packaging is standard for automated pick-and-place assembly in production environments. Tube packaging is suitable for manual handling. Select based on assembly process requirements, not component function.

Q: Why do some substitutes show 20kV/µs CMTI instead of 10kV/µs?

A: Common mode transient immunity (CMTI) is a performance specification indicating the maximum rate of voltage change the isolator can withstand without triggering false outputs. Higher CMTI (20kV/µs) represents enhanced capability and is fully compatible with applications designed for 10kV/µs. This provides additional design margin without requiring circuit modification.

Q: Is ROHS3 compliance required for my application?

A: ROHS3 compliance is a regulatory and environmental requirement determined by your end-use market and customer specifications. HCPL-0710-560E, FOD0710R2, FOD0721, and FOD0721R2 are ROHS3 compliant. If ROHS3 compliance is mandatory, select from these parts. If not required, all listed substitutes are functionally equivalent.