HCPL-0930-500 Digital Isolator Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The HCPL-0930-500 is a general purpose digital isolator manufactured by Broadcom Limited, featuring 2500Vrms isolation voltage, 2 channels, and 110MBd data rate in an 8-SOIC package. This part is discontinued at DiGi Electronics, necessitating identification of functionally equivalent alternatives for ongoing design support and procurement.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer Part Number	HCPL-0930-500
Manufacturer	Broadcom Limited
Technology	GMR (Giant Magnetoresistive)
Number of Channels	2
Voltage - Isolation	2500Vrms
Data Rate	110MBd
Common Mode Transient Immunity (Min)	15kV/µs
Propagation Delay tpLH / tpHL (Max)	15ns / 15ns
Voltage - Supply	3V ~ 5.5V
Operating Temperature	-55°C ~ 125°C
Package / Case	8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
Product Status	Discontinued at DiGi Electronics
RoHS Status	RoHS non-compliant

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility is determined by the following critical parameters:

Isolation Voltage: Minimum 2500Vrms required
Number of Channels: 2 channels required
Package Type: 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) required for mechanical compatibility
Data Rate: Minimum 110MBd required for functional equivalence
Common Mode Transient Immunity: Minimum 15kV/µs required
Supply Voltage Range: Must accommodate 3V ~ 5.5V operation
Mounting Type: Surface Mount required

Substitute parts are categorized as follows:

Direct Manufacturer Equivalent: HCPL-0930-500E matches all electrical and mechanical parameters with identical specifications and active product status.

Parametric Equivalents: HCPL-0900-500 and HCPL-0900-500E provide identical isolation, data rate, CMTI, and package specifications but feature 1 channel instead of 2 channels. These are suitable only for single-channel isolation applications.

Manufacturer Recommended Alternatives: ADUM1200ARZ, ADUM1200ARZ-RL7, IL 511-3E, IL 611-3E, IL 611-3ETR7, and IL 711T-3 meet the core isolation voltage, channel count, and package requirements but vary in data rate, CMTI, propagation delay, and technology platform.

Cross-Manufacturer Substitute: ISO7320CDR provides 3000Vrms isolation (exceeds requirement), 2 channels, and 8-SOIC package but operates at 25Mbps data rate and uses capacitive coupling technology.

Parameter Comparison

Part Number	Manufacturer	Technology	Channels	Isolation (Vrms)	Data Rate	CMTI (kV/µs)	tpLH/tpHL (ns)	Supply (V)	Temp Range (°C)	Package	RoHS Status	Product Status
HCPL-0930-500	Broadcom	GMR	2	2500	110MBd	15	15/15	3.0-5.5	-55 to 125	8-SOIC	Non-compliant	Discontinued
HCPL-0930-500E	Broadcom	GMR	2	2500	110MBd	15	15/15	3.0-5.5	-55 to 125	8-SOIC	ROHS3 Compliant	Active
HCPL-0900-500	Broadcom	GMR	1	2500	110MBd	15	15/15	3.0-5.5	-55 to 125	8-SOIC	Non-compliant	Active
HCPL-0900-500E	Broadcom	GMR	1	2500	110MBd	15	15/15	3.0-5.5	-55 to 125	8-SOIC	ROHS3 Compliant	Active
ADUM1200ARZ	Analog Devices	Magnetic Coupling	2	2500	1Mbps	25	150/150	2.7-5.5	-40 to 105	8-SOIC	ROHS3 Compliant	Active
ADUM1200ARZ-RL7	Analog Devices	Magnetic Coupling	2	2500	1Mbps	25	150/150	2.7-5.5	-40 to 105	8-SOIC	ROHS3 Compliant	Active
IL 511-3E	NVE Corp	GMR	2	2500	2Mbps	30	25/25	3.0-5.5	-40 to 85	8-SOIC	ROHS3 Compliant	Active
IL 611-3E	NVE Corp	GMR	2	2500	100Mbps	15	15/15	3.0-5.5	-40 to 85	8-SOIC	ROHS3 Compliant	Active
IL 611-3ETR7	NVE Corp	GMR	2	2500	100Mbps	15	15/15	3.0-5.5	-40 to 85	8-SOIC	ROHS3 Compliant	Active
IL 711T-3	NVE Corp	GMR	2	2500	110Mbps	100	15/15	3.0-5.5	-40 to 125	8-SOIC	Non-compliant	Active
ISO7320CDR	Texas Instruments	Capacitive Coupling	2	3000	25Mbps	25	57/57	3.0-5.5	-40 to 125	8-SOIC	ROHS3 Compliant	Active

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Recommendation: HCPL-0930-500E is the direct equivalent replacement. It maintains identical electrical specifications and mechanical compatibility while achieving ROHS3 compliance and active product status. This part is the preferred choice for new designs and existing board revisions.

High-Speed Alternative: IL 711T-3 provides matching data rate (110Mbps) and propagation delay characteristics with superior common mode transient immunity (100kV/µs). Operating temperature range extends to 125°C. However, RoHS non-compliance status should be evaluated against procurement requirements.

Broadcom Platform Continuity: IL 611-3E and IL 611-3ETR7 offer GMR technology consistency with ROHS3 compliance and active status. Data rate of 100Mbps is slightly reduced from the original 110MBd specification. Operating temperature maximum is 85°C, which may limit applications requiring extended temperature range.

Low Data Rate Applications: ADUM1200ARZ-RL7 provides the highest inventory availability (19,747 units) with ROHS3 compliance and extended supply voltage range (2.7V-5.5V). Data rate is reduced to 1Mbps, suitable only for low-speed isolation applications. Propagation delay is significantly higher (150ns vs. 15ns).

Isolation Voltage Margin: ISO7320CDR exceeds isolation voltage requirement at 3000Vrms with ROHS3 compliance and active status. Data rate limitation (25Mbps) and higher propagation delay (57ns) restrict applicability to lower-speed circuits.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can HCPL-0900-500E replace HCPL-0930-500 in my design?

A: HCPL-0900-500E provides identical electrical performance and package compatibility but features only 1 isolation channel versus 2 channels in the original part. Substitution is possible only if your circuit requires single-channel isolation.

Q: What is the primary difference between HCPL-0930-500 and HCPL-0930-500E?

A: Both parts are electrically and mechanically identical. The primary difference is RoHS compliance status: HCPL-0930-500 is non-compliant, while HCPL-0930-500E is ROHS3 compliant. HCPL-0930-500E is active in production; the original is discontinued.

Q: Is IL 711T-3 a direct replacement for HCPL-0930-500?

A: IL 711T-3 meets all critical electrical parameters (2500Vrms isolation, 2 channels, 110Mbps data rate, 15ns propagation delay) and uses the same 8-SOIC package. However, it uses GMR technology from a different manufacturer (NVE Corp) and has RoHS non-compliance status. Functional compatibility is confirmed; supply chain and compliance considerations apply.

Q: Why does ADUM1200ARZ-RL7 show lower data rate than the original part?

A: ADUM1200ARZ-RL7 uses magnetic coupling technology with different signal propagation characteristics. Data rate specification is 1Mbps compared to 110MBd for the original. This part is suitable only for applications not requiring high-speed data transmission.

Q: Can I use ISO7320CDR as a substitute?

A: ISO7320CDR provides 2500Vrms isolation, 2 channels, and 8-SOIC package compatibility. However, data rate is limited to 25Mbps and propagation delay is 57ns versus 15ns in the original. Substitution is valid only for applications operating below 25Mbps.

Q: What is the operating temperature limitation for IL 611-3E?

A: IL 611-3E operates from -40°C to 85°C, which is narrower than the original HCPL-0930-500 range of -55°C to 125°C. Applications requiring operation below -40°C or above 85°C cannot use this substitute.

Q: Are all substitute parts available in the same packaging options?

A: Packaging varies by part number. HCPL-0930-500E is available in Cut Tape and Digi-Reel. IL 611-3E and IL 511-3E are supplied in Tube packaging. ADUM1200ARZ-RL7 is available in Cut Tape and Digi-Reel. Verify packaging availability with your supplier for procurement requirements.

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