HCPL-3140#500 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The HCPL-3140#500 is a 600mA gate driver optical coupler manufactured by Broadcom Limited, providing 3750Vrms isolation for single-channel applications. This component is designed for high-speed gate driving in power electronics with common mode transient immunity of 25kV/µs and propagation delay specifications of 700ns maximum. The part is currently discontinued at DiGi Electronics, making equivalent substitutes necessary for ongoing production and maintenance applications.

Substiute Parts

HCPL-3140#500

Broadcom LimitedIn Stock: 5909HCPL-3140#500 Datasheet

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HCPL-3140-500E

Broadcom LimitedIn Stock: 27960HCPL-3140-500E Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the HCPL-3140#500 is based on strict equivalence across all critical electrical and mechanical parameters. The substitute part HCPL-3140-500E maintains identical specifications for isolation voltage, channel count, propagation delay, output current ratings, and operating temperature range. Both parts share the same 8-SMD Gull Wing package configuration and surface mount mounting type, ensuring mechanical compatibility in existing PCB layouts.

The substitution is valid because the following key parameters are identical:

• Voltage isolation: 3750Vrms
• Number of channels: 1
• Common mode transient immunity: 25kV/µs
• Propagation delay: 700ns maximum
• Output current specifications: 400mA high/low, 600mA peak
• Output supply voltage range: 10V ~ 30V
• Operating temperature range: -40°C ~ 100°C
• Package type: 8-SMD, Gull Wing

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The HCPL-3140-500E is the direct equivalent substitute for the discontinued HCPL-3140#500. Both parts are manufactured by Broadcom Limited and share identical electrical and mechanical specifications. The HCPL-3140-500E is currently in active production status with significantly higher inventory availability (27,900 pcs vs. 5,800 pcs).

For new designs and production applications, the HCPL-3140-500E is the appropriate selection. The substitute part maintains full compliance with CSA and UR approval agencies and achieves ROHS3 compliance, whereas the original part is RoHS non-compliant. Both parts carry identical moisture sensitivity level (MSL 1 - Unlimited) and REACH unaffected status.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can HCPL-3140-500E be used as a direct replacement for HCPL-3140#500 in existing designs?

A: Yes. The HCPL-3140-500E is electrically and mechanically identical to the HCPL-3140#500. All critical parameters including isolation voltage, propagation delay, output current ratings, and operating temperature range are equivalent. The 8-SMD Gull Wing package configuration is identical, ensuring compatibility with existing PCB layouts without modification.

Q: What is the difference between HCPL-3140#500 and HCPL-3140-500E?

A: The primary differences are product status and regulatory compliance. The HCPL-3140#500 is discontinued and RoHS non-compliant, while the HCPL-3140-500E is in active production and ROHS3 compliant. All electrical and mechanical specifications are identical.

Q: Are there any packaging differences between these parts?

A: Both parts use the same 8-SMD Gull Wing package configuration. The HCPL-3140-500E is supplied in Cut Tape (CT) and Digi-Reel packaging options, whereas the HCPL-3140#500 packaging format is not specified in the available data.

Q: What certifications do these parts carry?

A: Both the HCPL-3140#500 and HCPL-3140-500E are approved by CSA and UR agencies. The HCPL-3140-500E additionally meets ROHS3 compliance requirements. Both parts are REACH unaffected and carry EAR99 ECCN classification.

Q: Is the HCPL-3140-500E suitable for high-speed gate driving applications?

A: Yes. The HCPL-3140-500E maintains the same propagation delay specifications (700ns maximum) and rise/fall times (50ns typical) as the original part, making it suitable for high-speed gate driving applications requiring 3750Vrms isolation and 25kV/µs common mode transient immunity.