HCPL-4504-060E Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The HCPL-4504-060E is an optoisolator with transistor output manufactured by Broadcom Limited. This component provides galvanic isolation up to 3750Vrms with a single channel configuration in an 8-DIP package. The device is currently in active production status with 5800 units available in inventory. Alternative equivalent parts may be required due to supply constraints, packaging preferences, or specific application requirements where isolation voltage or output characteristics differ.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer Part Number	HCPL-4504-060E
Manufacturer	Broadcom Limited
Category	Optoisolators
Number of Channels	1
Voltage - Isolation	3750Vrms
Current Transfer Ratio (Min)	25% @ 16mA
Current Transfer Ratio (Max)	60% @ 16mA
Turn On / Turn Off Time (Typ)	200ns, 300ns
Output Type	Transistor
Voltage - Output (Max)	20V
Current - Output / Channel	8mA
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Typ)	1.5V
Current - DC Forward (If) (Max)	25mA
Operating Temperature	-55°C ~ 100°C
Package / Case	8-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm)
Mounting Type	Through Hole
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the HCPL-4504-060E is determined by the following critical parameters:

Parametric Equivalents maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications across all key performance criteria: isolation voltage (3750Vrms), current transfer ratio range (25%-60% @ 16mA), output type (transistor), maximum output voltage (20V), output current (8mA), package configuration (8-DIP), and operating temperature range (-55°C ~ 100°C). Differences in packaging format (tube vs. other formats) do not affect functional compatibility.

Manufacturer Recommended Alternatives may differ in isolation voltage, current transfer ratio specifications, output type configuration (transistor with base vs. standard transistor), switching times, or operating temperature range. These parts are suitable only when the application requirements permit the specified parameter variations.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	HCPL-4504-060E (Main)	HCPL-4504-000E (Parametric Equivalent)	HCPL4503M (MFR Recommended)
Manufacturer	Broadcom Limited	Broadcom Limited	onsemi
Number of Channels	1	1	1
Voltage - Isolation	3750Vrms	3750Vrms	5000Vrms
Current Transfer Ratio (Min)	25% @ 16mA	25% @ 16mA	19% @ 16mA
Current Transfer Ratio (Max)	60% @ 16mA	60% @ 16mA	50% @ 16mA
Turn On / Turn Off Time (Typ)	200ns, 300ns	200ns, 300ns	250ns, 260ns
Output Type	Transistor	Transistor	Transistor with Base
Voltage - Output (Max)	20V	20V	20V
Current - Output / Channel	8mA	8mA	8mA
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Typ)	1.5V	1.5V	1.45V
Current - DC Forward (If) (Max)	25mA	25mA	25mA
Operating Temperature	-55°C ~ 100°C	-55°C ~ 100°C	-40°C ~ 100°C
Package / Case	8-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm)	8-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm)	8-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm)
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole	Through Hole
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant

Engineering Selection Recommendations

HCPL-4504-000E is a direct parametric equivalent to the HCPL-4504-060E. Both parts are manufactured by Broadcom Limited, share identical electrical specifications, and are packaged in the same 8-DIP configuration. The only difference is packaging format (tube). Both parts maintain active production status and ROHS3 compliance. This part is suitable for direct substitution in all applications where the HCPL-4504-060E is specified.

HCPL4503M is a manufacturer-recommended alternative manufactured by onsemi. This part differs in several key parameters: isolation voltage is increased to 5000Vrms, current transfer ratio minimum is reduced to 19% (versus 25%), maximum current transfer ratio is reduced to 50% (versus 60%), switching times are slightly longer (250ns/260ns versus 200ns/300ns), and the operating temperature minimum is -40°C (versus -55°C). The output type includes base connection, providing additional circuit design flexibility. This part is suitable only when the application requirements permit these parameter variations and the higher isolation voltage is beneficial or acceptable.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can HCPL-4504-000E be used as a direct replacement for HCPL-4504-060E?

A: Yes. HCPL-4504-000E is a parametric equivalent with identical electrical and mechanical specifications. The only difference is packaging format. Both parts are Broadcom Limited products with ROHS3 compliance and active production status.

Q: What are the key differences between HCPL-4504-060E and HCPL4503M?

A: HCPL4503M differs in isolation voltage (5000Vrms vs. 3750Vrms), current transfer ratio specifications (19%-50% vs. 25%-60%), switching times (250ns/260ns vs. 200ns/300ns), operating temperature minimum (-40°C vs. -55°C), and output configuration (transistor with base vs. standard transistor). The HCPL4503M is manufactured by onsemi rather than Broadcom Limited.

Q: Is HCPL4503M suitable for applications requiring -55°C operation?

A: No. HCPL4503M has a minimum operating temperature of -40°C. Applications requiring operation at -55°C must use HCPL-4504-060E or HCPL-4504-000E.

Q: Do all three parts use the same 8-DIP package?

A: Yes. All three parts use the 8-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) through-hole package, ensuring mechanical compatibility on printed circuit boards.

Q: What is the significance of the transistor with base output in HCPL4503M?

A: The base connection in HCPL4503M provides additional circuit design flexibility for applications requiring direct base control. Standard transistor output parts like HCPL-4504-060E do not provide this connection.

Q: Are all three parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. HCPL-4504-060E, HCPL-4504-000E, and HCPL4503M are all ROHS3 compliant.

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