HCPL-M611#500 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The HCPL-M611#500 is a logic output optoisolator manufactured by Broadcom Limited, designed for high-speed digital isolation applications. This single-channel device provides 3750Vrms isolation with open collector Schottky clamped output, operating at data rates up to 10MBd. The part is currently active in production and widely used in industrial control, power management, and communication interface circuits where galvanic isolation is required. Substitute parts are identified to address packaging format availability and compliance requirements while maintaining electrical and mechanical compatibility.

Substiute Parts

HCPL-M611#500

Broadcom LimitedIn Stock: 3654HCPL-M611#500 Datasheet

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HCPL-M611-500E

Broadcom LimitedIn Stock: 51729HCPL-M611-500E Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the HCPL-M611#500 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

• Isolation Voltage: 3750Vrms (mandatory match)
• Number of Channels: 1 (mandatory match)
• Output Configuration: Open Collector, Schottky Clamped (mandatory match)
• Data Rate: 10MBd (mandatory match)
• Common Mode Transient Immunity: 10kV/µs (mandatory match)
• Package Type: 6-SOIC, 5 Leads (mandatory match)
• Electrical Specifications: Propagation delay, rise/fall time, supply voltage, and operating temperature range (mandatory match)

The HCPL-M611-500E is a direct substitute that maintains all electrical and mechanical specifications while differing only in packaging format (Cut Tape & Digi-Reel® versus Tape & Reel) and compliance certification status.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The HCPL-M611#500 and HCPL-M611-500E are electrically and mechanically identical. Selection between these parts is determined by regulatory and supply chain requirements:

HCPL-M611#500 is suitable for applications where RoHS compliance is not mandated and Tape & Reel packaging format is preferred for automated assembly processes.

HCPL-M611-500E is required for applications subject to RoHS3 compliance regulations and is available in Cut Tape & Digi-Reel® packaging format. This variant is appropriate for both automated and manual assembly environments.

Both parts maintain identical electrical performance, isolation voltage, data rate, and thermal operating range. The choice between them depends solely on compliance certification requirements and packaging format availability for the end application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can HCPL-M611-500E be used as a direct replacement for HCPL-M611#500 in existing designs?

A: Yes. The HCPL-M611-500E is electrically and mechanically identical to the HCPL-M611#500. All electrical parameters, isolation voltage, data rate, propagation delay, and package dimensions are equivalent. The only differences are packaging format and RoHS compliance status.

Q: What is the difference between Tape & Reel and Cut Tape & Digi-Reel® packaging?

A: Tape & Reel (TR) packaging supplies components on continuous tape in reel format, optimized for high-volume automated pick-and-place assembly. Cut Tape & Digi-Reel® packaging provides components on cut tape segments or alternative reel formats, suitable for lower-volume production or mixed-component assembly runs.

Q: Does the RoHS3 compliance of HCPL-M611-500E affect electrical performance?

A: No. RoHS3 compliance is a material composition and environmental certification requirement. It does not alter electrical specifications, isolation voltage, data rate, or any performance characteristics of the optoisolator.

Q: Are both parts suitable for the same isolation voltage applications?

A: Yes. Both HCPL-M611#500 and HCPL-M611-500E provide 3750Vrms isolation voltage and are suitable for identical high-voltage isolation applications.

Q: What is the operating temperature range for both parts?

A: Both parts operate across the temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, with identical thermal performance characteristics.