Avago Technologies (Broadcom) HCNR201-500E

Introduction to HCNR201-500E

The HCNR201-500E is an advanced high-linearity analog optocoupler produced by Avago Technologies (now part of Broadcom Limited). This device is specifically designed to offer superior performance in applications requiring accurate signal transfer and isolation between the input and output. Its primary function is to isolate electrical circuits while transferring an analog signal from one circuit to another through optical means, ensuring high precision and stability in the process. The HCNR201-500E is particularly useful in situations where electrical isolation is crucial for safety and noise reduction, such as in test equipment, data acquisition systems, and linear feedback control systems.

Original HCNR201-500E Label

Broadcom Limited is the manufacturer of the HCNR201-500E, which is available in stock at Nantian. The reference price for HCNR201-500E can be found by referring to Broadcom Limited or Nantian's listings. For detailed parameters and understanding its functionality, you can refer to the HCNR201-500E datasheet PDF and pin diagram description that are available for download.

The HCNR201-500E has a wide range of applications as outlined in DSP Datasheet PDF. To further understand how it works, you can find usage methods along with circuit diagrams within these resources. For comprehensive electronics tutorials on using this component, these documents should prove highly beneficial.

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Key Features

The HCNR201-500E boasts several key features that distinguish it from other optocouplers:

• High Linearity: Offers excellent linearity, which is critical for accurate analog signal transfer.

• High Isolation Voltage: Provides up to 5000 Vrms of isolation, ensuring safety and noise immunity in high-voltage applications.

• Low Nonlinearity: Features low nonlinearity, minimizing signal distortion and enhancing overall system accuracy.

• Wide Bandwidth: Supports a wide bandwidth, allowing for the fast transfer of signals without significant delay.

• Dual-Channel Design: Incorporates a dual-channel design, enabling simultaneous bidirectional signal transmission.

Applications

Thanks to its high performance and reliability, the HCNR201-500E is suited for a wide range of applications:

• Medical Equipment: Used in medical devices where precise signal isolation is essential for both performance and patient safety.

• Test and Measurement Equipment: Ideal for ensuring accurate data transfer in oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, and other measurement tools.

• Data Acquisition Systems: Enables accurate and isolated signal transfer in systems that monitor and control processes.

• Industrial Control Systems: Provides reliable signal isolation and transfer in automated industrial processes, enhancing control accuracy and safety.

• Audio Equipment: Used in high-end audio systems for isolating and accurately transferring audio signals.

Advantages

The HCNR201-500E offers several advantages that make it an attractive option for designers and engineers:

• Enhanced Safety: The high isolation voltage provides an additional layer of safety, protecting against electrical shocks and equipment damage.

• Improved Signal Integrity: High linearity and low nonlinearity ensure the integrity of the signal is maintained, resulting in higher quality and accuracy in the end application.

• Versatility: Suitable for a wide array of applications, from medical to industrial and audio, thanks to its robust performance features.

• Reliability: Built with Broadcom's renowned quality, the HCNR201-500E is designed for long-term reliability even in demanding environments.

• Efficiency: Its efficient design minimizes power consumption, which is crucial in battery-powered and energy-sensitive applications.

Technical Specifications

The technical specifications of the HCNR201-500E underscore its capabilities:

• Isolation Voltage: 5000 Vrms, offering excellent protection and noise immunity.

• Linearity Error: Very low, ensuring accurate analog signal transfer.

• Bandwidth: High, to support fast signal dynamics without loss of fidelity.

• Operating Temperature: Designed to operate over a wide temperature range, suitable for various environmental conditions.

• Package: Housed in a compact 8-pin DIP package, allowing for easy integration into a wide range of designs.