Broadcom® ACPL-C87AT-500E

The Broadcom® ACPL-C87AT-500E is an optocoupler that provides electrical isolation and signal transmission between two circuits. It is designed for high-speed data communication and is particularly suitable for industrial applications where it is necessary to control high voltage and current safely. The device utilizes a high-speed optical transmitter and receiver resulting in minimal propagation delay. Functions 1. Signal Isolation: Provides galvanic isolation between input and output to protect low-voltage circuits from high voltage or dangerous currents. 2. Data Transmission: Facilitates the transfer of signal information at high speeds, often used in communications and control applications. 3. Noise Immunity: Offers improved noise immunity for reliable performance in electrically noisy environments. Applications 1. Industrial Automation: Used in programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor drive applications, and various automation control circuits. 2. Telecommunications: Implemented in data communication links, including fiber optic transmission systems. 3. Power Supply: Applied in isolated power supplies and feedback circuits for voltage regulation. 4. Consumer Electronics: Found in various devices where data isolation is critical, such as in servers and communication devices. Alternative Parts - HCPL-3700: Another high-speed optocoupler with similar functionality, often used in lower-speed applications. - ACPL-3140: A variant that is also suited for switching applications but offers a different output configuration. - TLP Series by Toshiba: Offers a range of optocouplers suitable for various applications including high-speed data transmission and general-purpose use. Embedded Modules - Optical Isolation Modules: These can include pre-built circuits that encapsulate multiple optocouplers or similar components, providing an easy-to-use solution for data transmission. - Signal Conditioning Modules: These modules can enhance the performance of the ACPL-C87AT-500E for specific applications by adding amplifiers or filters. Related Q&A 1. Q: What is the primary function of the ACPL-C87AT-500E optocoupler? - A: The primary function of the ACPL-C87AT-500E optocoupler is to provide electrical isolation between input and output circuits while allowing for high-speed data transmission. 2. Q: In what applications would I use the ACPL-C87AT-500E? - A: The ACPL-C87AT-500E is used in industrial automation, telecommunications, isolated power supply designs, and various consumer electronics where signal isolation is required. 3. Q: How does the ACPL-C87AT-500E improve noise immunity? - A: The ACPL-C87AT-500E employs optical isolation techniques that minimize the effect of electrical noise from one side of the circuit to the other, resulting in reliable signal transmission in noisy environments. 4. Q: Are there alternatives to the ACPL-C87AT-500E? - A: Yes, alternatives include devices like the HCPL-3700 or ACPL-3140, which offer similar isolation and data transmission features suitable for varying applications. 5. Q: Can the ACPL-C87AT-500E be used with microcontrollers? - A: Yes, the ACPL-C87AT-500E can be interfaced with microcontrollers to provide input/output isolation and protect the low-voltage controller from high voltage signals.