HCPL-316J-000E - 2.5A IGBT Gate Drive Optocoupler | Broadcom
MPN: HCPL-316J-000E ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.5 | $6.50 |
| 10 | $5.8 | $58.00 |
| 100 | $5.1 | $510.00 |
| 500 | $4.55 | $2,275.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.05 | $4,050.00 |
| 3,000 | $3.65 | $10,950.00 |
HCPL-316J-000E Overview
An optocoupler (also called an opto-isolator) is a semiconductor device that transmits an electrical signal across an isolation barrier using light, providing galvanic isolation between input and output while allowing high-speed signal transfer. Within the broader hierarchy of isolators - which include digital isolators (capacitive or inductive coupling), transformer isolators, and isolated gate drivers - the gate-drive optocoupler sits at the interface between low-voltage control logic and high-voltage power stages. Gate-drive optocouplers specifically integrate the LED, photodetector, and a power output stage into one package, eliminating the need for a separate isolated supply on the secondary side in many topologies.
Key features include 2.5 A peak gate-drive output current, 5000 Vrms transient isolation voltage (VIORM reinforced), 2.0 A continuous output current, integrated VCE desaturation detection with programmable blanking, optically isolated open-collector fault feedback, under-voltage lockout (UVLO) for the secondary supply, and 500 ns typical propagation delay. The wide operating temperature range of -40 C to +100 C supports industrial and motor-drive environments, while the SO-16 footprint is industry standard for IGBT gate drivers.
The device uses an AlGaAs LED on the input, a CMOS driver with integrated desaturation comparator, and a high-speed GaAs photodetector driving a totem-pole output stage. The architecture allows direct interface to 3.3 V or 5 V microcontrollers on the primary side while delivering clean, high-current gate pulses to IGBTs or power MOSFETs on the secondary side.
Typical applications include isolated IGBT/MOSFET gate drives in motor-control inverters, industrial servo drives, solar inverters, UPS systems, induction heating, and EV traction inverters. The integrated desaturation detection protects against IGBT short-circuit events without requiring external comparator circuits.
When designing with this part, place a 0.1 uF bypass capacitor close to VCC2 and a 4.7 uF bulk on VEE2, select the DESAT blanking capacitor to mask IGBT turn-on transients, and route the fault pin through the MCU interrupt for sub-microsecond shutdown response.
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HCPL-316J-000E Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Part Number | HCPL-316J-000E |
| Manufacturer | Broadcom Limited (formerly Avago) |
| Function | Isolated IGBT Gate Driver Optocoupler with DESAT detection |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Peak Output Current | 2.5 A |
| Continuous Output Current | 2.0 A |
| Isolation Voltage (Transient) | 5000 Vrms |
| Maximum Working Isolation Voltage (VIORM) | 891 V (per IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5) |
| Package | 16-pin SOIC (SO-16), surface mount |
| Output Voltage (VOUT) | VCC2 to VEE2 (typically 15 V swing) |
| Propagation Delay (tPLH / tPHL) | 0.5 us typical |
| DESAT Detection Threshold | 6.5 V typical (programmable via VDESAT pin) |
| DESAT Blanking Time | Programmable via external capacitor on DESAT pin |
| Under-Voltage Lockout (UVLO) | Yes, on VCC2 |
| Fault Output | Open-collector, optically isolated to primary side |
| Input Drive Current (IF) | 7 to 10 mA recommended (10 mA nominal) |
| Supply Voltage VCC2 | 15 V to 30 V (secondary side) |
| Supply Voltage VEE2 | 0 V to -15 V (secondary side, optional negative rail) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +100 C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 1 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (lead-free) |
| Safety Approvals | UL 1577, IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5 |
HCPL-316J-000E Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VCC1 — Primary-side supply voltage (4.5 V to 5.5 V) |
| Pin 2 | NC — No connect (per datasheet) |
| Pin 3 | GND1 — Primary-side ground |
| Pin 4 | VF — Fault feedback output (open-collector, primary side) |
| Pin 5 | NC — No connect (per datasheet) |
| Pin 6 | NC — No connect (per datasheet) |
| Pin 7 | NC — No connect (per datasheet) |
| Pin 8 | GND2 — Secondary-side ground reference |
| Pin 9 | VOUT — Gate drive output to IGBT gate |
| Pin 10 | VEE2 — Secondary-side negative supply (optional) |
| Pin 11 | VCC2 — Secondary-side positive supply (15 V to 30 V) |
| Pin 12 | NC — No connect (per datasheet) |
| Pin 13 | NC — No connect (per datasheet) |
| Pin 14 | DESAT — Desaturation detection input (senses VCE via diode) |
| Pin 15 | VLED — LED anode (drive current input) |
| Pin 16 | GND1 — Primary-side ground reference for LED cathode |
Typical Applications
HCPL-316J-000E is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Motor Drive Inverters, Solar PV Inverters, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), EV Charging Station (DC Fast Charger), Induction Heating Inverters, Industrial Welding Power Supplies, Wind Turbine Power Converters.
Industrial Motor Drive Inverters
The HCPL-316J-000E drives IGBT gates in 400 V and 690 V three-phase industrial inverters for servo drives, variable-frequency drives (VFDs), and CNC machinery. Its 2.5 A peak gate current discharges the IGBT input capacitance within 100-200 ns, keeping switching losses low at 10-20 kHz carrier frequencies. The integrated DESAT comparator detects short-circuit events in less than 5 us by sensing collector-emitter voltage overshoot, and the optically isolated fault feedback returns a shut-down signal to the MCU without external high-side signaling.
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Solar PV Inverters
String and central solar inverters use the HCPL-316J-000E to drive the IGBT module between the PV string and the grid-tie transformer. The 5000 Vrms isolation barrier protects the low-voltage control side from the 600-1500 V DC bus, while the 891 V VIORM rating supports reinforced isolation in 1000 V systems. The fault feedback enables sub-microsecond shutdown if the IGBT enters desaturation during grid fault ride-through, which is critical for compliance with IEEE 1547 and VDE-AR-N 4105 grid codes.
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Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
Online double-conversion UPS systems from 10 kVA to 200 kVA rely on the HCPL-316J-000E to drive the IGBT inverter stage that converts DC battery voltage to AC mains. The 2.5 A peak output handles 600 V / 100 A IGBTs with gate charges up to 300 nC, while the DESAT detection protects against catastrophic short-circuit failure during load transients. Reinforced 891 V VIORM isolation meets IEC 62040-1 safety requirements for UPS equipment.
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EV Charging Station (DC Fast Charger)
DC fast chargers from 50 kW to 350 kW use isolated IGBT or SiC gate drivers for the high-voltage PFC and DC-DC stages. The HCPL-316J-000E provides 5000 Vrms isolation between the 800 V DC bus and the low-voltage control board, while the integrated DESAT protection is essential for fault handling in automotive-grade charging infrastructure. For full AEC-Q100 automotive compliance, the ACPL-36JV variant from Broadcom (also SO-16) is the drop-in automotive replacement.
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Induction Heating Inverters
Induction heating systems operate at 20-100 kHz switching frequency with IGBTs or SiC MOSFETs, where the HCPL-316J-000E provides 2.5 A peak gate drive for fast switching transitions. The integrated DESAT detection prevents tank-capacitor overvoltage from destroying the IGBT during load transients, while the isolated fault feedback enables rapid shut-down in less than 1 microsecond to protect the resonant tank.
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Industrial Welding Power Supplies
Welding inverters use the HCPL-316J-000E to drive the primary-side IGBTs of the welding transformer at 20-100 kHz. The 5000 Vrms isolation protects the welder's control electronics from the welding arc's high-voltage transients, while the DESAT detection prevents IGBT failure when the arc shorts to the workpiece. The wide -40 C to +100 C operating range handles the harsh thermal environment of welding cabinets.
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Wind Turbine Power Converters
Wind turbine converters use the HCPL-316J-000E in the generator-side and grid-side inverters operating at 690 V AC and above. The reinforced 891 V VIORM isolation withstands long-term voltage stress on the high-voltage side, and the integrated DESAT detection protects the IGBT modules from grid-side voltage sags and surges during fault ride-through. The device's wide temperature range supports outdoor nacelle installations.
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Engineering reference data for HCPL-316J-000E — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | HCPL-316J | HCPL-316J-500E | FOD8318 | FOD8314TR2V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Broadcom | Broadcom | Broadcom | onsemi | onsemi |
| Package | SO-16 (16-pin SOIC) | SO-16 - same | SO-16 - same | SO-16 - same | SO-16 - same |
| Peak Output Current | 2.5 A | 2.5 A | 2.5 A | 2.5 A | 1.5 A |
| Continuous Output Current | 2.0 A | 2.0 A | 2.0 A | 2.0 A | 1.0 A |
| Isolation Voltage | 5000 Vrms | 5000 Vrms | 5000 Vrms | 5000 Vrms | 5000 Vrms |
| RoHS Compliance | Compliant | Non-RoHS (SnPb) | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant |
| DESAT Detection | Yes (integrated) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AEC-Q100 Automotive | Not qualified | Not qualified | Not qualified | Not qualified | Not qualified |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +100 C | -40 C to +100 C | -40 C to +100 C | -40 C to +100 C | -40 C to +100 C |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated fault feedback across isolation barrier (vs FOD8314TR2V)
- Higher peak output current than FOD8314 (vs FOD8314TR2V)
- Reinforced safety certification per IEC 60747-5-5 (vs Generic optocouplers)
Design Notes
Use a 4.7 uF to 10 uF bulk electrolytic capacitor on VCC2 (secondary-side positive rail) plus a 0.1 uF ceramic bypass placed within 5 mm of the VCC2 pin. For designs with a negative rail (VEE2 between 0 V and -15 V), add a 1 uF ceramic on VEE2 to suppress switching transients during turn-off. Estimated: total secondary-side decoupling should hold the gate driver rail above 12 V during the 2.5 A peak output pulse at 100 ns rise time.
Keep the DESAT sensing diode (typically a fast-recovery diode such as UF4007) within 10 mm of the HCPL-316J-000E DESAT pin to minimize parasitic inductance that can cause false DESAT trips during IGBT turn-on. The DESAT blanking capacitor (typically 100 pF to 1 nF) sets the blanking time per tblank = C_DESAT x V_DESAT / I_DESAT; per datasheet AV02-0717EN a 100 pF capacitor gives approximately 1.5 us of blanking, which masks the IGBT's turn-on voltage spike.
The HCPL-316J-000E in the 16-pin SOIC package has a thermal resistance of approximately 80 C/W junction-to-ambient (theta_JA). Estimated: at 25 C ambient with 2.5 A peak gate current at 50 kHz, the average gate-drive power dissipation is around 0.3 W, producing a 24 C junction temperature rise. This is within the 100 C operating limit but in high-frequency designs above 100 kHz, consider adding copper pours under the SOIC exposed pad area to reduce theta_JA.
Do not exceed VCC2 of 30 V (per datasheet AV02-0717EN) or the output stage may be destroyed. Always include the DESAT sensing diode and blanking capacitor - omitting them disables short-circuit protection, which is the device's primary safety function. When driving IGBT modules with gate charges above 200 nC, ensure that the wiring inductance between HCPL-316J-000E VOUT and the IGBT gate is minimized (<20 nH) to prevent gate-voltage ringing.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per Broadcom product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - choose ACPL-36JV for automotive. UL 1577 recognized, IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5 reinforced isolation.
