Datasheet
Description
The HCPL-0370/3700 and HCPL-3760 are voltage/
current threshold detection optocouplers. The HCPL-
3760 is a low-current version of the HCPL-0370/
3700. To obtain lower current operation, the HCPL-
3760 uses a high-efficiency AlGaAs LED which
provides higher light output at lower drive currents.
The devices utilize threshold sensing input buffer ICs
which permit control of threshold levels over a wide
range of input voltages with a single external resistor.
The input buffer incorporates several features:
hysteresis for extra noise immunity and switching
immunity, a diode bridge for easy use with ac input
signals, and internal clamping diodes to protect the
buffer and LED from a wide range of over-voltage and
over-current transients. Because threshold sensing is
done prior to driving the LED, variations in optical
coupling from the LED to the detector will have no
effect on the threshold levels.
CAUTION: It is advised that normal static precautions be taken in handling and assembly of this component to
prevent damage and/or degradation which may be induced by ESD.
Functional Diagram
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
AC
DC+
DC-
AC
V
CC
V
O
GND
TRUTH TABLE
(POSITIVE LOGIC)
INPUT
H
L
OUTPUT
L
H
NC
HCPL-0370, HCPL-3700, HCPL-3760
AC/DC to Logic Interface Optocouplers
Data Sheet
Features
• Standard (HCPL-0370/3700) and low input current
(HCPL-3760) versions
• AC or DC input
• Programmable sense voltage
• Hysteresis
• Logic compatible output
• Thresholds guaranteed over temperature
• Thresholds independent of LED optical parameters
• Recognized under UL 1577 and CSA approved for
dielectric withstand proof test voltage of 3750 Vac,
1 minute
Applications
• Limit switch sensing
• Low voltage detector
•5 V-240 V AC/DC voltage sensing
• Relay contact monitor
• Relay coil voltage monitor
• Current sensing
• Microprocessorinterfacing
HCPL-0370/3700/3760