- Optoisolation Solutions
- Fiber Optic
- LEDs
- Industrial Fiber for Trains
Broadcom optoisolation solutions provide high voltage protection in critical applications like trains and LEVs. These products protect the operators and enhance equipment longevity. Reliable isolation is essential for safety and performance.
Broadcom’s optoisolation products deliver superior high-voltage protection and signal isolation, consistently meeting or surpassing global safety standards. Broadcom optoisolation solutions consist of Gate Driver, Current and Voltage sensors and Digital Isolators.
Product highlights
ACNT-H87x Family of Voltage Sensors with High Creepage and Clearance
These optical isolation amplifiers are designed specifically for voltage sensing. The 2V input range and high 1GΩ input impedance, make them well suited for isolated voltage sensing requirements in electronic power converter applications including motor drives and renewable energy systems.
Up to 1500V Isolation
| Application | P/N (Package) | Features | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate Driver | ACNT-H343 (15mm SSO8) | 5APK | LEARN MORE |
| Gate Driver | ACPL-355JC (SO16) | 10APK, Over current protection | LEARN MORE |
| Current Sensor | ACNT-H79B (15mm SSO8) | ±200mV, Analog output | LEARN MORE |
| Voltage Sensor | ACNT-H87B (15mm SSO8) | 0-2V, Analog output | LEARN MORE |
Broadcom Versatile Link plastic fiber optic components enable energy-efficient Silicon Carbide (SiC) drives due to high galvanic isolation and faster switching.
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Discrete 650nm Versatile Link Fiber Optic Transmitters and Receivers
Discrete 650nm Versatile Link components are ideal for compact design in control board and sensor links and enable low-cost, high voltage applications. These solutions provide safe galvanic isolation with the advantages of optical data transmission.
Known for its LEDs’ performance, efficiency and reliability, Broadcom offers an extensive portfolio of products that include high brightness and high power LEDs, PLCC surface-mount LEDs, and display backlighting module solutions.
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ASCK-xxxx Family of Surface Mount LEDs
The Broadcom ASCKCx00 surface mount LEDs utilize AlInGaP and InGaN chips in a small form factor DFN-2 package. The small form factor package also enables flexibilities in product designs and are ideal for a wide range of applications with an automotive certified version available.
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ASCK-xxxx family
The Broadcom ASCKCx00 surface mount LEDs utilize AlInGaP and InGaN chips in a small form factor DFN-2 package. The small form factor package also enables flexibilities in product designs and are ideal for a wide range of applications.


Broadcom LEDs
Known for its LEDs’ performance, efficiency and reliability, Broadcom offers an extensive portfolio of products that include high brightness and high power LEDs, PLCC surface-mount LEDs, and display backlighting module solutions.
For Isolated Drive Control
- Provides robust isolation in trains
- Energy efficient with Silicon Carbide drives (SiC) due to galvanic isolation and faster switching
- Versatile Link Plastic Fiber Optic components control SiC and standard IGBTs
Versatile Link Key Characteristics
- Integrated Tx and Rx Solutions for ease of electrical integration
- Data rates supported from DC up to 160 MBd
- Very efficient analog 650nm LED Tx for lowest power consumption and optimized mission life
- 3.3 V or 5 V supply voltage options
- Compatible with 1mm Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) and PCS Fiber for longer link lengths
- Versatile Link Snap-in connector for reliable connections and ease of use
- Horizontal, Vertical and Tilted housing options for ease of mechanical integration
- Extended temperature range -40°C to +95°C
- Various POF cables and connectors available

| Link Speed | Type | Logic | Vcc | Temp. Range 0°C to 70°C | Industrial Temp. Range -40°C to 85°C | Extended Temp. Range -40°C to 95°C | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizontal | Vertical | Horizontal | Vertical | 30° Tilted | Horizontal | Vertical | 30° Tilted | ||||
| DC to 40kBd | Tx analog | 5V | HFBR-1523Z | HFBR-1533Z | |||||||
| Rx digital OC | Inverted | 5V | HFBR-2523Z | HFBR-2533Z | |||||||
| DC to 1MBd | Tx analog | 5V | HFBR-1522Z | HFBR-1532Z | HFBR-1522ETZ | HFBR-1532ETZ | HFBR-1542ETZ | ||||
| Rx digital OC | Inverted | 5V | HFBR-2522Z | HFBR-2532Z | HFBR-2522ETZ | HFBR-2532ETZ | HFBR-2542ETZ | ||||
| DC to 5MBd | Tx analog | 5V | HFBR-1521Z | HFBR-1531Z | HFBR-1521ETZ | HFBR-1531ETZ | HFBR-1541ETZ | ||||
| Rx digital OC | Inverted | 5V | HFBR-2521Z | HFBR-2531Z | HFBR-2521ETZ | HFBR-2531ETZ | HFBR-2541ETZ | ||||
| Tx analog HE | 5V | AFBR-1529Z | AFBR-1539Z | AFBR-1549SZ | AFBR-1521CZ | AFBR-1531CZ | AFBR-1541CZ | ||||
| Tx digital TTL | non-inverted | 3.3V or 5V | AFBR-1624Z | AFBR-1634Z | AFBR-1644Z | ||||||
| Rx digital TTL | Inverted | 3.3V or 5V | AFBR-2521CZ | AFBR-2531CZ | AFBR-2541CZ | AFBR-2521CZ | AFBR-2531CZ | AFBR-2541CZ | |||
| DC to 10MBd | Tx analog | 5V | HFBR-1528Z | ||||||||
| 5V | AFBR-1529Z* | AFBR-1539Z* | AFBR-1549SZ | AFBR-1529CZ | |||||||
| Rx digital TTL | Inverted | 3.3V or 5V | AFBR-2529Z | AFBR-2539Z | AFBR-2549SZ | AFBR-2528CZ | |||||
| DC to 50MBd | non-inverted | 3.3V or 5V | AFBR-1624Z | AFBR-1634Z | AFBR-1644Z | ||||||
| Rx digital TTL | non-inverted | 3.3V or 5V | AFBR-2624Z | AFBR-2634Z | AFBR-2644Z | ||||||
| Inverted | 3.3V or 5V | AFBR-1629Z | AFBR-1639Z | ||||||||
| Rx digital TTL | Inverted | 3.3V or 5V | AFBR-2529Z | AFBR-2539Z | |||||||
| 160MBd | Tx analog | 5V | HFBR-1527Z | HFBR-1537Z | HFBR-1527ETZ | ||||||
OC = open collector, HE = high efficiency
AFBR-15x9xZ high efficient transmitters can be combined with any receiver of the Versatile Link family. Special attention must be paid to the link power budget calculation to not saturate the receivers. Peaking of the electrical input signal will be required if used for signaling rates above 12 MBd.
High Voltage on-board Insulation „Short Link“
| High Voltage Galvanic Insulation Link | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creepage/Clearance | 25mm | 50mm | 75mm | 100mm | ||||
| Transient peak voltage suppression* | up to 15kV | up to 27kV | up to 40kV | up to 50kV | ||||
| Max. effective working voltage* | 3kV | 6kV | 9kV | 12kV | ||||
| Speed: DC to | 5MBd | 50MBd | 5MBd | 50MBd | 5MBd | 50MBd | 5MBd | 50MBd |
| Part number: AFBR- | 390525RZ | 395025RZ | 390550RZ | 395050RZ | 390575RZ | 395075RZ | 390500RZ | 395000RZ |
*as per IEC-60664-1 @2000m above sea level and pollution degree 2, inhomogeneous field conditions may lead to partial discharge through air for these voltages
Applications
- Mid voltage power stations
- Transportation
- Inverters
- High Voltage Power Supplies
- Test & Measurement
- Medical
Features
- VDE Certified Insulation as per IEC 60747-5-5:2007
- 100% Partial discharge tested
- Extreme low capacitance from input to output side

Housing concept


Material:
- Bottom and Top part: PA66*:
- CTI=600, UL94 V0, low halogen
- Transmission Rod:
- Glass*: CTI=600, UL94 V0, low halogen
*proprietary



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