Avago Technologies Introduces Automotive-Grade Isolation Amplifier for Use in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
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Avago Technologies Introduces Automotive-Grade Isolation Amplifier for Use in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

MUNICH, Germany—(BUSINESS WIRE)—November 11, 2008— Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today introduced a new isolation amplifier for use in Hybrid electric vehicles. Avagos ACPL-782T automotive-grade isolation amplifier delivers superior isolation and common mode noise rejection (15kV/µs @ 1kV VCM typically). This device is designed with a wide operating temperature range and qualified to AEC-Q100 automotive stress test requirements and manufactured in compliance to TS16949, making it suitable for use in automotive applications. This amplifier is ideal for use in motor inverters, battery charger systems for plug-in hybrids, AC and DC rail voltage measurement, temperature sensing isolation.

Avagos ACPL-782T isolation amplifier is designed with a tight +/-2% gain tolerance providing high accuracy measurement and stability over time needed to accurately monitor motor current or voltage in high noise motor control environments. This device is offered in a compact, auto-insertable, industry standard 8-pin DIP package. A gull-wing surface mount option is also available.

Avagos ACPL-782T isolation amplifier optocoupler leverages Avagos proprietary LED technology with excellent long term stability.

Key Features

Pricing and Availability

Avagos ACPL-782T isolation amplifier is catalog priced at $6.62 in 1,000 quantities. Samples and production quantities are available now through Avagos direct sales channel and worldwide distribution partners. More information is available at www.avagotech.com/optocouplers.

Avago will showcase at Electronica its newest products along with several live demonstrations of its LEDs, optocouplers, sensors and fiber optic technologies in various industrial and automotive applications. Avago will be in booth number 243 in Hall A4 during Electronica taking place November 11-14 at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre in Munich, Germany.

About Avago Technologies

Avago Technologies is a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications. By leveraging its core competencies in III-V compound and silicon semiconductor design and processing, the company provides an extensive range of analog, mixed signal and optoelectronics components and subsystems to more than 40,000 end customers. Backed by strong customer service support, the company's products serve four diverse end markets: industrial and automotive electronics, wired infrastructure, wireless communications, and consumer and computer peripherals. Avago has a global employee presence and heritage of technical innovation dating back 40 years to its Hewlett-Packard roots. Information about Avago is available on the Web at www.avagotech.com.

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