Jul 29 2013
Toshiba Corporation today announced that it has launched photocouplers, “TLP2361” and “TLP2161”, that combine 15Mbps high-speed communication with low power consumption. Mass production is scheduled to start in August, 2013.
Toshiba's low power consuming 15Mbps photocouplers, TLP2361 (left) and TLP2161 (right) (Photo: Business Wire)
The products incorporate Toshiba’s original infrared LED. The LED’s high output and reliability secure low input current operations and reduce threshold input current by approximately 54% compared with equivalent products[1]. This LED’s stable output under high ambient temperature guarantees operation up to 125 degrees Celsius, the industry’s highest class[2] of operation. Fabricated with Bi-CMOS process, supply current per channel is lowered to 1mA (max.), which cuts total supply current by approximately 66% for “TLP2361”, and approximately 60% for “TLP2161”.
“TLP2361”, with a small SO6 package, achieves clearances and creepage distance of 5mm (min.) and complies with the reinforced insulation[3] class of overseas safety standard (EN60747-5-5). “TLP2161”, incorporating two circuits in SO8 package, reduces mounting area by approximately 40%, compared with two units of “TLP2361”, and contributes to downsizing of applications and reduction of PCB cost.
Applications
FA networks, I/O interface boards, high-speed digital interface used in PLC and control devices
Key Features
- Uses the BiCMOS process realizing reduction of supply current
TLP2361: 1.0mA (Max.) (Approximately 66% reduction vs. equivalent product)
TLP2161: 2.0mA (Max.) (Approximately 60% reduction vs. equivalent product)
- Reduces threshold input current
1.6mA (Max.) (Approximately 54% reduction vs. equivalent product)
- Enables operation with low voltage
Guaranteed operating voltage: 2.7 – 5.5V
- Realizes operation in high ambient temperature
Guaranteed Topr (Max) = 125°C
Notes:
[1] Equivalent product of “TLP2361” is “TLP2366”. Equivalent product of “TLP2161” is “TLP2160”.
[2] As of July, 2013. Research by Toshiba Corporation.
[3] A single insulation system which provides same degree of double insulation against electrical shock.
For further information about this product, please visit:
http://www.semicon.toshiba.co.jp/eng/product/new_products/opto/1324548_37651.html