TOKYO — (BUSINESS WIRE) — July 25, 2013 — Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) 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.

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 products¹. This LED’s stable output under high ambient temperature guarantees operation up to 125 degrees Celsius, the industry’s highest class² 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 insulation³ 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
1.		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)
2.		Reduces threshold input current
		1.6mA (Max.) (Approximately 54% reduction vs. equivalent product)
3.		Enables operation with low voltage
		Guaranteed operating voltage: 2.7 – 5.5V
4.		Realizes operation in high ambient temperature
		Guaranteed Topr (Max) = 125°C

Main Specifications
Part Number		Existing		New		Existing		New
		TLP2366		TLP2361		TLP2160		TLP2161
Package		SO6				SO8
Threshold Input Current (mA)		3.5		1.6		3.5		1.6
Supply Current (mA)		3.0		1.0		5.0		2.0
Operating Temperature [Topr] (°C)		-40~125				-40~125
Insulation Voltage [BVs] (Vrms)		3750				2500

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

Customer Inquiries:
Optoelectronic Device Sales and Marketing Department
Tel: +81-3-3457-3431

Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.

About Toshiba

Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 590 consolidated companies, with 206,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 5.8 trillion yen (US$61 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm

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