Fast Switching Four-Channel Transistor Photocouplers

Toshiba Electronics Europe has expanded the line-up of its low input current transistor photocouplers with a pair of 4-channel versions, the TLP292-4 and TLP293-4.  They are suitable for operation in a wide temperature range from -55 to +125˚C and can be used for a variety of high-density surface mount applications including programmable logic controllers (PLC), switching power supplies and simplex or multiplex data transmissions.

These photocouplers are housed in SO16 packages measuring just 10.3mm x 7.0mm x 2.1mm, that provide the space saving requirements needed for ever thinner and more compact finished products. Both are comprised of phototransistors optically coupled to Toshiba’s latest long life InGaAs infrared light emitting diodes. The TLP292-4 can operate directly by AC input current, while TLP293-4 is the DC input version.

About Toshiba Electronics Europe

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) is the European electronic components business of Toshiba Corporation, which is ranked among the world’s largest semiconductor vendors. TEE offers one of the industry‘s broadest IC and discrete product lines including high-end memory, microcontrollers, ASICs and ASSPs for automotive, multimedia, industrial, telecoms and networking applications. The company also has a wide range of power semiconductor solutions as well as storage products like HDDs, SSDs, SD Cards and USB sticks.

TEE was formed in 1973 in Neuss, Germany, providing design, manufacturing, marketing and sales and now has headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany, with branch offices in France, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. TEE employs approximately 300 people in Europe. Company president is Mr. Takashi Nagasawa.

Toshiba Corporation 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 US$61 billion.