Toshiba Launches Fiber Optic Transmission Modules with Low Consumption Current Horizontal and Vertical -type Packages Lined-up for Energy-Sensitive Applications

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) has launched the latest addition to its TOSLINK^TM fiber optic transmission device line-up: fiber optic transmission modules that can send and receive signals from DC to 500 kb/s with low consumption current up to a maximum distance of 10m when using APF (all plastic fiber).

A newly developed high-luminosity LED allows the new products to be driven at a lower current than the existing products. Also, while existing products consume the same current, regardless of whether the module is engaged in optical communication or not, the new products has a circuit configuration that drastically reduces current consumption at times of no communication and that is highly suited for use in energy-sensitive applications.

The new products will be available in two package types: samples of horizontal-type transmitting and receiving modules, TOTX1353(F) and TORX1353(F), will be available by the end of March, with mass production in April; samples of vertical-type transmitting and receiving modules, TOTX1353(V,F) and TORX1353(V,F), will be available by the end of April, with mass production in May.

*TOSLINK^TM is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

Applications
Transmission of control signals of applications such as wind and photovoltaic power generation systems, control devices, amusement machines and battery controllers.

Main Specifications
1. Transmitting side, I_F＝1.5mA; Receiving side, 1.5mA [during communication] / 30μA [during non-communication])
2. Data rate: DC to 500 kb/s
3. Transmission distance: Up to 10 m (when APF is used)
4. Horizontal and vertical-type modules prepared:
Horizontal type: TOTX1353(F) and TORX1353(F)
Vertical type: TOTX1353(V,F) and TORX1353(V,F)
5. Compatible with JIS F05 optical connector
6. Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
7. Power supply voltage: 5±0.25V

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http://www.semicon.toshiba.co.jp/eng/product/opto/selection/topics/1268497_2411.html

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