Kuala Lampur:According to BERNAMA News Agency, Toshiba has introduced four new dual-channel standard digital isolators as part of its "DCL32xx00 Series." These products are designed for industrial equipment and aim to provide reliable communications in compact systems with low power consumption.
The newly launched models, "DCL320C00," "DCL320D00," "DCL321C00," and "DCL321D00," consume approximately 0.2 milliamperes (mA) per channel at a data transmission speed of 1 megabit per second (Mbps), with support for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Volume shipments of these products have commenced.
The DCL320C00 and DCL320D00 models offer two forward channels for unidirectional digital signal transmission. In contrast, the DCL321C00 and DCL321D00 models provide one forward and one reverse channel to facilitate bidirectional communications. These isolators are suitable for I/O interface applications, supporting standards like Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) and Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART).
Toshiba's new products expand its existing lineup of low-power digital isolators, including the DCL34xx0B Series, to a total of 10 products. This expansion offers greater channel-count options, enhancing design flexibility for industrial equipment like programmable logic controllers (PLCs), actuators, and inverters. These devices are crucial for preventing noise-related failures and malfunctions in circuits with different voltage potentials.
All four new isolators incorporate Toshiba's proprietary magnetic coupling isolation transmission technology and new circuit technology to achieve low-power performance. They are rated for a minimum isolation voltage of 3000 Vrms, with an operational temperature range from -40 to 125 degrees Celsius and a supply voltage range of 2.25 to 5.5 volts. Their SOIC8-N package supports more compact equipment designs.
Toshiba plans to continue expanding its digital isolator offerings for industrial and automotive applications, aiming to enhance communication and control systems while promoting lower power consumption and carbon-neutrality efforts.