Three high current photo relays replace mechanical devices in harsh environments
A trio of photo relays by Toshiba Electronics Europe will replace mechanical 1-Form-A relays in industrial and factory automation applications.
The TLP3106A, TLP3107A and TLP3109A are based on the latest U-MOS IX semiconductor process with a trench structure. The process has been developed to reduce on-resistance. As a result the TLP3106A, TLP3107A and TLP3109A to have Ron (max) values of 30, 40 and 65 mOhm respectively. The new photo relays offer a range of options including an off-state output terminal voltage (Voff) between 30 and 100V and a steady on-state current (Ion) between 3.0 and 4.5A. Pulsed on-state current values are in the range 9.0 to 13.5A.
All three devices offer an isolation voltage (BVS minimum) of 1500Vrms and operate across a temperature range of -40 to +110 degrees C. They are housed in a small six-pin SOP surface mount package.
1-Form-A mechanical relays are popular in DC and AC applications such as factory automation, I/O interface boards, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, security devices and measurement products. The TLP3106A, TLP3107A and TLP3109A photo relays can replace 1-Form-A relays in all of these applications, to reduce the space needed for the relays and relay drivers. They also enhance system reliability, says Toshiba.
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) is the European electronic components business of Toshiba Electronic Devices and Storage. TEE offers European consumers and businesses a variety of hard disk drive (HDD) products, semiconductors for automotive, industrial, IoT, motion control, telecomms, networking, consumer and white goods designs. The company’s broad portfolio encompasses integrated wireless ICs, power semiconductors, microcontrollers, optical semiconductors, ASSPs and discrete devices ranging from diodes to logic ICs.
TEE has headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany, with branch offices in France, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom providing design, manufacturing, marketing and sales.
