Toshiba TOSHIBA Photocoupler GaAs Ired & Photo-Transistor TLP280, TLP280-4 User Manual & Instruction Book
Summary
This technical guide provides comprehensive specifications for TLP280/TLP280-4 photocouplers—compact coplanar devices ideal for surface mount electronics. These couplers utilize an infrared LED paired with a photo-transistor to provide high electrical isolation in applications such as PCMCIA fax modems and programmable control units. The manual details key performance parameters, including maximum ratings, precise input/output electrical characteristics, robust isolation voltage measurements, and switching time profiles, making it essential for engineers designing reliable data transmission circuits and isolated interfaces into general electronic equipment.
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TLP280,TLP280−4
TOSHIBA Photocoupler Ga As Ired & Photo−Transistor TENTATIVE
TLP280,TLP280−4
Programmable Controllers Unit in mm AC/DC−Input Module PC Card Modem (PCMCIA)
TLP280 and TLP280−4 is a very small and thin coupler, suitable for surface mount assembly in applications such as PCMCIA fax modem, programmable controllers. TLP280 and TLP280−4 consist of photo transistor, optically coupled to two gallium arsenide infrared emitting diode connected inverse parallel, and can operate directly by AC input current
Collector−emitter voltage: 80 V (min) Current transfer ratio: 50% (min) Rank GB: 100% (min) Isolation voltage: 2500 Vrms (min) UL recognized: UL1577, file No. E67349
TOSHIBA ―
BSI approved: BS EN 60065: 1994, Weight: 0.05 g BS EN 41003: 1997 Certificate No. 8143, 8144
TOSHIBA ― Weight: 0.19 g
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Manual Details
| Brand | Toshiba |
|---|---|
| Pages | 10 |
| File Size | 243.83 KB |
| Published | June 04, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of applications are the TLP280 couplers suitable for?
They are small, thin couplers recommended for surface mount assembly in applications such as PCMCIA fax modem or programmable controllers.
What is the minimum isolation voltage rating?
The device guarantees a minimum isolation voltage (BV) of 2500 Vrms at AC for one minute.
Can these products be used in safety-critical systems, like medical instruments?
No; they are not warranted for Unintended Usage requiring extraordinarily high reliability, such as medical instruments or airplane controls.
How should I dispose of the product containing Gallium Arsenide (GaAs)?
Follow appropriate regulations. Do not dispose of them with other industrial waste or domestic garbage.