Recent #Toshiba news in the semiconductor industry

3 months ago

➀ Toshiba's 1.6kW reference design converts 100-200V AC to 54.5V DC for 48V server systems in data centers, using MOSFET-based active bridges and interleaved PFC technology;

➁ The 3-phase LLC resonant converter with Y-connected transformers and Toshiba's TMPM372FWUG microcontroller achieves Titanium-level efficiency (exceeding 80 PLUS standards) and balanced power distribution;

➂ Modular design with separate control/power boards simplifies maintenance and supports 1U rack integration, enhancing data center energy efficiency and scalability.

Reference DesignToshiba
3 months ago

➀ Toshiba developed two high-speed photo relays (TLP3414S and TLP3431S) for semiconductor test equipment, featuring 150μs max switch-on time and compact S-VSON4T packaging (1.45×2×1.3mm);

➁ The TLP3414S supports 32V/250mA with 3Ω max resistance, while the TLP3431S handles 16V/450mA with 1.2Ω max resistance, both offering 500Vrms isolation;

➂ Distributed by Rutronik, these relays use optimized infrared LEDs and photodiode arrays for faster switching while maintaining signal integrity, operating in -40°C to +110°C ranges.

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4 months ago

➀ Toshiba launched four 650V industrial SiC MOSFETs in compact 8×8mm DFN packages, featuring lower switching losses (55% turn-on and 25% turn-off reduction) compared to prior generations;

➁ The flagship TW054V65C model offers 54mΩ typical on-resistance, improved gate-drive stability via a separate source contact, and operates at +18V/0V gate drive without negative voltage requirements;

➂ Targeted applications include industrial SMPS, EV chargers, UPS systems, and solar inverters, with enhanced temperature stability (Rds(on) varies only 54-58mΩ from 25°C to 150°C).

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4 months ago

➀ Toshiba announced it will not launch 24TB N300 and N300 Pro HDDs in mainland Europe due to perceived low demand, despite offering 24TB enterprise drives globally;

➁ Competitors like Seagate and Western Digital already sell 24-26TB NAS drives in Europe, raising questions about Toshiba's market strategy;

➂ Speculations suggest Toshiba may prioritize U.S. shipments to avoid upcoming tariffs or stockpile inventory, potentially impacting European availability of other high-capacity models.

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4 months ago

➀ Toshiba has announced the highest-capacity N300 and N300 Pro hard drives designed for private cloud and NAS systems.

➁ The 24TB drives offer an additional 2TB of capacity, allowing users to expand their storage without adding new systems.

➂ The N300 series supports up to 12 drive bays with a workload rating of 180 TB/year, while the N300 Pro can work with up to 24 drive bays and a workload of 550 TB/year.

Hard DrivesNASToshibastorage
5 months ago

➀ The newly imposed U.S. import duties are likely to significantly increase the cost of storage devices due to their impact on HDD and SSD manufacturers.

➁ HDD manufacturers like Seagate, Toshiba, and Western Digital have complex supply chains with production in various countries, making them susceptible to high tariffs on Chinese-made drives.

➂ SSD manufacturers face challenges due to the 'country of origin' rules, potentially leading to increased costs if they are not assembled in countries exempt from tariffs.

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5 months ago

➀ Toshiba has announced a 1.2kWh 27.6Vdc li-ion battery module for electric busses, ships, and boats.

➁ The module, called Type4-23, improves heat extraction with an aluminum baseplate and offers double the heat dissipation compared to current modules.

➂ The battery is expected to be available in the middle of April 2025 and is designed to meet safety standards for both motive and stationary applications.

Toshibabatterylithium ion batteries
7 months ago

➀ Toshiba Electronics has introduced a 60V 1A single-contact photo-relay in a 2.6 x 7mm 4pad SO4 package;

➁ The TLP3640A can switch 60Vdc or 60Vac peak with a typical on-resistance of 0.14Ω and maximum off-state leakage of 1µA;

➂ The product is suitable for analog interface sections in PLCs and gain-selectable amplifiers used in measuring instruments.

Toshibaindustrial
10 months ago
➀ Toshiba has released a high-speed low-voltage photo-relay suitable for the pin electronics of semiconductor testers; ➁ The turn-on switching time is below 80μs, representing a 40% improvement over the previous generation; ➂ The device features a single normally-open contact, continuous output rating of 20V and 160mA, and an isolation of at least 500Vrms.
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10 months ago
➀ Kioxia is set to receive approval for its listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange at a valuation of $4.84 billion. The company's valuation has dropped sharply from its previous cancelled IPO in October, where it was seeking a valuation of $10.3 billion.➁ Kioxia has faced various offers and acquisitions over the years, including a $30 billion offer from Foxconn in 2017, a $18 billion acquisition by a Bain-led consortium in 2018, and a $20 billion offer from Western Digital in 2022.➂ The Bain consortium owns 56% of Kioxia, Toshiba owns 41%, and the Japanese government bail-out funds INCJ and DBJ control 16.7% of the voting rights.
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11 months ago
➀ Kioxia, the third-largest manufacturer of NAND flash, has seen its valuation drop from $30 billion to $5 billion over the past seven years. Initial bids for Toshiba's memory business reached $30 billion, but the current market value is significantly lower. ➁ Toshiba's memory unit was previously owned by a Bain-led consortium that included Hynix, Apple, Dell, Kingston, and Seagate. ➂ With the latest valuation of $5 billion, Toshiba could potentially re-integrate its former memory unit at a low price.
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11 months ago
➀ Toshiba has developed a pair of 32Gbit/s multiplexer/demultiplexer switches for high-speed serial busses like PCIe 5.0/4.0, USB4, and Thunderbolt 4; ➁ The devices are designed to switch differential pair or single-ended signal paths between single and double ports; ➂ The switches are made on Toshiba's 'TaRFSOI' process and offer different specifications for board layout and high-frequency performance.
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12 months ago
➀ Toshiba has launched a 5kW Isolated Bidirectional DC-DC Converter reference design using SiC MOSFETs and DAB topology for high-power applications like electric vehicle charging and solar inverters; ➁ The DAB topology allows for bidirectional high-power conversion with full bridges on both sides, enhancing efficiency and power handling; ➂ SiC MOSFETs are used to achieve high power conversion and efficiency levels, operating at higher switching frequencies than traditional IGBTs.
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about 1 year ago
➀ Toshiba introduces the TPD4165K, a 3A brush-less DC motor driver with a 600V maximum input voltage, aimed at air conditioners, air purifiers, and pumps. ➁ The device features a six IGBT three-phase bridge and supports three-shunt or single-shunt current sensing. ➂ It includes protections such as over-current, under-voltage, and thermal shut-down, and is packaged in a smaller HDIP30 package.
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about 1 year ago
➀ Farnell is now shipping Toshiba's high-power SPDT RF antenna switch, crucial for 5G network expansion. ➁ The TCWA1225G switch offers 46 dBm peak input power in a compact design, supporting complex signal paths without increasing antenna size. ➂ Toshiba's SPDT RF switch addresses the need for low insertion loss and high input power in massive MIMO technology, essential for 5G telecommunications.
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