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- Brand
- Toshiba
- Model
- TLP250F
- Industry
- Industrial
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- 4
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- Last added
- 2012-06-01
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Toshiba TLP250F Photocoupler Datasheet
The TLP250F is a GaAs phototransistor optocoupler consisting of an infrared LED and an integrated photodetector in an 8‑lead DIP package. It is intended for gate‑driving circuits of IGBT or power MOSFET devices.
Key specifications include a 5 mA input threshold current, 1 mA supply current, 10‑35 V supply voltage, 1.5 A output current, and a 0.5 µs switching time. The device meets UL1577 and VDE approvals, with an isolation voltage of 2500 V and creepage/clearance of 8 mm. Recommended external components and usage restrictions are also listed.
Toshiba TLP250F specifications
| Input Threshold Current | 5 mA (Max.) |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage | 10‑35 V |
| Output Current | 1.5 A (Max.) |
| Switching Time | 0.5 µs (Max.) |
| Weight | 0.54 g |
| Isolation Voltage | 2500 V (Min.) |
| UL Recognition | UL1577, File No.E67349 |
| VDE Approval | DIN VDE0884/06.92, No.76823 |
| Maximum Operating Insulation Voltage | 1140 Vpk |
| Highest Permissible Over Voltage | 6000 Vpk |
| Creepage Distance | 8.0 mm (Min.) |
| Clearance | 8.0 mm (Min.) |
All Toshiba TLP250F documents by type
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
What bypass capacitor is required for the TLP250F?
A 0.1 µF bypass capacitor must be connected between pin 8 and pin 5.
What are the isolation voltage and creepage specifications?
The device provides a minimum isolation voltage of 2500 V and a minimum creepage distance of 8.0 mm.
What is the maximum input current for the TLP250 series?
The maximum input current is 100 mA.
From: TOSHIBA TLP250(D4)/TLP250F(D4)/TLP251(D4)/TLP251F(D4) Manual
What are the minimum creepage and clearance distances?
The minimum creepage distance is 6.4 mm for TLP250 and 8.0 mm for TLP250F; the minimum clearance distance is the same values.
From: TOSHIBA TLP250(D4)/TLP250F(D4)/TLP251(D4)/TLP251F(D4) Manual
What bypass capacitor is required for the TLP250F?
A 0.1 µF bypass capacitor must be connected between pin 8 and pin 5.
What are the isolation voltage and safety approvals for the TLP250F?
The device has a minimum isolation voltage of 2500 V and is UL‑recognized (UL1577) and VDE‑approved (DIN VDE0884/06.92).
