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Toshiba Strengthens Commitment to the Consumer Audio Market With the Introduction of TOSLINK(R) Optical Modules
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its market leadership
in the development of next-generation fiberoptic solutions for digital audio,
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)* today expanded its line-up
of TOSLINK® modules with the introduction of new transmitting and receiving
devices.
The new TOSLINK modules use optical interconnects to achieve
isolation and noise-free operation, enabling clear transmission of the audio
signal.
In addition, Toshiba's new modules offer the industry's highest rates
of transmission enabling Dolby Digital® Surround Sound and Sony DTS® in a
variety of applications including set-top boxes, DVD players, desktop and
portable computers, digital television, mini-disc players, audio and video
receivers, game consoles, and digital tuners. ``Audio quality for consumer electronic devices has greatly improved over
the past several years due to the advent of digital satellite systems and
digital cable, however consumers are still demanding better quality audio
solutions,'' said Brach Cox, business development manager, Optoelectronics
Devices for TAEC.
``With the introduction of the new TOSLINK optical
transmitting and receiving solutions, we are responding to those customer
requirements to create a higher quality audio solution for the consumer
electronics marketplace.'' Technical Features Toshiba's new TOTX141/TOTX141P and TOTX179/TOTX179P transmitting devices,
and the TORX141/TORX141P and TORX179/TORX179P receiving devices are available
in standard panel mount and mini-mount modules.
The new TOTX179S and TORX179S
transmitting and receiving devices are available in the middle mount package
module. The TOTX141/TOTX141P transmitter offers designers the highest transmission
rate currently available for digital audio applications, with a data rate of
direct current (DC) to 15 megabits per second (Mbps) NRZ, enabling up to
5.1 channels of clear digital audio which is required for Dolby Digital
Surround Sound, Sony DTS and other high-definition audio transmission formats.
In addition, the TOTX141/TOTX141P transmitter offers a nominal voltage of
3.0 volts (V).
The TORX141/TORX141P receiving module is highly sensitive and
has a data rate of 0.1 to 15Mbps with a nominal voltage of 3.0V.
The minimum
receivable power for the receiver is -27 decibels per meter (dBm). Toshiba's TOTX179/TOTX179P and TOTX179S transmitters have a high data rate
of DC to 12.8Mbps, surpassing most competitive solutions in the marketplace
and supporting Dolby Digital Surround Sound.
Like Toshiba's TOTX179
transmitters, the TORX179/TORX179P and TORX179S receiving modules have one of
the industry's highest data rates ranging from 0.1 to 12.8Mbps.
The
transmitting and receiving modules have a supply voltage of 4.75 to 5.25V.
Specifications, Pricing and Availability
Package Part Data Rate Supply Pricing Availability
Number (Mbps) Voltage (V)
Standard TOTX141 DC to 2.7 to 3.6V <$1 to $3 Mass
Panel 15Mbps in volume Production
Mount quantities (MP) - Now
Standard TOTX179 DC to 4.75 to 5.25V <$1 to $3 MP - Now
Panel 12.8Mbps in volume
Mount quantities
Standard TORX141 0.1 to 2.7 to 3.6V <$1 to $3 MP - Now
Panel 15Mbps in volume
Mount quantities
Standard TORX179 0.1 to 4.75 to 5.25V <$1 to $3 MP - Now
Panel 12.8Mbps in volume
Mount quantities
Middle TOTX179S DC to 4.75 to 5.25V <$1 to $3 MP - Now
Mount 12.8Mbps in volume
quantities
Middle TORX179S 0.1 to 4.75 to 5.25V <$1 to $3 MP - Now
Mount 12.8Mbps in volume
quantities
Mini-Mount TOTX141P DC to 2.7 to 3.6V <$1 to $3 MP - Now
15Mbps in volume
quantities
Mini-Mount TORX179P DC to 4.75 to 5.25V <$1 to $3 MP - Now
12.8Mbps in volume
quantities
Mini-Mount TORX141P 0.1 to 2.7 to 3.6V <$1 to $3 MP - Now
15Mbps in volume
quantities
Mini-Mount TORX179P 0.1 to 4.75 to 5.25V <$1 to $3 MP - Now
12.8Mbps in volume
quantities
About TOSLINK TOSLINK is a registered trademark name of Toshiba Corp., which was the
first company to offer fiber optic transmitters and receivers.
TOSLINK offers
an optical solution for transmitting data allowing it to be used in
applications including digital audio, industrial automation, and home
appliance networking. For Digital Audio, Toshiba has standardized this lineup in the TOTX179 and
the TOTX141 series.
TOSLINK for digital audio applications comes in three
different packages:
Panel Mount, Medium Packages, and Mini Packages. About TAECToshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) offers the industry's
broadest line-up of semiconductor, display and storage solutions for the
computing, wireless, networking and digital consumer markets.
Combining
quality and flexibility with design engineering expertise, TAEC brings
advanced next-generation technologies to its OEM customers. TAEC is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America Inc., a
subsidiary of the $54 billion (FY 1999 recorded sales) Toshiba Corp., the
second largest semiconductor company worldwide in terms of global sales for
the year 2000.
Toshiba Corp. is a world leader in high-technology products
with more than 300 major subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.
For
additional company and product information, please visit TAEC's web site at
chips.toshiba.com.
For technical inquiries, please e-mail
Tech.Questions@taec.toshiba.com.
Reader inquiries please publish: Tech.Questions@taec.toshiba.com.
TOSLINK is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corp.
Dolby Digital is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
For further information, please contact Agency, Suzanne Collier,
scollier@bsmg.com, or Penny Capra, pcapra@bsmg.com, both of Benjamin
Group/BSMG Worldwide, +1-949-260-1300, for Toshiba America Electronic
Components, Inc.
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