Toshiba Strengthens Commitment to the Consumer Audio Market With the Introduction of TOSLINK(R) Optical Modules
New Optical Devices Enable Dolby Digital® Surround Sound and Sony DTS® In Set-Top Boxes, DVD Players, Game Consoles and Other Consumer Electronics Devices
IRVINE, CA. 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
