TOTX173A(F)
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FIBER OPTIC TRANSMITTING MODULE
TOTX173A(F)
FIBER OPTIC TRANSMITTING
MODULE FOR DIGITAL AUDIO
z Conform to JEITA Standard CP1201
(For Digital Audio Interfaces including
Fiber Optic interconnections).
z TTL Interface
z LED is driven by differential circuit.
z 650 nm LED
z RoHS Compliant
1. Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta = 25°C)
Characteristics Symbol Rating Unit
Storage Temperature Tstg 40 to 70 °C
Operating Temperature Topr 20 to 70 °C
Supply Voltage VCC 0.5 to 7 V
Input Voltage VIN 0.5 to VCC + 0.5 V
Soldering Temperature Tsol 260 (Note 1) °C
Note 1: Soldering time 10 s (More than 1 mm apart from the package).
2. Operating Ranges
Characteristics Symbol Min Typ. Max Unit
Supply Voltage VCC 4.75 5.0 5.25 V
High Level Input Voltage VIH 2.0 V
CC V
Low Level Input Voltage VIL 0 0.8 V
Handling precaution: The LEDs used in this product contain GaAs (Gallium Arsenide).
Care must be taken to protect the safety of people and the environment when scrapping or
terminal processing.
Unit: mm
HOT-0014
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3. Electrical and Optical Characteristics (Ta = 25°C, VCC = 5 V)
Characteristics Symbol Test Condition Min Typ. Max Unit
Data Rate NRZ Code (Note 2) DC 6 Mb / s
Transmission Distance Using APF(Note 3)
and TORX173(F) 0.2 10 m
Pulse Width Distortion (Note 4) tw
Pulse Width 165 ns
Pulse cycle 330 ns, CL = 10 pF
Using TORX173(F)
20 20 ns
Fiber Output Power Pf APF 1 m, R = 8.2 k (Note 5) 21 15 dBm
Peak Emission Wavelength λp 650 nm
Current Consumption ICC R = 8.2 k 8 20 mA
High Level Input Voltage VIH 2.0 V
Low Level Input Voltage VIL 0.8 V
High Level Input Current IIH 20 µA
Low Level Input Current IIL 0.4 mA
Note 2: LED is on when input signal is high level, it is off when low level.
For data rate > 3 Mb / s, the duty factor must be kept 25 to 75%.
Note 3: All Plastic Fiber (980 / 1000 µm).
Note 4: Between input of TOTX173A(F) and output of a fiber optic receiving module TORX173(F).
Note 5: Measure with a standard optical fiber with fiber optic connectors.
4. Application Circuit
5. Precautions during use
(1) Absolute maximum rating
The absolute maximum ratings are the limit values which must not be exceeded when using the device.
Any one of the rating must not be exceeded. If The absolute maximum rating is exceeded, the
characteristics may not be recovered. In some extreme cases, the device may be permanently damage.
(2) Operating Range
The operating range is the range of conditions necessary for the device to operate as specified in
individual technical datasheets and databooks. Care must be exercised in the design of the equipment.
If a device is used under conditions that do not exceed absolute maximum ratings but exceed the
operating range, the specifications related to device operation and electrical characteristics may not be
met, resulting in a decrease in reliability.
If greater reliability is required, derate the devices operating ranges for voltage, current, power and
temperature before use.
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(3) Life of light emitters
When the optical module is used for over a long period, degeneration of characteristics is mostly due to
lowering of the fiber output power (Pf). This is caused by the degradation of the optical output of the LED’s
used as the light source. The cause of degradation of the optical output of the LED’ may be defects in
wafer crystallization or mold resin stress. The detailed causes are, however, not clear.
The life of light emitters is greatly influenced by operating conditions and usage environment as well as the
life characteristics unique to the device. Thus, when selecting a light emitter and setting the operating
conditions, Toshiba recommends that you check the life characteristics.
Depending on the environment conditions, Toshiba recommends maintenance such as regular checks on
the amount of optical output.
(4) Soldering
Optical modules use semiconductor devices internally. However, in principle, optical modules are optical
components. At soldering, take care that flux dose not contact the emitting surface or detecting surface.
Also take care at flux removal after soldering.
Some optical modules come with protective cap. The protective cap is used to avoid malfunction when the
optical module is not in use. Not that it is not dust or waterproof.
As mentioned before, optical modules are optical component. Thus, in principle, soldering where there
may be flux residue or flux removal after soldering is not recommended. Toshiba recommends that
soldering be performed without the optical module mounted on the board. Then, after the board is cleaned,
solder the optical module manually. Do not perform any further cleaning.
If the optical module cannot be soldered manually, use nonhalogen (chlorinefree) flux and make sure,
without cleaning, there is no residue such as chlorine. This is one of the ways to eliminate the effects of
flux.
(5) Vibration and shock
This module is resinmolded construction with wire fixed by resin. This structure is relatively sound against
vibration or shock, In actual equipment, there are some cases where vibration, shock, and stress is
applied to soldered parts or connected parts, resultingin line cut. Attention must be paid to the design of the
mechanism for applications which are subject to large amounts of vibration.
(6) Fixing fiber optical transmitting module
Solder the fixed pin (pins 5 and 6) of fiber optic transmitting module TOTX173A (F)to the printed circuit
board to fix the module to the board.
(7) Solvent
When using solvent for flux removal, do not use a high acid or high alkali solvent. Be careful not to pour
solvent in the optical connector ports. If solvent is inadvertently poured there, clean with cotton tips.
(8) Protective cap
When the fiber optic transmitting module TOTX173A(F) is not in use, use the protective cap.
(9) Supply Voltage
Use the supply voltage within the operating condition (VCC = 5 ± 0.25 V). Make sure that supply voltage
does not exceed the absolute maximum rating value of 7 V, even instantaneously.
(10) Input voltage
If a voltage exceeding the absolute maximum rating value (VCC + 0.5V) is applied to the transmitter input,
the internal IC may degrade causing some damage. If excessive voltage due to surges may be added to
the input, insert a protective circuit.
(11) Soldering condition
Solder at 260°C or less for no more than ten seconds.
(12) Precaution on waste
When discarding devices and packing materials, follow procedures stipulated by local regulations in order
to protect the environment against contamination.
Compound semiconductors such as GaAs are used as LED materials for this module. When discarding
waste or at final processing, attention must be paid to workers and the environment.
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(13) Precaution on use
Toshiba is continually working to improve the quality and the reliability of its products. Nevertheless,
semiconductor devices in general can malfunction or fail due to their inherent electrical sensitivity and
vulnerability to physical stress. It is the responsibility of the buyer, when utilizing Toshiba products, to
observe standards of safety, and to avoid situations in which a malfunction or failure of a Toshiba product
could cause loss of human life, bodily injury or damage to property.
In developing your designs, please ensure that Toshiba products are used within specified operating
ranges as set forth in the most recent product specifications. Also, please keep in mind the precautions
and conditions set forth in the Toshiba Semiconductor Reliability Handbook.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
TOSHIBA is continually working to improve the quality and reliability of its products. Nevertheless, semiconductor
devices in general can malfunction or fail due to their inherent electrical sensitivity and vulnerability to physical
stress. It is the responsibility of the buyer, when utilizing TOSHIBA products, to comply with the standards of
safety in making a safe design for the entire system, and to avoid situations in which a malfunction or failure of
such TOSHIBA products could cause loss of human life, bodily injury or damage to property.
In developing your designs, please ensure that TOSHIBA products are used within specified operating ranges as
set forth in the most recent TOSHIBA products specifications. Also, please keep in mind the precautions and
conditions set forth in the “Handling Guide for Semiconductor Devices,” or “TOSHIBA Semiconductor Reliability
Handbook” etc..
The TOSHIBA products listed in this document are intended for usage in general electronics applications
(computer, personal equipment, office equipment, measuring equipment, industrial robotics, domestic appliances,
etc.). These TOSHIBA products are neither intended nor warranted for usage in equipment that requires
extraordinarily high quality and/or reliability or a malfunction or failure of which may cause loss of human life or
bodily injury (“Unintended Usage”). Unintended Usage include atomic energy control instruments, airplane or
spaceship instruments, transportation instruments, traffic signal instruments, combustion control instruments,
medical instruments, all types of safety devices, etc.. Unintended Usage of TOSHIBA products listed in this
document shall be made at the customer’s own risk.
The information contained herein is presented only as a guide for the applications of our products. No
responsibility is assumed by TOSHIBA for any infringements of patents or other rights of the third parties which
may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of
TOSHIBA or others.
GaAs(Gallium Arsenide) is used in this product. The dust or vapor is harmful to the human body. Do not break,
cut, crush or dissolve chemically.
Please use this product in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations that regulate the inclusion or use of
controlled substance. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damage or losses occurring as a result of noncompliance
with applicable laws and regulations.
RESTRICTIONS ON PRODUCT USE