2022-03-28

Toshiba’s New Palm-sized Projector Unit Pushes LiDAR’s Detection Range to 300m, the World’s Longest, with Industry-leading Image Quality

-Flexibility to combine multiple projectors allows customization of detection range and angle, realizes wide application from autonomous driving to infrastructure monitoring.- TOKYO—Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) has revealed major advances in shrinking the laser projector unit of its LiDAR to one quarter the size of the previous version released in June 2021. Using two of the new projector units, the new LiDAR is just 206cm3 in volume that can fit comfortably into the palm of the hand. Its range has been pushed out to 300m, the world’s long...
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2021-09-28

Showa Denko to Supply SiC Epitaxial Wafers to Toshiba

TOKYO, Sept 28, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; TSE:4004) concluded a long-term supply contract with Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba), a Japanese electronic device manufacturer providing highly efficient SiC-power-semiconductor based power devices for the global market, to supply SiC epitaxial wafers for power semiconductors (SiC epi-wafers) for two and a half years with an optional extension clause. Toshiba has been developing and commercializing various kinds of SiC-based power devices including inverters f...
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2017-10-24

Toshiba Introduces New, Compact N-Channel Power MOSFETs for Load Switching in Industrial, Automotive and Lighting Applications

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) announced the expansion of its lineup of automotive N-channel power MOSFETs with the addition of the 60V SSM3K341R and the 100V SSM3K361R. 
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2017-06-07

Toshiba Introduces New Photocouplers for Automotive Applications

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)* has introduced a new range of 10 AEC Q101-qualified photocouplers designed to address the demanding isolation, interface, switching, and form factor requirements of automotive applications.
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2017-06-03

Western Digital Responds to Toshiba Statement Related to NAND Flash-Memory JVs

Western Digital Corp. today issued the following in response to Toshiba Corporation’s (“Toshiba”) statement that it will transfer back the three NAND flash-memory joint ventures (“the JVs”) operated with Western Digital from Toshiba Memory Corporation (“TMC”):
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2017-06-03

TOSHIBA Updates on Status of Third-party Investment in the Memory Business

Toshiba Corporation has resolved to revert to itself from Toshiba Memory Corporation (TMC), the stake of a joint venture (JV) between Toshiba and SanDisk LLC (SanDisk) at Yokkaichi Operations, which manufactures flash memories. TMC was split from Toshiba Corporation on April 1 2017, as a wholly owned subsidiary responsible for the memory business.
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2017-03-13

Toshiba Expands Line-up of New-generation Transistor Arrays

Toshiba Corporation's Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company announced that it is meeting customer requirements for a wider variety of output and input methods and functions by adding 19 products to its line-up of new-generation transistor arrays equipped with DMOS FET outputs. 
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2017-03-09

Toshiba Expands Line-up of Illumination LED Driver ICs with a Single-Wire Input

Toshiba Corporation's Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of “TB62D787FTG,” a new LED driver IC with a single-wire input and 24-channel output, for amusement equipment and LED illumination applications. Sample shipments start today with mass production scheduled to start in June.
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2016-10-28

Toshiba Launches 50Mbps Photocouplers for High-speed Communications

Toshiba Electronics Europe has announced the launch of two new industry-leading[1] photocouplers, TLP2767 and TLP2367, for high-speed communications at data rates up to 50Mbps.
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2016-10-14

Toshiba's New Transistor Arrays for LED Lighting Provides Data Storage Function

Toshiba Corporation's Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of “TBD62089APG”, a new-generation transistor array for applications such as LED lighting for amusement equipment and high voltage signal transmitters for industrial equipment. The new IC incorporates D-type Flip Flop circuits (8 bit type) in the input part that support a data storage function. Sample shipments start today with mass production scheduled to start at the end of December 2016.
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2016-08-22

Toshiba Introduces High-Voltage MOSFET Drivers for LED Lighting

 Toshiba America Electronic Components (TAEC)*  announced a new lineup of ultra-efficient, high-speed, high-voltage MOSFETs for switching voltage regulator designs. Available with 800V and 900V ratings, the four N-channel devices (TK4A80E, TK5A80E, TK3A90E, TK5A90E) are targeted to applications including flyback converters in LED lighting, supplementary power supplies and other circuits that require current switching below 5.0A.
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2016-07-22

Toshiba’s New Small Single-wire Input Illumination LED Driver to Save Space in LED Modules

Toshiba Electronics Europe has introduced a 9-channel output LED driver IC that will save board space and reduce the size of LED modules in a variety of lighting and illumination applications.
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2016-07-04

Toshiba Launches LED Driver IC with Single-Wire Input

Toshiba Corporation's Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of “TB62D786FTG”, a new LED driver IC with single-wire input and 9-channel output, for amusement equipment and LED illumination applications. Full-scale production is scheduled to start this autumn.
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2016-01-25

Toshiba Semiconductor Business Restructure Attracts Interested LED Chip Business Buyers

Toshiba is considering to sell its less profitable semiconductor businesses including its System LSI business to concentrate resources in advanced NAND, flash memory, and nuclear power generators and other coal fire equipment, according to a recent Nikkei report.
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2015-10-29

Toshiba Kisses Goodbye to White LED Business

Toshiba confirmed in a company statement on Wednesday that it will be withdrawing from white LED production by late March 2016, according to reports from Nikkei and other Japanese media.
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2015-10-28

Toshiba Rumored to Exit White LED Business

Financial scandals this year has pressured Toshiba to speed up the restructure of its less profitable businesses. Following the confirmation on Wednesday that it will be selling its CMOS sensor business to Sony, market rumors have pointed to the company’s intention to withdraw its white LED business, which has incurred consecutive losses. The company might withdraw from discrete component businesses, reported Japanese media Asahi Shimbun.
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2015-10-15

Unity Opto Starts Selling Toshiba LED Bulbs in Europe

LED package manufacturer Unity Opto revenues is expected to rise in fourth quarter, spurred by the launch of a distribution and OEM deal it sealed with Toshiba in March, reported Liberty Times.
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2015-10-02

Toshiba Introduces New CMOS Image Sensor for Automotive Mitigates LED Flicker

Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it has developed a new 2-megapixel (MP) CMOS image sensor for automotive cameras, “CSA02M00PB”, equipped with the industry’s first*1 LED flicker mitigation function. Sample shipments start in March, 2016. The new sensor will be exhibited at the 22nd ITS World Congress 2015 in Bordeaux, France, from October 5 to 9.
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2015-09-14

Toshiba to Expand Range of GaN-on-Si High Power White LEDs

Toshiba Electronics Europe has added four new products to its TL1L4 series of white LEDs. These new additions provide a high luminous flux and are suited to applications ranging from street and stadium lighting to LED light bulbs and down lighting for use in the home.
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2015-08-31

Toshiba Expands Line-up of High Power LEDs for Lighting Applications

Toshiba Corporation’s Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today announced the addition of 4 new products to its line-up of the “TL1L4 series” of high power white LEDs, that achieve high luminous flux of 140lm(min.). Shipment of the new products starts from today.
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2015-05-27

LED Chip and Package Trends at LED Expo Thailand 2015

Most of Thailand LED manufacturers directly import LED chips and components from China, as a result only a handful of LED chip and package manufacturers displayed products at LED Expo Thailand 2015, which took place from May 21-24, 2015 at IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center.
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2015-03-04

Toshiba to Launch LED Bulb Using GaN Power Device This Month

Toshiba Lighting and Technology Corp. plans to launch a LED bulb equipped with a GaN power device for its power supply circuit, according to a Nikkei Business report.
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2015-03-03

Toshiba to Showcase White LEDs at electronica China 2015

Toshiba Corporation’s Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today announced that it will exhibit its latest semiconductor and storage products and technologies at electronica China 2015. The trade fair for electronic components, systems and applications will be held at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from March 17 to 19.
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2015-02-16

Toshiba Starts Mass Producing Highly Efficient White LEDs

Toshiba has started mass producing LED products belonging to its new LED TL1L4 series as of Feb.4, 2015, according to a Nikkei BP report.
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2015-01-12

Epistar Acquires Key Technologies from TSMC SSL to Fend off Japanese Rival

The main objective of Epistar’s acquisition of TSMC SSL is to obtain key LED substrate technology to prevent Japanese manufacturer Toshiba from taking the lead in GaN-on-Si technology, according to a Chinese-language Wealth Magazine report.
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2014-12-26

Toshiba Lights up World’s Tallest Digital Animated Christmas Tree in New York Times Square

The world's tallest digitally-animated Christmas tree, measuring 62.18 meters (204-feet), was lit today on the Toshiba, TDK and, for the first time, the Dunkin' Donuts screens on One Times Square.
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2014-08-12

Taiwanese LED Manufacturer AOC Responds to Toshiba Patent Infringement Lawsuit

Recently, Taiwanese LED manufacturer Arima Optoelectronic Corporation (AOC) has released an official response to a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Toshiba, according to a report from Money DJ.com.
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2014-04-21

Japanese LED Industry Arrives to New Turning Point in 2014

Japanese manufacturers are beginning to shift market strategies from a product sales promotion approach to value adding technologies, according to a Chinese-language Tech-On report. Manufacturers are restrategizing business approach as the LED industry matures, and profits shrink as LED prices fall.
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2014-04-02

Toshiba Follows Industry CSP Trend at Light + Building 2014

Toshiba highlighted several Chip Scale Package products  at the  Light + Building 2014 show that runs from March 31 to April 4, 2014 at Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Center in Germany.
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2014-03-26

Toshiba Launches 1W and 0.6W White LEDs for LED Lighting

Toshiba Corporation announced the launch of two new series of white LEDs, the 3.5 x 3.5mm lens package 1W type “TL1L2 series,” and the 3.0 x 3.0mm flat package 0.6W type “TL3GB series”. Mass production of both will start from the end of March.
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Tokushima, Japan - 6 March 2024: Nichia, the world's largest LED manufacturer and inventor of the high-brightness blue and white LED, has started mass production of the new UV-B (308nm) and UV-A (330nm) LEDs in its popular 434 Series packa... READ MORE

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