NEWS 7 Power Electronics Europe Issue 2 2026 Power Electronics Europe Toshiba Extends TC75W Series of CMOS Dual Comparators for Overcurrent Detection in Industrial Equipment Toshiba Electronics Europe (“Toshiba”) has announced it has extended its TC75W series of CMOS dual comparators for overcurrent detection in industrial equipment, with the introduction of the TC75W71FU. Featuring high-speed response times and a full input/output range, the product enables immediate shutdown for enhanced operational safety and supports low-voltage operation. Target applications include industrial robots, photovoltaic systems, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and transformers. The TC75W71FU delivers significant performance improvements over the existing TC75W56FU, particularly in propagation delay. The new device achieves a maximum delay of 45ns for low-to-high transitions and 30ns for high-to-low transitions compared to 550ns and 250ns, respectively, for the TC75W56FU. This high-speed response capability ensures that industrial systems can shut down immediately in the event of an overcurrent, thereby greatly enhancing operational safety. To facilitate easier design integration, the TC75W71FU features a full input/output voltage range (rail-to-rail), allowing the component to operate effectively from the minimum supply voltage (GND) to the maximum supply voltage (Vcc). Furthermore, the device supports lowvoltage operation with a minimum operating supply voltage of 1.8V, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of circuit requirements. Expanding on this release, Toshiba has outlined plans for two additional models in the series, the TC75W72FU and the TC75W73FU, both were Toshiba will continue to develop comparators that enhance the safety and reliability of industrial equipment while expanding its product lineup to meet a wide range of customer needs. For more information about the new CMOS dual comparators, please visit: https://toshiba.semiconstorage.com/eu/semiconductor/product/linearics/operational-amplifiers-andcomparators/detail.TC75W71FU.html https://toshiba.semiconstorage.com/eu/company/tee.html scheduled to enter mass production in February 2026. The upcoming TC75W72FU will feature increased hysteresis to improve noise immunity. The TC75W73FU will offer hysteresis and an opendrain output, enabling signal transmission to voltage domains outside the comparator’s supply. Housed in SOT-505 (SM8) packages, these comparators are suitable for industrial and consumer applications, including home appliances and power supplies. The series is rated for operation from -40 to 125°C and supports supply voltages from 1.8V to 5.5V. ANRITSU CORPORATION has announced it has launched a test solution compliant with the EN 18052:2025 Hybrid eCall certification standard that fully automates complex certification test cases. Automating complex standardcompliant test procedures, including communication system switching and multi-stage test sequences, using one-button operation, halves overall test times compared to conventional methods while assuring both reliability and high reproducibility. This industry first* solution has achieved EN 18052:2025 certification based on evaluation by cetecom advanced GmbH, a leading organisation in electronic equipment certification. Hybrid eCall certification testing uses complex test setups due to the need for communication system switching and multi-stage test sequences. As a result, traditional testing is cumbersome and dependent on operator expertise, creating a significant burden during development and certification. Against this background, customers using Anritsu’s measurement solution without automation made strong demands for test automation supporting error-free, repeatable execution and contributing to shorter development cycles. To meet their needs, Anritsu has developed this new one-button test automation of complex standard-compliant tests, achieving significantly reduced test times. In addition, even novice operators can test reliably and repeatably under identical conditions to achieve consistent test quality. By improving overall operational efficiency, this solution supports all stages of invehicle system development right through to verification and certification. * For Hybrid eCall-compatible PSAP simulators (Anritsu survey, January 2026) http://www.anritsu.com Anritsu Fully Automates Hybrid eCall Automotive Emergency Call System Certification Tests
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