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There are increasing cases in which a highly versatile reference design based on device selection and optimal solutions of circuits is being used as an efficient development design approach.
Not only schematics as reference circuit but also PCB pattern data, Gerber data, and sample software as reference design are available for quick advancement of equipment designs.
We hope these reference designs can be used as a base for new designs and support turn-key development which helps in reducing labor.

All Designs(90designs)

In recent years, SiC MOSFET modules have become popular compared to conventional IGBT modules as they have a smaller size and lower loss, which is useful in power conversion applications such as industrial motor drives and railway inverters. This is a gate drive circuit with various protection functions which can safely drive a SiC MOSFET module.
This design uses the TLP5231 pre-driver coupler, which is capable of high-current gate drive with external buffer MOSFETs and has various built-in protection functions to implement the isolated-gate drive of a high-current/high-voltage SiC MOSFET module. It consists of two channels, high-side and low-side, on a 62mm x 100mm board and can be installed on Toshiba dual MOSFET modules.
Design tips on each portion of the circuit, method of operation, and design information such as circuit diagrams and PCB patterns are available, please use them for your design.
07/2024
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of eFuse IC Application Circuit (with Thermal Shutdown) built on a small board. This circuit provides over temperature detection and protection by combining the eFuse IC and the ThermoflaggerTM (Over Temperature Detection IC).
06/2024
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of eFuse IC Application Circuit (with Enhanced Overcurrent Protection) built on a small board.
This circuit provides precise overcurrent shutdown by combining the eFuse IC and the ThermoflaggerTM used as an overcurrent detection device.
06/2024
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of DC 300 V Input BLDC Motor Sensorless Control Circuit using Intelligent Power IC. It achieves vector control with the MCU designed for Motor control.
04/2024
We developed an automotive body motor control circuit that supports sensorless vector control using SmartMCDTM, a gate driver IC with a built-in microcontroller. This reference design provides explanations of design points of various circuits, design data, and usage methods.
03/2024
In recent years, saving energy in servers has become an urgent issue because of the rapid increase in server power consumption. To resolve the issue, Toshiba has developed this 48V bus compatible DC-DC converter with 1.2V/100A output.
This design is a two-stage DC-DC converter capable of delivering 1.2V/100A to various devices from the 48V bus line. Since each stage uses Toshiba power MOSFETs that have good balance between on-resistance and charge characteristics, it achieves high efficiency.
Design tips on each portion of the circuit, method of operation, and design information such as circuit diagrams and PCB patterns are available, please use them for your design.
02/2024
Thanks to Toshiba’s latest power devices and digital isolator, this 1U size and 12 V output 1.6 kW server power supply achieves higher efficiency at whole load than the existing reference design which uses the same circuit topology. Design files and guides for circuit design and operation are available as reference design.
02/2024
This Reference Design provides design guide, data and other contents of the Air Conditioner Outdoor Unit that control two motors (fan motor, compressor) and a PFC circuit with a single MCU.
12/2023
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of a brushless motor drive circuit using sensorless sinusoidal PWM predriver IC for 3-phase brushless motor. This design allows easy configuration of the motor pre-driver using a GUI.
12/2023
This power multiplexer circuit with 2 inputs and 1 output is realized on a small board. A new power multiplexer circuit usign common-drain MOSFET has been added to the already developed power multiplexer circuit reference design. These reference circuits allow switching between BBM and MBB modes by combining optimal devices such as MOSFET gate driver ICs and zener diodes from our diverse product lineup.
11/2023
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of DC 300 V Input BLDC Motor Sensorless Control Circuit using Intelligent Power IC. It achieves vector control with the MCU designed for Motor control.
10/2023
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of Over Temperature Detection IC Thermoflagger™ Application Circuits (TCTH021AE / Push-pull type). In combination with PTC thermistor(s), the Thermoflagger™ can be used to detect over temperature at multiple locations within a device. Details of other application circuits of the Thermoflagger™ are also provided.
09/2023
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of the 3-phase inverter using 1200 V SiC MOSFET. It drives AC 440V motors.
08/2023
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of DC 300 V Input BLDC Motor Sensorless Control Circuit using Intelligent Power IC. It achieves vector control with the MCU designed for Motor control.
08/2023
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of Automotive Buck-Boost DC-DC Converter for USB PD.
05/2023
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of Over Temperature Detection IC ThermoflaggerTM Application Circuit (TCTH021BE / Open-drain type). In combination with PTC thermistor(s), this ThermoflaggerTM can be used to detect over temperature at multiple locations within a device.
05/2023
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of 1 kW Non-Isolated Buck-Boost DC-DC Converter for Telecommunication Equipment.
03/2023
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of the 3-Phase Multi-Level Inverter with 5 level output. It uses 150 V MOSFETs to drive AC 200 V Motor.
03/2023
Application circuits of low power consumption Op-Amp TC75S102F for use with various sensors. These application circuits can be used for devices requiring long battery life, IoT sensor, energy harvesting, etc.
11/2022
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of 1.6kW AC-DC converter power supply using T-Type 3-Level power factor correction (PFC) circuit.
08/2022
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of DC 300 V Input BLDC Motor Sensorless Control Circuit using Intelligent Power Device. It achieves vector control with the MCU designed for Motor control.
08/2022
In this reference design, a Power multiplexer circuit with 2 input and 1 output is implemented on a small PCB. MOSFET gate driver ICs, eFuse ICs, zener diodes and small package MOSFETs selected from Toshiba's diverse lineup are used create ideal diode like characteristics with BBM and MBB switching.
05/2022
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of 100 W LLC DC-DC Converter which uses Zero Volt Switching implemented using LLC resonance.
02/2022
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of Inverter Circuit for IH Cooker based on Voltage-Resonant Soft Switching .
02/2022
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of 1 kW server power supply using phase shifetd full-bridge DC-DC converter.
11/2021
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of multiple non-isolated buck DC-DC converter power supplies. Multiple variations of the power supply are optimized for various outputs, loads and board mounting areas.
11/2021
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of LED Matrix Headlight. It controls the lighting of multiple LEDs independently according to the situation.
09/2021
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of the evaluation board of Smart Gate Driver Coupler.
09/2021
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of 500 W server power supply using continuous current mode PFC and LLC DC-DC converter. Using TOLL package MOSFET in the PFC circuit, decreases the overall size and increases the power density.
08/2021
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of the constant current 100 W Power Supply for LED Lighting with PFC and a wide range of input voltage i.e. AC90V to 264V.
08/2021
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of 1 kW server power supply using phase shifetd full-bridge DC-DC converter.
05/2021
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of 1.6 kW 48 V output power supply using semi-bridgeless PFC and isolated phase-shift full-bridge DC-DC converter.
03/2021
This reference design provides examples of application circuit and simulation for TPD7106F which features power supply reverse connection, charge pumpccircuit and others.
03/2021
The board is designed to a doughnut shape according to the fan form. MOSFETs for the motor drive, brushless DC motor pre-driver IC TC78B027FTG, and the microcontroller for control are mounted on the board. This reference design provides circuit diagram, BOM, etc.
01/2021
The board is designed to a doughnut shape according to the fan form. Brushless DC motor controller IC TC78B041FNG and high voltage motor driver IC TPD4204F are mounted on the board. This reference design provides circuit diagram, BOM, etc.
12/2020
This reference design provides examples of application circuit and simulation for TPD7212F / FN which features overcurrent protection, reverse power connection protection and others.
10/2020
Advantage of the application of TCR5BM/8BM to RF Block Introduction of 3 useful characteristics for application by graphs Description of abundant attached functions
10/2020
Advantage of the application of TCR5BM/8BM to the power supply of MCU Introduction of 3 useful characteristics for application by graphs Description of abundant attached functions
10/2020
Advantage of the application of TCR5BM/8BM to the CMOS image sensor Introduction of 3 useful characteristics for application by graphs Description of abundant attached functions
10/2020
The circuit used low noise op-amp TC75S67TU as sensing amplifier Introduction of current sensor application of TC75S67TU Current sensor application method and notes of TC75S67TU
10/2020
DIY Car build guide using the evaluation board of brushed DC motor driver IC TB67H450FNG. It describes components used, block diagram, software configuration, etc.
10/2020
This reference design provides examples of application circuit and simulation for TPD7212F / FN which features overcurrent protection, reverse power connection protection and others.
09/2020
The square-wave control type brushless DC motor driver using TPD4162F in compact pakage. The design method of circuit and PCB such as calculation of constants, is described.
05/2020
This reference design provides circuit diagram, BOM and PCB data (Gerber data) of the evaluation board for 3 phase brushless DC motor pre-driver IC (TC78B009FTG/TC78B027FTG) and connectable external FET drive board.
05/2020
This reference design provides OrCAD® based simulation circuit, simulation results and design guide. This is for designing Active Clamp Forward topology of DC-DC power supply.
05/2020
This reference design provides OrCAD® based simulation circuit, simulation results and design guide. This is for designing Active Clamp Forward topology of AC-DC power supply.
05/2020
This reference design provides OrCAD® based simulation circuit, simulation results and design guide. This is for designing Full-Bridge topology of DC-DC power supply.
05/2020
This reference design provides OrCAD® based simulation circuit, simulation results and design guide. This is for designing Full-Bridge topology of AC-DC power supply.
05/2020
Motor driver for cordless power tools using low loss element TPH1R204PB within small package. The motor speed is controlled by MCU. Description of circuit design method.
04/2020
Ultrasonic distance sensor used low noise Op-amp TC75S67TU Introduction of US distance sensor application of TC75S67TU US distance sensor application method and notes of TC75S67TU
04/2020
Pyroelectric infrared sensor used low noise Op-amp TC75S67TU Introduction of infrared sensor application of TC75S67TU Human sensor application method and notes of TC75S67TU
04/2020
Power line protection circuit with TCKE805 series. It achieves rapid shutdown at short circuit, other protection functions, and anti back current circuit with an external MOSFET.
11/2019
The application circuit to the pulse sensor of the photon detection system of low noise level Op-amp TC75S67TU. Describes design guidance of the small pulse sensor circuit
11/2019
This reference design provides OrCAD® based simulation circuit, simulation results and design guide. This is for designing Non-isolated Synchronous Buck DC-DC power supply.
09/2019
This reference design provides OrCAD® based simulation circuit, simulation results and design guide. This is for designing Half-Bridge (HB) topology of DC-DC power supply.
08/2019
This reference design provides OrCAD® based simulation circuit, simulation results and design guide. This is for designing Half-Bridge (HB) topology of AC-DC power supply.
08/2019
Solid state relay with photovoltaic-output coupler, TLP3906, and MOSFET, TPH1R306PL. Describes design guidance of solid state relay circuit as replacement of mechanical relay.
06/2019
This reference design provides an example circuit of small compressor motor drive with combination of TPD4207F and TMPM4K0FSADUG, and design guide of peripheral circuit.
01/2019
This reference design provides specification, block diagram and PCB layout data of 1.2V/100A output isolated DC-DC converter which convert 48V bus voltage to 1.2V directly.
12/2018
This reference design provides OrCAD® based simulation circuit, simulation results and design guide. This is for designing phase-shift full bridge (PSFB) topology of AC-DC power supply.
11/2018
This reference design provides OrCAD® based simulation circuit, simulation results and design guide. This is for designing flyback topology of DC-DC power supply.
10/2018
This reference design provides document with low consumption current, PSRR, and dynamic response.The LDO has small package, low consumed power, and fast load transient response.
10/2018
This reference design provides OrCAD® based simulation circuit, simulation results and design guide. This is for designing flyback topology of AC-DC power supply.
09/2018
This reference design provides document with PSRR, dynamic response and controlling output voltage.The LDO has very small package and fixed output voltage for consumer application.
09/2018
This reference design provides specification, block diagram and PCB layout data of 300W isolated DC-DC converter which is small size and suitable for consumer applications.
08/2018
This reference design provides OrCAD® based simulation circuit, simulation results and design guide. This is for designing single phase PFC power supply.
08/2018
This reference design provides OrCAD® based simulation circuit, simulation results and design guide. This is for designing interleaved PFC power supply.
08/2018
This reference design provides OrCAD® based simulation circuit, simulation results and design guide. This is for designing bridgeless PFC power supply.
08/2018
This reference design provides example circuits, design guide of built-in functions and thermal design guide for applying TLP5214A to inverter circuit as gate driver.
08/2018
This reference design provides specification, block diagram and PCB layout data of DC24V/200W AC-DC power supply suitable for consumer applications and embedded power supply.
07/2018
This reference design provides example circuit and design guide using Hall device/IC. The TPD4152F has 600V rating and built-in PWM to drive BLDC motor with square-wave control.
07/2018
This reference design provides example circuit and design guide using Hall device/IC. The TPD4204F has 600V rating and built-in PWM to drive BLDC motor with sign-wave control.
07/2018
This reference design provides the Motor Control Closed-loop system using Toshiba's 3 phase brushless DC motor driver IC TB6605FTG. The board is designed as a plug-in board (Shield) for Arduino UNO platform.
07/2018
This reference design provides example circuit and design guide using Hall device/IC. The TPD4206F has 500V rating and built-in PWM to drive BLDC motor with sign-wave control.
07/2018
This reference design provides example circuit and design guide using Hall device/IC. The TPD4151F has 250V rating and built-in PWM to drive BLDC motor with square-wave control.
07/2018
This reference design provides technical information on slew rate control, auto discharge and other built-in functions for designing load switch circuit suitable for USB-PD.
04/2018
This reference design provides technical information on slew rate control, auto discharge and other built-in functions for designing load switch circuit suitable for USB-PD.
04/2018
This reference design provides example circuit of the load switch with low on resistance and built-in in-rush current control function. It is suitable for battery used application.
04/2018
This reference design provides document with PSRR, dynamic response and controlling output voltage. The LDO has very small package and adjustable output for consumer application.
04/2018
This reference design provides document with input selection characteristics. The load switch has small package and low on resistance suitable for battery charging application.
04/2018
This reference design provides example of simulation models/circuit and results for parallel operation using 60V MOSFET to increase output power.
04/2018
This reference design provides example of simulation models/circuit and results for parallel operation using 600V MOSFET to increase output power.
04/2018
This reference design provides example circuit for maximize switching performance and efficiency using 4 lead MOSFET package (TO-247-4L) which reduces package inductance.
04/2018
This reference design provides example circuit for maximize switching performance and efficiency using 4 lead MOSFET package (DFN8x8) which reduces package inductance.
04/2018
This reference design provides examples of application circuit and simulation for TPD7104AF which features short load protection, reverse power connection protection and others.
04/2018
This reference design provides design guide and example of simulation waveform for phase current detection with optical isolation amplifier for motor control of servo and inverter.
04/2018
This reference design provides design guide and example of simulation waveform for bus voltage detection with optical isolation amplifier for motor control of servo and inverter.
04/2018
This reference design provides design guide and example of simulation waveform for phase current detection with optical isolation amplifier for motor control of servo and inverter.
04/2018
This reference design provides design guide and example of simulation waveform for bus voltage detection with optical isolation amplifier for motor control of servo and inverter.
04/2018
This reference design provides design guide, data and other contents of 1.6kW 80Plus Platinum class power supply using Semi-bridgeless/Isolated phase shift full bridge.
10/2017
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