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Toshiba Semiconductor TLP185(GRL-TL,SE — Optoisolators

Toshiba TLP185(GRL-TL,SE Optocoupler, 3750Vrms, 6-SOIC

MPNTLP185(GRL-TL,SE
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Toshiba TLP185(GRL-TL,SE DC-input transistor-output optocoupler, 3750Vrms isolation, 100% to 200% CTR at 5mA, 6-SOIC 4-lead surface-mount package, -55°C to 110°C operating temperature.

$0.59Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Packaging6-SOIC (0.173", 4.40mm Width), 4 Leads
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

TLP185(GRL-TL,SE specifications
ParameterValue
Input typeDC
Output typeTransistor
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage - isolation3750Vrms
Voltage - output80V
Voltage - forward (Vf)1.25V
Current - output (Channel)50mA
Current transfer ratio200% @ 5mA
Current - DC forward (If)50 mA
Operating temperature-55°C ~ 110°C
PackageTape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)
Case6-SOIC (0.173\", 4.40mm Width), 4 Leads
Channels1
Vce saturation300mV
Rise (Fall time)2µs, 3µs
Turn on (Turn off time)3µs, 3µs

Product details

3750Vrms galvanic isolation for industrial signal paths

The Toshiba TLP185(GRL-TL,SE is a single-channel DC-input transistor-output optocoupler rated for 3750Vrms isolation.

CTR range and LED drive — sizing the input resistor

The CTR is specified at 100% minimum and 200% maximum at a forward current of 5 mA. That spread means the output transistor can sink between 5 mA and 10 mA with 5 mA LED drive — enough to pull a logic input low or drive a low-power relay directly. If your design needs a guaranteed minimum output current at a lower LED current, the 100% floor at 5 mA is the number to design to; the 200% ceiling just means you might get more gain than expected, which is usually fine for saturated switching.

The typical rise and fall times are 2 µs and 3 µs, with turn-on and turn-off times both at 3 µs — fast enough for 100 kHz switching or isolated serial data at 115.2 kbps, but not for high-speed isolated SPI or CAN. For sub-microsecond isolation, you'd step up to a digital isolator or a high-speed optocoupler with a logic output.

Output ratings — 80 V, 50 mA ceiling

The output transistor is rated for 80 V collector-emitter and 50 mA continuous current. That 80 V ceiling covers 48 V industrial buses and 24 V logic rails with plenty of margin. The 300 mV Vce(sat) max means the output drops less than a third of a volt when saturated at the rated current — clean logic-level switching even with a 3.3 V pull-up. The 50 mA absolute-max forward current on the LED side matches the output current limit, so you won't overstress the input driving the output to its maximum.

The ROHS3 status covers the full substance restriction list, including the four phthalates — no exemption paperwork needed for EU-market equipment.

Frequently asked questions

Is TLP185 RoHS compliant?

Yes, this variant is ROHS3 compliant, covering the full EU RoHS substance restrictions including the four phthalates (DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIBP). No exemption certificates are needed for EU-market equipment.

What is the replacement for TLP185(GRL-TL,SE if it becomes unavailable?

The TLP185 family includes several CTR-bin variants in the same 6-SOIC 4-lead package — TLP185(GRH-TL,SE, TLP185(YH-TPL,SE, and TLP185(BLL-TR,SE. These share the same 3750Vrms isolation, 80 V output rating, and switching speed, differing only in the CTR range. The (GRL) bin covers 100% to 200% CTR; the (GRH) bin covers a higher range, and the (YH) and (BLL) bins cover different ranges. A direct drop-in replacement depends on matching the CTR to your LED drive circuit — check the minimum CTR at your operating forward current before substituting.