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Toshiba Semiconductor TLP291(GR,SE — Optoisolators

Toshiba TLP291(GR,SE Photocoupler, 3750Vrms, 4-SOIC, Tube

MPNTLP291(GR,SE
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Toshiba TLP291(GR,SE single-channel DC-input transistor-output photocoupler, 3750Vrms isolation, 150-300% CTR at 5mA, 80V output max, 50mA output, 4-SOIC surface-mount package, Tube, -55°C to 110°C, ROHS3 compliant, Active.

$0.59Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Packaging4-SOIC (0.179", 4.55mm Width)
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

TLP291(GR,SE specifications
ParameterValue
Input typeDC
Output typeTransistor
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage - isolation3750Vrms
Voltage - output80V
Voltage - forward (Vf)1.25V
Current - output (Channel)50mA
Current transfer ratio300% @ 5mA
Current - DC forward (If)50 mA
Operating temperature-55°C ~ 110°C
PackageTube
Case4-SOIC (0.179\", 4.55mm Width)
Channels1
Vce saturation300mV
Rise (Fall time)2µs, 3µs
Turn on (Turn off time)3µs, 3µs

Product details

The Toshiba TLP291(GR,SE is a single-channel photocoupler with a DC-input LED driving a phototransistor output, in a 4-SOIC surface-mount package. The 3750Vrms isolation rating is the headline spec.

CTR range and what it tells you about drive margin

Current Transfer Ratio is the photocoupler's gain. The TLP291(GR,SE specifies a CTR of 150% minimum and 300% maximum at an LED current of 5mA.

Output ratings — 80V and 50mA

The output transistor is rated for 80V collector-emitter maximum and 50mA continuous current per channel. The 80V ceiling covers 48V industrial buses with margin.

The -55°C low end is unusual for a commercial optocoupler — most stop at -40°C — which makes this part suitable for cold-environment applications like arctic instrumentation or avionics bay equipment that sees -55°C during cold-soak. The 110°C upper limit is below the 125°C that automotive-grade parts carry, so it's not rated for direct under-hood mounting on an engine block, but it handles the interior of a sealed industrial enclosure on a hot factory floor. The ROHS3 compliance is current, with no lead in the solder terminations.

Frequently asked questions

What is a direct replacement for the TLP291(GR,SE?

The TLP291(GB,SE is the closest functional alternative — same package, same 3750Vrms isolation, same output ratings, but with a lower CTR bin of 100-200% minimum at 5mA. Swap it in only if your design does not require the 150% CTR floor of the GR bin.