Toshiba Releases Automotive Photorelay in a Small Package that Achieves Output Withstand Voltage of 1500V for Automotive Battery Systems

 

^{Toshiba: "TLX9161T," a new photorelay with an output withstand voltage of 1500V, housed in a small package.}


KAWASAKI, Japan, Aug 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation ("Toshiba") has launched an automotive photorelay^[1], "TLX9161T," in a small SO12L-T package, that achieves an output withstand voltage of 1500V (min), the level required to support high voltage automotive batteries. Volume shipments start today.

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Key challenges in popularizing electric vehicles include reducing charging times and improving cruising range. Addressing these requires efficient operation of the battery system. This is done by the battery management system (BMS), which monitors the battery’s charge status to enable high-efficiency system operation, and also monitors isolation between the battery and the vehicle body to ensure the safe use of high-voltage batteries. Electrically isolated photorelays are used in BMS that handle high voltages.

Toshiba’s new product, a high-voltage photorelay with an output withstand voltage of 1500V (min), is a miniaturized version of Toshiba's TLX9160T photorelay. Miniaturizing the TLX9160T’s built-in MOSFET chip has achieved integration into the SO12L-T package, which has a mounting area approximately 25%^[2] smaller than the TLX9160T’s SO16L-T package. This size reduction also contributes to miniaturization and cost reduction of the BMS. The pin pitch and pin layout are the same as those of the SO16L-T, enabling use of the same circuit board pattern design.

The new photorelay uses a resin with a Comparative Tracking Index (CTI^[3]) exceeding 600, which is classified under Material Group I^[4] of the IEC 60664-1^[5] international standard. The pin configuration ensures a creepage distance of more than 5mm^[6] on the detector side. This realizes compliance with IEC 60664-1, supporting an operating voltage of 1000V.

Toshiba will continue to expand its lineup of automotive photorelay products and provide solutions that address the challenges in popularizing electric vehicles, aiming to contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society.

Notes:
[1] Photorelay: The primary (control) and the secondary (switch) sides are electrically isolated. Switches connected directly to the AC line, and switches between equipment that differ in ground potential, can be controlled through insulating barriers.
[2] Comparison of SO16L-T package size (10.3×10.0×2.45 mm) with SO12L-T package size (7.76×10.0×2.45 mm).
[3] Comparative Tracking Index (CTI): An index that indicates the voltage withstand capability of an insulating material before an electrical track (conductive path) forms along its surface.
[4] Material Group I: A classification of molded materials in IEC 60664-1 that refers to materials with a Comparative Tracking Index (CTI^[3]) of 600 and more.
[5] IEC 60664-1: The standard that specifies principles, requirements, and test methods for insulation coordination for systems up to AC 1000V or DC 1500V.
[6] More than 5mm: The required creepage distance for an operating voltage 1000V, material group I, pollution degree 2 (the degree of pollution of the operating environment where electrical equipment is used; pollutants are entirely non-conductive, but could potentially be rendered conductive by condensation.)

Applications

• Automotive equipment: BMS (battery voltage monitoring, mechanical relay sticking detections, ground fault detections, etc.)
• Replacement of mechanical relays

Features

• Small package: SO12L-T (7.76×10.0×2.45 (mm) (typ.))
• Output withstand voltage: V_OFF=1500V (min)
• Normally opened (1-Form-A) device
• Avalanche current rating: I_AV=0.6mA
• High isolation voltage: 5000Vrms (min)
• AEC-Q101 qualified
• Compliant with IEC 60664-1 International Standard

Main Specifications

(Unless otherwise specified, Ta=25℃)
Part number				TLX9161T
Contact				1-Form-A
Absolute maximum ratings	Input forward current IF (mA)			30
	ON-state current ION (mA)			30
	Operating temperature Topr (°C)			-40 to 125
	Avalanche current IAV (mA)			0.6
Electrical characteristics	OFF-state current IOFF (nA)	VOFF=1000V	Max	100
	Output withstand voltage VOFF (V)	IOFF=10μA	Min	1500
Recommended operating conditions	Supply voltage VDD (V)		Max	1000
Coupled electrical characteristics	Trigger LED current IFT (mA)	ION=30mA,　t=10ms	Max	3
	Return LED current IFC (mA)	IOFF=100μA, Ta=-40 to 125°C, t=40ms	Min	0.05
	ON-state resistance RON (Ω)	ION=30mA, IF=10mA, t<1s	Max	500
Switching characteristics	Turn-on time tON (ms)	IF=10mA, RL=20kΩ, VDD=40V	Max	1
	Turn-off time tOFF (ms)		Max	1
Isolation characteristics	Isolation voltage BVS (Vrms)	AC, 60s	Min	5000
Clearance distance (mm)			Min	8
Creepage distance (mm)			Min	8
Package	Name			SO12L-T
	Size (mm)		Typ.	7.76×10.0×2.45
Sample Check & Availability				Buy Online

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About Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation, a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor and storage solutions, draws on over half a century of experience and innovation to offer customers and business partners outstanding discrete semiconductors, system LSIs and HDD products.

Its 19,400 employees around the world share a determination to maximize product value, and to promote close collaboration with customers in the co-creation of value and new markets. The company looks forward to building and to contributing to a better future for people everywhere.

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Meltwater announces new content partnership with Dow Jones Factiva, unlocking premium content for PR, communications and marketing professionals

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, today announces a new partnership with Dow Jones that provides its audience of PR, marketing and communication professionals with premium news and information from some of the world’s most trusted publications including The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch, The Globe and Mail, and more. With this expansion, Meltwater customers can now access premium, subscriber-only content, ensuring that they can stay on top of the most important news on their company, competitors, and industry.

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering world-class news, data, and analysis to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile, and live events. With this new agreement, users can access the best of Dow Jones quality content alongside Meltwater’s leading technology to track, understand, and act on the top stories they need to know.

"Our partnership with Meltwater is key to delivering the world’s best news, information, and analysis to public relations, communications, and marketing (PRCM) professionals around the world,” said Dow Jones GM of Corporate Partnerships William Ashworth. “Combining the strength of both brands will serve the needs of Meltwater users and enhance communications globally.”

“With this new agreement with Dow Jones, Meltwater continues in our mission to unlock the world’s online data and provide more content than anyone else in the market,” said Meltwater CEO John Box. “Our holistic approach to providing data across news, social, broadcast, and more – means that brands have everything they need to track and analyze the stories most relevant to them and create strategies with confidence.”

Dow Jones’ premium content now contributes to Meltwater’s extensive data set, presented alongside content from Bloomberg Media, Torstar, and The Washington Post, expanding the resources available to users.

Learn more about how to access Dow Jones’ premium content here.

For more information, please contact:
Kelly Costello
pr@meltwater.com

About Meltwater
Meltwater empowers companies with solutions that span media, social and consumer intelligence. By analyzing ~1 billion pieces of content daily and transforming them into vital insights, Meltwater unlocks the competitive edge to drive results. With 27,000 global customers, 50 offices across six continents, and 2,300 employees, Meltwater is the industry partner for global brands making an impact. Learn more at meltwater.com.

About Dow Jones
Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV). 

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Axi Celebrates Major Wins at the 2025 Global Business and Finance Magazine Awards

SYDNEY, Aug 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axi, a leading force in global financial services, has been honoured with several prestigious accolades at the 2025 Global Business and Finance Magazine Awards*, underscoring its growing global impact and commitment to excellence.
Axi proudly received:

Best Financial Institution 2025 – UK

Best Financial Institution 2025 – LATAM

Best Financial Institution 2025 – Middle East

These achievements are a testament to Axi’s unwavering dedication to advancing financial inclusion and building intelligent, customer-first solutions across global markets. Central to this success has been the growth of Axi Select, the firm’s flagship capital allocation program that provides emerging traders with the tools and funding needed to accelerate their trading careers. Axi Select has empowered thousands of traders globally to access institutional-level support, turning potential into performance.

Axi’s suite of trading products and services – ranging from advanced analytics and seamless multi-asset platforms to tailored account solutions for retail, professional and institutional clients – has helped build a stronger, more inclusive global trading community. Its impact has been especially evident across the UK, Latin America and the Middle East, where Axi has significantly expanded its localised offerings and support services.

Axi’s Head of Brand and Sponsorship, Hannah Hill, shared her thoughts on the achievement:

"At Axi, we believe that excellence is not a destination but a daily commitment to our clients, our people, and the principles that drive our progress. Being recognised across such diverse regions is a powerful reminder that trust, innovation, and integrity resonate globally when they’re built into everything you do.”

About Axi

Axi is a global online FX and CFD trading company, with thousands of customers in 100+ countries worldwide. Axi offers CFDs for several asset classes including Forex, Shares, Gold, Oil, Coffee, and more.

For more information or additional comments from Axi, please contact: mediaenquiries@axi.com

The Axi program is only available to clients of AxiTrader Limited. CFDs carry a high risk of investment loss. In our dealings with you, we will act as a principal counterparty to all of your positions. This content may not be available in your region. For more information, refer to our Terms of Service.

*Standard trading fees and minimum deposit apply.

**Granted to the Axi Group of Companies.

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Bitget Protection Fund Reaches Record High of $779.7M in July 2025, Reinforcing Commitment to User Asset Safety

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, today released its July 2025 Protection Fund Report, revealing a new peak in valuation and underlining its steadfast commitment to safeguarding user assets. As of July 22, the Protection Fund hit an all-time high of $779.7 million, reflecting strong capital backing during a period of elevated market activity. The fund’s daily valuation ranged from a low of $686.5 million on July 1 to the peak mid-month, while the monthly average settled at approximately $746 million.

Over July, the Protection Fund’s valuation closely mirrored Bitcoin price fluctuations, with BTC trading between approximately $105,600–$119,956. Throughout the entire month, Bitget maintained a consistent BTC holding of 6,500 coins, showing stable reserve coverage regardless of market volatility. By the end of the month on July 31, the fund stood at $752 million, reflecting sustained strength even as BTC prices eased slightly.

Bitget established the Protection Fund in 2022 with an initial commitment of $300 million, aiming to provide a robust financial backbone for user assets. Since its inception, the fund has regularly exceeded that baseline—even during turbulent market conditions. July’s record valuation is a testament to Bitget’s proactive asset management and dedication to financial resilience.

Security remains at the core of Bitget’s strategy. In addition to the Protection Fund, the company publishes a monthly Proof of Reserves report to confirm a minimum 1:1 reserve ratio for users' assets. These combined measures reflect a multi-layered approach to trust and transparency—ensuring that users can confidently trade and store assets on the platform.

Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, emphasized: “The Protection Fund hitting nearly $780 million shows our unwavering focus on user asset protection and long-term stability. Even in a market defined by fast-moving trends, our fund offers peace of mind and reinforces Bitget’s position as an industry-standard for secure trading environments.”

Bitget encourages users and community members to review the latest full Protection Fund and Proof of Reserves data, available on its official website, for independent verification of its financial integrity.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a leading non-custodial crypto wallet supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens. It offers multi-chain trading, staking, payments, and direct access to 20,000+ DApps, with advanced swaps and market insights built into a single platform.

Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. In the world of motorsports, Bitget is the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange partner of MotoGP™, one of the world’s most thrilling championships.

For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

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CLOUDERA DELIVERS CLOUD-NATIVE AI EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE FIREWALL

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Cloudera, a data and artificial intelligence (AI) platform company, has announced the latest release of Cloudera Data Services, bringing private AI on premises and giving enterprises secure, GPU-accelerated generative AI capabilities behind their firewall.

With built-in governance and hybrid portability, organisations can now build and scale their own sovereign data cloud in their own data centre, eliminating security concerns, according to Cloudera in a statement.

“Cloudera Data Services On-Premises delivers a true cloud-native experience on-premises, providing agility and efficiency without sacrificing security or control.

“This release is a significant step forward in data modernisation, moving from monolithic clusters to a suite of agile, containerised applications,” said Cloudera Chief Product Officer, Leo Brunnick.

As enterprises across industries hold back on AI adoption due to concern about keeping sensitive data and intellectual property secure, Cloudera directly addresses the biggest security and intellectual property risks of enterprise AI, allowing customers to accelerate their journey from prototype to production from months to weeks.

This release brings the benefits of Cloudera Data Services to an organisation’s data centre, in which users can significantly reduce infrastructure costs and streamline data lifecycles, boosting data team productivity.

They can also accelerate workload deployment, enhance security by automating complex tasks, and achieve faster time to value for AI deployment, while also getting cloud-native agility behind their firewall, allowing them to scale efficiently without sacrificing security.

As part of this release, both Cloudera AI Inference Service and AI Studios are now available in the data centre, which are designed to tackle the biggest barriers to enterprise AI adoption and have previously been available in cloud-only.

This launch empowers organisations to accelerate AI adoption and securely build and run GenAI applications within the security of their own data centre to keep sensitive intellectual property behind their firewall.

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Bitget Enables Auto-Buy Opening Passive Investing with Up to 30% ROI Annually

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug 4 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has introduced its new recurring buy feature enabling systematic investment plan, allowing users to schedule automated crypto purchases using Visa and Mastercard. The feature is designed to help users build long-term crypto portfolios with minimal effort, applying a proven strategy known as Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) — a method that has historically delivered returns of up to 30% or more in rising market cycles.

With Recurring Buy, users can choose to purchase cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum at fixed intervals — daily, weekly, or monthly — without manually executing trades or reacting emotionally to market volatility. This tool empowers users to automate their investment journey and grow their holdings consistently, making it ideal for beginners or busy investors seeking passive exposure to the crypto market.

Bitget’s new feature offers a frictionless on-ramp experience by enabling direct card payments for recurring crypto purchases. Unlike traditional buy flows that rely on manual timing or delayed bank transfers, Recurring Buy ensures instant execution, higher efficiency, and a fully hands-free investing experience. Once the user configures their recurring schedule, the system takes care of the rest — buying the selected crypto automatically, with no further action required.

The logic behind DCA is simple but powerful: by spreading purchases over time, investors can avoid the pressure of timing the market and reduce the impact of short-term price fluctuations. This approach has long been used by traditional investors and is now gaining popularity in the crypto space. In fact, many successful long-term holders of Bitcoin and Ethereum began with small, consistent investments — made automatically and without active trading — and saw their portfolios grow significantly during major bull runs.

Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, commented on the launch: “We designed Recurring Buy to help users invest smarter — not harder. The strategy behind it has already proven itself countless times: when users commit to regular, long-term accumulation, they’re better positioned to ride the next wave of market growth. This feature makes that strategy effortless and accessible to everyone.”

Bitget’s Recurring Buy is part of its broader mission to offer users intelligent, secure, and accessible tools for building digital wealth. By combining automation, low entry barriers, and a user-friendly interface, the feature lowers the friction for anyone looking to start — or continue — their crypto journey with discipline and confidence.

For more details on how to set it up, users can visit here.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a leading non-custodial crypto wallet supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens. It offers multi-chain trading, staking, payments, and direct access to 20,000+ DApps, with advanced swaps and market insights built into a single platform.

Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. In the world of motorsports, Bitget is the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange partner of MotoGP™, one of the world’s most thrilling championships.

For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

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