Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has introduced two new high-speed analog switches designed to support next-generation data interfaces, including PCIe 6.0 and USB4 Version 2.0, as demand rises for faster and more efficient signal routing in advanced computing and industrial systems.
The newly launched devices, TDS5C212MX and TDS5B212MX, are 2:1 multiplexer and 1:2 demultiplexer switches. They are designed to manage ultra-high-speed differential signals in space-constrained system architectures such as servers, industrial testing equipment, robotics, and personal computers.
As data bandwidth requirements continue to increase, system designers are facing challenges in maintaining signal integrity while managing multiple high-speed interfaces within compact layouts. Toshiba’s new switches aim to address this issue by enabling flexible signal routing between multiple devices using a single high-speed interface.
Both products are built on Toshiba’s proprietary silicon-on-insulator process technology, TarfSOI, which enhances high-frequency performance. The company reports industry-leading -3 dB bandwidth levels of 34 GHz for the TDS5C212MX and 29 GHz for the TDS5B212MX. These specifications help reduce signal distortion and improve transmission reliability at high speeds.
The devices can function either as multiplexers or demultiplexers, allowing systems to dynamically switch signal paths based on operational requirements. This capability supports shared use of high-speed interfaces across multiple components, improving design flexibility in complex systems.
Toshiba has also optimized the pin layout of both switches to enhance high-frequency performance. The TDS5C212MX, in particular, features a shortened signal path design that helps reduce reflection and signal loss, contributing to improved signal integrity during high-speed operation.
The components are designed for industrial-grade environments and support an operating temperature range of -40°C to 125°C. This makes them suitable for use in applications where reliability under harsh conditions is essential, including automation systems and industrial computing platforms.
The launch reflects a broader industry shift toward supporting higher bandwidth interfaces such as PCIe 6.0 and USB4 Version 2.0, which are increasingly used in next-generation computing, AI systems, and high-performance embedded platforms.
Toshiba said it will continue to develop high-performance analog switching solutions to support the evolution of high-speed interface standards and address growing demand for efficient data handling in advanced electronic systems.
