Toshiba Launches Vector Engine Embedded Low-pin Count, Wide Pin-pitch Microcontrollers

New addition to the ARM Cortex™-M3 core-based TX03 series makes lower mounting costs possible

TOKYO - Monday, April 15th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it will launch a vector engine embedded microcontroller with a low-pin count and wide pin pitch, which makes lower mounting costs possible, as the latest addition to the ARM Cortex™-M3 (Note1) core-based TX03 series line-up. Mass production of the new product "TMPM372" will start in May 2013.

Toshiba has been developing the M370-group products with its vector engine for motor control and it is now in wide use in applications ranging from consumer products such as white goods to factory automation. As these products fall in price, the cost emphasis will extend beyond the main devices, such as microcontrollers, to include PCBs and related costs, including mounting costs. Flexibly meeting these requirements requires a variety of packages.

The features of the new product "TMPM372FWFG" are the same as the existing vector engine low-pin count product "TMPM372FWUG", but changing the pin-pitch from 0.5 mm to 0.8 mm supports cost-effective flow-soldering. It also makes it possible to use single-layer PCBs and reduces the cost per area to less than half (Note2) that of two-layer PCBs.

Toshiba will continue to make improvements in product performance and to expand its product line-up to meet the needs of customers for package variations meeting diverse mounting requirements.

Applications

White goods (such as washing machines, air conditioners and refrigerators), pumps, vending machines and automated teller machines (ATM).


Main Specifications

Part number
         

TMPM372FWFG

Sample price (including tax)
         

400 yen

Production start
         

May 2013

Planned quantity of production
         

One million pieces per month

Main specifications
         

CPU: Cortex™-M3
     

Maximum operating frequency: 80MHz
     

Built-in memory: Flash memory 128Kbytes, SRAM 6Kbytes
     

Communication I/F: SIO/UART 4 channels,
     

Vector engine: 1 unit
     

PMD: 1 channel
     

Encoder input: 1 channel
     

16-bit timer: 8 channels
     

AD converter: 12-bit successive-approximation-type 11 channels
     

Watchdog timer: 1 channel
     

Built-in oscillator: 1 unit
     

Frequency detecting circuit: 1 unit
     

Power-on reset circuit: 1 unit
     

Voltage detection circuit: 1 unit
     

Power-supply voltage: 4.5V to 5.5V (single power supply)
     

Package: LQFP64 (14mm x 14mm, 0.8mm pitch)

Note
         

PMD: Programmable Motor Driver
     

1Kbyte is calculated as 1024 bytes.

Note 1: ARM and Cortex are trademarks or registered trademarks of ARM Limited in the EU and other countries. Note 2: Potential costs associated with general application products. Toshiba data.

*Follow this link for more on this product. http://www.semicon.toshiba.co.jp/eng/product/micro/selection/arm/tx03series/selection/1268403_6966.html

Follow this link for more on Toshiba's ARM core-based microcontrollers http://www.semicon.toshiba.co.jp/eng/product/micro/selection/arm/index.html

Customer Inquiries: Mixed Signal Controller Group Tel: +81-44-548-2821


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About Toshiba

Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.

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Contacts

Media Inquiries:

Toshiba Corporation

Semiconductor & Storage Products Company

Koji Takahata, +81-3-3457-4963

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