Toshiba Starts Sample Shipments of Regulator ICs for Automotive Applications

TOKYO--(Business Wire / Korea Newswire)--Toshiba Corporation (http://goo.gl/p8j1Ek) (TOKYO:6502) today announced the launch of “TB9005FNG”, a 5-volt constant voltage regulator for application in automotive systems. Sample shipments start today, with mass production scheduled to start in December 2014.

“TB9005FNG” supports 1A or higher output current in combination with external power transistors1, allowing use in automotive applications that require high output current. The IC also incorporates system reset functions for reset of microcontrollers when their voltage is lowered or clock signals are cut off, which contributes to improved safety for automotive systems.

Applications
Automotive applications using 5-volt microcontrollers

Key Features (See jpg file.)

Note
1. The product can supply more than 2A output current, when used with Toshiba power transistor “TTB002” or “TTA005”. Survey by Toshiba Corporation.

Customer Inquiries:
Automotive Sales and Marketing Department
Tel: +81-3-3457-3428

Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.

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