Toshiba Launches Microcontrollers for Home Appliances and Factory Automation Systems

TOKYO--(Business Wire / Korea Newswire)--Toshiba Corporation (http://goo.gl/UDmjza) (TOKYO: 6502) today announced the launch of two microcontrollers, “TMPM470FDFG” and “TMPM475FDFG,” as the latest additions to its ARM® Cortex®-M4F based TX04 series microcontrollers. The new devices can control two DC brushless motors simultaneously. In addition, “TMPM475FDFG” incorporates a CAN[1] controller that supports a wide range of applications, from home appliances to factory automation systems. Sample shipments will start at the beginning of February.

Recent years have seen growing demand for lower energy consumption by motors used in home appliances and factory automation systems. Given this, improved vector control performance is required to achieve highly efficient motor control.

Based on the high-performance ARM® Cortex®-M4F, “TMPM470FDFG” and “TMPM475FDFG” can operate at up to 120MHz.
Both incorporate two modules, each containing a programmable motor driver, 12-bit AD converter and vector engine. As a result, two DC brushless motors can be efficiently and simultaneously operated by one chip.

The “TMPM475FDFG” also integrates a CAN controller which is required for factory automation systems. This ensures a wide range of usability, from home appliances to industrial applications.

Applications

· Home appliances (air-conditioners, washing machines, or refrigerators)
· Inverter equipment for factory automation systems
· AC servo mechanism controls

Key Features of New Products

· ARM® Cortex®-M4F core. Operates at up to 120MHz.
Interactive PWM, Minimum unit: 8.3 ns

· Two DC brushless motors operate with high efficiency and simultaneously.
Two modules, each containing a programmable motor driver, 12-bit AD converter and vector engine, reduce load on software.

· A high-speed PWM implements 1-shunt current detection.
Built-in 12-bit AD converter with a conversion time of 1μs.

· Built-in CAN controller(TMPM475FDFG)

Specifications (To view the table and whole content, please visit http://goo.gl/WvdSdl)

Note: [1] Controller Area Network.

* ARM and Cortex are registered trademarks of ARM Limited (or its subsidiaries) in the EU and/or elsewhere.

For more information about the products, please visit:

TMPM470FDFG
http://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/info/lookup.jsp?pid=TMPM470FDFG®ion=apc&lang=en

TMPM475FDFG
http://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/info/lookup.jsp?pid=TMPM475FDFG®ion=apc&lang=en

For more information about Toshiba ARM core-based microcontrollers, please visit:
http://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/product/microcomputer/lineup/arm-micon.html

Customer Inquiries:
Mixed Signal IC Sales and Marketing Department
+81-44-548-2241
http://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/contact.html

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.

About Toshiba

Toshiba Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 company, channels world-class capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical product and systems into five strategic business domains: Energy & Infrastructure, Community Solutions, Healthcare Systems & Services, Electronic Devices & Components, and Lifestyles Products & Services. Guided by the principles of The Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group, “Committed to People, Committed to the Future”, Toshiba promotes global operations towards securing “Growth Through Creativity and Innovation”, and is contributing to the achievement of a world in which people everywhere live in safe, secure and comfortable society.

Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today’s Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of over 590 consolidated companies employing over 200,000 people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 6.5 trillion yen (US$63 billion).

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