Toshiba today has added “TMPM384FDFG” to its line-up of TX03 series, ARM Cortex™-M3 core-based microcontrollers.

With this new release, Toshiba consolidates and bolsters its line-up of TX03 series. This means, contribute to more efficient system development and costs. In fact, the product aims to integrate a large capacity on-chip memory, additional multi-purpose
timer channels and AD converters, and enhanced I/O ports, enabling control of both motor drives and overall systems.

Pending the mass production, scheduled, to start in November 2013, Connectikpeople may recall that, Motor control applications generally consist of a motor drive unit and a system control unit, both of which integrate a microcontroller and software.

Main Features of the New Product include:

• 5V single power supply operation, typical for motor control devices and home appliances.
• Integrated large capacity 512-Kbyte flash memory and 32-Kbyte SRAM.
• Built-in 4-channel¹ multi-purpose timers that allow motor control and IGBT control.
• Integration of highly accurate 22-channel 12-bit AD converters.
• Enhanced I/O ports.
• Adoption of LQFP144pin package.

Regarding applications, we have: Motor control equipment, home appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, dishwashers and microwave ovens, household equipment including IH cookers, washing toilet seats and water heaters, and industrial equipment.

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.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 590 consolidated companies, with 206,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 5.8 trillion yen (US$61 billion).