Vector engine embedded ARM Cortex-M3 based MCU from Toshiba

Toshiba added a vector engine embedded microcontroller with a low-pin count and wide pin pitch to its latest addition to the ARM Cortex-M3 core-based TX03 series line-up. Mass production of the new product "TMPM372" to start in May 2013.

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 that of two-layer PCBs, as per Toshiba

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

Main SpecificationsPart 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 × 14mm, 0.8mm pitch)
Note PMD: Programmable Motor Driver
1Kbyte is calculated as 1024 bytes.