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 ...