On June 24, 2025, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation announced the start of sample shipments for the TB9M001FTG, the second product in its Smart Motor Control Driver “SmartMCD” series. The device integrates a microcontroller with a relay driver and LIN transceiver, designed to control two brushed DC motors in automotive applications.
The TB9M001FTG features four low-side drivers for relay control, enabling forward and reverse operation of two brushed DC motors using two single pole double throw relays. It includes a 32-bit microcontroller (Arm Cortex-M0, 40MHz), high-capacity memory (192Kbyte code flash, 16Kbyte data flash, 16Kbyte SRAM with ECC for 1-bit error correction and 2-bit error detection), two high-side drivers for power supply, a LIN transceiver, and a power supply system compatible with automotive battery levels. These functions are housed in a 7x7 mm VQFN48 package.
The device supports applications such as electric sunroofs, wipers, power windows, power seats, and various sensors and actuators. It can function as a secondary device controlled via LIN communication from the main electronic control unit, facilitating a range of automotive functions.
Toshiba plans to expand the SmartMCD series to support smaller automotive systems with fewer components.
