New Microcontroller Integrates Measurement And Communication Capabilities

New ARM® Cortex M3®-based microcontroller combines highest-in-class on-chip SRAM memory capacity with multiple communication interfaces

Düsseldorf -- June 27, 2013 – Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has announced a new ARM® CortexTM M3® -based microcontroller that combines large capacity memory with a range of serial interfaces, integrating measurement and communication systems into a single chip. The TMPM36BF10FG comes equipped with 258 kByte of SRAM and 1 MByte of ROM.

TMPM36BF10FG is ideal for controlling complex systems that involve large software and data sets. Applications include energy management systems (EMS), motor control equipment, communication devices, monitors, printers, POS terminals and general industrial equipment.

Featuring an optimised circuit design, the new TX03 series microcontroller consumes just two thirds of the power of equivalent products despite its large memory capacity and wide range of function blocks. Mass production of the chip is scheduled to start in September.

The microcontroller is pin-compatible with TMPM36BFYFG, which will have a lower memory capacity and is scheduled to start mass production in November 2013. The controllers have been designed so that either one can be selected for use with a system, depending on the required memory capacity, without any re-design of the printed circuit board.

About Toshiba

Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) is the European electronic components business of Toshiba Corporation, which is ranked among the world’s largest semiconductor vendors. TEE offers one of the industry's broadest IC and discrete product lines including high-end memory, microcontrollers, ASICs, ASSPs and display products for automotive, multimedia, industrial, telecoms and networking applications. The company also has a wide range of power semiconductor solutions as well as storage products like HDDs, SSDs, SD Cards and USB sticks.

TEE was formed in 1973 in Neuss, Germany, providing design, manufacturing, marketing and sales and now has headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany, with branch offices in France, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. TEE employs approximately 300 people in Europe. Company president is Mr. Takashi Nagasawa.

Toshiba Corporation 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 550 consolidated companies, with 202,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing US$74 billion.

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