Toshiba Launches Multi-function ARM Cortex-M0-core-based Microcontroller with Low Pin Count

August 26, 2014

Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) today announced the launch of a new microcontroller, TMPM037FWUG, as the latest addition to its ARM Cortex -M0-core-based TX00 series. The microcontroller is designed for motor control applications in equipment such as MFPs (multifunction printers) and printers. Sample shipments start today.

The development of highly sophisticated motor control applications in equipment such as MFPs and printers requires various functions, including multiple communication channels that can communicate with the main control device and peripheral devices, interfaces for reading numerical values from sensors, and a timer function that can output pulses to control a motor, such as a stepping motor or DC motor.

While having a lower pin count, the new microcontroller integrates a 6-channel serial interface, an 8-channel 10-bit AD converter and a 10-channel timer with a Programmable Pulse Generator (PPG). This eliminates the need for parts such as interface extension ICs and also contributes to lower manufacturing cost. The microcontroller also has a bit-band processing function that supports access and control of specific bits. This increases bit manipulation efficiency and allows optimization of the products small-capacity flash memory.

Using the same ARM Cortex -M-core as the TX03 and the TX04 series, TMPM037FWUG can improve efficiency and reduce the cost by sharing the development tools for the main control device of medium to large systems.

Applications

MFPs and Printers

Consumer electronics

Digital equipment

Factory automation equipment

Key Features of the New Product

CPU: ARM Cortex -M0 ; Maximum operating frequency is 20 MHz

Low pin count: 64 pins

8-channel 10-bit AD converter, which can convert signals from various sensors.

5-channel SIO/UART, which can communicate with the main control device and the peripheral devices.

10-channel 16-bit timer, which can be used for controlling motors such as stepping motors and DC motors.

Main Specifications Part number TMPM037FWUG

Sample price(Tax included) 300 yen

Main specifications CPU ARM Cortex -M0

Maximum operating frequency 20MHz

Internal memory Flash 128 Kbytes

SRAM 16 Kbytes

Operating voltage 2.3 3.6V

10-bit ADC 8ch

DMA 1unit

16-bit timer 10ch

SIO/UART 5ch

I2C 1ch

Package Type(size) LQFP64 (10mm 10mm)

Pins 64

Pin pitch 0.5mm

Note DMA: Direct Memory Access

Calculated based on a formula of 1KB equals 1,024 bytes.

For more information about the new product, please visit:

http://www.semicon.toshiba.co.jp/info/lookup.jsp?pid=TMPM037FWUG&lang=en

For Toshibas ARM Core-based Microcontrollers, please visit:

http://www.semicon.toshiba.co.jp/eng/product/micro/lineup/1273886_39415.html

*ARM and Cortex are registered trademarks of ARM Limited (or its subsidiaries) in the EU and/or elsewhere.

Customer Inquiries:

Mixed Signal IC Sales and Marketing Department

Tel: +81-44-548-2821

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