CISC Microcontroller targets mobile devices.
Press Release Summary:
Equipped with 288 KB RAM, Model TMP92CZ26AXBG runs at 80 MHz internally to achieve 40 MIPS computing performance with power consumption of 80 mW. Based on 0.18 micron process technology, device integrates 32-bit TLCS-900/H1 CPU core that supports multiple real-time tasks simultaneously. It includes color-ready LCD controller that supports STN and TFT LCDs, full-speed USB device controller, and multi-level cell NAND Flash memory controller.
Original Press Release:
Toshiba Announces Availability of 32-Bit CISC Microcontroller with Industry's Highest Performance and Lowest Power Consumption
Highly Integrated Controller Has Rich Assortment of Built-in Peripherals That Make It Well Suited for a Wide Range of Performance-Driven Applications
SAN JOSE, Calif., Embedded Systems Conference, April 3 / -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)* today announced the availability of a new 32-bit complex instruction set computer (CISC) microcontroller (MCU) that runs at 80 megahertz (MHz) internally to achieve 40 million instructions per second (MIPS) computing performance with power consumption of only 80 milliwatts (mW). The company said this is the best processing performance and lowest power consumption of any MCU in this product category based on a Toshiba-original benchmark test. Designated TMP92CZ26AXBG and equipped with 288 kilobytes (KB) of random access memory (RAM), the highly integrated device is targeted at a wide range of applications, including mobile devices. TAEC will be displaying the device in booth #1510 at the Embedded Systems Conference Silicon Valley 2006 here this week.
"Toshiba is continuing to invest in its proprietary CISC architecture and is migrating its products to 0.18-micron process technology to reap higher integration and performance gains. Our second product of a planned family, the TMP92CZ26AXBG attains the industry's highest performance and lowest power consumption in its product category," said Roland Gehrmann, business development manager in the ASSP Business Unit at TAEC.
Based on 0.18-micron process technology, the new device integrates Toshiba's high-speed 32-bit TLCS-900/H1 central processing unit (CPU) core that supports multiple real-time tasks simultaneously. An on-chip phase-locked loop (PLL) circuit converts external signals to the CPU's internal clock rate of 80MHz, achieving 40 MIPS performance and low power consumption of approximately 80mW when the RAM is operating at room temperature and running at 1.5 volts (V).
The built-in, large capacity RAM of 288KB with short access times allows the CPU to reach maximum performance. Compared to its predecessor, this device supports a wider range of audio decode, JPEG decode (including Moving JPEG), and other applications. Other on-chip functions include a color-ready LCD controller that supports Super Twisted Nematic (STN) and Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCDs, a full-speed USB device controller and a multi-level cell NAND Flash memory controller. Toshiba is developing Text to Speech (TTS) technology with very high quality natural sound characteristics. The device supports MP3 decoding with dedicated software IP licensed from Techno Mathematical Co., Ltd. (TMC). (For more information about TMC, please visit: www.tmath.co.jp.)
Specification Summary
Part Number TMP92CZ26AXBG
Internal Bus 32-bit bus width
Process 0.18-micron advanced process technology
CPU Core TLCS900/H1
Operating 80MHz (at a temperature range of
Frequency 0 degrees C - +50 degrees C)
60MHz (at a temperature range of
0 degrees C - +70 degrees C)
Operating Internal Circuit: 1.5V with a 0.1V tolerance
Voltage External I/O: 3.0V-3.6V
On-Chip RAM 288KB
On-chip 4K STN/16M TFT color LCD controller
Peripheral Direct Memory Access controller
Functions MAC
NAND Flash controller (multi-level cell)
SD card interface (SPI only)
Full-speed USB device controller
SIO/UART/ I2C/I2S interfaces
Real time clock
Touch screen interface
A/D Converter 10-bit accuracy (3.0V-3.6V)
Package 228-pin PFBGA
Pricing and Availability
Samples of the TMP92CZ26AXBG are available now and the device went into volume production in March 2006 at a rate of 30,000 units per month. Pricing is $7.00 each in 10,000-piece quantities.
For a product brief, please visit: http://www.toshiba.com/taec/components/docs/ProdBrief/06B06_TMP92CA26AXBG_ProdBri.pdf
*About TAEC
Combining quality and flexibility with design engineering expertise, TAEC brings a breadth of advanced, next-generation technologies to its customers. This broad offering includes memory and flash memory-based storage solutions, a broad range of discrete devices, displays, medical tubes, ASICs, custom SOCs, microprocessors, microcontrollers and wireless components for the computing, wireless, networking, automotive and digital consumer markets.
TAEC is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corp. (Toshiba), Japan's second largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's ninth largest integrated manufacturer of electric and electronic equipment. In almost 130 years of operation, Toshiba has recorded numerous firsts and made many valuable contributions to technology and society. For additional company and product information, please visit TAEC's website at chips.toshiba.com. For technical inquiries, please e-mail Tech.Questions@taec.toshiba.com.
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CONTACT: Deborah Chalmers of Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., +1-408-526-2454, deborah.chalmers@taec.toshiba.com
