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ARM Cortex-M0-based MCU is optimised for printers

Offering increased communication and timer functionality channels than its predecessor, Toshiba Electronics Europe has introduced the TMPM036FWFG ARM Cortex-M0-based MCU. The device is optimised for traditional and multi-function printers, as well as having potential applications in consumer electronics, digital devices and industrial machinery.

Micros

19 February 2015

byNews Desk

Printer MCUs need to communicate with the main control unit and on-board peripherals units, as well as have a timer function that can output pulses to control stepping motors and DC motors. A greater number of communication channels are required to develop more fully featured printers.

The TMPM036FWFG features an ARM Cortex-M0 core, operating at a maximum frequency of 20MHz across a voltage range of 2.3-3.6V. System development cost-efficiency is improved by allowing use of the same development environment system as the company’s ARM Cortex-M-based TX03/TX04 series.

The MCU incorporates an eight-channel communication interface (six-channel SIO/UART & two-channel I²C), two channels more than its predecessor, the TMPM037FWUG, and a 14-channel 16-bit timer (compared to 10 channels in the TMPM037FWUG). Developers can select their optimum MCU according to the system scale or usage from these two products.

Housed in a 14x14mm LQFP100-pin package with a 0.5mm pitch sample shipments of the TMPM036FWFG will start in March.