Secure processors enable timely Big Data analysis

Recent advances in Big Data have made it easier to sift through huge volumes of data and to develop services that provide users with greater value and convenience. These advances require higher performance application processors that support secure communication and provide timely processing of text, sound and images. TZ2100 group devices can operate at a maximum frequency of 600MHz, a rate supporting high speed processing. They are suited to a wide range of products such as the embedded IoT devices, handheld devices, and industrial equipment.

The TZ2100 group devices have 1MB of built-in SRAM that supports processing of start up code and data during programme execution without any need for external DRAM. The ARM Cortex-A9 core features 32KB L1 cache, 128KB L2 cache and an embedded FPU. Toshiba’s original power-saving technology enables lengthy data back up and RTC operation with one single coin cell battery.

Integrated camera input, 2D graphics engine and LCD controller (WVGA, 60fps, 24bit parallel interface) make the devices suitable for applications including panel control, whilst secure boot system and data encryption functions help protect against data falsifying and hacking.

Toshiba will also launch development starter kits for the TZ2100 group, comprising a reference board and device driver. These will support a simple prototype development and evaluation environment for diverse applications.

The TZ2100XBG, TZ2101XBG and TZ2102XBG are housed in a 310 pin LFBGA package measuring 16x16mm with 0.8mm pitch. Sample shipments will start from mid-December, with mass production scheduled to start in June 2015.