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Toshiba Launches New Microcontroller For Motor Control Devices

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Toshiba  has added a new microcontroller, the “TMPM384FDFG”, to its line-up of TX03 series, ARM Cortex-M3 core-based microcontrollers. The product integrates a large capacity on-chip memory, additional multi-purpose timer channels and AD converters, and enhanced I/O ports, says the company.

The microcontroller can be used in motor control equipment, home appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, dishwashers and microwave ovens, among other things, says Toshiba.

Mass production is scheduled to start in November this year.

[Image courtesy: Toshiba]

 

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