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Toshiba Develops Two New Process Technologies for Microcontrollers and Wireless Communication ICs
Toshiba
Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it has developed a
flash memory embedded process based on 65nm logic process that uses less
power than current mainstream technology, and a single-poly non-volatile
memory (NVM) process based on 130nm logic and analog power process.
Applying the optimal process to diverse applications will allow Toshiba (News - Alert)
to expand its product line-up in such areas as microcontrollers,
wireless communication ICs, motor controller drivers and power supply
ICs. Sample shipments of the 130nm-NVM and 65nm- flash are
scheduled for the 4th quarter of 2015 and the 2nd quarter of 2016,
respectively.
The IoT market is seeing strong demand for low power consumption in
areas including wearable and healthcare-related equipment. In response,
Toshiba has adopted SST's[2] third-generation SuperFlash®
cell technology, in combination with its own 65nm logic process
technology. The company has also fine-tuned circuits and manufacturing
processes in developing its ultra-low power consumption flash embedded
logic process. Microcontrollers for consumer and industrial applications
that apply the process can lower power consumption to approximately 60%
that of current mainstream technology.
Following the first series of microcontrollers, Toshiba plans to release
sample BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) products, the short-range wireless
technology, in fiscal year 2016. The company also plans to apply the
65nm process to its wireless communication IC product family that can
optimize use of low power consumption characteristics, including NFC
(Near Field Communication) controllers, and contactless cards.
In addition to low power consumption advantage, the process technology
contributes to shorter develoment time, as application software can be
easily written and rewritten to flash memory during development.
By engineering advances in devices offering ultra-low power consumption
to promote further development of specialized flash peripheral circuit
technology and of logic and analog circuit technology, Toshiba will meet
continuing growth in demand for low-power applications. The company aims
to lower power consumption for entire systems, targeting 50µA/MHz
operation, and to develop innovative products for IoT.
In applications where significant cost reductions are a concern, Toshiba
has developed an NVM embedded process that adopts YMC's[3]
single-poly MTP (Multi-time programmable) cells on Toshiba's 130nm logic
process technology. Applying MTP specifications for write times
improves the new process's performance while limiting increased steps in
mask pattern lithography to three or fewer, and even none. NVM and
analog circuits are embedded on a single chip that can incorporate
multiple functions conventionally executed by a multi-chip system. This
reduces the number of terminals and realizes smaller packages. By
using MTP to adjust output accuracy, Toshiba will expand its product
line-up in fields where higher accuracy is essential, such as power
management ICs.
Notes: [1] NVM: Non-Volatile Memory. [2] SST.: Silicon Storage
Technology. A wholly owned subsidiary of Microchip Technology (News - Alert) Inc. [3]
YMC Inc.: Yield Microelectronics Corporation. A Taiwanese IP development
company.
* SuperFlash® is a registered trademark of Microchip
Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries.
Customer Inquiries: Mixed Signal IC Marketing & Engineering
Department Tel: +81-44-548-2518 http://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/contact.html
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specifications, content of services and contact information, is current
on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior
notice.
About Toshiba
Toshiba Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 company, channels world-class
capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical product and systems
into five strategic business domains: Energy & Infrastructure, Community
Solutions, Healthcare Systems & Services, Electronic Devices &
Components, and Lifestyles Products & Services. Guided by the principles
of The Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group, "Committed to People,
Committed to the Future", Toshiba promotes global operations towards
securing "Growth Through Creativity and Innovation", and is contributing
to the achievement of a world in which people everywhere live in safe,
secure and comfortable society.
Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today's Toshiba is at the heart of a global
network of over 590 consolidated companies employing over 200,000 people
worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 6.5 trillion yen (US$63 billion). To
find out more about Toshiba, visit www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm
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