Singapore, Mar 3, 2010 - (ACN Newswire) - Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced new "MB95330H series" to expand its line-up of low pin count microcontrollers, for its "F2MC-8FX family"(1) of high-performance 8-bit microcontrollers with flash memory. The new series features a brushless DC motor(2) control function, and starts with six new products. This will satisfy the needs for low pin count microcontrollers with brushless DC motor control for consumer appliances and small electric tools, such as electric drills.Samples of the new series will be available from the end of March 2010, with mass-production in June 2010.
In recent years, there has been rapidly-increasing demand in Japan and other parts of Asia for 8-bit microcontrollers with brushless DC motor control for small system control use, for home applications, OA equipment and industrial instruments. In response to these needs, Fujitsu Microelectronics has added the "MB95330H series" which features a brushless DC motor control function with only 32 pins, to its "F2MC-8FX family".
This new series features various timers for general-purpose and communication functions, besides the brushless DC motor control function. Thus, it is suitable for use not only as a main microcontroller, butalso as a sub-microcontroller which covers lack of features of the existing system configuration.
In addition, the series employs 1-line on-chip debug which uses only one pin on the microcontroller and embedded oscillation circuit, etc. These enable maximizing the number of pins to be used freely, and reduction of total system cost for customers.
Line-up
In recent years, there has been rapidly-increasing demand in Japan and other parts of Asia for 8-bit microcontrollers with brushless DC motor control for small system control use, for home applications, OA equipment and industrial instruments. In response to these needs, Fujitsu Microelectronics has added the "MB95330H series" which features a brushless DC motor control function with only 32 pins, to its "F2MC-8FX family".
This new series features various timers for general-purpose and communication functions, besides the brushless DC motor control function. Thus, it is suitable for use not only as a main microcontroller, butalso as a sub-microcontroller which covers lack of features of the existing system configuration.
In addition, the series employs 1-line on-chip debug which uses only one pin on the microcontroller and embedded oscillation circuit, etc. These enable maximizing the number of pins to be used freely, and reduction of total system cost for customers.
Line-up
Product ROM capacity RAM capacity ------------------------------------------------------------ MB95F332H, MB95F332K 8Kbyte 240byte MB95F333H, MB95F333K 12Kbyte 496byte MB95F334H, MB95F334K 20Kbyte 1008byte -------------------------------------------------------------Key Features of the New Series
1) Blushless DC Motor Controller
The new series enables formation of suitable three-phase waves for brushless DC motor control, for use ranging from pump motors in dishwashers, to air-cooling fans in PCs.
2) High-performance Flash Memory
The microcontrollers embed high-performance flash memory which can be rewritten/read 100,000 times even while running a program, and is guaranteed to retain the data for 20 years. Furthermore, a flash security function protects the customer's software from unauthorized external programming.
3) Reduced System Cost
By embedding CR oscillating, a low voltage detection circuit and watchdog timer, the microcontrollers successfully reduce required external components, such as an oscillator and reset IC. This helps to cut down customers' overall system cost.
(1) F2MC-8FX Family: Product family name of 8-bit microcontrollers by Fujitsu Microelectronics
(2) Brushless DC Motor: Synchronous electric motor powered by direct-current electricity (DC) and which has an electronically controlled commutation system, instead of a mechanical commutation system comprising brushes and a commutator.
About Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL)
Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd was established as the Asia Pacific Headquarters of Fujitsu Limited Electronic Devices Group in 1986. It provides support, sales and marketing of semiconductors and electronic devices to the Asia Pacific region, including India and Oceania. Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia offers a wide and varied product range like ASIC, ASSPs, Microcontrollers / Microprocessors (FR-V), System Memory (FRAM / FCRAM) and System LSIs (DVD MPEG Source Decoders / MPEG - 2 Encoders).
About Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited
Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited designs and manufactures semiconductors, providing highly reliable, optimal solutions and support to meet the varying needs of its customers. Products and services include ASICs/COT, ASSPs, power management ICs, and flash microcontrollers, with wide-ranging expertise focusing on imaging, wireless, automotive and security applications. Fujitsu Microelectronics also drives power efficiency and environmental initiatives. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited was established as a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited on March 21, 2008. Through its global sales and development network, with sites in Japan and throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Fujitsu Microelectronics offers semiconductor solutions to the global marketplace. For more information: http://jp.fujitsu.com/fml/en/
About Fujitsu Ltd
Fujitsu is a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 160,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$47 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. For more information, please visit www.fujitsu.com.
Source: Fujitsu Ltd
Contact:Tan Tiew Le (Ms) Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd Corporate Planning & Communications Tel: +65 6381 7434 E-mail: tiewle.tan@fmal.fujitsu.com Julian Chow / Marie Ong Text 100 Pte Ltd Tel: +65 6603 9025 / +65 6603 9010 E-mail: Julian.chow@text100.com.sg / marie.ong@text100.com.sg
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