Toshiba Starts Sample Shipments of Regulator ICs for Automotive Applications

Supports High Output Current in Combination with an External Power Transistor

TOKYO - Tuesday, March 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the launch of “TB9005FNG”, a 5-volt constant voltage regulator for application in automotive systems. Sample shipments start today, with mass production scheduled to start in December 2014.

“TB9005FNG” supports 1A or higher output current in combination with external power transistors1, allowing use in automotive applications that require high output current. The IC also incorporates system reset functions for reset of microcontrollers when their voltage is lowered or clock signals are cut off, which contributes to improved safety for automotive systems.

Applications

Automotive applications using 5-volt microcontrollers

Key Features

Part Number
         

TB9005FNG

Output Voltage
         

5.0V±0.15V

Operation Current
         

90μA (typ) (Vin=12V, Ta=25°C) at 5-volt output

System Reset Functions
         

Low-voltage reset, power-on reset, and watchdog timer

Low Voltage Detection
         

Threshold selectable either 4.2V (typ) or 4.7V (typ)

Current Limiter
         

Adjustable with external resistor

Operating Power Supply Voltage Range
         

6 to 18V

Operating Temperature Range
         

-40 to 125°C

Package
         

SSOP-20-P-225-0.65A


Note

1.
         

The product can supply more than 2A output current, when used with Toshiba power transistor “TTB002” or “TTA005”. Survey by Toshiba Corporation.


Customer Inquiries: Automotive Sales and Marketing Department Tel: +81-3-3457-3428

Information in this document, including product prices and 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 is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 590 consolidated companies, with 206,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 5.8 trillion yen (US$61 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm

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Contacts

Media Inquiries:

Toshiba Corporation

Semiconductor & Storage Products Company

Takashi Mochizuki, +81-3-3457-4963

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