Development of World’s Largest Density and Smallest Die Size 19nm NAND Flash Memory
Toshiba has announced major advances in chip density and performance by developing world’s largest and smallest die size 19nm class NAND flash memory. The memory chip features 3-bit-per-cell 128 Gb capacity with die size of 170mm and write speed of 18MB/s. The new 3-bit-per-cell 19nm NAND flash memory uses the three-step programming algorithm and air-gap technology for transistors, resulting in reduced coupling between memory cells, a reason for faster write speed of 18MB/s. Read more
Development of Multi-Application Single Level Cell NAND Flash Memory with Embedded Error Correction
Toshiba has announced the development of BENAND ™, a versatile, multi purpose single level cell (SLC) NAND flash memory equipped with advance embedded error correction code (ECC). Its applications include LCD TVs, digital cameras as well as robots and other industrial applications. The product comes in two capacities of 4 gigabit and 8 gigabit. BENAND is designed to remove the burden of ECC from the host processor while minimizing protocol changes as well as allowing host processors to support process NAND flash memory in a timely manner. The product embeds an ECC with an error correction of 4 bit per 512 bytes. Samples of the products are ready for shipment with mass production to commence from March 2012.
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Development of New Circuit Technology for SRAM Cutting Power Consumption of Electronic Devices by 57%
Toshiba has announced the development of a new circuit technique for embedded SRAM which can operate in a wide supply voltage range from 0.5 to 1.0V contributing to reduction in power consumption of electronic devices by 57%. At the same time the new technique will reduce the cell failure by 1/100 contributing to faster operation. Read more
Development of Image Recognition Processors using Camera-Based Vision System for Automotive Applications
Toshiba announced the launch of Visconti™2 (TMPV7500) series of image recognition processors specifically designed for automotive applications with capability of recognizing lanes, vehicles, pedestrian, traffic signs etc. using camera-based vision systems. The new TMPV7506XBG image processor incorporates company’s image processing accelerators which is ideal for human recognition by being able to detect pedestrians during the day and night. The new processor is capable of recognizing color in addition to tone of the target object, enabling recognition of traffic lights and signs. Read more
World’s First SDHC Memory card with Embedded WLAN Function
Toshiba has announced the launch of “FlashAir™”, industry’s first SDHC memory card equipped with wireless LAN communication functionality. The newly developed “FlashAir™”, which meets the SD Memory Card Standard has 8GB capacity supporting both Peer-to-Peer transfer and uploads to and downloads from servers. Read more
Release of Two New Automotive Microcontrollers for Electric Power Steering Control and Control Drive Motors for HV and EV
Toshiba has announced the release of tow new microcontrollers (MCU) for automotive applications compliant with ISO 26262, a functional safety standard for automobiles. The new products are the “TMPM350FDTFG” designed for electric power steering control as well as the “TMPM354F10TFG” for control of drive motors of hybrid and electric vehicles. Compliancy with ISO 26262 standard which is expected to be published within 2011, will force the component manufactures to incorporate fail-safe functions in MCUs, principal components of electronic control units for ensuring safety control even in the event of failure of certain functions. Read more
Release of World’s Smallest Level of Pixel Size CMOS Image Sensor
Toshiba has announced the release of a new 1.12 micrometer pixel CMOS image sensor, featuring industry’s smallest level of pixel size with enhanced sensitivity and improved imaging performance thanks to back-side illumination technology (BSI). Introduction of BSI in image sensor technology was mainly to overcome the performance fall out due to continued miniaturization of smartphones offering higher resolution image quality now in range of 5M to 8M pixels. Read more
i-MiEV and MINICAB-MiEV will be Powered by Toshiba’s SCiB™ Rechargeable Battery
Toshiba has announced that it SCiB™ rechargeable battery will be installed in Mitsubishi Motor’s two new models of electric vehicles (EV), namely i-MiEV and MINICAB-MiEV. The SCiB lithium-ion rechargeable battery combines features high level of safety and long service life, plus rapid charging and excellent charging and output at very low temperatures, making it ideal for EV application. The use of lithium titanate oxide in SCiB ensures significantly reduces the possibility of a puncture in the separator between the anode and cathode, minimizing the risk of short circuiting, while maintaining battery performance levels even in severe operating conditions, including at very low temperatures. Read more
Industry’s First Glasses-Free 3D Notebook PC by Toshiba
Toshiba unveiled the new dynabook Qosmio T851/D8CR, world’s first glasses-free 3D notebook PC with ability to display 3D as well as 2D content simultaneously in separate windows in one screen, allowing user to watch high quality 3D images or games in one window, while at the same time working, browsing the internet or sending e-mail in another window. Glasses-free 3D images has been made possible through 3D image creation using parallax, by delivering separate images to left and right eyes, as well as distinctive “face-tracking “ function and “Active Lens”. Face-tracking function will allow the integrated web camera in the PC to track the user’s face and recognize the position of the eyes, while Active Lens which is integrated into LED panel controls the polarization of light which is delivered from the panel, ensuring the precise delivery of separate images to each eye, even during the time the user is moving. Read more
Development of World’s First Self-Encrypting Drives by Toshiba
This may come as a sigh of relief for most IT departments contenting with various security risks ranging from lost and stolen PC to compliance with increasingly strict privacy laws and regulations governing data security. This issue goes far beyond company’s PCs, where most of today’s office copier and printing systems use HDD, where capacity and performance to support productivity and security of recorded document image data must be maintained. To address this issue, Toshiba has announced the launch of series of Self-Encrypting Drives (SED) equipped with Wipe Technology, Toshiba’s proprietary suite of security functions. Read more
