Toshiba's TMPA910CRAXBG is a low power ARM-based microprocessor that combines a high-performance 32-bit core with comprehensive graphics control and processing functionality and a variety of on-board connectivity and peripheral options. The new device will considerably reduce the development time and component count of applications requiring basic multimedia functionality.
Based on the ARM926EJ-S™ CPU core operating at up to 200MHz, the new TMPA910CRAXBG uses a seven layer multibus architecture. This architecture significantly improves performance compared to other devices operating at similar processor speeds. The built-in LCD controller offers support for TFT and STN display sizes up to 1024 x 1024 pixels. An LCD data processor accelerator delivers image scaling, filtering and blending functions and offers real time processing for movies at speeds up to 30 frames per second.
The new TMPA910CRAXBG has a CMOS image sensor interface that simplifies the implementation of applications requiring image capture. A touchscreen interface further reduces the need for external components in man machine interface (MMI) designs. Additional connectivity includes SPI, UART, I²C, I²S and a high-speed USB device (480Mbps).
Toshiba has incorporated 56Kbytes of built-in embedded RAM for program, data and display memory, Boot ROM, and a memory controller that supports SDR and DDR SDRAM. Up to 2.5Gbytes of linear access space can be addressed. An SD host controller supports high-speed mode SD cards with capacities up to 32GB.
The new microprocessor is supplied in a 361-pin FPGA package. Additional built-in peripherals include a 10-bit ADC, a six-channel, 16-bit timer, a watchdog timer, real time clock and alarm functionality.
In addition to extensive software support that includes graphics libraries and embedded operating systems, the new device is supported through the availability of a Starter Kit that will that will allow engineers to rapidly and cost effectively develop and prototype applications featuring the new TMPA910CRAXBG microprocessor.
Believed to be the lowest cost tool in its category, Toshiba's BMSKTOPASA910 ‘Plug & Play' Starter Kit brings together all of the hardware and software needed to develop and test applications based on the TMPA910CRAXBG.

The Starter Kit's hardware development PCB measures just 110mm x 150mm. In addition to the TMPA910CRAXBG processor, onboard functionality includes a 3.5-inch display with a touch screen, Ethernet connectivity, a 480Mbps USB 2.0 interface and an RS232 connector. An audio DAC, connected to the processor I2S bus, provides the ability to output excellent sound quality, while board memory comprises 512MBit SDRAM, 256Mbit NOR Flash and 2Gbit NAND Flash. An SD card socket facilitates the use of portable storage.
Tools are available from third party suppliers (e.g. as trial versions), while extensive software support for graphics libraries and embedded operating systems is also guaranteed via third parties such as SEGGER (www.segger.com). The CD-ROM supplied with the Starter Kit includes schematics and PCB layout data, which can be freely re-used. The board features a JTAG interface for ease of debugging and can be supplied with a wide variety of software examples to further speed the development and prototyping process.
The Starter Kit will be delivered with a full working J-Link. This enables easy H/W and S/W development.

Features Starter Kit
•  Low-power 32-bit processor
•  ARM926EJ-CPU core
o 200MHz
o Seven layer multibus architecture
•  Built-in LCD controller supports up to 1024 x 1024
•  LCD data accelerator
•  Real time processing at speeds to 30fps
•  CMOS image sensor interface
•  Touchscreen interface
•  Connectivity and peripherals
o SPI, UART, I²C, I²S, high-speed USB (480Mbps)
o 10-bit ADC, 6-channel, 16-bit timer, WDT, RTC
•  Memory
o 56Kbytes embedded RAM
o Boot ROM
o Controller support for SDR and DDR DRAM
o SD host controller supports up to 32Gbytes
•  Starter Kit
o Low-cost reference platform with software support
o Compact development board (110mm x 150mm)
o 3.5-inch display with touchscreen
o Ethernet connectivity
o 480Mbps USB 2.0 interface
o RS232
o Audio DAC
o 512Mbit SDRAM
o 256Mbit NOR Flash
o 2Gbit NAND Flash
o SD card socket
o Trial version tools
o Software support for graphics libraries and embedded OS (SEGGER)
o Schematics and PCB layout data
o JTAG interface
 
* Features J-Link:
o USB 2 .0 interface
o Any ARM7/ARM9 core (including thumb mode) and Cortex M3 including SWD supported
o Download speed up to 720 kbytes/s*
o DCC speed up to 800 kbytes/s*
o Seamless integration into the IAR workbench
o No power supply required, powered through USB
o Max. JTAG speed 12 MHz
o Automatic core recognition
o Auto speed recognition
o Support for adaptive clocking
o All JTAG signals can be monitored, target voltage can be measured
o Support for multiple devices on scan chain
o Fully plug and play compatible
o 20-pin standard JTAG connector, optional 14-pin adapter
o Optional adapter for 5V targets available
o USB and 20-pin flat cable included
o Wide target voltage range: 1.2V - 3.3V
o Multi core debugging
o J-Mem (live memory view/edit) included
o J-Link server (connects to J-Link via TCP/IP) included
o J-Flash (flash programming software) available
o Software Developer Kit (SDK) available
o RDI support available: Use J-Link with any RDI compliant debugger
o RDI Flash breakpoints available: Unlimited number of breakpoints in flash
o RDI Flash downloader available: Lets your debugger download into flash
o Flash programming DLL (Flash SDK) available: Write your own program for flash programming easily