Toshiba Releases New Solid State Drive Modules

Author: Brian

21 Sep

Toshiba has released two new SSD drives, offering smaller but efficient storage in small form factors that aim to provide broader storage solutions for various needs. These Toshiba SG2 modules are offered in two types, mini-SATA interface standard and a Half Slim-type making use of SATA connection. Both are available in 30GB and 62GB modules and will start mass production in October.

Both are smaller than the average credit card which should give you an idea of how compact and easier they are to carry around. And with the growing number of people owning laptops but require additional storage, these new SSD modules should be something worth having for varied use.

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NEC Announces New Microcontroller Solutions

Author: Brian

22 Apr

NEC has unveiled a new 8-bit All Flash microcontroller (MCU) with integrated constant high-current drivers, and 32 kilobytes (KB) of flash memory, which expands the μPD78F8024 product line. The new device is suitable in applications such as home electric cookers, battery chargers, and light-emitting diode (LED) lighting.

Based on the µPD78F8024 MCU, an NEC Electronics’ all flash 78K0/KB2 MCU with integrated constant high-current drivers, the µPD78F8025 has expanded memory of 32KB to meet increasing software requirements.

NEC Electronics’ new µPD78F8025 MCU features:

integration of an All Flash MCU and constant current driver in a single-chip for smaller board space and fewer off-chip components;
NEC Electronics’ All Flash MCU with an A/D convertor, and I2C and UART interfaces, offering precise sensing and flexible communication interface;
built-in current drivers with protection circuits for efficient and highly reliable drive systems. Both the new µPD78F8025 and µPD78F8024 devices offer higher performance in a compact single-chip design.

Samples of NEC Electronics’ μPD78F8025 device are available now, starting at US$5 per unit. Mass production is slated to begin in 2010, with expected monthly mass production of 4,000,000 units.

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