LAPIS Semiconductor, a member of the ROHM group, has announced the development of the ML620130 family of 16bit low power MCUs, optimized for compact industrial equipment requiring battery drive in noisy environments, featuring superior processing capability with low power consumption.
In addition to clearing the ±30kV noise measurement limit, operating voltage has been successfully reduced to 1.6V. Optimizing the operating voltage to an integral multiple of standard nickel metal hydride batteries (NiMH, 0.8V× 2=1.6V) ensures efficient use without wasting battery charge. This contributes to decreased battery consumption, prolonging battery life in portables and battery-equipped industrial equipment. The ML620130 family consists of 9 models offered in a variety of memory capacities, pin counts, and other characteristics that make it possible for users to select the ideal solution to fit set needs.
In recent years, the continued miniaturization of sensors, batteries, and power supplies has increased the demand for compact, low-cost modules (embedded substrates) that support a variety of applications and operating conditions. When considering different situations and usage methods there is a need to ensure stable operation under harsh environments (i.e. excessive noise, heat generation) while at the same time requiring improved performance such as greater communication diversification and generalization.
