{"id":1246,"date":"2017-09-23T18:45:29","date_gmt":"2017-09-23T17:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=1246"},"modified":"2017-09-23T18:50:16","modified_gmt":"2017-09-23T17:50:16","slug":"toshibas-reference-board-solution-for-tz1200-app-lite-graphics-processor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/toshibas-reference-board-solution-for-tz1200-app-lite-graphics-processor\/","title":{"rendered":"Toshiba\u2019s reference board solution for TZ1200 App-Lite graphics processor"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.toshiba.semicon-storage.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toshiba Electronics Europe<\/a><\/span> announces the launch of a new reference design board for its TZ1200 App-Lite graphics processor.<\/p>\n<p>The reference board forms part of a comprehensive development platform ecosystem that allows designers to rapidly configure and develop wearable devices and IoT applications.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7565662001938327\" data-ad-slot=\"7585079586\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nThe comprehensive reference design board is a fully-featured design that includes all of the main components needed to rapidly build and debug prototypes.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of the system is the ultra-low power TZ1200 App-Lite graphics processor based on a high-performance 32-bit ARM\u00aeCortex-M4F processor capable of operating at 96\/120MHz with just 70\u03bcA\/MHz current consumption in active mode.<\/p>\n<p>The TZ1200 includes embedded 2D graphics accelerators (GFX) that provide a powerful platform for alpha-blending, drawing, rotating, texturing and resizing images as well as performing on-the-fly colour conversion.<\/p>\n<p>The graphic accelerators together with an optimised bus structure, removes almost all of the load on the processor and contributes significantly to further power saving.<\/p>\n<p>The reference design board also incorporates a THGBMHG6C1L that provides 8GB of e\u2022MMC Flash memory for data storage and application program booting.<\/p>\n<p>The ultra-low power TC35679 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 4.2) single-chip device and integrated PCB antenna provide wireless connectivity for the system.<\/p>\n<p>The small form factor (50mm x 40mm) incorporates multiple connectors that provide ease of access and expansion.<\/p>\n<p>The display connector carries MIPI DSI, parallel and SPI signals giving the user the flexibility to connect round, rectangular or customised displays.<\/p>\n<p>TZ1200\u2019s high-precision analogue front-end (AFE) combines a 24-bit delta-sigma ADC, 12-bit ADC, 12-bit DAC and an LED DAC, all available on the AFE connector, eg to interface to optical heart rate or ECG sensors.<\/p>\n<p>The expansion options are completed by another connector that provides GPIO, ADC, UART, I2C, SPI signals allowing the connection of further external components for quick prototyping, eg.Arduino shields via a simple conversion board.<\/p>\n<p>The TZ1200 board can be either battery powered or power is supplied via a micro USB connector to the on-board voltage regulator.<\/p>\n<p>Beside product prototyping the board can be used as software development platform too.<\/p>\n<p>Multiple free software including an advanced graphics library, graphics drivers, graphics examples, CMSIS drivers and BLE drivers are available.<\/p>\n<p>Users also benefit from access to Toshiba&#8217;s online App-Lite Developer Zone that includes a range of information for developers and software downloads.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box info  aligncenter\"><div class=\"box-inner-block\"><i class=\"fa tie-shortcode-boxicon\"><\/i>\n\t\t\tToshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) offers a broad IC and discrete product line including high-end memory, microcontrollers, ASICs and ASSPs for automotive, multimedia, industrial, telecoms and networking applications. 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