Toshiba Launches Image Recognition Processor For Automotive Applications

New Visconti™2 Family Supports Up to Four High-Resolution Color Cameras to Detect Pedestrians, Highway Lanes and Traffic Lights and Signs

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SAN JOSE , Calif., October 13, 2011 — Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today announced the second-generation of its Visconti series of image recognition processors for automotive applications, Visconti™2 (TMPV7500). The processors recognize lanes, vehicles and pedestrians using a camera-based vision system. The Visconti2 devices support up to four 1.3 megapixel color cameras, making them suitable for applications requiring color identification, such as the detection of traffic lights and signs. They incorporate four separate media processing engines (MPEs) and up to six image processing accelerators to enhance image recognition performance.

The Visconti2 devices' image processing accelerators use Toshiba's own histogram of oriented gradients (HOG) technology to enable real-time pedestrian detection at both day and night, thanks to its ability to sense lighting changes and small deformations. When connected to four cameras, the Visconti2, TMPV7506XBG, device can simulate a bird's-eye view based on image data captured by the cameras for use in parking assistance applications.

Product Specifications

The Visconti2 family of image recognition processors consists of two products: the TMPV7506XBG which supports up to four cameras and the TMPV7504XBG which supports up to two cameras.

Part number		TMPV7506XBG	TMPV7504XBG
CPU core		Toshiba original 32-bit RISC CPU Media Embedded Processor (MeP)
Image recognition engine		Toshiba original multi-core media processor "Venezia" (incorporating "MPE " x 4)
Image processing accelerators	Affine transform	1ch
	Filter	2ch
	Histogram	1ch
	Histogram of oriented gradient (HOG)	1ch	-
	Matching	1ch
On-chip ROM/RAM		Mask ROM: 64 Kbytes SRAM: 2080 Kbytes
On-chip peripheral functions	Video input I/F	4ch	2ch
	Video output I/F	1ch
	Main memory controllers	DDR2 SDRAM controller NOR Flash/SRAM controller
	PCI Express	1 lane	-
	CAN controller	3ch
	I2C I/F	4ch
	UART I/F	5ch
	SPI I/F	4ch
	PCM I/F	2ch
	Timer	11ch
Power supply voltage		Core: 1.1 V, I/O: 3.3 V and 1.8 V
Operating frequency		Max. 266 MHz
Operating temperature		Ta=-40 to 85°C, Tj=-40 to 125°C
Package		BGA 516 pins, 27 mm × 27 mm, 1.0 mm pitch

Pricing and Availability

The two devices in the Visconti2 family, TMPV7506XBG and TMPV7504XBG, are scheduled to begin sampling in November. Samples are priced at $77.88 for the TMPV7506XBG and $51.92 for the TMPV7504XBG. Mass production of both devices is scheduled for September 2012.

*About TAEC

Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, VARs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide. A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, solid state drives (SSDs ), hard disk drives (HDDs), discrete devices, LCD displays, advanced materials, medical tubes, custom SoCs/ASICs, imaging products, microcontrollers and wireless components that make possible today's leading cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics, enterprise solutions and more.

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's third largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2010 WW Semiconductor Revenue, April 2011). Toshiba was founded in 1875 and today has over 490 subsidiaries and affiliates, with 203,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of $77 billion. Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice. Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable Toshiba product specifications. In developing designs, please ensure that Toshiba products are used within specified operating ranges as set forth in the most recent Toshiba product specifications and the information set forth in Toshiba’s “Handling Guide for Semiconductor Devices,” or “Toshiba Semiconductor Reliability Handbook.” This information is available at www.chips.toshiba.com, or from your TAEC representative.

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