LAPIS Semiconductor Co., Ltd. 
Applications
LAPIS Semiconductor, a ROHM Group company, has recently announced the development of the ML620530/540/550 family of 16bit low power microcontrollers, which builds upon the general-purpose ML620500 series by integrating 256KB flash memory along with enhanced communication and sensor functionality to meet the needs for greater performance and functionality required in consumer electronics and home appliances
These new microcontrollers combine a proprietary 16bit low-power CPU core with
a newly developed successive approximation AD converter featuring class-leading 1.25us conversion speed and high accuracy (±1%) oscillation circuit, ensuring efficient processing of multiple analog inputs (i.e. from sensors) and operations requiring high oscillation accuracy such as mutual data communication between devices without the need for an external oscillator, making it possible to configure simpler systems.
Specifically, this allows support for applications that utilize networks in the future, such as serial communication that enables wireless connection with HEMS/BEMS equipment and multi-channel analog input for motion, temperature, pulse, and other biological sensors used in health care equipment, as well as conventional sensing and actuation that contribute to greater energy savings and convenience in today’s home appliances and electronics.
The new lineup consists of 6 models, available in 3 different pin counts (64/80/100pin) and 2 internal flash memory capacities (128/256kB), making it possible to meet a wide range of needs, including for greater application functionality and increased software capacity.
In recent years, expanding application functionality, combined with the increased adoption of networks to support multi-sensing operation following the proliferation of sensors and HEMS/BEMS, have resulted in greater demand for microcontrollers featuring higher performance and efficiency along with lower power consumption.
In response, LAPIS Semiconductor expanded its ML620500 series of 16bit microcontrollers based on market-proven proprietary low power technology by adding 6 new models that provide enhanced functionality and higher capacity.
1. Improved peripheral functionality with built-in 256kB flash ROM
These new microcontrollers incorporate a number of additional functions and features, including 256KB (max.) ROM, 90ch general-purpose ports, 20ch successive approximation AD converter, 8ch multifunction timer for stepper motor
pulse generators, 1ch 3-phase PWM, and serial communication ports for wireless ICs, peripheral microcontrollers, and more
2.New high-speed AD converter and high accuracy RC oscillator
LAPIS Semiconductor’s newly developed successive approximation A/D converter features a conversion time of only 1.25us per channel, allowing efficient conversion from analog to digital of up to 20 channels. This makes it possible to configure systems utilizing multiple sensors. In addition, the internal RC oscillator achieves ±1% accuracy, enabling asynchronous operation without an external oscillator.
3.Maintains the basic features of ML620500 series microcontrollers
In addition to the above functions, the new lineup maintains the basic characteristics of the ML620500 series
(see below), ensuring high performance operation in home appliances and systems.
- (1) Multiple power down modes provide lower power consumption
- Combining multiple subdivided power down modes enable further reductions in power consumption
(based on LAPIS Semiconductor evaluation conditions).
- Combining multiple subdivided power down modes enable further reductions in power consumption
- (2) In System Programming (ISP)
- The programmable memory can be rewritten to using the built-in software.
And installing a target program into the ISP area allows it to be rewritten via network in the field.
- The programmable memory can be rewritten to using the built-in software.
- (3) Wide power supply voltage range supports a variety of applications
- A wide range of supply voltages are covered, from 1.8V to 5.5V.
In addition, high-speed 16MHz processing is enabled, supporting a variety of applications including battery-driven devices, industrial equipment, home appliances, and housing equipment.
- A wide range of supply voltages are covered, from 1.8V to 5.5V.
- (4) Backup function prevents MCU malfunctions even during external clock stoppages
- If the external clock stops for any reason, the internal backup clock is automatically activated,
preventing MCU malfunction.
- If the external clock stops for any reason, the internal backup clock is automatically activated,
- (5) Comprehensive support system
- A reference board and software development environment are provided as a package, and additional tools
such as manuals and tools can be accessed online (registration required).
- A reference board and software development environment are provided as a package, and additional tools
Applications
- Industrial equipment, housing equipment, and home appliances such as AC, and water heaters
Sales Plan
- Product Lineup
- Sample Availability From February 2015 (ML620Q558)
- Product Availability From August 2015
- Production Volume 100,000pcs/month
| Memory Size | 128KB Flash ＋ 10KB RAM |
256KB Flash ＋ 20KB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| 64pin | ML620Q536 | ML620Q538 |
| 80pin | ML620Q546 | ML620Q548 |
| 100pin | ML620Q556 | ML620Q558 |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Original High-Performance 16bit RISC Core | 16bit instruction, rich instruction set such as transfer, arithmetic, comparison, logic, and multiplication/division |
| On-chip debugging function | |
| Minimum instruction execution time: 30.5us (32.768kHz system clock), 62.5ns (16MHz system clock) | |
| Internal Flash ROM with Self-Writing Function | 128KB Flash+10KB RAM (ML620Q536, ML620Q546, ML620Q556) |
| 256KB Flash+20KB RAM (ML620Q538, ML620Q548, ML620Q558) | |
| Data Flash | 2KB |
| High-Speed Oscillator Clock | 16MHz (±1%) |
| Low-Speed Oscillation Clock | 32.768kHz (±5%) |
| 8bit Timer | 12 ( 8bit timer × 2 → 16bit timer ) |
| 16bit Multifunction Timer | 8 (16MHz operation, selectable timer/PWM) |
| 3-Phase Motor PWM | 1 |
| Real-Time Clock | 1 |
| Multiplication/Division Coprocessor | (Supports multiplication/division/product-sum operations) |
| Various Serial I/F | I2C (Master) × 2, SPI × 2,
UART (Full Duplex with FIFO) × 4, UART (Full Duplex) × 1 |
| Analog Comparator | 2ch |
| 10bit SA A/D Converter | 20ch (1.25us conversion time per channel) |
| 24bit RC-Type A/D Converter | 2ch |
| Voltage Level Detector | 16 levels × 1 |
| Operating Frequency | 32.768kHz to 16MHz |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 95°C |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8V to 5.5V |
| Packages | ML620Q536, ML620Q538：TQFP64 (10.0mm × 10.0mm) |
| ML620Q546, &ML620Q548：TQFP80 (12.0mm × 12.0mm) | |
| ML620Q556, ML620Q558：TQFP100 (14.0mm × 14.0mm) |
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