A Technology Overview of 4 devices of interest in the Sega Dreamcast Game Console^TM

Hitachi SH-4 Microcontroller Statistics

Package Markings: Hitachi Logo SH4
                                     9D1BP200
                                     HD6417091 Japan

Package Type: BGA

Die Size: 6.7 mm x 6.7 mm

Die Markings: HD6417091SN SH-4 1998
                           Hitachi, Ltd.

Unique Features: This Hitachi device has a 128 bit graphics engine with on board RISC processor. The 200 MHz SH-4 processor allows the Dreamcast system to perform 4 times faster that the Intel Pentium II (according to Hitachi literature)

Die Photograph

Photograph of Hitachi SH-4 Microcontroller Package

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