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April 2016 Microcontroller news from STMicroelectronics
  • Segger introduces J-Link firmware for embedded STM32 debug solution

    The on-board ST-Link debugger and programmer  in STM32 development boards (Discovery, Nucleo) can be upgraded with Segger J-Link firmware to take advantage of a professional debug solution featuring high Flash programming speed, unlimited number of breakpoints in Flash memory, and real-time system analysis with Segger SystemView.
    The free J-Link firmware offers compatibility with all major toolchains, on all major host platforms (Windows®, Linux, OS X®). 

  • STM8 hits 2 billion units shipment mark

    Design-in activity with our successful 8-bit microcontroller series continues to grow, resulting in record-breaking shipments quarter after quarter. With an impressive two billion units shipped, the STM8 has become one of the world’s most popular MCUs both in mass market and at OEMs. The STM8’s outstanding core performance associated with a wide set of peripherals and memories covering 2 to 128 Kbytes are suitable for many application requirements at the most competitive price.

  • Achieve Class B 60335-1 and 60730-1 safety certification with STM32

    With its new X-CUBE-CLASSB Safety Design package, ST provides a comprehensive set of UL-certified software libraries based on the STM32Cube hardware abstraction layer (HAL) and a safety manual for manufacturers to significantly reduce the development efforts, time and cost to achieve UL/CSA/IEC 60335-1 and the 60730-1 worldwide Class B household electrical appliance safety certifications for STM32-based applications.
    This complements the existing ST safety offer on SIL (industrial IEC 61508) for STM32 and ASIL (automotive ISO 26262) for STM8AF.

  • Try out new concepts and build prototypes with affordable, large pin-count STM32F2 board

    The STM32 Nucleo-144 development board (NUCLEO-F207ZG) with a high-performance STM32F207 MCU integrates ready-to-use Ethernet RJ-45 and OTG USB FS interfaces, while its large pin count lets you connect an external memory, a camera or a display.
    Expand functionality through ST Zio, morpho and Arduino connectors by inserting one of the STM32 Nucleo expansion boards available.
    Under 25 $US, this Nucleo board comes with the ST-Link debugger and programmer to quickly configure your microcontroller and start from one of the numerous examples using the STM32Cube comprehensive software tool.

  • VIDEO - STM32L4: Excellence in ultra-low-power with performance
    ST has built a new architecture to reach best-in-class ultra-low-power figures thanks to its high flexibility.
    STM32L4 MCUs have scored 177 in the standardized EEMBC™ ULPBench® tests that compare the efficiency of ultra-low-power microcontrollers.
    Moreover, the STM32L4 series shatters performance limits in the ultra-low-power world.
    It delivers 100 DMIPS based on its ARM® Cortex®-M4 core with FPU and ST ART Accelerator™ at 80 MHz.
    Watch this e-presentation and learn more about the main advantages and key features of STM32L4 MCUs.

  • VIDEO - Simply smarter, STM8S 8-bit MCUs target industrial and mass-market applications
    STM8S microcontrollers are inherently robust and reliable and come at an attractive price.
    They offer outstanding performance and features, including up to 20 MIPS at 24 MHz, excellent code density, embedded Flash memory with true data EEPROM, an embedded debug function and low-cost development tools.
    The rich number of I/Os offered and the performance of its embedded peripherals is recognized as a differentiating key point versus competition. Watch this e-presentation and find out more.
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April 2016 Open Development Environment news from STMicroelectronics
  • Connect your sensor node with IBM Watson IoT (IBM BlueMix) platform in minutes
    Download the FP-CLD-BLUEMIX1 function pack and take full advantage of the STM32 Open Development Environment to quickly extend your design with IBM Watson IoT platform capabilities.
    In a few easy steps, you can build your sensor node with a convenient set of development and expansion boards and connect it to the IBM Watson IoT platform (account required), exploiting all its capabilities.
    The function pack contains all the middleware and software to build applications with Wi-Fi secure connectivity via TLS1.2 and SSL, software for accessing and managing sensor data as well as the middleware package implementing the MQTT protocol and application code for connecting to the BlueMIx API.

  • Extend your reach with STM32 ODE sensing boards and add-on libraries

    The “Sense” series of STM32 Nucleo expansion boards (X-NUCLEOS) is designed to deliver the best-in-class sensor technology to the STM32 Open Development Environment ecosystem.
    This series incorporates STs market-leading MEMS technologies and innovative imaging sensors together with conventional analog sensors.
    The Open.MEMS libraries extend the STM32Cube expansion software (namely X-CUBE-MEMS1 expansion software) and enable STM32 ODE users to develop compelling and innovative applications involving cutting-edge environmental and motion sensor technologies.

  • NFC/RFID tag expansion board for out-of-the box connectivity

    The X-NUCLEO-NFC02A1 is an STM32 Nucleo expansion board based on the M24LR04E-R NFC Type V/RFID tag that features EEPROM, an I2C interface and an Energy Harvesting mode that, when activated, enables the delivery of the excess energy of the RF field on an analog output. Plug it on a compatible STM32 Nucleo development board and run the dedicated X-CUBE-NFC2 STM32Cube expansion software to start your project right away.

  • VIDEO - Build your prototype. Make your product. See how in 2 minutes.

    STM32 ODECheck out this video to discover how easy it is to prototype and develop innovative devices with the STM32 Open Development Environment. This open, affordable and easy-to-use set of hardware and software building blocks allows rapid development and prototyping of novel applications. In just a few minutes you will see how you can develop commercial products in only four steps using this quick and easy path. Turn your prototype into a product today!

  • VIDEO - Prototype and develop more quickly with STM32 ODE
    This video from Embedded World Nuremberg 2016 showcases the capabilities of the STM32 Open Development Environment.
    A big hit in the developer community, the STM32 ODE is an easy, affordable and open way to develop new products and applications based on our STM32 microcontroller platform which includes STM32 Nucleo development boards and expansion boards, as well as the required software, for increased functionalities. This efficient environment helps developers create their final design and form factor for field testing. 

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April 2016 Motor Control news from STMicroelectronics
  • Dissipate even less power with new intelligent power modules
    ST extends its offer of IGBT intelligent power modules with new SLLIMM-nano 2nd series devices (3 A and 5 A current rating at 25 °C, with 600 V breakdown voltage) that add higher power levels and new package options especially suited to increasing motor efficiency and reducing cost.
    The new devices implement the complete interface between a low-power MCU and a mains-powered 3-phase electric motor in domestic appliances and low-power motors working up to 20 kHz in hard-switching circuits in an application power range up to 200 W.

  • Explore easy-to-use, efficient solution for driving low-voltage BLDC motors

    The X-NUCLEO-IHM08M1 is a 3-phase brushless DC motor driver expansion board built using six STL220N6F7 60V STripFET™ F7 Power MOSFETs and three L6398 single-chip half-bridge gate drivers to make a highly efficient yet compact power stage. When plugged on an STM32 NUCLEO board (STM32F3 series) and together with ST Motion control libraries, for supporting for 6-step and  field-oriented control algorithms, the X-NUCLEO-IHM08M1 makes an affordable and easy-to-use solution for driving a 3-phase brushless DC motor, in either sensored or sensor-less mode, in your STM32 project.

  • VIDEO - Discover the smoothness of ST’s L6474 STSPIN fully integrated micro-stepping motor driver
    The L6474 monolithic motor driver implements a simple and smart step-clock microstepping and features an innovative adaptive decay control for smooth motion and accurate positioning. An SPI interface allows an easy communication with the microcontroller and provides a cost -effective configurability of the device.
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April 2016 News and Updates from STMicroelectronics
  • AEC-Q101-qualified 40 V STripFET F7 MOSFETs for high performance, cost-effective motor control designs
    Available in the H2PAK 2- and 6-lead package respectively, ST’s STH410N4F7-2AG and STH410N4F7-6AG 40 V AEC-Q101-qualified MOSFETs are optimized for motor control 3-phase inverter applications such as electronic power steering (EPS).
    They combine an extremely low RDS(on) with a reduced Miller capacitance (thanks to a sophisticated double-electrode gate structure), a low Crss/Ciss ratio and a very efficient intrinsic body diode for excellent EMI performance.

  • Evaluate our high brightness, RGB LED array driver system with local dimming and diagnostics
    The STEVAL-ILL073V1 evaluation board is a 16 RGB LED matrix solution driven by three ALED1642GW LED drivers, one for each RGB channel, controlled by an STM8A MCU SPI interface. The on-board A7986A DC-DC converter, accepting standard adapter input voltages, provides the voltages and power for the overall board operation.
    The STEVAL-ILL073V1 includes a USB-UART daughterboard bridge for communication with a PC and is also equipped with jumpers to simulate LED open circuit and LED short circuit faults, and a 4-pin SWIM connector to debug and to develop the STM8 firmware.

  • Enter Industry 4.0 and drive industrial sensors and actuators intelligently
    L6360 (master) and L6362A (device) solution for IO-Link and general-purpose transceivers represent a compact, efficient and robust solution to drive industrial sensors and actuators.
    They transmit / receive digital data via a single 3-wire connection (PHY2) supporting COM1 (4.8 kbaud), COM2 (38.4 kbaud) and COM3 (230.4 kbaud) modes.
    The half-bridge output stages can be set as high-side, low-side or push-pull for maximum design flexibility.
    The two ICs meet all the remote service, standardization, functionality verification, diagnostics and monitoring requirements of today’s smart factories.

  • Find the right VIPower device in just few clicks!
    VIPower smart selectorST's new smart selector saves you time finding the right low/high-side switch or H-bridge for your car body application.
    Just set a few parameters such as voltage, topology, number of channels or type of loads, or even source type and temperature, and find the perfect fit for your design. Then, download our TwisterSIM thermal/electrical simulator to view detailed thermal info or simply to test specific corner conditions.

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March 2016 Microcontroller news from STMicroelectronics
  • Develop free of charge under Linux for STM32 MCUs

    Linux fans can now develop software for STM32 MCUs free of charge without leaving their favorite host environment. Indeed, the entire STM32 software development environment is available for Linux.
    Our configuration and initialization code generator STM32CubeMX runs on Linux with versions 4.13 and higher, the AC6 System Workbench for STM32 (SW4STM32) with versions 1.6 and higher. SW4STM32 includes a modified version of the open-source project OpenOCD that gives access to our ST-LINK/V2 debugging tool under Linux.

  • Develop on STM8 with a 100% FREE professional C-compiler !

    You can believe your eyes - developing software for STM8S, STM8A and STM8L MCUs in C-language is now completely free, whatever the code size.
    ST joined with Cosmic Software to release their full-featured automotive-ready C-compiler for STM8 for free.
    While other microcontrollers are only supported with a GCC-based C-compiler and have to pay for an unrestricted full-featured C-compiler, the STM8 family is now more attractive to developers than ever!

  • VIDEO - New version of MCU Finder puts all data at your fingertips

    This video shows how our new version of the MCU Finder app brings your STM32 and STM8 MCU and ecosystem portfolio browsing experience to a brand-new level. Our redesigned MCU list view lets you sort, compare, save and recall your searches. Browse development tools using the improved GUI or read technical documentation and the latest news in English, Chinese and Japanese. In addition to accessing STM32 communities and social media, developers can also display public prices and buy on-line. Available now on Google Play and iOS App store.

  • VIDEO - Why developers should use STM32F7 platform explained in 15 minutes

    This video shows how the STM32F7 offers developers more computational power, more connectivity and more possibilities to develop sophisticated applications while staying gentle on budget.
    It optimizes the performance of the entire system by combining a set of brand-new peripherals around a 32-bit Cortex®-M7 core with a superior interconnect architecture with AXI and multi-layer AHB bus matrixes, multiple general-purpose and dedicated DMA controllers, a Chrom-ART graphic hardware accelerator as well as a JPEG accelerator on some variants.

  • VIDEO - See in less than 10 minutes how STM32Cube eases developers’ lives

    STM32Cube videoThe STM32Cube is a comprehensive software tool available at no cost that reduces development efforts, time and cost.
    In addition to a collection of embedded software bricks, it includes the STM32CubeMX tool that helps developers configure STM32 MCUs as well as generate the initialization code.
    It comes with tons of examples and demonstration code, ready to be used with a wide range of development environments
     
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March 2016 Automotive and transportation news from STMicroelectronics
  • Crank up AUTOSAR projects with ARCCORE's development environment at no cost
    Evaluate and prototype applications with SPC5 MCUs using Arctic Studio, ARCCORE’s pre-integrated development environment.
    Based on the AUTOSAR stack, it includes BSW/MCAL configuration and generation, and SWC authoring tool for an easy, immediate and free-of-charge development start.
    Start by using the evaluation version and buy the commercial license only at the design production phase, while taking advantage from the beginning of a professional support.

  • Evaluate multi-function ECU IC with SPI and network transceivers
    The L9779WD-SPI provides all basic functions for standard automotive engine management control units.
    Along with a broad range of network transceivers (CAN, K-line), this multi-function IC comes with an SPI interface for communication with the MCU for full device configuration, diagnostics and load driving. Its built-in protection and warning features as well as a Q&A watchdog guarantee functional safety.
    An evaluation kit (board and GUI) is available.

  • Safely reduce power loss and more with low-VF D²PAK-wrapped 650 V SiC diodes
    Using a Junction Barrier Schottky/Merged PiN structure, ST offers 650 V automotive-grade SiC diodes with the best VF performance with no compromise on reliability, to help them to safely reduce power losses in on-board battery chargers.
    The new 10-amp STPSC10H065GY , available in D²PAK, features a higher surge current handling, a lower leakage current and a longer application life time compared to the pure SiC auto-grade diodes available on the market.

  • Improve efficiency with new synchronous switching regulator eval board
    Based on ST's A6985F switching regulator, the STEVAL-ISA187V1 board helps developers improve efficiency at all loads, especially for battery-powered systems.
    Able to operate in low consumption mode, with an IQ of 30 μA, it ensures high efficiency under light loads, required for applications active when a car is parked.
    A low noise mode can be selected for infotainment applications with a forced PWM mode. Board settings can be easily changed to better evaluate different application scenarios.

  • 650 V AEC-Q101-qualified fast recovery diode MOSFET
    Combining an excellent recovery time (trr) of 154 ns and a very low recovery charge (Qrr) of 0.94 µC, the STW65N65DM2AG MDmesh DM2 fast recovery MOSFET is ideal for high-efficiency full-bridge DC-DC converters in hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and full electric vehicles (EV).
    The low on-state resistance (50 mOhm max.) enables increased power density for cooler operation and increased system reliability.

  • VIDEO - Advanced 3D navigation system always steers you in the right direction
    Teseo DRAWThis short video gives a snapshot of how the combination of sensors and GNSS ICs measurements through Teseo DRAW firmware enhances vehicle navigation.
    If the satellite signal is poor, Teseo DRAW compensates for the loss of accuracy; and if the signal becomes unavailable, navigation continues uninterrupted based on the location calculated using the vehicle’s sensor data. Even in difficult urban canyons!
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March 2016 News and Updates from STMicroelectronics
  • Serial I²C bus RTCs with battery switchover for wearables and handhelds
    ST's M41T83 low-power serial I2C real-time clocks feature a built-in 32.768 kHz oscillator well suited for clocking MCUs during low-power modes as well as a built-in power sense circuit which automatically switches to the battery supply when a power failure occurs.
    Its extended register map ensures a non-volatile, full clock/calendar function as well as 2 alarm interrupts, a watchdog timer, programmable 8-bit counter, and square wave outputs. A perfect choice when size, weight, and power-efficiency matter.

  • 30-GHz bandwidth breakthrough ESD protection for USB 3.1
    High-speed differential interfaces such as USB 3.1 (10 Gbit/s) use leading-edge CMOS processes that are very sensitive to electrostatic discharges. For these, ST has designed the ideal ESD protection in the ESDARF02-1BU2CK; providing a robust 8 kV contact- and up to 20 kV air-discharge shield, inside a 0.18 mm² package, 0.28-mm thick. Its 30-GHz operating bandwidth guarantees a high level of signal integrity.

  • New 600 and 650 V MOSFETs with integrated fast-recovery body diode
    ST has extended its offering of MDmesh DM2 MOSFETs for industrial applications with the introduction of new high-efficiency 600 and 650 V MOSFETs featuring ultra-low Qg for increased light load efficiency, extremely low Coss/Ciss, very low on-state resistance and high dv/dt ruggedness. Ideal for full-bridge and half-bridge topologies, these new devices also feature a very low recovery charge (Qrr) and recovery time (trr).

  • Discover new adapter boards for evaluating ST’s Motion MEMS for industrial applications
    Adapter board for Motion MEMSST offers a complete sensor evaluation solution for industrial applications with a full set of new DIL24 MEMS industrial adapters; eMotion motherboard compatible and based on an STM32 MCU and UNICO graphic user interface for direct real-time access to sensor outputs and configuration registers.
    Designed for applications requiring high quality and long-term availability, these adapter boards are an effective solution for fast system prototyping and device evaluation directly within the user’s own application.

  • New integrated matched-balun filter for TI CC2541 RF transceivers
    The new BALF-CC25-02D3 interfaces with TI’s CC2541 RF chip by combining the RF balun and impedance matching network functions.
    This single solution device simplifies RF board design and saves design resources as well as 80% board space versus separate passive components. It ensures optimum RF performance in full compliance with ETSI and FCC regulations for Bluetooth Low Energy frequency bands, and targets wearable and iBeacon designs.
    It is part of a reference design promoted by Wintech.
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March 2016 STM32 & ODE News from STMicroelectronics
  • Fast and easy application prototyping with STM32 Open Development Environment
    The fast development and prototyping of new applications is greatly simplified by the STM32 Open Development Environment (STM32 ODE).
    Based on the ST’s leading-edge 32-bit STM32 MCU family, the STM32 ODE now offers more than twenty STM32 Nucleo expansion boards that provide a comprehensive set of functions for sensing, connectivity, power, audio, motor control and more.
    The STM32 ODE provides not only boards based on leading-edge commercial products but also modular software, from driver to application level, that enables fast prototyping of ideas that can be smoothly transformed into final designs.
    The STM32 ODE Function Packs are a set of function examples that further accelerate the development process, by providing the user with pre-tested SW modules, allowing the use of expansion board combinations.

  • Get more out of your STM32 Nucleo development board (X-NUCLEO): 20+ expansion boards for increased functionality and performance
    STM32 Nucleo development boards are easily expanded through a variety of  STM32 Nucleo expansion boards to build STM32-based applications leveraging the functionality and performance of ST’s wide product portfolio. These expansion boards add sensing, control, connection, interface, power, audio and enhanced features while letting you choose the best performance and cost mix. Each expansion board is equipped with specific connectors such as the Arduino™ Uno R3 connector or an ST morpho connector to carry the required signals to implement its specific features. All boards come with related X-CUBE software modules.

  • Begin coding a new application in only a few minutes with X-CUBE software
    As part of the STM32 ODE, ST provides a broad offering of software expansion packages (X-CUBEs), complementing the STM32Cube base framework. Each package is designed to support the functionality of an STM32 Nucleo expansion board (X-NUCLEO) at various levels of abstraction: hardware abstraction layer (HAL) or middleware (APIs). The software packages also provide also some application examples with ready to build projects available for multiple IDEs: it only takes a few minutes to get started and begin coding a new application!
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March 2016 MEMS and SENSOR News from STMicroelectronics
  • How’s it shakin’? Our ultra-low-power high-performance motion sensor will tell you
    LIS2DS12A 14-bit 3-axis digital accelerometer with a digital I2C/SPI interface, the LIS2DS12 features a selectable full-scale acceleration range of ±2/±4/±8/±16 g and can measure accelerations with output data rates from 1 to 6400 Hz, with a resolution from 10 to 14 bits.
    Able to generate interrupts upon detection of free-fall events, 6D orientation, tap and double-tap sensing, activity or inactivity, and wake-up events, applications will also benefit from its power consumption as low as 2.5 µA in Low-power mode (1 Hz) and 150 µA in High-resolution mode (6.4 kHz).

  • Upgraded GUI improves your UX with MEMS sensor development ecosystem
    UnicoPart of a complete evaluation ecosystem, Unico is a cross-platform graphical user interface (GUI) running on Windows, Linux and Mac OSs. Designed for ST’s demo boards used to evaluate our accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers and environmental sensors, it allows a quick and easy setup of the sensors and the complete configuration of all the registers and the advanced features embedded in the devices.

  • VIDEO - Get started with new Unico GUI in 5 minutes
    Unico videoThis getting started video explains how to quickly set up the development hardware and configure and evaluate the embedded MEMS sensors. Its user-friendly interface ensures an intuitive configuration of sensor options and registers and makes it simple to record and visualize sensor data. Advanced features are also available.

  • VIDEO - Advanced 3D navigation system will always steer you in the right direction
    Watch this video to see how ST's Teseo DRAW advanced 3D navigation firmware merges satellite information with data from vehicle sensors to calculate location accurately in three dimensions including elevation. If the satellite signal is poor, Teseo DRAW compensates for the loss of accuracy; and if the signal becomes unavailable, navigation continues uninterrupted based on the location calculated using the vehicle’s sensor data. Even in difficult urban canyons!

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March 2016 Power Management News from STMicroelectronics
  • Comprehensive range of integrated AC-DC converters for auxiliary power supplies
    ViPerPlusOur ever-expanding VIPerPlus series of high-voltage converters combines an advanced PWM controller with an 800 V avalanche-rugged power MOSFET providing a cost-effective and highly efficient solution for low-to-mid power SMPSs for adaptors or auxiliary supplies. They all meet the latest energy efficiency standards (EuP Lot6 Tier2 and CoC ver.5 Tier2) and are tested for EMI according to EN55022-Class-B to simplify final equipment certification. Incorporating these designs into your project is made easy with an extensive set of design files (test data, Gerber files, BOM and SPICE simulation models).

  • Cool converters for the hottest places
    STEVAL-ISA171V1In the kitchen you’ll find one of the most challenging SMPS designs: those for cooking ovens where tight efficiency and robustness are required at temperatures as high as 105 °C! An isolated, quasi-resonant, fly-back topology can help cool things down when properly designed. The STEVAL-ISA171V1, a 12 V/15 W converter based on the VIPer35HD, and the STEVAL-ISA162V1, a 12 V/10 W converter based on the VIPer25HD, can help you with more than 82% active-mode efficiency and an extensive set of protections.

  • When -5 + 7 equals zero (power)
    STEVAL-ISA174V1In cost-sensitive white good designs, you need to squeeze out every penny, and every mW too, to make your design stand out of the crowd. The STEVAL-ISA174V1, a -5V/+7V, 7 W dual output, non-isolated, fixed-frequency, fly-back converter exploits VIPer0P Zero Power Mode (ZPM) to feature zero-power input consumption as per IEC 62301 Clause 4.5. It also meets European regulation 1275/2008 requirements for standby and off-mode electric power consumption for household and office equipment and complies with Five-Star Energy Efficiency.

  • Add extra features to your heavy-duty, dual-output 15 W SMPS design
    Based on the VIPer37LE, the STEVAL-ISA191V1 evaluation board implements an isolated, fixed frequency, fly-back, dual-output, 5 V / 1.2 A and 12 V / 0.75 A, 15 W wide-range mains converter that is particularly well-suited for air conditioner designs. In a compact 37 x 92 mm form factor, it features an extended set of protections including brown-out with easy-to-set on/off thresholds. 

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February 2016 News and Updates from STMicroelectronics
  • 4-ball WLSCP EEPROM with multiple I2C addresses and software write-protect designed for camera modules
    ST extends its 4-ball WLCSP EEPROM family with software write-protect feature with now 2 different internally-hard-wired device select codes. Devices such as front and rear camera modules can now have their own 4-pin EEPROM connected on the same bus. The dedicated write-protect instruction locks a quarter, half or full EEPROM memory area and keeps your programmed settings safe. For enhanced security, an irreversible lock feature is also available. The SWP 4-ball I2C series gives design flexibility offering 32-, 64-, and 128-Kbit devices with the same pin assignment and ball pitch.

  • Major upgrade for SPC5Studio now available
    The SPC5Studio v.4.0 software development framework for 32-bit automotive MCUs is ready !
    It has a new look and feel, a free GCC compiler, full low-level driver support (RLA) for SPC56 lines, more than 170 code examples, a modular installation approach and a comprehensive set of documents and collaterals.
    The new user interface makes it easier and more intuitive to create an application, configure it and navigate through the generated source code. Code, Makefile, ELF and doc generation in XML technologies are easily exportable to other development environments.

  • Ultimate TVS protection for USB fast-charging ports
    The ESDA13P70-1U1M is a TVS designed to provide a robust 12 V protection against overvoltages coming from mains, car chargers or electrostatic discharges.
    Its 8/20 µs power handling reaches 1300 W while housed in a tiny 1.6 mm² package (1.6 x 1.0 mm). The ESDA7P60-1U1M offers similar features for 5 V operating voltage.
    The 30 kV ESD robustness of both these TVS goes well beyond the IEC 61000-4-2 Level 4 specification.

  • ST MOSFET finder app – easily select the right MOSFET for your design
    Available for Android and iOS, the ST MOSFET finder is a free app for smartphones and tablets that enables you to explore ST’s wide portfolio of MOSFETs and easily filter and select the device that best fits your application via a parametric search. You will also be able to download datasheets, access the main product specifications as well as share the information via email or social media.

  • VIDEO - Learn all about the USB Type-C interface in 7 minutes
    The USB Type-C is a new physical connector aimed at replacing existing USB ports. Watch our video to discover its significant new features and functions that will not only change end-users’ habits (today mainly charging a smartphone or a tablet), but also simplify their relation with powering objects or transmitting data or video with just a single cable.
  • VIDEO - What time is it ? Time to improve your wearables with a low-power real-time clock with alarm !
    Watch our video to discover how our standalone RTC solutions will improve your wearable designs with a very low frequency error at 25 °C which equates to about 5 seconds per month, an ultra-low power consumption of 350 nA in standby, an ultra-small 1.5 x 3.2 mm package with an embedded crystal oscillator, and more.
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January 2016 Motor Control News from STMicroelectronics
  • How to quickly evaluate and develop 3-phase motor control solutions

    X-NUCLEO-IHM09M1Based on the comprehensive STM32 Nucleo development environment, our X-NUCLEO-IHM09M1 adapter board with its MC connector is the key building block to ensure an alternative control board connection to power stage evaluation boards.
    Developers benefit from the embedded software libraries and large number of ready-to-use examples and demonstration code included in our comprehensive STM32 ODE.

  • 5 new boards to develop greener and more reliable motor control applications
    STEVAL-IPM05FAs part of ST's motor control ecosystem, ST offers a new range of affordable and versatile SLLIMM™ motor control power boards to help developers get more out of our 2nd series of IGBT intelligent power modules.
    With optimal trade-off between conduction and switching energy, these new IPMs deliver increased efficiency over a range of application power outputs up to 1.5 kW, together with outstanding robustness and EMI radiation.

  • End motor control design headaches with our updated SDK and friendly GUI
    STSW-STM32100The new release of our STM32 PMSM FOC SDK (STSW-STM32100) now supports our new range of affordable and versatile SLLIMM™ motor control power boards.
    Using the ST MC Workbench (included) with motor profiler and one-touch tuning for a fast startup of unknown motors, developers can tweak application variables and monitor performance in real time.

  • Find the best solution for your single BLDC/PMSM motor control application
    Based on the L6230 DMOS driver, the X-NUCLEO-IHM07M1 driver expansion board for 3-phase brushless DC motors is fully configurable and ready to support field-oriented-control (FOC) and six-step driving methods for motors with speed sensors as well as for sensor-less solutions.

  • VIDEO - Plug and spin brushless DC motors in just a few seconds
    P-NUCLEO-IHM001This video shows how you can ‘plug and spin’ synchronous motors implementing efficient field-oriented-control (FOC) without any dedicated skills or additional equipment using ST's new Motor Control Nucleo Pack (P-NUCLEO-IHM001).
    In addition to a Nucleo board and a motor, this starter kit includes a new free-of-charge software algorithm to help engineers and hobbyists implement efficient vector control in a very short time for motor-driven projects such as drones, appliances, E-bikes, home-automation, health care, and industrial machinery. 
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January 2016 Microcontroller News from STMicroelectronics

  • Can it be true: an STM32F0 MCU smaller than 5 mm² ?
    WLCSP36WLCSP packages are now fully deployed for STM32F091RC entry-level ARM® Cortex®-M0 MCUs, covering the whole portfolio from WLCSP25 to WLCSP64. Well-suited for cost-sensitive applications, STM32F0 MCUs combine real-time performance, low-power operation, and the advanced architecture and peripherals of the STM32 platform. The tiny WLCSP packages offer the advantage of the smallest area footprint, low thickness and competitive cost.

  • Discover our new, power-efficient, entry-level STM32F410 microcontroller
    Enlarging the STM32 Dynamic Efficiency™ lines, ST's new entry-level STM32F410 MCU with FPU and DSP instructions comes with a comprehensive set of peripherals, an embedded hardware random number generator, 128 Kbytes of Flash memory and 32 Kbytes of SRAM.
    This streamlined version runs at up to 100 MHz with an efficient 90 µA/MHz dynamic current. Leveraging the NUCLEO-F410RE development board, developers will benefit from STM32Cube firmware, supported by a large ecosystem of IDE partners, and access to the Arduino and ARM® mbed™ online communities.

  • 144 reasons to love our new addition to the STM32 Nucleo platform
    The STM32 Nucleo family now includes bigger form factor development boards offering STM32 MCUs in 144-pin packages.
    In addition to Ethernet support, these boards facilitate the prototyping of specialized features:  the ST connector, a superset of Arduino™ Uno, gives access to a wider range of STM32 peripherals, while the ST morpho connector lets you benefit from all STM32 I/Os.
    The Nucleo-144 platform includes an ST-Link debugger/programmer supporting virtual com port and mass-storage USB classes, eliminating the need for an external probe.
    Supported by a comprehensive range of IDEs, they will soon allow direct access to the ARM® mbed™ online environment.

  • VIDEO - Getting started with the STM32F746 discovery kit
    Watch this video to discover the performance capability of the STM32F7 series as well as its large peripheral set, making it the perfect fit for a large range of embedded applications. With numerous connectors making it useful for evaluating the MCU's performance in connected applications, the STM32F746 discovery kit comes pre-loaded with a full set of demo software libraries that highlight the STM32F7's performance and which can be used as a reference.
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January 2016 News and Updates from STMicroelectronics
  • Add connectivity in a snap with Bluetooth® Smart v4.1 module
    With our SPBTLE-RF Bluetooth v4.1 master/slave network processor module adding connectivity to any smart object has never been so easy.
    This 11.5 x 13.5 mm module embeds an antenna with its associated balun and RF filter, a 32-MHz oscillator to clock the system, and supply filters to enable a direct connection with an external supply. CE, FCC and BQE certified, it helps you take the quickest and simplest path to release your next exciting IoT project.

  • Make interoperability among different devices a reality with new USB Type-C controller
    STUSB16ST is working to build a strong and flexible portfolio of USB Type-C and power delivery solutions.
    With integrated short-circuit, over-voltage, and over-current protections, ST's new STUSB16 interface IC is robust against high voltage surges, while an embedded non-volatile memory provides support for dead-battery operation and enables the use customer-configurable startup profiles at power-up.

  • ST adds new 400 – 650 V AEC-Q101-qualified fast recovery diode MOSFETs
    ST’s portfolio of fast recovery diode MOSFETs has been extended with the introduction of the industry’s first 400 and 500 V AEC-Q101 devices as well as 600 and 650 V devices featuring an improved performance.
    Ideal for full-bridge zero-voltage switching topologies, they offer the best performance in terms of trr / Qrr and softness in the automotive market.

  • New open audio libraries help you implement enhanced acoustic processing features
    ST offers a new selection of real-time acoustic processing libraries as part of its OpenSoftwareX open.AUDIO program.
    The libraries are available free-of-charge for the STM32 development environment.
    The osxAcousticBF library implements adaptive beam-forming based on two digital MEMS microphones.
    The osxAcousticEC library enables echo cancellation and automatic gain control.
    The osxAcousticSL library implements sound source localization computing the direction of arrival of an audio source using 2 or 4 digital MEMS microphones.

  • Kelvin-source version of PowerFLAT 8x8 HV extends benefits of MDmesh M2 MOSFETs
    ST has extended its offering of high-voltage MDmesh M2 MOSFETs with a new version of the 1-mm-high surface-mount PowerFLAT 8x8 HV package which has a dedicated Kelvin source pin for improved gate drive signal.
    The compact form factor and high thermal performance of the package, combined with the low on-resistance, gate charge and input/output capacitances of the MDmesh M2 MOSFETs enable designers to increase the efficiency and save space in both soft-switching and hard-switching applications.

  • Discover SPC5’s MCAL evaluation drivers with free download
    MCALST provides a full set of the latest AUTOSAR-compliant MCAL evaluation drivers for our SPC5 32-bit Flash MCUs at no cost for developers who benefit from a complete set of drivers using a single configuration tool.
    ST develops the MCAL drivers in-house exploiting our knowledge of the hardware to create efficient and optimized drivers in compliance with Automotive SPICE® Level 3 standards.

  • Versatile and flexible, evaluate ST’s newest sensor hub module

    STEVAL-IDI001V1 is a premium sensor hub with a nine-axis inertial sensor, environmental sensor, proximity sensor (distance and ambient light) and MEMS microphone sensor.
    At its core is a STM32F4 microcontroller and the entire module fits a small form factor of 4 x 4 cm. Compatible with STM32Nucleo and X-NUCLEO expansion boards, it embeds data-logger software and allows streaming and storing of selected sensor data via USB or Bluetooth® Smart.
    Key Features
    • STM32F439IIH6 High Performance MCU ARM® Cortex™-M4F @ 180 MHz with 256 KB of embedded SRAM
    • 8 MB external SRAM
    • IMU 9 axes inertial sensor
      • LSM9DS1
    • Environmental sensors: 
      • Pressure (LPS25HB)
      • Humidity and Temperature (HTS221)
      • UV index (UVIS25M).
    • Proximity and ambient light sensors (2x VL6180X)
    • Digital MEMS microphone array (4x MP34DT01)
    • USB connector
    • Micro SD card expansion
    • GPIO expansion for pin control and connection to the STM32Nucleo board thanks to the adapter board included in the package

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