STM32 and STM8 Microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics Drive the Smart Revolution, with Over One Million Developer Kits Delivered
•Affordable tools with easy expandability and software support encourage design starts with ST’s 8- and 32-bit microcontrollers
•Rich selection of microcontrollers covering broad spectrum of price, performance, and features provide versatile choices and scalability
•Power-efficient architectures and connection with ST MEMS devices complete persuasive offer for smart-product development
Geneva / 23 Jan 2017
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) , a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has delivered
one million development kits for its STM32 microcontrollers and 100,000 kits for the STM8 family, equipping product designers all over the world
to create tiny smart devices. STM32 and STM8 Microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics Drive the Smart Revolution, with Over One Million Developer
Kits Delivered
Each development kit jump-starts product designs to assist faster delivery into markets that can range from a few hundred units to millions of
units, and span applications that include wearable wellness monitors, environmental sensors, smart meters, industrial controllers, smart-building
equipment, and many more.
“Easy access is a key part of our microcontroller strategy, including affordable boards and design tools that enable low-cost project starts,”
said Daniel Colonna, Marketing Director, Microcontroller Division, STMicroelectronics. “In addition, the large families of devices, covering
a broad spectrum of performance and features, provide flexibility and scalability. There are now over 700 STM32 variants and 129 STM8 device
types including rugged automotive microcontrollers. All these devices are designed to provide efficient processing performance and many functions
on-chip to help simplify designs. There are also strong synergies with our market-leading portfolio of MEMS motion sensors and microphones.”
ST’s microcontroller strategy presents the development kits at prices that are affordable for everyone, from independent makers and developers
or small design houses to large OEM corporations. For just a few dollars, STM32 Nucleo development boards provide hardware designers with all
they need to start projects with the 32-bit STM32 family, and plug-in cards can be added to provide extra functions as needed.
STM32 Nucleo expansion boards are available from ST, including motion sensing, microphone, Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) and other wireless
connectivity, Near-Field Communication (NFC), digital audio, or motor-control boards. Users may also choose expansion cards from open-source
communities such as Arduino™. By combining STM32 Nucleo with expansion boards in one package, STM32 Nucleo packs make it easy to use complete
system solutions; for instance, our all-in-one motor-control STM32 Nucleo pack delivers a small low-voltage BLDC motor, a power-drive
expansion card, as well as an STM32 Nucleo-F3 board to enable anyone to try motor-control solutions, get trained, and build prototypes.
In addition, STM32Cube software packages provide tools for setting up the microcontroller, reusable code samples, middleware for accessing
on-chip peripherals and memory, and wizards for managing clocks, pins, and power consumption.
The STM32 Discovery kits provide an integrated development platform, associating STM32 microcontrollers with on-board components such as
ST MEMS microphones, proximity and motion sensors, or an LCD, for demonstration of specific device features and use cases.
A similar ecosystem supports designers using the 8-bit STM8 microcontrollers. It includes a selection of evaluation boards and Discovery
boards, as well as embedded software including sample code, libraries for functions such as touch sensing and audio processing, and a
functional-safety package to help achieve IEC 60730 Class-B certification for safety-critical applications.
In addition, a broad range of solution-oriented evaluation tools provide application-focused features to help designers respond quickly to
opportunities in fast-moving markets such as smart building, healthcare and wellness, home appliances, digital consumer products, smart industry,
lighting, and motor control.
The evaluation boards are extremely easy to use, with an integrated debugger that saves attaching dedicated probes to monitor program execution
and allows easy drag-and-drop Flash programming. Further flexibility is provided through direct support of development environments from major
third-party vendors such as IAR EWARM and Keil MDK-ARM, as well as open-source environments such as free AC6 SW4STM32, and direct access to
ARM® mbed™ online tools. For further information please visit www.st.com/stm8-stm32evaltools.
About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global semiconductor leader delivering intelligent and energy-efficient products and solutions that power the electronics at the heart
of everyday life. ST’s products are found everywhere today, and together with our customers, we are enabling smarter driving and smarter
factories, cities and homes, along with the next generation of mobile and Internet of Things devices.
By getting more from technology to get more from life, ST stands for life.augmented.
In 2015, the Company’s net revenues were $6.90 billion, serving more than 100,000 customers worldwide. Further information can be found at www.st.com.
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