STMicroelectronics, a provider of system-on-chip technology, has introduced embedded microprocessor that couples two ARM Cortex-A9 cores with a DDR3 memory interface.
STMicroelectronics said that its new microprocessor is manufactured in low-power 55nm HCMOS process technology and offers high computing power and customisability for multiple embedded applications together with the high level of cost competitiveness offered by system-on-chip devices.
The company said that its new microprocessor combines the low power and multi-processing capabilities of the ARM Cortex-A9 processor core with Network-on-Chip (NoC) technology. It targets high-performance embedded-control applications across market segments from communication and computer peripherals to industrial automation.
The SPEAr1310 features 2x Giga/Fast Ethernet ports, 3x Fast Ethernet, 3x PCIe/SATA Gen2 links, 1x 32-bit PCI expansion bus, 2x USB 2.0 host ports with integrated PHYs, 1x USB2.0 OTG port with integrated PHY, 2x CAN 2.0 a/b interfaces, 2x TDM/E1 HDLC controllers and 2x HDLC controllers.
Loris Valenti, general manager of STMicroelectronics’ Computer Systems Division, said: "With its innovative architecture and powerful feature set, SPEAr1310 is at the leading edge of the embedded processor market and enables an unprecedented mix of cost competitiveness, performance and flexibility."
