STMicroelectronics has launched new microcontrollers based on the ARM Cortex-M series of processor cores featuring embedded flash at 90nm process technology. The company claims that these MCUs will deliver faster operation, increased peripheral integration, and extra savings in power consumption.
According to ST, the ARM Cortex-M series of processor cores provides advanced processing capabilities and real-time performance.
The company further claimed that STM32 devices add features such as multiple low-power modes with fast wake-up for optimum performance and efficiency. In addition, developers benefit from pin-to-pin, software and peripherals compatibility across all microcontroller variants.
The company said that it has more than 70 STM32 devices in full production, offering a choice from its Access Line, USB Access Line, Performance Line and Connectivity Line devices, the STM32W wireless-enabled series announced earlier in 2009, and the forthcoming STM32L series featuring ST’s ultra-low-power technology.
The company added that a limited number of customers will receive samples in the fourth quarter of 2009, followed by full production availability in 2010.
Jim Nicholas, general manager of microcontroller division at STMicroelectronics, said: Since its launch in 2007, the STM32 has led the convergence of 16- and 32-bit applications and gained tremendous success with many design wins in multiple market segments.
Continuous innovation and improvement has built the industry’s broadest portfolio of Cortex-M3 based devices, and taking the STM32 to 90nm will enable more feature-rich applications reaching higher performance standards and even greater power efficiency.
