STMicroelectronics introduces a new 8-bit microcontroller platform designed to offer outstanding levels of performance and cost-effectiveness in a wide range of applications.
Implemented around a high-performance 8-bit core and a state-of-the-art set of peripherals, the STM8 platform will be manufactured using an ST-proprietary 130nm embedded non-volatile memory technology.
ST has introduced the first STM8 family, and is going to periodically announce dedicated families or variants along the year of 2008 and 2009.
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| New core architecture boosts performance |
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| Key features |
Benefits |
| 32-bit memory interface and 3- stage pipeline |
Key for the performance improvement leads to an average of 1.6 CPI with 20MIPS peak performance |
| 16-bit index register and stack pointer |
Better code density and speed when managing tables |
| 16-MBytes linear address space
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No overhead for paging operations above 64-Kbytes of memory |
| Enhanced stack pointer operations |
To better support C-programming and real-time operating systems |
| Advanced addressing modes |
Big improvement for supporting C-programming, leading to better code density and efficiency
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| New instructions |
Increased speed of arithmetic operations
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| Technology platform |
| Key features |
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Benefits |
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True Data EEPROM with read while write |
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No compromise with emulated E²data. The risk of data corruption is eliminated. Moreover, the read while write configuration allows accurate software management |
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Up to 256 Kbytes of program memory, up to 128 pin packages, 145 °C temperature range |
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STM8 is a perfect fit for strategic platform choices and facilitates re-use of design concepts |
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Large voltage range from 1.65 to 5.5V |
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Device families can cover a wide scope of application segments including automotive, industrial, consumer and battery operated devices |
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Multiple modular technology options |
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Allows to implement solutions for high speed, ultra low power, high integration level, analog performance |
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Robust and proven technology |
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The products are designed to withstand a high level of external disturbances, leading to robust applications without the expense of external protection elements |
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Multiple internal clock sources. Smart clock and peripherals management |
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Allows to drastically reduce power consumption and noise emission |
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Compatibility across the families through modular peripheral set |
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Simplifies design reuse improving time to marked
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| Applications |
| Automotive |
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Industrial |
| Sensors |
Actuators |
Home appliance |
Home automation |
| Safety microcontroller |
DC motors |
Motor control |
Air conditioning
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| Car body |
Car radios |
Sensing |
Metering
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| Lin nodes |
HVAC |
UPS |
Security |
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| Consumer |
Medical |
| Power supply |
Small appliance |
Personal care |
Fitness
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| Audio |
Toys |
Portable devices |
Hospital |
| Sales points |
Front Panels |
Blood pressure |
Blood sugar |
| Televisions |
Surveillance
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Monitoring |
Emergency call |
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| Tools |
Application debugging on STM8A products is easy using the advanced single-wire, integrated debug-interface
SWIM. A simple USB adapter turns your PC into a powerful development tool featuring:
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Non-intrusive debugging – no wasted target resources, no reserved |
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NVM addresses, no monitor
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Real-time read and write of RAM and peripheral registers - no wait, no stall |
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Hot-plug during application execution and post-mortem debug
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Unlimited breakpoints on all memory instructions
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Hardware breakpoints – 23 configurations |
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Step-by-step code execution |
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Fast Flash programming
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For the most demanding applications, ST offers the FPGA-based STICE emulator, which complements the
environment with solutions for code tracing, code coverage measurement and profiling. |
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| Product news |
Press announcement, june 12, 2008:
STMicroelectronics Introduces STM8S Microcontrollers, Bringing Advanced 8-bit Core and Platform Scalability to Industrial Applications |
Press Announcement: February, 2008:
STMicroelectronics Raises the Bar with New 8-bit Microcontroller Platform |
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| Related information |
STM8S - 8-bit microcontrollers
STM8A - 8-bit microcontrollers for automotive
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