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32-bit microcontrollers for automotive


The SPC56 family of 32-bit automotive microcontrollers is designed using Power Architecture™ and ST’s 90 nm embedded Flash technology. Developed within the framework of the STMicroelectronics/Freescale Joint Development Program (JDP), it combines a scalable range of e200 cores with innovative peripheral sets that are optimized for building efficient applications in engine management, chassis, safety, body control and instrument clusters.
The modular design concept and the ultimate performance of the technology together with the rigorous implementation of a zero-defect strategy will make it a reference platform for the next generation of automotive applications.
 
32-bit microcontroller for automotive families
SPC560P - 32-bit microcontrollers for chassis & safety
SPC56xB/C/D - 32-bit microcontrollers for car body & convenience
SPC563M - 32-bit microcontrollers for powertrain
SPC56xS - 32-bit microcontrollers for cluster & dashboard
 
32-bit platform key features
Scalable core architecture
All SPC56 products are based on Power Architecture™  using compatible e200 cores
Common variable length encoding (VLE) instruction set
Frequency range from 32 MHz to 300 MHz
Various core options such as MMU, DSP and floating point extensions
   
Modular platform
Multi-master crossbar switch architecture without compromise on performance
Flexible peripheral set based on the AMBA™ standard
Memory protection unit (MPU)
   
Time to market
Compatibility across the families through modular peripheral set
Unified peripheral and IP strategy maximizing reuse, and reducing development time
Large shared automotive IP library (eTPU, Flexray, LinFlex…etc)
All devices designed for AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture)
Standard architecture, supported through tools and software providers
Existing tools ecosystem and know-how
 
Applications and product families

car body

telematics

power train

safety

Chassis & safety   Car body & convenience   Powertrain

  Cluster & dashboard
 
Tools
STMicroelectronics offers a full range of development and programming tools for the SPC56 family, designed to deliver a competitive advantage in terms of productivity and time-to-market.
SPC56 32-bit automotive microcontroller tools overview
 
Product news
Press announcement, June 13, 2008:
STMicroelectronics Announces 32-bit MCUs, Extending Platform-Design Advantages in Vehicle Electronics Applications
Press announcement, february 26, 2008:
STMicroelectronics and Freescale joint-design efforts deliver on promise of “first silicon”
 
Related information

STMicroelectronics and Freescale joint development program