STMicroelectronics introduces STM32CubeMP13, a groundbreaking software pack designed to elevate embedded-system designs by facilitating the migration of STM32 microcontroller code to the more robust STM32MP1 microprocessors. This innovation responds to the escalating demands of end-users seeking enhanced features and swifter technology responses in various spheres, notably in industrial real-time applications and sectors like process equipment, factory automation, IoT devices, and digital signage. The STM32MP1 microprocessors bring an Arm Cortex-A7 architecture, offering heightened processing power and memory, meeting the need for enhanced host-system performance compared to traditional microcontrollers.
STM32CubeMP13 opens up possibilities for developers, enabling the adaptation of existing embedded bare-metal applications or real-time operating systems (RTOS) onto STM32MP1 SoCs. This software pack serves as a powerful alternative to OpenSTLinux, ensuring accelerated execution times in contrast to typical microcontrollers. Notably, it empowers users to maintain the stringent real-time specifications of their original implementations, such as interrupt times and latency. Additionally, leveraging an RTOS becomes more efficient with the larger memory of the MPU while preserving low power consumption, expanding the potential for advanced system capabilities.
Integrated seamlessly into the STM32Cube ecosystem, STM32CubeMP13 facilitates a smooth transition for designers accustomed to working with ST’s STM32 embedded microcontrollers, enabling them to embark on higher-performance projects with MPUs while operating within the familiar development environment. Equipped with all essential components—board support package (BSP), hardware abstraction layer (HAL), and pre-integrated Azure RTOS (transitioning to Eclipse ThreadX)—this software pack also offers comprehensive code samples to aid developers in managing the intricacies of MPU-based systems, covering areas like booting from external memory and power management, including DDR-RAM self-refresh control. Targeting diverse markets such as industrial, smart city, smart home, retail, medical, health, and wellness, the STM32MP13 accommodates entry-level applications within the established ecosystem and OpenSTLinux distribution, ensuring versatility in application development.
The STM32CubeMP13 software is available for free download from the STMicroelectronics website, empowering developers to harness the amplified capabilities of STM32MP1 microprocessors and revolutionize their next-generation product designs.
