STMicroelectronics Boosts IoT Design Productivity with First STM32 Wireless Microcontroller Module
January 05 2021 - 9:00AM
STMicroelectronics Boosts IoT Design
Productivity with First STM32 Wireless
Microcontroller Module
- Offloads complete RF design for faster time to market
- Assures optimized wireless performance, low power, compact
footprint
- Bluetooth ® LE, Zigbee®, and OpenThread Certified
- FCC, CE, JRF, KC, SRRC1, GOST geographical certifications
Geneva, January 5, 2021 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE:
STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers
across the spectrum of electronics applications, is offering a
solution to accelerate the market introduction of new Bluetooth® LE
and 802.15.4 based IoT devices with a miniature, ready-to-use STM32
wireless microcontroller (MCU) module.
The 7mm x 11.3mm STM32WB5MMG module lets product teams build
connected devices without needing wireless-design skills. Made to
enable low-cost PCB technology requiring a minimal number of
layers, it integrates everything up to the antenna. Users can also
leverage the tools, design wizards, radio stacks, and turnkey
software libraries of ST’s STM32Cube MCU development ecosystem,
available free of charge, to complete the project quickly and
efficiently.
“Our first STM32-based wireless module simplifies technical
challenges and extends exciting opportunities for smart connected
devices,” said Ricardo de Sa Earp, Group Vice President,
Microcontroller Division General Manager, STMicroelectronics. “A
complete ready-to-use subsystem in a single package, the
STM32WB5MMG assures excellent radio performance out of the box and
comes as a certified solution according to Bluetooth, Zigbee®, and
OpenThread specifications.”
In addition, the module supports ST’s novel concurrent
dual-protocol mode that lets any protocol based on IEEE 802.15.4
radio technology, including Zigbee 3.0 and OpenThread, connect the
user directly to any Bluetooth Low Energy device.
Benefitting from all features of ST’s STM32WB55 ultra-low power
wireless microcontroller ICs, the module addresses a wide variety
of opportunities for smart-home, smart-building, and smart-factory
equipment. Users can leverage the MCU’s dual-core architecture that
separates radio and application-level processing for unimpeded
performance, large memories for radio and application code and data
storage, and state-of-the-art cybersecurity.
The STM32WB5MMG is available now, from $5.66 for orders of
10,000 pieces.
Further Technical information: The STM32WB5MMG
can address market opportunities at all levels, including
cost-sensitive and highly miniaturized devices. Designers can
create a simplified, low-cost PCB leveraging the module’s optimized
pin-out and take advantage of existing STM32WB55 MCU firmware
libraries and toolchain. In addition, ST has created a dedicated
application note as extra guidance for module users.
The module integrates a miniature antenna properly matched to
the receiver circuitry, built-in Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS)
circuitry, and frequency-control components. With support for
crystal-less USB Full-Speed connectivity, the module lets users
minimize bill-of-materials costs as well as simplifying the
hardware design.
Cyber protection includes secured software updates including
Over-The-Air (OTA) for brand protection and device integrity,
customer key storage and Proprietary Code Readout Protection
(PCROP) to protect developers’ intellectual property, and Public
Key Authentication (PKA) support for cryptographic protection of
code and connections.
By combining high RF performance with low power consumption, the
module ensures reliable connectivity with extended battery
life.
You can also read our blogpost at
https://blog.st.com/stm32wb55mmg/
STM32 is a registered and/or unregistered trademark of
STMicroelectronics International NV or its affiliates in the EU
and/or elsewhere. In particular, STM32 is registered in the US
Patent and Trademark Office.
About STMicroelectronics
At ST, we are 46,000 creators and makers of semiconductor
technologies mastering the semiconductor supply chain with
state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. An independent device
manufacturer, we work with our 100,000 customers and thousands of
partners to design and build products, solutions, and ecosystems
that address their challenges and opportunities, and the need to
support a more sustainable world. Our technologies enable smarter
mobility, more efficient power and energy management, and the
wide-scale deployment of the Internet of Things and 5G technology.
Further information can be found at www.st.com.
For Press Information Contact: Michael
Markowitz Director Technical Media Relations STMicroelectronics
Tel: +1 781 591 0354 Email: michael.markowitz@st.com
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