STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor supplier serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is expanding access to its STM32 microcontroller (MCU) family by introducing the most affordable series yet: the STM32C0.
STM32 MCUs are used in billions of smart industrial, medical and consumer products around the world. With thousands of STM32 part numbers in existence, product designers can select the features and performance they need at a price that suits their market.
To ensure availability, ST targets the new STM32C0 series at equipment such as household appliances, industrial pumps, fans, smoke detectors, typically served by simpler 8- and 16-bit MCUs.
The STM32C0's modern 32-bit design enables improvements such as faster response, extra functions and network connection with similar overall cost and power consumption. At the same time, its basic simplicity and broad, free support ecosystem with resources including tools, software packages, and the opportunity to connect with diverse developer communities make it easy for new users to enter the 32-bit world.
“The next generations of smart appliances and industrial controllers must be easy to use, ultra-competitively priced and guaranteed in supply,” said Daniel Colonna, director of STM32 marketing at STMicroelectronics. “By meeting these requirements, our new STM32C0 general-purpose entry-level MCUs present exciting options for the 8/16-bit application space, with the additional benefits that come with the broad and powerful STM32 ecosystem.”
The STM32C0 series, now in high-volume production and available for shipment, is covered by ST's 10-year longevity program for industrial products, renewed each year. Nine package options are available, offering various attributes such as easy handling, ultra-small form factor and low profile.