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ST’s STSPIN32 drivers combine a general-purpose STM32 microcontroller (MCU) with a feature-rich three-phase gate driver to simplify design, save PCB area and accelerate time to market. The eight new STSPIN32G0 devices contain gate drivers rated 45V, 250V and 600V, targeting applications from battery-operated appliances and power tools to industrial automation, robots, HVAC systems and line-powered home appliances. The new devices integrate an STM32G031 microcontroller, based on the Arm® Cortex®-M0+ core, which has the computing power to handle popular control algorithms, including six-step control and field-oriented control (FOC). FOC implementation can be sensored or sensorless, with one, two, or three shunts. Additio

TTTech's Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) switch IP is now integrated into ST's STM32MP25 microprocessor, offering safe and secure connectivity of applications to standard Ethernet networks, with several key benefits for developers addressing switch, PLC or IPC solutions. What's new and its impactTTTech's TSN Switch IP is recognized as the most mature and best-in-class solution available in the market. For developers, this means a reliable and robust networking foundation, reducing the risk of integration issues and ens

 ST AIoT Craft, a new web-based tool, simplifies developing and provisioning node-to-cloud AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) projects that use the machine-learning core (MLC) of ST’s smart MEMS sensors. The MLC is unique to the ST MEMS portfolio and enables decision-tree learning models to run directly in the sensor. Capable of operating autonomously, without host-system involvement, the MLC ensures low latency with low power consumption and efficiently handles tasks that require AI skills such as classification and pattern detection. 

Earlier this year, the launch of the STM32H523 and STM32H533 MCUs expanded the STM32 high-performance portfolio, offering enhanced performance, security, power efficiency, and advanced embedded peripherals. What’s new in the two lines?STM32H523 product line: Memory: 256 to 512 Kbytes of flash memory and 272 Kbytes of SRAM Package options: Available in 48 to 144 pins packages in BGA and LQFP profiles, as well as WLCSP39 and UFQFN48 packages, allowing developers to choose the best fit for their design constraints   STM32H533 product line: Memory: 512 Kbytes of flash memory, offering substantial stora

Are you ready to enhance your user interface design?Implementing screen transitions is a crucial aspect of creating a seamless user experience, and we're here to make it easier for you.That's why we created our latest video, "How to TouchGFX: screen transitions and performances", to guide you through implementing screen transitions effortlessly using TouchGFX. What you'll learnAdding screen transitions: whether you prefer using the TouchGFX Designer or coding directly, we've got you covered. Four unique transitions: dive deep into Slide, Cover, Wipe, and Block transitions. Performance optimization: essential tips to ensure your transitions are efficient.  Why watch this video?By the end of this video, you will be equipped with the knowledge to seamlessly inte

We are pleased to announce the release of TouchGFX 4.24.1, which includes bug fixes and improvements to enhance your development experience. TouchGFX Designer improvementsEnhanced project updater: The project updater now seamlessly updates STM32CubeIDE projects created with STM32CubeMX v6.12.0 and above. This enhancement ensures compatibility with the latest STM32CubeMX updates, providing a better experience for our users. We are pleased to have addressed the specific issues mentioned in the community threads here and

The STPMIC25 power-management IC for STM32MP2 microprocessors is now available, with 16 channels to supply all the MPU power rails as well as system peripherals in one convenient package. Completing the hardware design requires only a small number of external components to provide filtering and stabilization and the STEVAL-PMIC25V1 evaluation board is available now to start development immediately. The IC contains seven DC/DC buck converters and eight low-dropout (LDO

Accelerating development of compact and reliable fans and pumps built with energy-efficient motors, STMicroelectronics has introduced the PWD5T60 three-phase driver with a ready-to-use evaluation board that supports flexible control strategies. Suited to applications up to 500V, the PWD5T60 integrates a gate driver and six power MOSFETs with RDS(ON) of 1.38Ω, enabling the device to achieve an outstanding energy to area rating. Zero-drop bootstrap diodes are also built-in, requiring minimal external components to complete the circuit in only 30% of the board area of an equivalent driver built with discrete components. The propagation delays of high-side and low-side MOSFETs are closely matched, which eliminates cycle distortion and maximizes flexibility to set the operat

The ST25TA-E NFC tag IC increases the integrity of digital product passports and blockchain-driven solutions by implementing a state-of-the-art on-chip digital signature mechanism, TruST25™ Edge.     Using elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) and running on a sophisticated asymmetric cryptographic engine within the ST25TA-E, this new on-chip signature ensures the authenticity of an attached physical object. By integrating on-chip and external digital signature mechanisms, the ST25TA-E NFC tag delivers robust protection against falsification and unauthorized market activities, while also expanding possibilities for consumer engagement. The ST25TA-E is tailored to meet the high standards of premium brands and is especially suited for safeg

The new VL53L4ED single-zone Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor has an extended operating temperature range from -40°C to 105°C. Ready for harsh environments, the VL53L4ED enhances proximity detection and ranging under high ambient light conditions in applications such as industrial tools, smart-factory equipment, robot guidance systems, outdoor lighting controls, and security systems. Expanding ST’s VL53L4 family of direct-ToF sensors, the VL53L4ED integrates a laser emitter and a single-photon avalanche-diode (SPAD) detector array in a convenient all-in-one module which ensures reliable measurement even in extreme temperature conditions. The next-generation laser provides enhanced performance in high ambient light environments and excellent short-distance ranging accura

The new STM32WB05 and STM32WB06/07 lines enrich the first STM32WB09 line released in 2023, expanding options for developers looking for a cost-effective, ent

The EVLSPIN32G4-ACT edge AI motor drive reference design simplifies the creation of smart actuators. This design is based on the STSPIN32G4, a 3-phase motor driver for advanced motor control systems. It is designed to work with ST's STWIN.box (STEVAL-STWINBX1), a wireless industrial sensor node, to fast-track the development of systems that merge precise motor control with real-time environmental data analysis and IoT connectivity. The EVLSPIN32G4-ACT brings together motor control advancemen

STPOWER MDmesh DM9 AG automotive-grade 600V/650V super-junction MOSFETs deliver high efficiency and ruggedness for on-board chargers and DC/DC converters in both hard- and soft-switching topologies.  The standout feature of the MDmesh DM9 AG series is its RDS(on) per die area coupled with a minimal gate charge. This combination leads to lower energy losses and superior switching performance, setting a new benchmark figure of merit. The latest technology in the series ensures a tighter gate-source threshold voltage (VGS(th)) spread, which sharpens the switching capabilities of the MOSFETs, resulting in lower turn-on and turn-off losses. Moreover, these devices off

The STM32U5F9/G9 and STM32U5F7/G7 MCUs offer 3 MB of on-chip dynamic storage. This SRAM means they can manage several frame buffers for graphics displays, reducing the need for more memory components. The microcontrollers come equipped with ST's NeoChromVG graphics processor (GPU), which is capable of delivering the kind of graphical effects you would normally expect from more costly, high-end microprocessor units. Equipped with NeoChromVG, these STM32U5 microcont

The ST60A3H0 and ST60A3H1 offer a new wireless solution to replace cables in electronic devices. These transceivers remove the need for cables and connectors in consumer and industrial applications.  The ST60A3H0 and ST60A3H1 are cost-effective, enabling designers to create products with slim, stylish cases that are water-resistant and support wireless docking. They feature self-discovery for instant connection, eliminating the need for manual pairing, and their low power consumption preserves battery runtime. Operating in the 60GHz V-band, these transceivers offer multiple connectivity options including eUSB2, I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO tunneling. Energy efficiency is a key attribute, with the transceivers using only 130mW in eUSB rx/tx mode and

The LSM6DSV32X 6-axis inertial module has an accelerometer full-scale range of 32g and 4000 degrees-per-second gyroscope to measure intensive movements and impacts, such as freefall height estimation. Ready to drive future generations of edge AI applications, the new sensor device enables extra features and longer battery runtime in consumer wearables, asset trackers, and impact and fall alarms for workers. The LSM6DSV32X is the latest addition to ST's intelligent sensor series featuring a machine-learning core (MLC) with AI-powered decision trees. This sensor combines MLC for recognizing contexts and a finite state machine (FSM) for motion detection, enabling developers to enhance product capabilities while reducing r

The latest-generation VL53L8CX 8×8 multizone Time-of-Flight ranging sensor delivers a range of improvements, including greater ambient-light immunity, lower power consumption, and enhanced optics.  ​ ST’s direct-ToF sensors combine a 940 nm vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), a multizone SPAD (single-photon avalanche diode) detector array, and an optical system comprising filters and diffractive optical elements (DOE) in an all-in-one module that outperforms conventional micro lenses typically used with similar alternative sensors. The sensor projects a wide square field of view of 45° x 45° (65° diagonal) and receives reflected light to calculate the distance of objects up to 400 cm away, across 64 independent zones, and up to 30 captures per second. The new VL53L8CX boosts rangin

ST has launched a compact System-in-Package module for long-range connectivity, the pre-certified STM32WL5MOC, which is poised to accelerate the deployment of IoT devices in smart homes and buildings. This module is built around the dual-core STM32WL55JC wireless system-on-chip (SoC), designed to reduce material costs and boost time to market for remote metering, monitoring, and smart-sensing devices by enabling straightforward LPWAN wireless connectivity. Hosted in a 10 x 10 mm LGA92 package, the STM32WL5MOC SiP integrates the SoC with crucial RF components such as frequency-controlled oscillators, a balun, filte