PowerPC based dualcore MCU with 2MB flash for car safety electronics

STMicroelectronics has announced a new 32-bit multi-core microcontroller (MCU) SPC56EL70 for functional safety applications in car/automotive electronics. The new device compliant with automotive safety standards (ISO 26262) has 2MB flash memory. The SPC56EL70 32-bit microcontroller designed to cover a wide range of automotive applications that need to respect the automotive safety integrity levels (ASIL) that are now required, up to and including the most stringent ASIL D level. These requirements are now commonplace in critical systems such as anti-lock braking, electric power steering, active suspension and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The ISO 26262 functional safety standard defines the rules needed in order to avoid unreasonable risk due to hazards caused by malfunctioning of the complete electrical system. The microcontroller’s role is extremely critical so all sections of the standard that are applicable have been evaluated for ST’s automotive –safety devices. SPC56EL70 features two high-performance cores with 2MB Flash and 192kB internal RAM memory, three CAN (Controller Area Network) interfaces and an optimized peripheral set for safety and motor-control applications, supporting up to two brushless 3-phase motors. The dual-core architecture reduces duplication of components at a system level, lowering overall system costs. The architecture su...