STMicro launches STM32H7R/S microcontrollers for smart home and such applications
Date: 14/03/2024
STMicroelectronics has unveiled new microcontrollers STM32H7R/S to meet the evolving demands of smart home and industrial systems, combining the best features of microprocessors and microcontrollers.
Performance and Scalability: The STM32H7R/S microcontrollers feature the highest-performing Arm Cortex-M core ever announced by ST, with the Cortex-M7 running at speeds of up to 600MHz. This exceptional processing power enables developers to create sophisticated smart devices capable of handling multiple functions simultaneously, without compromising on performance or efficiency.
Robust security features include protection against physical attacks, memory protection, runtime code isolation, and platform authentication. The STM32H7S devices further enhance security with integrated immutable root of trust, debug authentication, and hardware cryptographic accelerators, ensuring protection against unauthorized access to code and data.
With minimal on-chip memory and high-speed external interfaces, the STM32H7 MCUs offer flexibility allowing engineers to build complex systems with ease using simple, low-cost microcontroller development tools. The devices are available in two variants: the general-purpose STM32H7R3/S3 MCUs and the graphics-enhanced STM32H7R7/S7 MCUs, enabling developers to choose the right solution for their specific application needs.
“Our STM32 is already the world’s most popular Arm Cortex-M microcontroller family, and the latest STM32H7 devices let designers address even more use cases within this powerful ecosystem,” said Patrick Aidoune, General Purpose MCU Division General Manager, STMicroelectronics. “Its MPU-like qualities deliver outstanding core performance with the peripheral integration and convenience of an MCU, at a cost-effective price point.”
“With a dedicated graphics processor and fast memory interfaces on-chip, these MCUs are perfectly aligned with our mission to push the boundaries of what’s possible in embedded displays,” commented Kamil Kozlowski, CEO of Riverdi, a lead customer for the STM32H7R/S MCUs. Riverdi has chosen the devices to power its next generation of display modules. “The MCUs promise to enhance the visual performance and responsiveness of future displays, enabling more engaging and interactive user experiences. This represents a significant step forward in our journey to provide cutting-edge display solutions to our customers.”
Michela Menting, Senior Research Director from ABI Research, said: “IoT hardware security is the holy grail for created trusted devices. The difficulty has been to offer a high-level of security for MCU-based embedded hardware, while achieving MPU-performance in a cost-effective manner; three criteria that are not often seen together in the market. The new STM32H7 MCUs appear to offer just that, with security front and center, built to perform the multi-application requirements of privacy-hungry markets in the consumer and industrial space.”
With volume production scheduled to begin in April 2024 and comprehensive development platforms available to accelerate application development.
STM32H7R/S microcontrollers are designed to meet industry standards for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, ensuring minimal impact on the environment throughout their lifecycle.
