STMicroelectronics Introduces STM32U5 Ultra-Low-Power Microcontroller with Higher Performance and Advanced Cybersecurity Features

     STMicroelectronics has launched a new generation of ultra-low-power microcontroller STM32U5 series to meet the strict requirements of low power consumption in smart applications such as wearables, personal medical care, home automation and industrial sensors. Using high-efficiency 40nm manufacturing process and energy-saving innovative technology, the power consumption of each working mode is lower. Based on the Arm embedded processor core, it integrates advanced network security functions, excellent graphics processing performance and various peripheral interfaces to meet the needs of consumer electronics and consumer electronics. Strict requirements for industrial applications

     Based on the energy-efficient ArmCortex-M processor, the STM32 MCU leads the market and has been widely used in billions of devices such as home appliances, industrial controls, computer peripherals, communications equipment, smart cities and infrastructure. A variety of packages are available, including 4.2mm x 3.95mm WLCSP and 7mm x 7mm UQFN48 and UFBGA169.

     The new STM32U5 series uses the high-efficiency Arm Cortex-M33 core, integrates STMicroelectronics' proprietary innovative energy-saving technology and on-chip IP, which greatly reduces system power consumption while improving system performance. The new product family uses a variety of new designs to match modern application development, including advanced network security features, security hardware that supports PSA and SESIP (Internet of Things Platform Security Evaluation) Level 3 assurance standards, and graphics accelerators to implement A feature-rich graphical user interface enhances the user experience.

     Ricardo de Sa Earp, Vice President of STMicroelectronics Division and General Manager of the Microcontroller Division, said: "Over the past five years, ST's global share of microcontrollers has almost doubled, and STM32 ultra-low-power microcontroller shipments The volume has exceeded 2 billion so far. ST has a strong advantage in the ultra-low-power microcontroller category with its rich low-power technology reserves and focus on the low-power market, and has a market share of about 25%. We expect the STM32U5 microcontroller to become even more popular, enabling customers to develop new smart consumer and industrial products with high energy efficiency, high performance, and high cybersecurity."

     Mohamed Awad, vice president of Arm's IoT business, said: "Today's smart applications require high energy efficiency and a security underpinning. ST integrates Arm technology into the latest MCUs to take energy efficiency and security to a new level, while developing People can also utilize Arm Keil® MDK to maximize energy efficiency.”

     STMicroelectronics has also developed the STM32U5 IoT Discovery Kit (B-U585I-IOT02A) IoT development kit that integrates MCU with Wi-Fi module, Bluetooth module and various sensors. Microsoft has designated this toolkit as the new Azure Certified Device Program reference board. "Utilizing the advanced capabilities of the STM32U5 microcontroller, the STM32U5 IoT Development Kit is the best platform for learning to develop Azure RTOS-based Azure IoT services," said Sam George, Microsoft Corporate Vice President and Head of Azure IoT Business Unit.

     Among the major customers of the STM32U5, market-leading cloud communications platform Twilio has used this series of MCUs to create an innovative IoT device development platform called Microvisor. "As the first developers to use the STM32U5, our Twilio Microvisor offers customers a unique combination of ultra-low power, high performance and advanced cybersecurity features," said Jonathan Williams, Principal Product Manager at Twilio.