STMicroelectronics launches the first STM32 supporting Wireless iot module in collaboration with Qualcomm

     STMicroelectronics, the world's leading semiconductor company serving multiple electronics applications, has launched the first product of its strategic partnership with Qualcomm Technologies to simplify the development of next-generation wireless solutions for industrial and consumer iot. The initial goal of the partnership is to build on ST's robust STM32 ecosystem and leverage Qualcomm Technologies' leading wireless connectivity solutions to launch wireless iot modules for consumer and industrial markets.

     The first module, the ST67W611M1, includes a Qualcomm® QCC743 Multi-protocol Connectivity System-on-chip (SoC) with pre-installed Wi-Fi6, Bluetooth 5.3 qualified, and Thread combo protocols. Easy integration with any STM32 microcontroller (MCU) or microprocessor (MPU). The module will support the Matter protocol over Wi-Fi, enabling future-proof wireless connectivity and enabling the STM32 portfolio to enter the Matter ecosystem. To facilitate system integration, the module also contains 4MB of code and data flash memory, as well as a 40MHz crystal oscillator. In addition, the module comes with an integrated PCB antenna or miniature RF (uFL) external antenna connector.

     Remi El-Ouazzane, President of ST Microcontrollers, Digital ics and RF Products (MDRF), said: "Our collaboration brings multiple benefits to developers designing embedded systems using the STM32 family. Now, product developers have easy access to Qualcomm's highly influential and widely used wireless connectivity technology and the STM32 development ecosystem's powerful software, tools and capabilities, as well as the benefits of accelerating project schedules."

     Rahul Patel, general manager, Connectivity, Broadband and Networking Business Unit, Qualcomm Technologies, said: "Our mission is just beginning, and we anticipate that this partnership will yield even more results to enable new advanced edge processing applications, and we look forward to continuing to work with ST to bring users even more unparalleled connectivity experiences through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AI, 5G and other technologies."

     Advanced hardware security features are built into the module, including hardware encryption accelerators and services such as secure startup and secure commissioning, achieving PSA certified Level 1 protection. The module is a standalone product, pre-certified according to mandatory specifications, and there is no requirement for developers to have RF design expertise. The module integrates many functions in a 32-pin LGA package and can be mounted directly on the board, making it possible to use a simple, low-cost two-layer PCB board.

     The ST67W611M1 relies on the STM32 ecosystem. The ecosystem includes more than 4,000 products, powerful STM32Cube tools and software, and hardware and software that facilitate Edge AI development, including the recently launched STM32N6 MCU and ST Edge AI Suite software. STM32N6 MCU integrates a Neural network processor developed by ST, neural-ART Accelerator; ST Edge AI Suite provides the AI Model Zoo module library as well as STM32Cube.AI and NanoEdge AI optimization tools.

     These modules are designed to integrate quickly with any STM32 microcontroller or STM32 microprocessor, providing customers with a flexible, wide range of performance, price and power options. The existing microcontroller portfolio covers the full range of low -, mid - and high-end applications, from cost - and power-sensitive products with Arm® Cortex-M0 + cores to microcontrollers based on high-performance cores, such as the STM32MP1/2 MPU with Cortex-M4 and Cortex-A7.