STMicroelectronics second-generation STM32 microprocessors drive intelligent edge development, improving processing performance and industrial toughness

     STMicroelectronics has announced a new generation of STM32MP2 series industrial-grade microprocessors (MPUs) to drive the future of smart factories, smart healthcare, smart buildings and smart infrastructure. Digital transformation is sweeping the globe, driving companies to increase productivity, improve the quality of health care, and strengthen the safety and energy management of buildings, utilities, and transportation networks. Core enabling technologies for digitalization include cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT). St's new generation of STM32MP2 microprocessors (MPUs) will power the next generation of devices that build this evolving digital world. These devices include industrial controllers and machine vision systems, scanners, medical wearables, data aggregators, gateways, smart appliances, and industrial and home robots, among others.

     Stephane Henry, General Manager of ST's General Purpose MPU division, said: "Our embedded MPUs is designed for the current trend of sinking more tasks to the smart devices typically deployed at the edge of the Internet of Things, placing demands on these devices to be more responsive and energy efficient. The new STM32MP2 we are announcing today expands the performance trajectory, introduces our most powerful processor engine, now adds edge AI accelerators, and is supported by the STM32 ecosystem to accelerate the product development cycle."

     The STM32MP2 MPUs is specifically designed for demanding and time-sensitive work tasks, AI reasoning and communication, with advanced network security for up to a decade of continuous operation. The new STM32MP2 microprocessor features advanced security with ST's proprietary security hardware, tamper-proof controls, secure firmware and secure network configuration technologies, combined with Arm's TrustZone architecture to ensure the confidentiality of sensitive data and keys. STM32MP2 MPUs is undergoing SESIP Level 3 certification, the leading security testing method for iot device security and compliance, It is designed to meet the upcoming stricter cybersecurity protection requirements in major regions of the world, including the US CyberTrust mark certification, which will come into effect in 2025, and the EU Radio Equipment Directive.

     Marco Temporiti, Software Manager, Research and Development, ISEO, said: "Together with ST, we tackled the challenge of connecting devices to the cloud. From unlocking remotely to granting new access rights, our products are shaping the future of access control. Thanks to the STM32MP2 microprocessor and its strong encryption capabilities, we were able to develop an industrial-grade gateway with excellent reliability and security. The seamless integration of the ST microprocessor with Yocto Linux simplifies our development process and makes it easier to innovate our products. Moreover, ST's 10-year product life plan also guarantees lower costs and longer product life cycles, thus setting a new industry standard."

     Xiong Yue, CEO of S-TRACK, said: "We have worked with ST to develop a dual-channel network audio adapter that uses the STM32MP1 series microprocessor to convert network digital signals and audio signals in order to transmit and receive audio signals. Robust processing performance, Ethernet connectivity and an adaptable audio output interface were key considerations in choosing the STM32MP1 series design. Now, we are very interested in the application opportunities presented by ST's latest MPUs, especially the STM32MP2 series, as its higher energy efficiency allows us to reduce the heat dissipation requirements of the speaker as much as possible. In addition, the STM32MP2's on-chip integrated Cortex-M coprocessor eliminates the need for a separate microcontroller, while support for gigabit Ethernet and Precise Time Protocol (PTP) enables precise data transfer and synchronization between devices. Our goal is to expand our product range to 16-channel products with these advanced technologies."