Summary of STMICROELECTRONICS LAUNCHES STM32MP1 IOT MICROPROCESSOR SERIES
STMicroelectronics has launched the STM32MP1 multicore microprocessor series, leveraging Arm Cortex-A and Cortex-M cores to deliver high performance, graphics support, and power-efficient real-time control. This heterogeneous architecture supports open-source software like OpenSTLinux, targeting Industrial, Consumer, Smart Home, Health, and Wellness applications with a 10-year longevity commitment.
Parts used in the STM32MP1 Project:
- STM32MP1 multicore microprocessor series
- Arm Cortex-A cores
- Arm Cortex-M4 cores
- OpenSTLinux distribution
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is applying its Arm® Cortex® expertise to expand the capabilities of its industry-leading STM32 MCUportfolio to applications requiring even more performance, resources and large open-source software. The introduction of the STM32MP1 multicore microprocessor series with compute and graphics support combined with power-efficient real-time control and high feature integration will facilitate development of high-performance solutions for Industrial, Consumer, Smart Home, Health and Wellness applications.
STM32MP1 series microprocessor (MPU) products leverage the strong, proven STM32*-family ecosystem from ST and its partners, including tools and technical support. Moreover, with the release of OpenSTLinux as a mainlined, open-source Linux distribution, it extends the STM32 family to address important customer requirements for real-time, power-constrained applications. With this combination of MPU and software, ST has assembled all the pieces to match the product supply requirements of many industrial and professional applications. Of course, the STM32MP1 is included in ST’s rolling 10-years longevity commitment.
The STM32MP1 brings the strength of the STM32 experience to applications that need MPU compute and graphics support, combined with power efficient real-time control and high feature integration,said Ricardo De Sa Earp, General Manager of STMicroelectronics’ Microcontroller Division.Our commitment to consolidating open-source Linux software and microcontroller development support, combined with the longevity that consumer-oriented alternatives cannot equal, establish solid confidence in STM32MP1 for embedded MPU projects.
With ST’s new STM32MP1 microprocessor series (MPU), customers can now develop a new range of applications using the new STM32 heterogeneous architecture that combines Arm® Cortex®-A and Cortex®-M cores. This flexible architecture performs fast processing and real-time tasks on a single chip, always achieving the greatest power efficiency. For example, by stopping Cortex-A7 execution and running only from the more efficient Cortex-M4, power can typically be reduced to 25%. From this mode, going to Standby further cuts power by 2.5k times – while still supporting the resumption of Linux execution in 1 to 3 seconds, depending on the application.
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- What is the primary purpose of the STM32MP1 series?
To expand the STM32 MCU portfolio for applications requiring more performance, resources, and large open-source software. - How does the STM32MP1 achieve power efficiency?
It uses a heterogeneous architecture that allows stopping Cortex-A7 execution to run only from the efficient Cortex-M4, reducing power to 25%. - What operating system distribution is associated with the STM32MP1?
The project utilizes OpenSTLinux as a mainlined, open-source Linux distribution. - Which industries can benefit from this new microprocessor?
Industrial, Consumer, Smart Home, Health, and Wellness applications. - How long does STMicroelectronics commit to supporting the STM32MP1?
ST includes the STM32MP1 in its rolling 10-years longevity commitment. - Can the device resume Linux execution quickly after standby?
Yes, it supports resumption of Linux execution in 1 to 3 seconds depending on the application. - What is the power reduction factor when going to Standby mode?
Going to Standby cuts power by 2.5k times while maintaining the ability to resume execution. - Does the STM32MP1 support graphics capabilities?
Yes, the series provides compute and graphics support combined with real-time control.
