New low-cost, low-power 32-bit MCUs for industrial, medical, metering and consumer
The STM32U0 microcontroller series from STMicroelectronics integrates multiple functions including analog signal processing, an LCD controller and generous memory, to enable manufacturers to streamline designs and reduce bill-of-materials cost.
STMicroelectronics has introduced the STM32U0 series, new energy-saving and cost-effective microcontrollers which consume up to 50% less power than previous generations of MCUs.
ST has achieved this breakthrough in power efficiency in the new STM32U0 MCUs through a combination of state-of-the-art design techniques and an advanced manufacturing process. These include extremely low static power consumption in standby mode, and superior wake-up performance, enabling the MCU to spend more time in power-saving sleep modes to minimize average energy demand.
The STM32U0 also helps manufacturers to save costs by providing an integrated LCD segment display controller. Applications with an LCD, such as meters, thermostats, smart retail labels, access control panels, and factory automation equipment can take advantage of this to streamline the bill-of-materials. In addition, the STM32U0 MCUs are loaded with numerous analog peripherals such as ADCs, DACs, operational amplifiers, and comparators.
STM32U0 are the first MCUs running on an Arm® Cortex®-M0+ core to support SESIP Level 3 and PSA level 1 certification for firmware code protection. Certification provides an independent assurance of the STM32U0 security capabilities. Product manufacturers can use this to assist the efforts to comply with forthcoming guidelines and regulations such as the voluntary US Cyber Trust Mark, and the mandatory European Radio Equipment Directive (RED).