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STM8A
8-bit microcontrollers for automotive

STMicroelectronics introduces the STM8A, a new product line of 8-bit Flash microcontrollers dedicated to the specific needs of automotive applications.
These modular products offer true data EEPROM, and software and pin-out compatibility, for a program memory size from 8 Kbytes up to 256 Kbytes and 20- to 128-pin packages. All devices operate at 3 V to 5.5 V in the extended temperature range up to 145 °C.

 

STM8A Simply smarter

 
STM8A - 8-bit microcontroller families for automotive applications
The STM8A advantages:
Reduced system cost
 
Integrated true data EEPROM
Internal supervisor circuits: power-on RESET, window watchdog and standard watchdog timers, supply brown-out RESET
Integrated, factory-trimmed 16 MHz and 128 kHz RC oscillators
Injection robust I/Os
Short development cycles
Product line compatibility enabling  application scalability
Advanced development tools
Flash program memory for easy software development and product qualification
Application power and robustness
Efficient STM8 core: 10 MIPS at 16 MHz
High application safety: independent watchdog timers, clock security system
LIN 2.1 with auto-synchronization on all products
Design longevity
Modern core and peripherals
State-of-the art technology
3.3 V and 5 V supply
Up to 145 °C operating temperature
 
STM8A - 8-bit microcontrollers for automotive
 
Applications
Actuators Car body control units
Sensors DC motor control
Safety microcontrollers LIN nodes
Car radios HVAC
 
Tools

STMicroelectronics offers a full range of development and programming tools for the STM8A family, designed to deliver a competitive advantage in terms of productivity and time-to-market.
STM8A 8-bit microcontroller tools overview

 
Brochures and product guides
 
Related information

STM8A firmware library  (available second half of july 2008. For preliminary version, please submit your request in the STM8A forum)
STM8 8-bit microcontrollers
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