STMicroelectronics Extends Connectivity Portfolio with Certified USB-C and Power Delivery Solution
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Moving towards fewer cables, fewer connectors, and universal chargers
Geneva, June 9, 2016 - As electronics companies worldwide increasingly look to
implement the new USB Type-C(TM) and Power Delivery (PD) technology,
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the
spectrum of electronics applications, is making the task easier with a certified
embedded software solution based on its industry-leading STM32 microcontrollers.
The free STM32 USB-C and PD Middleware Stack is compliant with USB Type-C 1.2
and USB Power Delivery 2.0 specifications, enabling customers to rapidly deploy
this new technology in their end-products, exploiting the rich feature set of
the Company's STM32 ARM(®) Cortex(®)-M based microcontrollers.
The new firmware stack, X-CUBE-USB-PD, initially based on the STM32F0 entry
level Cortex-M0 processor, allows designers to upgrade their USB legacy devices
to provide significant benefits to their end users. USB-C together with Power
Delivery technology provides a reversible connector, the ability to carry all
necessary data (including video or proprietary protocols), and up to 100W of
power to supply or charge equipment connected to the USB port.
"Our USB-C and Power Delivery stack is a perfect example of why the STM32 family
has been so successful and sets the standard for embedded processing, from the
smartest phones and tablets to the smallest Internet-of-Things applications,"
said Daniel Colonna, Marketing Director, Microcontroller Division,
STMicroelectronics. "It offers the world's widest range of
price/power/performance options for the de facto industry-standard embedded-
processor architecture, backed up by a comprehensive design ecosystem that
includes no-cost software and low-cost development boards that minimize time to
market and maximize ROI."
An important benefit in terms of cost and PCB footprint is that solutions using
the STM32 with the stack require only a very simple Analog Front End comprising
a few passive components, because it fully exploits STM32 embedded features such
as comparators, ADCs, timers, and Direct Memory Access.
Other key technical features and benefits of ST's solution include:
* Support for up to two USB-C ports (provider, consumer, or dual role);
* Cable-insertion detection, plug orientation;
* Identification of the role of the port partner attached and its current
capability;
* V(bus )Power negotiation via Power Delivery communication protocol;
* Vendor-Defined Messages are handled to identify device or cable ID or to
manage Alternate Mode commands;
* Maximum flexibility and adaptability versus evolving specification changes,
as firmware upgrades are possible during the application lifetime;
* The processing bandwidth and available resources allow the MCU to perform
other application-specific tasks, such as power-management control, USB2.0
communication, and/or voltage and current monitoring, on top of its USB-C
functionality;
* Software library provided in the X-CUBE-USB-PD software expansion is fully
in line with STM32Cube APIs (HAL - Hardware Abstraction Layer), ensuring
easy switch across different STM32 series;
* Best time-to-market with market-proven solutions already deployed by
industry leaders.
ST supports the new USB-C technology with an STM32 Nucleo Pack as a discovery
and development tool to minimize design effort. The pack includes a NUCLEO-
F072RB board, a USB-C and PD expansion board, and a full-featured USB Type-C
cable. The expansion board features two Dual-Role Power USB Type-C ports with a
discrete Analog Front End.
The STM32F0 USB-C and PD Nucleo Pack (P-NUCLEO-USB001) is available now at a
unit price of U$49.90.
About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global semiconductor leader delivering intelligent and energy-efficient
products and solutions that power the electronics at the heart of everyday life.
ST's products are found everywhere today, and together with our customers, we
are enabling smarter driving and smarter factories, cities and homes, along with
the next generation of mobile and Internet of Things devices.
By getting more from technology to get more from life, ST stands for
life.augmented.
In 2015, the Company's net revenues were $6.90 billion, serving more than
100,000 customers worldwide. Further information can be found at www.st.com.
For Press Information Contact:
STMicroelectronics
Michael Markowitz
Director Technical Media Relations
+1 781 591 0354
michael.markowitz(at)st.com
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