MCU development package exploits 'fun factor'

DSP, Micros & Memory

14 November 2007 DSP, Micros & Memory

STMicroelectronics has introduced a self-contained, entertaining and low-cost development package, the STM32 Primer, for the recently-announced STM32 Flash microcontroller family, which is based on the ARM Cortex-M3 core. It includes an innovative user interface, games and other features to introduce new users to the family, as well as Raisonance software tools for advanced development and programming.

The STM32 Primer, a handheld evaluation and development tool, is designed to provide a fun and easy introduction to the powerful features of the STM32. Its compact, stylised circular design, including a window through which the STM32 chip is visible, is matched with sample applications including two games, access to a dedicated online community for sharing resources and experiences, and a RIDE7 integrated development environment (IDE).

Control and navigation through the built-in graphical user interface (GUI), with its 128 x 128 pixel LCD colour monitor, uses MEMS-based (micro-electromechanical systems) position sensing to monitor the forward, backward, left or right tilt of the Primer. These controls enable the user to play the Maze and Breakout games, included among the firmware designed to demonstrate the features and resources of the STM32, as well as to change settings and run test software through the menu system.

This new approach to MCU evaluation includes the support of an online STM32 community at www.stm32circle.com, providing extensive documentation and resources, downloadable projects designed and submitted by other users, a discussion forum and a soon-to-be-announced competition for the best STM32 Primer application.

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