June 2, 2015, Seoul – STMicroelectronics (ST), a global semiconductor company serving customers across a wide range of electronic applications and a leading manufacturer of automotive ICs, has introduced the SPC58NE, a new product in its family of multicore microcontrollers (MCUs) designed to enhance automotive safety. This is the first product launched using ST's proprietary 40nm embedded flash process.

This new automotive MCU complies with the highest level of automotive safety standards[1] and features added security encryption capabilities. It also provides larger memory capacity for storing critical programs and data. This further strengthens ST’s fault-resistant microcontroller product line for demanding applications across the automotive industry . These key applications include engine management, transmission, anti-lock braking , electric power steering (EPS), active suspension, and advanced driver assistance systems ( ADAS).

Fabio Marchio, Group Vice President and General Manager of ST Automotive’s Microcontroller & Infotainment business unit, stated, “ Compliance with security and functional safety standards is essential for implementing highly reliable, advanced system-on-chip ICs for critical applications,” and added, “These new automotive MCUs offer a simpler and more competitive way to upgrade existing components and improve vehicle performance and economy without compromising security . Furthermore, development costs can be saved by encouraging the reuse of hardware and software.”

The SPC58NE is based on ST's Power Architecture™.

It belongs to the single-chip automotive 32-bit MCU family and consists of multiple high-performance dual-issue cores, up to 6MB of flash and 768kB of built-in RAM memory, eight CAN interfaces, and a set of peripherals optimized for end applications. The use of multiple cores is intended to ensure that vehicle manufacturers and buyers have safeguards in place to satisfy safety and security requirements for such high-critical applications.

The SPC58NE product line is currently available in BGA 292 and LQFP176 package configurations, and a KGD version is planned to be available in the near future. The SPC568NE84, compliant with ISO 26262 ASIL-D and EVITA Medium Class, is currently available for sample. For more detailed information, including pricing, please contact ST Korea at 02-3489-0114.