Enhanced performance, robustness, and safety of body and security applications
Implementing smarter, smaller and lighter vehicle gateways and body modules

STMicroelectronics (hereinafter ST) has launched the new SPC58 automotive microcontroller product family designed to implement safer Connected Cars.

The newly released MCU product family is the world's first device based on Power Architecture™ with advanced 40nm flash technology applied, and was designed exclusively for body and security applications based on superior power efficiency and real-time performance. It consists of three product lines: SPC58 B-line, SPC58 C-line, and SPC58 G-line, with embedded flash memory ranging from 512KB to 6MB.


The SPC58 product family offers excellent scalability and can perfectly address the growing requirements in automotive networks with high bandwidth and strong vehicle security features. It is equipped with both Ethernet and ISO CAN FD[1] communication interfaces as well as the latest HSM (Hardware Security Module) to ensure functional integrity of automotive ECUs (Electronic Control Units) and protect against intrusion detection and attacks.

ST's embedded flash (eFlash) 40nm process technology enables high-performance specifications and automotive-grade reliability to be integrated into small packages, allowing automotive gateways and body modules to be implemented in a smarter, smaller, and lighter manner.

Fabio Marchio, General Manager of ST's Automotive Digital Business Division, said "The new SPC58 is built on the success of the SPC56 automotive MCU product family, which has been broadly adopted by leading automotive manufacturers, and will elevate the level of security and in-vehicle communication in the automotive industry." He added, "Next-generation smart vehicles will be based on electronic systems powered by MCUs with superior performance, low power consumption, high security, and robustness. ST's SPC58 MCU line meets all these requirements and will be the optimal solution for next-generation vehicle controllers."

Fabio Marchio further noted, "From internal systems such as transmissions, advanced driver assistance electronics, and front panels to road infrastructure, emergency services, and other vehicles, future Connected Cars will be able to communicate with all entities. Therefore, they must provide the highest level of security." He continued, "The SPC58 automotive MCU, based on its distinctive characteristics integrating performance, connectivity, security, and scalability, helps automotive manufacturers and subsystem suppliers implement safer, more environmentally friendly, and more comfortable and enjoyable driving experiences."

This new product is being developed as part of ST's strategy to provide products with embedded security features such as standalone secure elements.
Samples of SPC58 B-line, C-line, and G-line are currently being supplied to major customers, with mass production scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2017.