SPC56xS – 32-bit microcontrollers for clusters and dashboards

STMicroelectronics’ SPC56xS family of automotive 32-bit Flash microcontrollers is dedicated to cluster and dashboard applications, ranging from standard low-end products with mechanical gauges to high-end TFT display clusters. A new state-of-the-art technology, combined with a high-performance core and the integration of the display controller and memory, make this family the perfect platform, achieving the best trade-off between system cost and performance. The use of an industry-standard PowerPC® core, sharing standard peripherals with similar products across all application fields, maximizes design reuse and shortens time to market.

SPC56xS - 32-bit microcontroller families for automotive applications

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Reduce system cost
	Innovative display control unit with on-chip graphic memories
	External memory extension via quad SPI serial Flash
	Embedded read-while-write data Flash
	Direct standby power management to avoid a secondary microcontroller

Ease robust application designs
	12-region memory protection unit (MPU)
	Register protection
	ECC on all memories
	Clock security systems
	Backup internal fast 16 MHz RC oscillator
	Window watchdog on independent clock tree
	Strong IO concept

Improve time to market
	PowerPC deployed in the automobile maximizing reuse
	Designed to fulfill AUTOSAR requirements
	From 256 Kbytes to 2 Mbytes 100% compatible products

Improve reliability and competitiveness of supply chain
	Dual source capability
	Two independent supply chains

Reduce cost of non-quality
	Unique dual source set up
	Latest 90 nm automotive focused technology
	Co-development of technology and state-of-the-art design methodology for zero defects