Company
ST home | Application specific for automotive | Microcontrollers for automotive | 8-bit microcontrollers for automotive

STM8A
8-bit microcontrollers for automotive

STMicroelectronics introduces the STM8A, a new product line of 8-bit Flash microcontrollers dedicated to the specific needs of automotive applications.
These modular products offer true data EEPROM, and software and pin-out compatibility, for a program memory size from 8 Kbytes up to 256 Kbytes and 20- to 128-pin packages. All devices operate at 3 V to 5.5 V in the extended temperature range up to 145 °C.

 

STM8A Simply smarter

STM8A - 8-bit microcontroller families for automotive applications
The STM8A advantages:
Reduced system cost
 
Integrated true data EEPROM
Internal supervisor circuits: power-on RESET, window watchdog and standard watchdog timers, supply brown-out RESET
Integrated, factory-trimmed 16 MHz and 128 kHz RC oscillators
Injection robust I/Os
Short development cycles
Product line compatibility enabling  application scalability
Advanced development tools
Flash program memory for easy software development and product qualification
Application power and robustness
Efficient STM8 core: 10 MIPS at 16 MHz
High application safety: independent watchdog timers, clock security system
LIN 2.1 with auto-synchronization on all products
Design longevity
Modern core and peripherals
State-of-the art technology
3.3 V and 5 V supply
Up to 145 °C operating temperature
 
STM8A - 8-bit microcontrollers for automotive
 
Applications
Actuators Car body control units
Sensors DC motor control
Safety microcontrollers LIN nodes
Car radios HVAC
 
Tools

STMicroelectronics offers a full range of development and programming tools for the STM8A family, designed to deliver a competitive advantage in terms of productivity and time-to-market.
STM8A 8-bit microcontroller tools overview

 
Brochures and product guides
 
Related information

STM8A firmware library
STM8 - 8-bit microcontroller platform
Download STM8A screensaver (1280x1024)
Download STM8A screensaver (1024x768)