The ST Podcast
By STMicroelectronics
The ST PodcastNov 18, 2022
X-CUBE-STL: Supporting more STM32s and sharing resources to demystify functional safety
๐ Ensure your projects meet the highest safety standards. X-CUBE-STL now supports the STM32MP1, the STM32U5, the STM32L5, the STM32H5, and the STM32WL.
๐ Discover more on the #STBlog: https://blog.st.com/x-cube-stl/
Collabora deploys machine vision with GStreamer on STM32MP2
Machine vision on STM32MP2. Collabora, a member of the ST Partner Program, presented GStreamer, a computer vision pipeline tailored for neural networks.
๐ Discover more on the #STBlog: https://blog.st.com/collabora-machine-vision-gstreamer-stm32mp2/
From basic training to world-class competitions: MEMS sensors in wearable technology enhance athletic performance
Embedded in wearable technology like smartwatches and fitness trackers, MEMS sensors facilitate athletic performance monitoring and enhancement.
๐ Discover more on the #STBlog: https://blog.st.com/mems-sensors-wearable-technology/
SensorTile.box PRO, now supported by Zephyr
๐ Zephyr now fully supports the SensorTile.box PRO. Developers must use version 3.6 or higher to take advantage of it.
๐ Discover more on the #STBlog: https://blog.st.com/sensortilebox-pro/
X-CUBE-MATTER: More than a simple software package, a solution to current challenges
๐ฉโ๐ป X-CUBE-MATTER now supports Matter 1.3. Devices can more easily show how much electricity they consume, thus helping users monitor their energy consumption in real-time.
๐ Learn more on the #STBlog: https://blog.st.com/x-cube-matter/
CommScope PKI Centerโข: An ally on the path to the IoT Device Security certification and production for Matter products
๐ How to truly secure a #Matter application? Commscope, a member of the ST Partner Program, offers pre-integrated security solutions to ensure STM32 developers can efficiently meet certification requirements.
๐ Discover more on the #STBlog: https://blog.st.com/commscope/
Dive into the worldโs largest cinema image sensor, developed for Big Sky, the ultra-high-resolution camera system capturing content for Sphere
๐ฎ Sphere Studios and ST developed the worldโs largest image sensor. How did our collaboration begin? What are the features of our custom image sensor, and how does it serve Sphereโs Big Sky camera system?
๐ Discover more on the #STBlog: https://blog.st.com/world-largest-cinema-image-sensor/
STM32CubeProgrammer 2.17 simplifies serial numbering and option byte configurations
๐ก A quality-of-life improvement. STM32CubeProgrammer 2.17 enables writing ASCII strings in memory, automatic incrementation in serial numbering, or exporting and importing byte options.
This new release also shows how ST listens to its community, which is why we continue to improve support for Segger probes.
๐ Learn more on the #STBlog: https://blog.st.com/stm32cubeprogrammer/
Intelligent, connected, and secure technology at Sensors Converge 2024
๐ Connected and secure technology.
At Sensors Converge 2024, we showcased 18 interactive demos and a wide range of applications, from engaging games to development kits and reference designs. Our experts were ready to answer design challenges, offer troubleshooting advice, and help spark new ideas. We also participated in the Sensors Converge conferences and won the award in the Optical & Imaging category for the VD55G1, the smallest VGA global shutter imaging sensor.
๐ Discover more on the #STBlog: https://blog.st.com/sensors-converge-2024/
Quantropi brings post-quantum cryptography to STM32 just in time to face new threats
๐ Is your STM32 device quantum-proof? Quantropi, a member of the ST Partner Program, provides an end-to-end quantum security platform to protect STM32 systems from quantum attacks.
The companyโs QiSpace platform offers a range of post-quantum cryptographic solutions to protect data during boot, in the application layer, and in transit across the network. For instance, uLoadXLQ protects firmware at startup by adding a quantum secure digital signature to the bootloader. The solution even works with our Secure Boot Secure Firmware Update mechanism.
๐ Discover more on the #STBlog: https://blog.st.com/quantropi/
Xvisio Technology and ST sensors or what spatial computing needs to break through
๐ก What is the next evolution in spatial computing?
Xvisio Technology Corporation chose ST sensors to create its visual simultaneous localization and mapping (VSLAM) engine for glasses and modules. In essence, VSLAM systems map environments while tracking themselves and interacting with the world. For instance, theyโre found in extended reality (XR) headsets, which include virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR).
๐ Discover more on the #STBlog: https://blog.st.com/xvisio-technology/
STPOWER Studio: 3 new topologies for accurate electro-thermal simulation on STPOWER devices
๐ New versatile capabilities. STPOWER Studio 4.0 just became available and now supports three new topologies (1-phase full bridge, 1-phase half-bridge, and 3-phase 3-level T-NPC) to cover significantly more applications.
๐ Discover more on the #STBlog: https://blog.st.com/stpower-studio/
GitHub and STM32 Developers, how HAL libraries and CMSIS files can start a captivating conversation
๐จโ๐ป ST and developers meet on GitHub. Discover the STM32 MCU Overall page, which offers HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layers) libraries and CMSIS files. We want to ensure developers can easily clone the latest updates, fork projects, and submit issues or pull requests, thus making our software more accessible.
๐ Learn more on the #STBlog: https://blog.st.com/github/
electronica China 2024: 3 questions and a slew of solutions
Be part of electronica China 2024! What questions did ST answer?
Too often, attendees donโt take the time to step back and ask what challenges they would need to solve or think of the answers they should seek. Thatโs why we highlighted some of the questions our readers may have and provided answers.
๐ Discover more on the #STBlog: https://blog.st.com/electronica-china-2024/
STM32WB0x: Meet all the new wireless STM32WBs that will slash bills of materials everywhere!
ST launched the STM32WB05, STM32WB05xN, and the STM32WB06/07, thus extending the STM32WB0 series inaugurated late last year.
๐ Discover more on the #STBlog: https://blog.st.com/stm32wb09-stm32wb05-stm32wb06-stm32wb07-stm32wb05xn/
Smart sensors to design sustainable industrial systems at Sensor + Test 2024
SENSOR + TEST 2024, the international trade fair held in Nuremberg, enabled ST to introduce the latest sensing technologies for smarter and safer industrial systems. Our products highlighted advancements in areas like condition monitoring, low-power vision, intelligent perception, and current monitoring.
๐ Discover more on the #STBlog: https://blog.st.com/sensor-test-2024/
MWC Shanghai 2024: 3 demos that are about improving the human experience
๐ก At MWC Shanghai 2024 we showcased more than 30 innovative products and demonstrations, nine applications on display, and welcomed visitors with more than 50 on-site experts.
๐ Discover more on the #STBlog: https://blog.st.com/mwc-shanghai-2024/
MEMS Studio: 3 software inspired 1 solution to make machine learning on sensors even more approachable
๐ฉโ๐ป Easy ML design and sensorย configuration. MEMS Studio now supports STโs intelligent sensor processing units (ISPUs) like the ISM330ISN and ISM330IS.
๐ Discover more on the #STBlog: https://blog.st.com/mems-studio/
Sustainable automation control, safety, and energy efficiency at SPS Italy 2024
At SPS Italia 2024 we showcased our latest solutions in automation control, safety, and energy efficiency, and strengthened our customer relationships.
Discover more on the #STBlog: https://blog.st.com/sps-italy-2024/
TouchGFX 4.24: new optimizations to make the โsingle chipโ dream a reality
โ TouchGFX 4.24โ ย is an optimization build that further reduces memory needs by offering new image compression formats (RGB565, RGB888, and ARGB8888) and more flash-saving features.ย
The newest trend in embedded systems is a โsingle chipโ interface, meaning that developers run the entire UI from the RAM and flash of the host MCU instead of using external memory.
LSM6DSV32X and 3 New MEMS That Vastly Improve the Performance-per-Watt Ratio
LSM6DSV32X is nearly identical to the LSM6DSV16X but features a 32g accelerometer, thus opening the door to asset tracking, free fall, and shock detection applications that require a greater range of motion.
Embedded World 2024: showcasing STโs innovation and key demos
Embedded World 2024, held in Nuremberg from 9 to 11 April 2024, marked a milestone for STMicroelectronics. We welcomed overย 30,000 visitors at our boothย and received theย Community Choice Award 2024. ST technical experts also delivered 19 technical presentations throughout the event.
The STMicroelectronics booth served as a hub for attendees to explore our latest technologies. We distributed around four thousand development boards, allowing developers to experiment with our solutions firsthand. We also recordedย 28 product demonstrationsย which are now available on our officialย YouTube channelย for further exploration of our offer.
The event provides a valuable platform for ST to connect with both existing customers and potential new partners, fostering stronger relationships and expanding their network. This allows ST to not only showcase their latest technologies but also gain valuable feedback to guide future development. Letโs delve into some of the key products showcased at our booth.
Interview with Celine van Till
Celine van Till is a world-renown athlete who will soon participate in the world championships of para-cycling. She's also an author and a motivational speaker. She sits down with ST, one of her official sponsors, to share her life story and the lessons we could all learn from it.
electronica 2022 with Akshay Misra
Akshay discusses battery management systems at electronica 2022.
electronica 2022: Gianluigi Forte talks about the 1st GaN system for fuel injection
Hereโs a little conversation with Gianluigi Forte about the first fuel injector using a gallium nitride device. For more information, check out the ST Blog.
smaXtec: an STM32WL and ST MEMS to better inseminate cows and prevent drug-resistant bacteria
smaXtex tracks a cow's vital thanks to a LoRa-enabled bolus made possible by the STM32WL. See how smart agriculture can improve the animal's well-being, deliver better products, and reduce costs. This is the audio version of a blog post.
Wayfinding Mark System from NFC Forum, 4 Catchy Images to Bring NFC to the Rest of the World
ST just updated its white paper on the NFC design considerations for an improved user experience with the latest Wayfinding Mark System and guidelines by the NFC Forum, which ensures end-users better grasp where and how to tap their phone or watch. This is the audio version of a blog post.
STM32 Embedded Displays: 1st HD Screen With STM32H7 So Projects of All Sizes Can Display Beautiful GUIs
STM32 Embedded Displays are the first to include an STM32H7 and a system ready for prototyping out of the box. Teams looking to produce low volumes finally have a component they can rely on. This is the audio version of a blog post.
embeNET and STM32WL: 6TiSCH Based Mesh Network Overcomes Big Challenges Plaguing the Internet of Things
Creating a mesh network is a lot simpler when using the right tool, especially when the right tool, like 6TiSCH, comes with APIs and developer friendly stacks. This is the vision behind embeNET. This is the audio version of a blog post.
NeoChrom GPU, New 2.5D Accelerator With Massive Hardware Optimizations for Rich UIs on STM32
NeoChrom GPU is the new graphics accelerator for STM32s. It can accelerate alpha blending and texture mapping to allow far richer animations to run on STM32U5s. This is the audio version of a blog post.
TouchGFX 4.19: 2 New Features That Make Working with Texts and Graphs a Breeze
TouchGFX 4.19 just arrived. Discover the new text management system and the static graph capability. It will vastly simplify workflows. We also go over the major feature our ST's graphical user interface. This is the audio version of a blog post.
Transform Health Care and Save Lives with a SensorTile.Box and a BlueCoin
Two projects from undergraduates at the University College London have the potential to transform health care. One uses a SensorTile.box to automate the sit-stand test. The other uses a BlueCoin to create an electronic stethoscope. Both use neural network to make medical innovations more accessible. This is the audio version of a blog post.
L9963E: 5 Things to Watch Out For in a Battery Management Solution
Here are five things to watch out for in a battery management solution. How can a system be accurate and how does it impact safety? How can engineers improve the performance-per-cost ratio? Here are some of the questions we answer. This is the audio version of a blog post.
3 Powerful Lessons from NeuronicWorks and STM32 About Designing Reliable, Recyclable, and Energy Efficient Products
NeuronicWorks dives into the latest design trends and what it means to create reliable, recyclable, and efficient products. See how they use STM32 solutions and the three lessons every engineer should know. This is the audio version of a blog post.
STM32CubeProgrammer and STM32CubeMonitor: See How Power Users Get More Productive on STM32
STM32CubeProgrammer and STM32CubeMonitor are at the heart of many projects on STM32 because they help developers implement features faster. See how power users use these tools to their advantage. This is the audio version of a blog post.
STM32CubeIDE, STM32CubeMX, STM32 Finder: 3 Tools, 1 Unique Ecosystem to Empower Creators
Discover the three tools of the STM32Cube Ecosystem. STM32CubeIDE, STM32CubeMX, and STM32 Finder are often the first and major milestones in any development. This is the audio version of a blog post.
NanoEdge AI Studio: 2 New Algorithm Families in 1 Comprehensive AI Solution
NanoEdge AI Studio V3 is making machine learning more accessible thanks to two new familites of algorithms, a new graphical user interface, and an effortless data-logging system. This is the audio version of a blog post.
UVPANEL, 2 ST MCUs, and 3 ToF Sensors Help Kill Germs to Make Hospital Elevators Cleaner and Safer
The UVPANEL elevator from UVENTIONS offers a way to automatically disinfect an elevator cart thanks to UV-C lights. See how sensors and microcontrollers make this possible. This is the audio version of a blog post.
Conversation on AR, VR, and more: Marie Tors and Bharath Rajagopalan
Check out our conversation around AR, VR, and more between Marie Tors and ย Bharath Rajagopalan. They talk about the challenges the industry is facing and how they are are viewing the current state of the industry.
Sierra Wireless: Navigating the Cellular Edge-to-Cloud Minefield on STM32 Systems
Don't be like so many who attempt to add cellular connectivity to their IoT project and fail. Sierra Wireless, an ST Partner, will handle a lot of the complex issues and help teams avoid traps, so products can get to market faster. This is the audio version of a blog post.
CLT03-1SC3 and CLT03-2Q3 or How to Make Smaller Digital Input Modules
The CLT03-1SC3 and CLT03-2Q3 help shrink industrial designs by enabling smaller digital input modules. They dissipate less heat and simplify PCB designs. This is the audio version of a blog post.
GangFlasher-ST: The Swiss Army Knife of In-Circuit Programmers, 40 MB/s on an STM32MP1
The GangFlasher-ST is an in-circuit programmer that can reach incredible speeds thanks to a custom Linux microkernel. Its multithreaded architecture also means that it can flash up to 8 devices per license. This is the audio version of a blog post.
TouchGFX 4.18: Improving Interactions with Users Through Videos and With Developers Through Collaboration
TouchGFX 4.18 brings a new video widget and features that facilitate collaborations between developers. This is the audio version of a blog post.
TapNLink: ST's NFC Tag for Your Microcontroller, This is Instant IoT for All!
TapNLink offers a unique way to interact with a microcontroller. In just 3 steps, users can change a setting and implementing such feature is so straightforward, some prototypes don't even require additional code. This is the audio version of a blog post.
STSAFE-A110 and Secure Cloud Connectivity, a New Way to Automate Device Registration
The STSAFE-A110 enables automatic device registration thanks to a intermediate certificate that can authenticate an entire family of devices on their first connection. This is the audio version of a blog post.
Raven: A Wireless Flash Controller Used TouchGFX and ST Authorized Partners to Make a Difference
The Raven started as a simple TouchGFX demo on a Discovery kit, before becoming the first wireless flash controller to support all major flash makers at the same time. It's also the only one with such a detailed UI. This is the audio version of a blog post.
2021 Sustainability Report: Accelerating Sustainability, Together
What's inside ST's Sustainability Report? Our dedication to fight a global pandemic by keeping our employees safe, our commitment to the environment, our passion for inclusion in the workplace, and more. This is the audio version of a blog post.
STM32U575 and STM32U585, 1st STM32U5 Now Available, Try LPBAM on our 3 Development Boards
Now that the STM32U5 is available for purchase, developers can try its new features, like LPBAM, on one of its three development boards. It's also the first ST MCU to offer Azure RTOS support by default. This is the audio version of a blog post.
ST25 NFC Tags Inside Phantom by Paco Rabanne or Lessons From the First NFC-enabled Fragrance
The first and only connected fragrance, Phantom by Paco Rabanne, uses an ST25TV02K NFC tag to open customers to a new world of features and services. See how the fashion brand integrated the technology and what it means for the industry. This is the audio version of a blog post.
SIDO 2021 or Understanding the Trends That the Industry Is Adopting
SIDO 2021 is a great opportunity to bring the latest technologies to more people and to help them see where the industry is heading. ST will bring the latest news and demos around machine learning at the edge. There will also be demos around robotics, XR, IoT, and more. This is the audio version of a blog post.