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time-operating system (RTOS). Customers can access
the Synergy wireless application frameworks and
supported device drivers on the Synergy Gallery.
Synergy S5D5 Group MCUs
The S5D5 Group, Renesas’ eighth group of Synergy
MCUs, increases the Synergy Platform’s scalability
with six new software-compatible MCUs. Each MCU
delivers cost-effective performance, a large SRAM
to flash memory ratio, and robust security features to
address IoT applications. The S5D5 MCUs include a
120 MHz ARMֲ
®
Cortexֲ
®
-M4 CPU core, 512KB or 1MB
on-chip flash memory, 384KB of SRAM, precision
analog acquisition functions, Ethernet interface, and
high-speed USB. Specialized on-chip security features
include the ability to generate and safely store private
keys using symmetric and asymmetric cryptography,
a true random number generator (TRNG), and special
memory protection functions.
Availability
SSP v1.3.0 is available now for download at https://
synergygallery.renesas.com.The Synergy S5D5 MCU
Group is available now from Renesas Electronics’
worldwide distributors, along with a low-cost TB-S5D5
Target Board Kit that enables customers to evaluate
and quickly start their design.
Qualified Bluetooth
®
Low Energy
Application Processor Module from
STMicroelectronics Accelerates Time-to-
Market for Connected Smart Objects
To help product innovators streamline prototyping
and development of connected smart objects,
STMicroelectronics has created the SPBTLE-1S
ready-to-use Bluetoothֲ
®
Low Energy (BLE) module that
integrates all the components needed to complete the
radio subsystem. The new BLE module integrates ST’s
proven BlueNRG-1 application-processor System-on-
Chip (SoC) and balun, high-frequency oscillators, and
a chip antenna among others.
Developers can use this module to bypass hardware-
design and RF-circuit layout challenges. The SPBTLE-
1S is BQE[1]-approved, and FCC, IC, and CE-RED
(Radio Equipment Directive) certified to simplify end-
product approval for North America and EU markets.
ST’s Bluetooth 4.2 certified BLE protocol stack is
included, and the supporting Software-Development
Kit (SDK) contains a wide range of Bluetooth profiles
and sample application code.
Coming in a space-efficient 11.5mm x 13.5mm outline,
and with a wide supply-voltage range of 1.7V-3.6V, the
SPBTLE-1S module is ideal for small, battery-operated
objects powered by various types of sources such as a
primary button cell or rechargeable Li-ion battery. High
RF output power of +5dBm and good receiver sensitivity
help to maximize communication range and reliability.
The BlueNRG-1 SoC at the heart of the SPBTLE-1S
implements the complete BLE physical layer (PHY),
link layer, and network/application-processing engine
comprising a low-power ARMֲ
®
Cortexֲ
®
-M0 core with
160KB Flash, 24KB RAM with data retention, and
a security co-processor. The SoC also implements
smart power management, with a DC/DC converter
capable of powering the SPBTLE-1S module to ensure
optimum energy efficiency. Users can leverage an
extensive set of interfaces, including a UART, two Iֲ²C
ports, SPI port, single-wire debug, and 14 GPIOs, as
well as peripherals including two multifunction timers, a
10-bit ADC, watchdog timer and real-time clock, a DMA
controller, and a PDM streamprocessor interface, which
is ideal for developing voice-controlled applications.
The SPBTLE-1S module is in production and available
now, priced $6.65 for orders of 1000 pieces.
Evaluationkits containing the SPBTLE-1S are also
available, which streamline development of various
types of smart objects. The STEVAL-IDB007V1M
combines the module with MEMS pressure
and temperature sensors, LEDs, push-buttons,
and programming interface to run the provided
demonstration software out-of-the-box. An Arduino-
compatible connector is also featured on-board, which
allows development of more complex applications by
adding extra expansion boards. This eval board is
firmware, software and hardware compatible with the
existing STEVAL-IDB007V1 platform based on the
BlueNRG-1 SoC.
The STEVAL-BLUEMIC-1 small form factor evaluation
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