Introducing the STMicroelectronics STM32 Primer2

The STMicroelectronics STM32 Primer2 is about the size of a cell phone, and comes with a 128x160-pixel colour touch screen, a joystick/push button, extension connector and pre-loaded sample applications. There is also a built-in USB port, a Micro SD card slot, and other features, such as an accelerometer and an infrared transmitter/receiver, that allow users to quickly add numerous extra capabilities and functions to their applications. All of these components are easy to manage through the built-in software framework, the open-source CircleOS:

ST's STM32 Primer for collaborative embedded development allows users to quickly turn a concept into an attractive-looking demonstrator. This is increasingly important for today’s product innovators, particularly when seeking independent funding. A range of existing application and an online community (www.stm32circle.com) of around 6000 developers stimulate ideas and creativity. Using the STM32 Primer2, users can present a high-quality prototype, rather a conventional engineering development board, to create a better first impression with minimal design-start investment.

ST first introduced Primer-based development with the ST7 Ultralite Primer with features including a buzzer, light-sensor and music applications. The first STM32 Primer was introduced in late 2007 and offered a new ergonomic design featuring a 128x128-pixel screen. Over 10,000 units have been shipped. Building on this success, the STM32 Primer2 adds extra benefits such as the larger screen with touch sensing and a Lithium-ion battery with features for extended battery life.

At the same time as providing a turnkey solution ready to run sample applications, ST’s STM32 Primers come with the Raisonance Ride7 application development software, and the GNU C compiler. This allows embedded designers to use the Primer platform for complete development of complex end products. All necessary design resources are included, including source code for the pre-loaded applications, as well as software libraries for peripherals such as MEMS position sensors, the touch screen and embedded audio components of the STM32 Primer2. The STM32 Primer2 also has a 20-pin external connector allowing easy connection of external circuit boards.

The STM32 Primer2 enables product developers with diverse skills to access the power of ST’s advanced 32-bit STM32 microcontroller, which is available in three families targeting cost-effective, high performance, or USB-based applications. Available devices have Flash memory ranging from 16KB to 512KB, and all models across all families are pin-compatible for maximum flexibility and easier design upgrades to existing products.

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