New Products

New EvoPrimer for STM32L

Target boards for developing applications on STM32L "EnergyLite" family of microcontrollers are available now from STMircoelectronics' sales and distribution channels.

The STM32L board operates in a standalone mode with temperature and pressure sensors. Operating on its own rechargeable battery it can collect and display temperature and ambient pressure data. The application  highlights power saving technologies like the "EnergyLite" features of the STM32L family and annex components such as the SX8724 signal conditioner for temperature and pressure sensors, which is based on Semtech’s  low power ZoomingADC technology.

The STM32L target board can then be connected to an EvoPrimer or Open4 base where users can evaluate, modify and debug this and other applications for ARM Cortex-M3 core-based devices.

For more information go to www.stm32circle.com

Open4-RLink with SWV Trace Support
 

Open4 and EvoPrimer users can extend their platform to support debugging wiht no code-size limitation on both Open4 target boards or external application boards. In addition, users benefit from the Serial Wire Viewer (SWV) based trace when debugging ARM Cortex-M core-based microcontrollers. 

Users also benefit from an RKit-ARM Enterprise software license that gives them access to advanced software features such as debug support of C++, generic compiler interface for integration of 3rd-party tools, task automation by scripting and integration of version management tools.

 

Users can buy either the complete Open4-RLink (Open4 base unit, adapter and software), or an Upgrade for an Open4 or EvoPrimer that they already own (adapter and software).

For ordering information, go to www.mcu-raisonance.com

Raisonance & Phyton Bundle Tools for Quality, Cost Effective ARM Solution

In partnership with Phyton, Raisonance is now promoting a development tool package that combines the advantages of Phyton's highly optimized CodeMaster compiler and Raisonance Ride and RLink for microcontroller application development.

The included Phyton CodeMaster C (CMC) compiler toolchain for ARM offers a complete range of features for generating very compact code, with code density that is comparable to the best compiler toolchains in the industry.

Users also benefit from an RKit-ARM Enterprise software license that gives them access to advanced software features such as programming and debugging with no code size limitations, debug support of C++, generic compiler interface for integration of 3rd-party tools, task automation by scripting and integration of version management tools.

Two bundles are available: with unlimited CMC compiler, or with 256 Kbyte limited CMC compiler.

For ordering information, visit www.mcu-raisonance.com

OpenWorld Application Design Contest

Submission Deadline, 14 December

Thanks to all the stm32circle members who have contributed ideas for the STM32 OpenWorld Design Contest! The final deadline for submissions is approaching fast. Participants must submit their applications no later than 14 December 2011.

Many great application ideas have already been proposed on a variety of topics related to assisting people with handicaps or limiting health conditions such as:

• Navigation assistance for the blind
• Communication facilitation
• Public transportation assistance
• Heath and condition monitoring

Any registered circle users with EvoPrimer, Open4 or Primer2 for STM32 can try the contest applications, which will be available on the stm32circle web site. 

We look forward to receiving all completed contest entries at www.stm32circle.com.

For more information go to www.stm32circle.com

New Software Updates

Software Updates Available for All Major Raisonance Toolchains

The following software updates are available on the Raisonance Support Extranet.

• RKit-ARM for ARM Cortex-Mx, ARM7 and ARM9
• RKit-STM8 for STM8S, STM8L, STM8A and ST7
• RKit-51 for 8051 based families
• RKit-PPC for SPC56xx PowerPC based family

When you are updating your software, ensure that your support contract is also up to date. Support contracts are valid for one year after the purchase of a Raisonance tool (proof of purchase required). For more information contact info@raisonance.com and be sure to provide your product serial number. Complete conditions and software activation information is provided at the Raisonance Support Extranet.

RKit-ARM Adds Support STM32 F4 Series and More!

The new release of the RKit ARM software tool set (1.36.11.0273 ) now includes support for STMicroelectronics' STM32 F4 series microcontrollers based on the ARM Cortex-M4 core. The new release also offers support for the Phyton CMC C compiler, a highly optimizing compiler for ARM core based MCUs and corrections to some known limitations.

Recently supported microcontrollers include the STM32L EnergyLite family, the STM32 F2 series and virtually the complete line of Stellaris microcontrollers from Texas Instruments including Stellaris 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000, 6000, 8000 and 9000 series. Raisonance users benefit from wide support of the three leading MCU lines in the Cortex-M3 space; notably the component lines from STMicroelectronics, NXP and Texas Instruments.

Download the latest versions at the Raisonance Support Extranet

RKit STM8 Supports Complete range of STM8 Families!

With the latest releases of the RKit-STM8, the toolset supports compilation, programming and debugging for a wide range of STM8 families including:

• STM8S general purpose family
• STM8A automotive family
• STM8L EnergyLite family

In addition, updating software installations is a good way to keep up to date with the latest tool features and fixes for known limitations.

For support of STM8, a free license is available upon registration that allows compilation of up to 32 Kbytes of code.

Download and registration information is provided at www.mcu-raisonance.com

Latest RKit for PowerPC Expands SPC56xx Device Support!

With the latest releases of the RKit-PPC, the toolset supports new SPC56 variants including: SPC560B40 and SPC564A80. Users also benefit from introduction of shadow Flash support for SPC560P40, SPC560P50 and SPC560B40; support of vector and float instructions; and debug support of the BookE instruction set.

In addition, updating software installations is a good way to keep up to date with the latest tool features and fixes for known limitations.

Download the latest versions at the Raisonance Support Extranet

RLink - New Stock has Arrived!

Following arrival of the latest production of RLink, products can be shipped immediately upon order:

• RLink-STD for ARM Cortex, ARM7, ARM9, STM8 and ST7. Note debug limited to up to 64 Kbytes for ARM families.
• RLink-PRO for unlimited debugging of ARM Cortex, ARM7 and ARM9
• RLink-PPC-STD for SPC56xx PowerPC family. Note debug limited to up to 64 Kbytes.
• RLink-PPC-PRO for unlimited debug of SPC56xx PowerPC family.