SPC56xx Support & Updates
The latest information and downloads for the SPC56 family
This page is dedicated to the SPC563 PowerPC core-based automotive microcontrollers. Here you will find the new releases of documents, software and additional information for this family.
Highlights
Support of SPC560B64 devices is provided with the latest software patch for RKit-PPC with is available for free download below.
SPC563 Primer Information
This primer is dedicated to STMicroelectronic's SPC563 family of PowerPC core-based microcontrollers. It allows users to explore specifically the implementation of the CAN and LIN peripherals and to program the included SPC563x micorocntoller.
The SPC563 Primer interfaces with a host PC via USB.
For interface with CAN and LIN networks, it includes a DB9 type connector and 14-pin HE10 type connector. The "Read Me" file below provides further information about the pin assignments and the connection of the Primer to CAN and LIN networks.
In addition, the Primer includes an internal 24-pin connector, which allows additional access to peripherals and general purpose I/Os.
Where to get the SPC563 Primer...
The SPC563 Primer is only distributed directly from STMicroelectronics' marketing and sales. If you are interested in how to obtain this product you can contact Raisonance and we will be happy to forward your inquiry to the appropriate ST representative.
Downloads
Software for SPC56xx Family
The following downloads include those for the SPC56xx microcontroller family and the CD-ROM installation for the SPC563x Primer. Users of RLink-PPC will need to download Ride7, RKit-PPC and any patches. The user must also install them in this order.
The SPC563M Primer CD is a complete software installation for the Primer.
| Name | Release date | Limitations | File |
Ride7  version 7.26.09.0351 |
Jan, 15 2010 | Limitations may apply for some supported families depending on the RKit and hardware tools used. |
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| RKit-PPC version 1.02.09.0350 |
Jan, 18 2010 | - Unlimited debug with RLink-PPC-PRO - Debug limited to 32 KB with RLink-PPC-STD |
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| RKit-PPC Patch for SPC560B64 version 1.02.09.0350 |
Jan, 18 2010 | - Patch for RKit-PPC allows update with support for SPC560B64 |
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| SPC563M Primer CD Software Install version 2 |
Oct, 12 2009 | - Debug limited to 32 Kbytes |
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Documents
Technical documentation for SPC563 Primer
| Name | Release date | Description | File |
| SPC563 Primer Read Me | Jun, 20 2009 | Information about SPC563 Primer implementation. | |
| SPC563 Primer Electrical Schematic, V 1.0 | Nov, 03 2008 | Schematics showing implementation of CAN, LIN primer for SPC563 PowerPC family of devices. | schematic |
| Raisonance Tools for SPC56xx family | Oct, 13 2009 | Overview of Raisonance development tools for the SPC56xx family of PowerPC core-based devices | manual |
