IAR Embedded Workbench supports STM32 MCU series

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STMicroelectronics’ STM32C0 series was launched in a bid to make 32-bit capabilities accessible to all developers at a low price and now IAR has announced its support for the latest STM32 microcontrollers.

IAR’s Embedded Workbench for Arm can build an optimised compact code and provides extensive debugging and analysis capabilities. Working together, IAR and ST are lowering the hurdles for embedded developers working with 8- or 16-bit MCUs so that they can move to competitively priced 32-bit devices.

The tool suite helps ensure the application is fast, efficient, and highly compact. In addition, integrated static and runtime code analysis tools provide high code quality and the long-term maintainability and portability of the embedded software.

The STM32C0 is targeted at applications like home appliances, industrial pumps, fans, and smoke detectors, typically served by simpler 8-bit and 16-bit MCUs. The modern 32-bit design of the STM32C0 permits improvements such as faster response, extra functions, and network connection at similar overall cost and power consumption. These devices also allow easy migration into the STM32G0 series to tackle more demanding projects, sharing a consistent pinout. IAR facilitates the application software migration in the same and professional IDE (integrated development environment).

IAR’s solutions are fully integrated into the STM32 ecosystem: all software resources available for the STM32C0 series are fully compatible and tested with IAR Development Solutions. IAR Embedded Workbench supports out-of-the-box the STM32C0 Nucleo-64 (NUCLEO-C031C6) low-cost development board and two STM32C0 Discovery Kits (STM32C0116-DK and STM32C0316-DK).

“The new STM32C0 general-purpose entry-level microcontrollers offer a compelling alternative to traditional 8-/16-bit solutions, providing a host of advanced features and capabilities. As an integral part of the extensive and powerful STM32 ecosystem, IAR helps developers to enhance and optimise their designs,” said Pierre Charvet, STM32C0 product line marketing manager at STMicroelectronics. “With the support of the IAR Embedded Workbench, IAR facilitates the entry into the 32-bit world for new users, speeding up time-to-market while adhering to budget constraints.”

“We have a long-standing relationship with STMicroelectronics and collaborate closely to provide comprehensive support for all STM32 32-bit Arm-based microcontrollers.”, said Anders Holmberg, CTO at IAR. “As an Authorized Partner of ST, we are committed to delivering full support for these feature-rich microcontrollers, including the recently added cost-sensitive STM32C0 series, which is well suited for the next generations of smart appliances and industrial controllers.”

The STM32C0 series is supported since the last update v9.32 of IAR Embedded Workbench for Arm.