ST7 Series Microcontrollers

The **ST7 Series** of microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics is an advanced 8-bit MCU family, offering enhanced features for a wide range of applications. Designed with increased memory, low-power modes, and advanced peripherals, ST7 microcontrollers are suitable for use in automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics.

Key Features of the ST7 Series

• 8-bit architecture
• Memory sizes ranging from 1KB to 32KB Flash, with up to 2KB of RAM
• Support for low-power modes (SLEEP and HALT)
• Enhanced peripherals, including 8-bit or 10-bit ADCs, timers, UART, I2C, SPI
• Extended temperature ranges for automotive and industrial use
• Software and hardware-based protection mechanisms for secure applications
• Used in applications such as automotive systems, industrial controls, and home appliances

ST7 Series Family Members

The ST7 Series consists of several variants, each with a unique set of features tailored to specific applications. Below is a table summarizing the key features for each family member.

Family Member	Memory (Flash / RAM)	Peripherals	Package Options	Typical Applications
ST7FLITE	1KB Flash / 128B RAM	1 x 8-bit ADC, 1 x Timer, UART	DIP, SOIC	Simple embedded systems
ST7FMC	8KB Flash / 256B RAM	10-bit ADC, 2 x Timers, I2C, SPI	DIP, LQFP	Consumer electronics, control systems
ST7FL	16KB Flash / 512B RAM	10-bit ADC, 2 x Timers, SPI, I2C	SOIC, LQFP	Automotive applications, industrial control
ST7FLP	32KB Flash / 1KB RAM	10-bit ADC, 4 x Timers, I2C, SPI, UART	LQFP	High-performance embedded applications

Programming and Development

Programming the ST7 series microcontrollers can be done using standard development tools such as the ST7 Programmer/Debugger, available from STMicroelectronics. A wide range of development environments like the ST7-ISP (In-System Programming) and other third-party IDEs are compatible with the ST7 family. Additionally, the series supports EEPROM and Flash programming for efficient code storage and execution.