STMicroelectronics' customizable processor family, called SPEAr® (structured
processor enhanced architecture), supplies a powerful
digital engine that offers the possibility of designing
special user functions in a fraction of the time and with
low investment.
The family is based on an ARM core architecture
that maximizes hardware and software performances; it
includes an advanced bus system, and IPs for connectivity
and memory interfaces. The user functions are embedded
in a configurable logic block. This provides high performances,
with a quick development cycle and full custom design
capabilities.
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The innovative SPEAr® concept comprises a set of sophisticated
and modern IPs. These are easily customized and provide
optimized solutions for specific requirements. SPEAr closes
the gap between the high flexibility of a full ASIC approach
with the low cost of ownership of the ASSP approach. It
shortens time to market to a few weeks, and lowers NRE
(non recurring engineering), resulting in unprecedented
cost savings.
Ideal for all embedded applications, the SPEAr by ST family
addresses a variety of applications, including digital
engines for printers, scanners and other embedded control
applications. |
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Based on the industry-standard ARM
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Architecture including proven IPs for
connectivity, memory interfaces and high-performance internal
bus system. |
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Configurable embedded logic block allowing
quick development. |
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Development kits available to allow full
custom project approach. |
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Fast and unprecedented time to market
thanks to an ingenious combination of ASSP and ASIC methods. |
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Customizable Application Processors Product
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| Key Products |
| Reference |
Type |
Description |
| SPEAR-09-B042 |
SPEAr BASIC |
ARM 926, 300Kgates , LFBGA289 package |
| SPEAR-09-P022 |
SPEAr Plus600 |
Dual ARM 926, 600Kgates, PBGA420 package |
| SPEAR-09-H122 |
SPEAr Head600 |
ARM 926, 600Kgates, PBGA420 package |
| SPEAR-09-H022 |
SPEAr Head200 |
ARM 926, 200Kgates, large IP portfolio
SoC, PBGA420 package |
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| Related Information |
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| Package |
Description |
| SPEAr
Linux SDK Development Kit |
Software package supporting embedded Linux
on SPEAr development boards. It may be used for SPEAr evaluation
purposes as well as a reference software platform to be further
extended and specialized by customers |
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| SPEAr is a registered trademark of STMicroelectronics Group |
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