Small SiP shortens design time with new suite of tools

Octavo Systems has expanded its support of the OSD32MP15x SiP, claimed to be the smallest available STMicroelectronics STM32MP1 module, with a production release at speeds up to 800MHz, and two new development boards.

The OSD32MP15x integrates the STM32MP1 Dual-Core Arm Cortex A7 + M4 microprocessor, up to 1GB of DDR3L RAM, STPMIC1A Power Management IC, EEPROM, MEMs Oscillator, with over 100 passives into a production cost saving, BGA Package. The device offers total access to all the features and performance of the STM32MP1, including the recently announced 800MHz clock speed, while eliminating tiresome tasks like DDR routing and power sequencing. At 18mm x 18mm, the device is up to 64% smaller than a comparable system made from discrete components.

“The Octavo Systems OSD32MP15x SiP solution delivers MPU performance while allowing customers to remove complexity from their designs thanks to the MCU-like implementation, so they can focus on the value-added features of their applications,” said Ricardo De Sa Earp, general manager of the Microcontroller Division, STMicroelectronics. “The OSD32MP15x SiP’s small size makes it ideal for space-constrained environments, while also optimising system cost thanks to the ability to use four layer PCBs.”

The company also offers two hardware platforms to speed customers’ development with the OSD32MP15x.

The OSD32MP1-BRK, a breakout platform, offers easy access to the I/O on the STM32MP1. The platform provides the OSD32MP157C-512M-BAA SiP, a microSD card, 32KHz crystal, a USB port, and two 2x30 100mil (2.54mm) spaced headers.

The second development platform is the OSD32MP1-RED Reference, Evaluation and Development board. The board provides the OSD32MP157C-512M-BAA SiP, a WiFi and Bluetooth Module, 1GB Ethernet, 8GB eMMC, and HDMI. The board expands easily by having connectors that are compatible with Raspberry Pi, MikroElektronika mikroBUS Click, and STMicroelectronics Motor Control Header. The board also offers connectors for a DSI display and a camera.