2013-02-19 15:02:48 -

Offering First Ever MATLAB, Simulink, and Embedded Coder Support for Cortex-M
                             processor-based MCUs


Cambridge, UK and Geneva, Switzerland - February 19, 2013 - ARM and
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers
across the spectrum of electronics applications, have announced the availability
of the first ever Embedded Coder support, with MATLAB and Simulink, for ARM®
Cortex(TM)-M processor-based systems.

The joint project between ST and ARM is fully supported by MathWorks and enables
software developers to create their algorithms in MATLAB and Simulink and then
target, integrate, debug and test those models in a Processor In the Loop (PIL)
simulation.   The generated C code from Embedded Coder runs on an STM32 Evaluation
Board and the debugger of the Keil(TM) Microcontroller Development Kit (MDK-
ARM(TM)) interfaces directly with Simulink, further simplifying the code
integration.
"Based on strong customer demand for MATLAB and Simulink support, ST
aggressively developed the capabilities to go beyond pure Cortex-M processor
support by creating additional peripheral blocks, further simplifying the PIL
process," said Michel Buffa, General Manager Microcontroller Division,
STMicroelectronics. "Moreover, enabling DSP-standard tools to run on our Cortex-
M processor-based STM32 products helps our customers address a broader spectrum
of opportunities."

"This initiative enables developers to easily and efficiently develop and
explore numerous models before generating optimized code for their Cortex
processor-based projects," said Richard York, Director of Embedded Systems
Marketing, ARM. "The combination of MATLAB and Simulink, and the Keil MDK-ARM
brings together two of the best software development toolchains.  This is good
news for developers as it will enable them to accelerate the time to market for
innovative Cortex processor-based systems and products."

"MathWorks is pleased to have worked with ARM and ST to put in place the first
Embedded Coder code generation support for Cortex-M processor-based systems and
the Keil MDK-ARM," said Paul Barnard, design automation marketing
director, MathWorks. "This is a very important first step in providing a smooth
design flow for engineers using Model-Based Design with MATLAB and Simulink to
develop highly optimized Cortex-M processor-based systems."

Demonstration:
A demonstration of the new capabilities will be shown at the Embedded World
2013 event in Nuremberg (26-28 February) on the ARM (4-336), ST (4-140) and
MathWorks (4-110) stands.

Availability:
The new Embedded Coder support is now available in beta form direct from ARM for
early adopters and is planned to be made available for general download in
April.


About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global leader in the semiconductor market serving customers across the
spectrum of sense and power and automotive products and embedded processing
solutions. From energy management and savings to trust and data security, from
healthcare and wellness to smart consumer devices, in the home, car and office,
at work and at play, ST is found everywhere microelectronics make a positive and
innovative contribution to people's life. By getting more from technology to get
more from life, ST stands for life.augmented.

In 2012, the Company's net revenues were $8.49 billion. Further information on
ST can be found at www.st.com.

About ARM

ARM designs the technology that is at the heart of advanced digital products,
from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging,
automotive, security and storage devices. ARM's comprehensive product offering
includes 32-bit RISC microprocessors, graphics processors, video engines,
enabling software, cell libraries, embedded memories, high-speed connectivity
products, peripherals and development tools. Combined with comprehensive design
services, training, support and maintenance, and the company's broad Partner
community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable
path to market for leading electronics companies. Find out more about ARM by
following these links:

ARM website:  www.arm.com/
ARM Connected Community®:  www.arm.com/community/
ARM Blogs:  blogs.arm.com/
ARMFlix on YouTube:   www.youtube.com/ARMflix
ARM on Twitter:
  *  twitter.com/ARMMultimedia
  *  twitter.com/ARMMobile
  *  twitter.com/ARMCommunity
  *  twitter.com/ARMEmbedded
  *  twitter.com/ARMLowPwr
  *  twitter.com/KeilTools


ARM is a registered trademark of ARM Limited. Mali is a trademark of ARM Limited
All other brands or product names are the property of their respective holders.
"ARM" is used to represent ARM Holdings plc; its operating company ARM Limited;
and the regional subsidiaries ARM Inc.; ARM KK; ARM Korea Limited.; ARM Taiwan
Limited; ARM France SAS; ARM Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.; ARM Germany GmbH;
ARM Embedded Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; ARM Norway, AS and ARM Sweden AB
MATLAB and Simulink are registered trademarks of The MathWorks, Inc. See
www.mathworks.com/trademarks for a list of additional trademarks. Other product
or brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.

ARM Press Contacts
Alan Tringham
+44 1223 400947
alan.tringham@arm.com


ST Press Contacts
Michael Markowitz
+1 781 591 0354
michael.markowitz@st.com 

ST ARM MathWorks STM32: 
 hugin.info/152740/R/1679276/548324.pdf



This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of 
Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: 
(i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and 
    other applicable laws; and 
(ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and 
     originality of the information contained therein. 
    
Source: STMicroelectronics via Thomson Reuters ONE
[HUG#1679276]