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ST releases long-range wireless microcontrollers for energy-efficient connectivity in smart metering, smart building, and industrial monitoring

11.12. 2023 | News
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STMicroelectronics has released a new microcontroller (MCU) that fuses the Company’s expertise in wireless-device design with its high-performing and efficient STM32 architecture. Novel power-saving features enable the extension of battery life in the new wireless MCUs beyond 15 years.

The latest innovation in ST’s lineup of integrated wireless chips, the STM32WL3 contains an advanced, power-efficient multi-protocol radio suitable for long-range communication using license-free frequency bands reserved globally for industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) applications. In addition to the main radio, ST has integrated an industry-unique ultra-low-power radio the system can power-down to save energy while listening continuously for a wake-up signal.

The long-range radio on the STM32WL3 MCUs operates in the internationally designated license-free frequency bands, 413MHz – 479MHz and 826MHz – 958MHz, with the support for 169MHz coming in 2024 (more info).