STA1078EOA

The STA1078EOA is an ARM® Cortex®-R4 microprocessor IC featuring a single 32-bit core running at 450 MHz. It is part of the STA1078 (Telematics) series and integrates a Cortex®-M3 coprocessor for auxiliary DSP-style tasks alongside a main real-time processing core.

Designed for embedded and telematics applications, the device combines processing performance, a variety of peripheral interfaces and a compact 256-TFBGA (11×11) package to address HMI, connectivity and memory interface requirements in constrained form factors.

Key Features

• Core  ARM® Cortex®-R4 single 32-bit core at 450 MHz providing deterministic real-time processing.
• Auxiliary Processor  ARM® Cortex®-M3 listed as a co-processor for offloading control and DSP-style tasks from the main core.
• Memory Interface  SDRAM controller support for external memory interfacing.
• Display and HMI  Integrated controllers for LCD and touchscreen interfaces to support human-machine interfaces.
• Connectivity  USB 2.0 (1) and CAN interfaces for wired data communications and vehicle network integration options.
• Power and I/O  3.3 V I/O voltage for compatibility with common embedded peripheral voltages.
• Package and Mounting  256-TFBGA (11×11) supplier device package; surface-mount mounting type for compact PCB layouts.
• Operating Range  Rated for operation from −40 °C to 85 °C to cover a wide range of embedded environment conditions.
• Security and Graphics  Security features listed as Open; graphics acceleration listed as No.
• Grade and Qualification  Grade: Automotive; Qualification: Automotive (as specified in product data).

Typical Applications

• Telematics modules  Real-time processing with integrated connectivity makes the STA1078EOA suitable for telematics control units and data gateways.
• Embedded control  Single-core Cortex‑R4 performance with an M3 coprocessor supports deterministic control and auxiliary processing tasks in embedded systems.
• Human-machine interfaces  LCD and touchscreen controllers enable display-driven interfaces for equipment and user panels.
• Connectivity hubs  USB 2.0 and CAN interfaces provide wired communications options for device interconnection and networked systems.

Unique Advantages

• Real-time processing performance: The 450 MHz Cortex‑R4 core delivers deterministic compute capability for time-critical embedded tasks.
• Integrated auxiliary processor: The ARM® Cortex®-M3 co-processor allows task partitioning to optimize main-core workload and system responsiveness.
• Display-ready integration: Built-in LCD and touchscreen controllers reduce external component count for HMI designs.
• Flexible connectivity: On-chip USB 2.0 and CAN interfaces simplify integration with peripheral devices and networked systems.
• Compact surface-mount package: 256‑TFBGA (11×11) enables high-density PCB implementations in space-constrained products.
• Wide operating range: −40 °C to 85 °C operation supports deployment across varied embedded environments.

Why Choose STA1078EOA?

The STA1078EOA positions a high-performance Cortex‑R4 core alongside an ARM® Cortex®-M3 co-processor in a compact 256‑TFBGA package, offering a balanced combination of real-time processing, auxiliary compute and peripheral integration. Its display controllers, SDRAM interface and connectivity options (USB 2.0, CAN) make it well suited for telematics and embedded applications that require a mix of HMI, memory and communications capability.

For designs that require consistent I/O voltage (3.3 V), surface-mount assembly and an operating range from −40 °C to 85 °C, the STA1078EOA delivers a concentrated feature set in a small footprint and is provided by STMicroelectronics as part of the STA1078 (Telematics) series.

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