STA1079EOA

The STA1079EOA is a single‑core ARM® Cortex®-R4 microprocessor running at 450 MHz in a 256‑TFBGA (11×11) package. It combines a high‑performance 32‑bit core with an ARM® Cortex®‑M3 coprocessor and an integrated set of display and connectivity peripherals targeted at telematics and embedded system applications.

Key Features

• Core — ARM® Cortex®-R4 single 32‑bit core at 450 MHz, with an ARM® Cortex®-M3 listed as a coprocessor for auxiliary processing.
• Memory & Display — Integrated SDRAM controllers and display interface controllers for LCD and touchscreen support to streamline HMI and graphics tasks.
• Connectivity — On‑chip USB 2.0 (1) and CAN interfaces for host and vehicle/bus connectivity options.
• Graphics Acceleration — Graphics acceleration capability to assist display rendering and UI performance.
• Power & I/O — I/O voltage specified at 3.3 V to match common embedded system levels.
• Package & Mounting — 256‑TFBGA (11×11) supplier device package with surface mount mounting type for compact board-level integration.
• Operating Range — Specified operating temperature from −40 °C to 85 °C for broad environmental use.
• Security & Compliance — Security features listed as "Open"; RoHS compliant as indicated in the product data.

Typical Applications

• Telematics and Infotainment — Integrated display controllers, graphics acceleration and connectivity interfaces support telematics and infotainment system functionality.
• Human‑Machine Interfaces (HMI) — LCD and touchscreen controller support plus graphics acceleration make it suitable for advanced HMI designs.
• Embedded Control and Offload — Cortex‑M3 coprocessor can handle auxiliary tasks and DSP‑style operations to offload the main Cortex‑R4 core.
• Connectivity Gateways — USB 2.0 and CAN interfaces enable device bridging and communication in embedded systems.

Unique Advantages

• High single‑core performance: 450 MHz ARM® Cortex®-R4 core provides deterministic 32‑bit processing performance for real‑time embedded tasks.
• Auxiliary processing: Integrated ARM® Cortex®‑M3 coprocessor enables task separation and offload of peripheral or control functions.
• Integrated display and memory support: On‑chip SDRAM controller and LCD/touchscreen controllers reduce external component needs for HMI designs.
• Flexible connectivity: Built‑in USB 2.0 and CAN interfaces support a variety of host and bus communication requirements.
• Compact, surface‑mount package: 256‑TFBGA (11×11) package optimizes board space while providing a complete processor solution.
• Broad operating temperature: −40 °C to 85 °C range supports deployment across a wide set of environmental conditions.

Why Choose STA1079EOA?

The STA1079EOA positions a high‑performance ARM® Cortex®-R4 core alongside an ARM® Cortex®‑M3 coprocessor and an integrated peripheral set to deliver a compact, capable processor solution for telematics and embedded system designs. Its combination of display controllers, SDRAM interface, USB and CAN connectivity, and graphics acceleration simplifies system architecture and reduces external BOM.

Manufactured by STMicroelectronics and offered in a 256‑TFBGA surface‑mount package with RoHS compliance and a wide operating temperature range, the STA1079EOA is suitable for designers seeking a tightly integrated MPU platform for display‑centric and connectivity‑focused embedded applications.

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