1. STM32WL MCU series
Wireless System-on-Chip
empower third-party modules for
long range data delivery transfer
Paolo Scanniiffio
Vit Stepanek
Bartosz Boryna
2. Agenda
# STM32WL Series
# Ecosystem overview
# Module Benefits
# Third-Party modules
# Long Range demo
# Q&A
3. STM32 goes to wireless
Mesh
Lifetime
Packages
QFN
BGA/CSP
Module
Security
Secure data Xfer
Anti Hacking
Anti Cloning
Trusted Zone
Secure Update
Features
CM4 CPU
Up to 22 dBm (SubGHz)
102 dB Link budget BLE
106 dB Link budget 802.15.4
64K- to 1MB Flash
24K- to 256KB SRAM
Wx
Certification
FCC, CE,BLE5.0,
Zigbee3.0, Openthread,
UWB, OMLOX, Sigfox
LoRaWAN ..
Ecosystem
SW tools
HW tools
STM32Wx
4. System-on-chip made for versatility
=
Single Silicon Die
A long-range wireless microcontroller: one die, many IoT possibilities World first!
+
STM32L4
(G)FSK
(G)MSK
BPSK
STM32WL
Arm®
Cortex®-M0+
+
5. • 2 standalone chips, or dice (SiP)
• Bigger final PCB (increased cost)
• Wired communication more exposed
A higher level of integration
MCU + Radio 2-in-1 solution
Application Firmware
+
Peripherals
+
Radio stack
STM32WL
Standalone
MCU
Standalone
transceiver
• SoC solution (1 single die)
• All-in-1 solution - cost saving
• Simplified development helps
speeding up time to market
• Mono-core or dual-core version for
excellent security
VS
6. Make the choice of the STM32WL series
Massive integration
Cost saving
Open dual-core platform
The 8 key points that make the difference
Multi-modulation
(G)FSK
(G)MSK
BPSK
Ultra-low-power
No matter what!
A large offer
64KB Flash
256KB
73-pin
3.6 V
1.8 V 48-pin
STM32 Security End-to-end ecosystem
7. STM32WLEx Line - a rich feature set
KEY FEATURES
• Arm® Cortex®-M4 & DSP up to 48 MHz
• Up to 256 KB Flash and 64 KB SRAM
• Sub-GHz Radio
• Multi-modulation: LoRa, (G)FSK, (G)MSK, BPSK
• 2 embedded power amplifiers:
• 1 output up to +15 dBm
• 1 output up to +22 dBm
• LoRa RX sensitivity: -148 dBm (SF12, BW=10.4kHz)
• RX: 4.82mA and TX: 15mA (at 10dBm) / 87mA (at 20dBm) [3.3V]
• Ultra-Low Power consumption
• < 71µA/MHz Active mode (3V - RF OFF)
• 1 µA Stop2 mode with RAM retention
• 390 nA Standby mode with RTC
• 31 nA Shutdown mode
• Peripherals
• 3xI²C, 2xUSART, 1xLP-UART, 2xSPI
• 7x timers + 2x ULP Comparators
• 1.8 to 3.6V voltage range (DC/DC, LDO)
• -40 to up to +105°C temperature range
-> Packages: QFN48, BGA73
8. STM32WL5x Line - a rich feature set
Dual-core and enhanced security
KEY FEATURES
• Arm® Cortex®-M4 & DSP up to 48 MHz
• Up to 256 KB Flash and 64 KB SRAM
• Arm® Cortex®-M0+ up to 48 MHz
• Sub-GHz Radio
• Multi-modulation: LoRa, (G)FSK, (G)MSK, BPSK
• 2 embedded power amplifiers:
• 1 output up to +15 dBm
• 1 output up to +22 dBm
• LoRa RX sensitivity: -148 dBm (SF12, BW=10.4kHz)
• RX: 4.82mA and TX: 15mA (at 10dBm) / 87mA (at 20dBm) [3.3V]
• Ultra-Low Power consumption
• < 71µA/MHz Active mode (3V - RF OFF)
• 1 µA Stop2 mode with RAM retention
• 390 nA Standby mode with RTC
• 31 nA Shutdown mode
• Peripherals
• 3xI²C, 2xUSART, 1xLP-UART, 2xSPI
• 7x timers + 2x ULP Comparators
• Advanced security features
• 1.8 to 3.6V voltage range (DC/DC, LDO)
• -40 to up to +105°C temperature range
-> Packages: QFN48, BGA73
9. STM32WL Sub-GHz - portfolio
Flash / RAM
Size (bytes)
73 pins
5x5 mm
BGA (p=0.5)
48 pins
7x7mm
UQFN (p=0.5)
Pin count
STM32WLExJ8
64K / 20K
STM32WLExJB
128K / 48K
256K / 64K STM32WL5xJC
STM32WLExJC
STM32WLExC8
STM32WLExCB
STM32WL5xCC
STM32WLExCC
256K / 64K
Up to 43 GPIOs
for full
flexibility
+
Tiny package
footprint
Up to 29 GPIOs
+
Optimized
BOM cost
+
2-Layer PCB
enablement
Note:
x = 5 all modulations available
x = 4 all modulations available except LoRa
Dual core Single core
10. STM32WL – ecosystem overview
Fully integrated into the rich and market-proven STM32 ecosystem
Flexible prototyping
STM32 Nucleo-64
STM32CubeMX
STM32CubeWL
STM32CubeMonitor
STM32CubeProg
STM32CubeIDE + Partners IDEs
Dev tools
LoRaWAN (ST)
Sigfox (ST)
Wireless-MBUS (Stackforce)
Stacks
11. The STM32WL Nucleo-64 at a glance
Integrated ST-LINK/V3:
mass storage device flash programming
Flexible board power supply :
through USB or external source
SMA Antenna connector
Arduino™ extension connectors :
easy access to add-ons
4 push buttons, 3 color LEDs,
Jumper settings
Main Features
NUCLEO-WL55JC1
868/915/923 MHz
NUCLEO-WL55JC2
433/470 MHz
STM32WL
(under a metallic shield)
13. A complete flow, from configuration up to monitoring
Software development tools
STM32CubeMonitor
STM32CubeProg
Partners IDEs
Compile and Debug
FREE
IDE’s
More to come after mass market launch
A complete flow, from configuration to monitoring
STM32CubeMX, GUI Builders
Configure & Generate Code
ST and Partner IDEs
Compile and Debug
STM32CubeProg/Monitor
Monitor, Program & Utilities
14. • Wireless features of STM32WL55
• Multi-Modulation commands
• Sub-GHz RF tests
• Send Protocols commands
• Perform LoRaWAN/Sigfox tests
• Suitable for STM32 Nucleo, or custom
boards
• USB or UART to Virtual Com Port
STM32CubeMonitor
16. Easy to integrate - Light certification for customer – speed up time to market
STM32WL Benefits on using modules
Key advantages
• Fast and Easy Integration
• Easy prototyping
• No RF expertise
• Low-cost PCB for the mother board
• Low-cost development
• Low-cost certification
• Direct support from vendor and many other available NOW!
17. MIPOT STM32WL based Module
Headquarters
Cormòns
Italy
High-Tech company
with a long tradition
since 1973
radiofrequency
expertise and
in-house EMC test
laboratory
Design
Engineering
Manufacturing
World wide Logistics
18. MiP Series Wireless Modules technical specs
Single/Dual Core M4/M0+
LoRa/FSK
52 pins
11.30 x 8.90 mm
from 868 MHz to 960 MHz
Power Down 1.5 μA
-40°C +85°C
+14 dbm@868MHz
+20 dBm@915MHz
50Ω antenna pad
World coverage
Secure element
100 mA@+14dBm
140 mA@+20dBm
SPI, I2C
UART, LPUART
-115 dBm@2-FSK
-135 dBm@LoRa
A
B
C
D
X
Multi-Protocol
Module
20. • Vega-Absolute –
• Located in Novosibirsk, Russia, Main area is R&D and manufacturing navigation devices for commercial
and personal usage with more than 25 years of experience in the market
• Design and production of IoT devices.
• Wireless technologies used - LoRaWAN / NB-IoT/ 2G / 3G / LTE, server and client s/w.
• Contract R&D activity for famous Russian and International companies.
• More than 100 successive projects done.
• Winner of state award for Innovations.
• ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 and other certifications which make possible to work in most
of industrial and automotive projects.
VEGA STM32WL based Module
21. • Name : RF32WL-868
• Size: 14X14X2.1mm
• Powerful SOC STM32WL5JC
• Dual core 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M4/M0+
• Operating frequency - up to 48MHz
• Memory: 256KB Flash, 64KB SRAM
• 36 IO pins
• Available serial interfaces: SPI, I2C, LPUART, USART, ADC
• RF frequencies options:
• 433 to 510 MHz
• 865 to 928 MHz
• Modulations: LoRa®, (G)FSK, (G)MSK, и BPSK
• Antenna: external
• Output power options: +15dBm and +22dBm
• Sensitivity:
• -148 dBm for LoRa® (BW - 10.4 kHz, SF=12)
• -123 dBm for 2-FSK
• Power supply: from 1.8V to 3.6V
• Power consumption:
• RX: 4.9mA
• TX from 21mA to 120mA depending on output power
• Low power mode: 3V, < 2 μA
• Temperature range: -40 to +85 °C
VEGA RF32WL-868 technical specs
22. • Available in Q3-4 21
• Module RF32WL-868
• http://www.vega-absolute.ru/
• info@vega-absolute.ru
VEGA RF32WL-868 STM32WL based module
23. dnt Innovation GmbH STM32WL based Module
Speaker
Markus Ulsass, ELV Elektronik AG
Company info
• dnt Innovation GmbH is in cooperation with ELV Elektronik AG
which has more than 40 years of experience in electronics
• ELV Elektronik AG is a Smart Home specialist (Homematic IP
system)
• Engineering based in Germany - company owned
manufacturing capabilities in China
Web ressources
RF module dnt-TRX-ST1: https://www.dnt.de/Produkte/LoRaWAN-
Funkmodul-TRX-ST1
Development board LoRIS-Base in cooperation with ELV:
https://de.elv.com/loris-base-funk-basismodul-1-loris-bm-trx1-156514
LoRIS development eco system: https://de.elv.com/lorawan
RF module dnt-TRX-ST1
Development board LoRIS-Base with RF
module dnt-TRX-ST1
Eco system with development board
LoRIS-Base and add-on modules (sensors/
power) for easy and rapid prototyping
Main features
• RF module with integrated Lambda/4 monopole - no
matching necessary
• Development eco system LoRIS - based on RF module
for easy and rapid prototyping
• RF module certified (CE, RED)
Development board and eco system LoRIS in cooperation with ELV
24. • Module Code name : dnt-TRX-ST1
• Size: 22X15X2.6mm
• Powerful SOC STM32WLE5JB
• Single core 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M4
• Operating frequency - up to 48MHz
• Memory: 128KB Flash, 48KB SRAM
• 18 IO pins
• Available serial interfaces: SPI, I2C, LPUART, USART, ADC
• RF frequencies options:
• 865 to 869.65 MHz
• Modulations: LoRa®
• Antenna: Integral Lambda/4 monopole
• Output power options: +14dBm (PA Output)
• Sensitivity:
• -135 dBm for LoRa® (BW 125kHz, SF=12)
• Power supply: from 1.8V to 3.6V
• Power consumption (3V):
• RX (MCU in Stop2): 5mA
• TX (MCU in Stop2 & 12dBm EIRP): 29mA
• Stop2 Mode with RTC: 1μA
• Temperature range: -20 to +70 °C
No antenna matching necessary
Development eco system LoRIS
dnt Innovation GmbH – dnt-TRX-ST1 technical specs
25. dnt Innovation GmbH – Availability/Distribution/ Feature
Availability: Q3/ 2021
Distribution contact:
Iris Christophers – iris.christophers@dnt.de
Support: support@dnt.de
RF module dnt-TRX-ST1
Feature: Eco system with
development board LoRIS-
Base and add-on modules
(power/ sensors) for easy
and rapid prototyping based
on RF module dnt-TRX-ST1
LoRIS-Base (bottom) with integrated RF
module and application-/ power-modules
for easy and rapid prototyping
26. Ferdinando Frediani (CEO)
MoveX part of Move SRL
• Technology company for development and
manufacturing services
• Specialist in wireless technologies related to smart
metering, smart building and smart city.
• Own products and customer-specific solutions
realized with wireless protocols wM-Bus/OMS, Mioty,
LoRaWAN
• We are specialized in supporting OEM development
and on LoRaWAN new features as FUOTA
https://www.movesolutions.it/movex/
MoveX MAMWLExx Module
27. • Module Code name : MAMWLExx
• Size: 15,60x16,40x3mm
• Powerful SOC STM32WL5JB/C
• Dual core 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M4/M0+
• Operating frequency - up to 48MHz
• Memory: 256KB Flash, 64KB SRAM
• 36 IO pins
• Available serial interfaces: SPI, I2C, LPUART, USART,
ADC
• RF frequencies options:
• 865 to 928 MHz
• Modulations: LoRa®, (G)FSK, (G)MSK, и BPSK
• Antenna: ufl connector on top or pad antenna
• Output power options: +15dBm and +22dBm
• Sensitivity:
• -148 dBm for LoRa® (BW - 10.4 kHz, SF=12)
• -123 dBm for 2-FSK
• Power supply: from 1.8V to 3.6V
• Power consumption:
• RX: 4.9mA
• TX from 21mA to 120mA depending on output power
• Low power mode: 3V, < 2 μA
• Temperature range: -40 to +85 °C
MoveX MAMWLExx Module technical specs
28. • Availability: Now
• We distribute through Mouser and
Digi-Key worldwide
• Support Model : We give support for
both hardware and software
development based on the
MAMWLExx
MoveX distribution channel / contacts / ordering info
https://www.movesolutions.it/movex/
Contact:
Ferdinando Frediani
ferdinando@movesolutions.it
29. • Rene Sonnen (Project and product manager)
• WEPTECH elektronik GmbH
• Technology company for development and manufacturing
services
• Specialist in wireless technologies related to smart metering,
smart building and smart city.
• Own products and customer-specific solutions realized with
wireless protocols wM-Bus/OMS, Mioty, LoRaWAN and NB IoT
https://www.weptech.de/en/
Contact
Anne Becker
Marketing & Sales
Tel. 06341 9255-516
E-Mail: anne.becker@weptech.de
Wolfgang Esch
Head of Marketing & Sales
Tel. 06341 9255-519
E-Mail: wolfgang.esch@weptech.de
WEPTECH Starling STM32WL based module
30. • Module Code name : RF module Starling
• Size: 15 x 15 x 2,6 mm
• Powerful SOC STM32WL55JC
• Dual core 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M4/M0+
• Operating frequency - up to 48MHz
• Memory: 256KB Flash, 64KB SRAM
• 37 IO pins
• Available serial interfaces: SPI, I²C, UART, USART, LPUART,
ADC, TIM, LPTIM, COMP, DAC, I²S
• RF frequencies options:
• 868 MHz
• Other frequencies possible + optional balun, optional KNX RF +
Sigfox
• Protocols: LoRa®, wM-Bus / OMS, LoraWAN, mioty®
• Antenna: external / connector type u.FL + Antenna pad
• Output power options: +15dBm and +22dBm
• Power supply: From 1.8V up to 3.6V
• Power consumption:
• RX: 4.9mA
• TX from 21mA to 120mA depending on output power
• Low power mode: 3V, < 2 μA
• Temperature range: -25 to +70 °C
• LGA Pads
• Packaging: T&R, Tray
• Pin compatible to RF modules Maia & Phoenix
[All information in this sheet is preliminary and changes are possible]
WEPTECH Starling STM32WL Module technical specs
31. WEPTECH distribution channel / contacts / ordering info
• Availability: Q4 2021
• Distribution channels:
• Arrow, EBV and direct
• Support:
• HW design integration, SW implementation and
antenna design (CST tool, certification, customized
designs and full production )
• Specialist for Smart Metering with OMS
protocol
• OEM supplier
• RF module «STARLING»
32. OLIMEX Ltd Bulgaria STM32WL based Module
OLIMEX Ltd is established in 1991 and is leading
provider of development boards, starter kits,
programmers and small Linux computers.
We are located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria and design
and produce all our products locally.
Many of our designs are Open Source Hardware.
BB-STM32WL module with
STM32WLE5CCU6
https://www.olimex.com
33. • Module Code name : BB-STM32WL
• Size: 32x28x5mm
Powerful SOC STM32WLE5CCU6
• Single core 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M4/M0+
• Operating frequency - up to 48MHz
• Memory: 256KB Flash, 64KB SRAM
• 36 IO pins ( 19 of IOs exposed by the module )
• Available serial interfaces: SPI, I2C, LPUART, USART,
ADC
• RF frequencies options:
• 433 to 510 MHz
• 865 to 928 MHz
• Modulations: LoRa®, (G)FSK, (G)MSK, и BPSK
• Antenna: U.FL external anntenna
• Output power options: +15dBm and +22dBm
• Sensitivity:
• -148 dBm for LoRa® (BW - 10.4 kHz, SF=12)
• -123 dBm for 2-FSK
• Power supply: from 1.8V to 3.6V
• Power consumption:
• RX: 4.9mA
• TX from 21mA to 120mA depending on output power
• Low power mode: 3V, < 2 μA
• Temperature range: -40 to +85 °C
• CE, FCC certification pending
OLIMEX Ltd BB-STM32WL Module technical specs
34. OLIMEX Ltd Bulgaria STM32WL based Module
Development KIT for BB-STM32WL
USB – Serial bootloader / debugger
Lithium battery AA type holder
UEXT connector for additional sensors.
BME280 temperature, humidity and pressure sensor
IIS2MDCTR magnetometer sensor, LDR light sensor
Dimensions 62 x 60 x 17 mm
LoRa-STM32WL-DevKIT
https://www.olimex.com
35. • Availability: Q3 2021
• Direct order at www.olimex.com
• Distributors:
https://www.olimex.com/Distributors/
• Paid support for HW and SW
customization
OLIMEX Ltd distribution channel/contacts/ordering info
