This article describes the content of STM32CubeMP13 ecosystem release v1.2.0 of the STM32 Bare Metal - RTOS embedded software and its associated ecosystem.
1. Delivery purpose and scope[edit | edit source]
The STM32CubeMP13 release is dedicated to the STM32MP13x lines 
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This release is a major maintenance release of STM32CubeMP13 ecosystem, based on components version listed in the embedded software chapter below. It provides a full STM32Cube MPU Bare metal - RTOS ecosystem for the STM32MP13x lines .
This ecosystem release consists of:
- STM32CubeMP13 Package
- STM32DDRFW-UTIL
- STM32PRGFW-UTIL
- STM32 referenced tools (more details are provided in the Referenced tools release notes chapter below):
- STM32CubeIDE
- STM32CubeMX
- STM32CubeProgrammer
- Keygen tool
- Signing tool
- Documentation
- the present user guide in Wiki format
- the documentation package (for more details refer to Reference documents chapter below)
- STM32MP135x-DK Discovery kit
support
More details are provided in the supported hardware chapter below.
2. Intended audience[edit | edit source]
The targeted audience is STM32 MPU customers and partners.
3. Licensing[edit | edit source]
This software package is licensed under a SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR ST MATERIALS (SLA). Customers should only use this package in compliance with SLA0048. The detailed content licenses can be found here.
4. Supported hardware[edit | edit source]
This software delivery is compatible with the following boards:
| STM32MP13 boards | |||
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| Boards | PCBs list | Main features | Ordering |
 STM32MP135F-DK Discovery kit |
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 Information
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| The STLINK embedded on the boards requires upgraded USB PC drivers: see this article |
5. Release content[edit | edit source]
5.1. Embedded software[edit | edit source]
| Embedded software | STM32MP13x lines
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| STM32CubeMP13 (Arm® Cortex®-A7) | 
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| STM32DDRFW-UTIL (Arm® Cortex®-A7) |
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| STM32PRGFW-UTIL (Arm® Cortex®-A7) |
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| STM32SSP-UTIL (Arm® Cortex®-A7) |
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5.1.1. STM32CubeMP13 Package (Arm® Cortex®-A7)[edit | edit source]
STM32CubeMP13 Package v1.2.0 version.
5.1.1.1. Main features[edit | edit source]
The full content is available in STM32CubeMP13 Package content. This STM32CubeMP13 package can be then used as any STM32Cube package running on STM32.
5.1.1.2. Main changes[edit | edit source]
Main changes, compared to STM32CubeMP13-v1.1.0 package are:
- FreeRTOS as middleware (in addition to AzureRTOS)
- LwIp middleware
- LwIp Dual ethernet example
- USB Host based on USB OTG IP example
- Interoperability with PRG_TOOLBOX_DFU
- FSBLA project for IAR
- External Loader as source code
- OpenBootLoader as source code
- Various fixes
- CVE fixes
5.1.1.3. Restrictions[edit | edit source]
- None.
5.1.2. STM32DDRFW-UTIL (Arm® Cortex®-A7)[edit | edit source]
STM32DDRFW-UTIL-v1.2.0 version version - Updated .
STM32DDRFW-UTIL provides utilities for DDR.
5.1.2.1. Main changes[edit | edit source]
- Rebase all components
- For detailed information, see Release Notes
5.1.3. STM32PRGFW-UTIL (Arm® Cortex®-A7)[edit | edit source]
STM32PRGFW-UTIL-v1.1.2 version - Updated .
The STM32PRGFW-UTIL is an STMicroelectronics original initiative to manage the One-time Programmable (OTP) memories and also supports STPMIC programming.
Functionalities are available through 4 applications:
- STM32CubeProgrammer based application,
- Standalone STM32CubeIDE based application,
- 2 other applications for development purpose:
- UART configuration for the Standalone application,
- Run mode for STM32CubeProgrammer application.
5.1.3.1. Main changes[edit | edit source]
- Flashing stability improved in USB mode for STM32MP13x lines and STM32MP15x lines
- STPMIC automatic detection supported on ST Boards
5.1.3.2. Main features[edit | edit source]
- STM32CubeProgrammer based application (in Serial boot mode)
- OTP v2 structure
- STM32CubeProgrammer UART interface and USB DFU
- OTP Console based application (in Dev boot mode)
- OTP CLI implemented based on STM32CubeProgrammer OTP CLI with OTP v2 structure
- UART and STM32CubeIDE Semihosting interface
- STPMIC1 NVM programming
5.1.3.3. Restrictions[edit | edit source]
MP15 boards fail sometimes to connect to STM32CubeProgrammer via UART (reset the board and try again).
5.2. Tools[edit | edit source]
5.2.1. Programming tools[edit | edit source]
5.2.1.1. STM32CubeProgrammer[edit | edit source]
STM32CubeProgrammer v2.18 version.
STM32CubeProgrammer package contains several tools, including Programmer, Signing tool, Keygen, and Trusted Package Creator.
5.2.1.1.1. Main changes[edit | edit source]
- Hash of (RoT Public Keys + Algo) hashes (256 bits, ROTPK) generation with KeyGen tool
- OTP programming via CLI/GUI (using STM32PRGFW-UTIL firmware binary on target)
- PMIC NVM full read / write support (using STM32PRGFW-UTIL firmware binary on target)
5.2.1.1.2. Supported operating systems and architectures[edit | edit source]
- Windows® 7, 8, 10, and 11: 32 bits (x86) and 64 bits (x64)
- Linux® 64 bits (tested on Ubuntu® 64 bits)
5.2.1.1.3. Main Information[edit | edit source]
- Refer to release note: STM32CubeProgrammer_release_note
- Flashload over UART functional for utilities firmware
5.2.1.1.4. Restrictions[edit | edit source]
None
5.2.1.2. STM32PRG-TOOLBOX[edit | edit source]
STM32PRG-TOOLBOX-DFU - Version v2.0.0 version - New.
STM32PRG-TOOLBOX-DFU is an open-source tool provided by STMicroelectronics. This tool automates the preparation of STM32 MPU devices through the USB DFU protocol, with the purpose to fuse OTP memory, and to to write into external flash memory (like eMMC, SDMMC…).
5.2.1.2.1. Main features[edit | edit source]
- STM32PRG-TOOLBOX-DFU
- Install U-Boot with/without launching Fastboot mode
- OTP Fuse: Read and write operations.
- OTP management with STM32PRGFW-UTIL software tool
- Supported target memory: SD Card, eMMC
5.2.1.2.2. Supported boards[edit | edit source]
- STM32MP135x-DK
5.2.1.2.3. Supported operating systems and architectures[edit | edit source]
- Windows® 7, 8, 10, and 11: 32 bits (x86) and 64 bits (x64)
- Linux® 64 bits (tested on Ubuntu® 64 bits)
5.2.1.2.4. Restrictions[edit | edit source]
- None
5.2.2. STM32CubeMX[edit | edit source]
STM32CubeMX-6.13 version.
5.2.2.1. Main changes[edit | edit source]
- Various fixes
5.2.2.2. Code generation[edit | edit source]
- Support of STM32CubeMP13 package running on the Arm® Cortex®-A7 processor.
- Support for Azure RTOS ThreadX and FileX for STM32CubeMP13 package release
5.2.2.3. Supported operating systems and architectures[edit | edit source]
- Windows® 10 and 11
- Linux®: Ubuntu® LTS 20.04 and LTS 22.04
- macOS®
5.2.2.4. Supported toolchains[edit | edit source]
STM32CubeMX generates project files for the following toolchains:
- STM32CubeIDE by STMicroelectronics
5.2.2.5. Main Information[edit | edit source]
- refer to release note: STM32CubeMX_release_note
- Legacy MPUs and STM32MP25x lines Rev.Y support
5.2.2.6. Main restrictions[edit | edit source]
- refer to Main_Restrictions
5.2.3. STM32CubeIDE[edit | edit source]
STM32CubeIDE-v1.17 version.
5.2.3.1. Main changes[edit | edit source]
- Updated to Eclipse® 2023-12
5.2.3.2. Main information[edit | edit source]
- Refer to release note: STM32CubeIDE release note
- Support for projects running on Arm® Cortex®-A: STM32CubeMP13 MPU Package projects or Project Utilities.
- GCC 12 as a default toolchain
- Updated to Eclipse® 2023-12
5.2.3.3. Main restrictions[edit | edit source]
- None
5.3. Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]
Detailed features are available in the release notes of the different components that constitute this delivery:
Moreover, the software workarounds implemented to provide solutions to the STM32MP13x lines errata are listed in STM32MP13 ecosystem errata sheet.
6. Minor release updates[edit | edit source]
- None
7. Reference documents[edit | edit source]
7.1. STM32MP13 resources[edit | edit source]
All the resources for the STM32MP1 series are located in the STM32MP1 series web page.
| Information
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| The different STM32MP13 microprocessor part numbers available (with their corresponding internal peripherals, security options and packages) are described in the STM32MP13 microprocessor part numbers. |
| Reference | Name | Link | |
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| Application notes | |||
| AN2834 | How to get the best ADC accuracy in STM32 microcontrollers | AN2834.pdf | |
| AN4803 | High-speed SI simulations using IBIS and board-level simulations using HyperLynx® SI on STM32 MCUs and MPUs | AN4803.pdf | |
| AN5027 | Interfacing PDM digital microphones using STM32 MCUs and MPUs | AN5027.pdf | |
| AN5036 | Thermal management guidelines for STM32 applications | AN5036.pdf | |
| AN5168 | How to configure DDR on STM32MP1 MPUs | AN5168.pdf | |
| AN5225 | USB Type-C® Power Delivery using STM32 MCUs and MPUs | AN5225.pdf | |
| AN5275 | Introduction to USB DFU/USART protocols used in STM32MP1 and STM32MP2 MPU bootloaders | AN5275.pdf | |
| AN5348 | Introduction to FDCAN peripherals for STM32 product classes | AN5348.pdf | |
| AN5431 | The STPMIC1 PCB layout guidelines | AN5431.pdf | |
| AN5438 | STM32MP1 series lifetime estimates | AN5438.pdf | |
| AN5510 | Overview of the secure secret provisioning (SSP) on STM32MP1 series | AN5510.pdf | |
| AN5827 | Guidelines for entering RMA state on STM32MP1 series MPUs | AN5827.pdf | |
| AN4879 | USB hardware and PCB guidelines using STM32 MCUs | AN4879.pdf | |
| AN5474 | Getting started with STM32MP13 series hardware development | AN5474.pdf | |
| AN5475 | Migration of applications from STM32MP15x lines to STM32MP13x lines microprocessor | AN5475.pdf | |
| AN5036 | Thermal management guidelines for STM32 applications | AN5036.pdf | |
| AN5478 | Camera-CSI (DCMI-PP) in STM32MP13x microprocessors | AN5478.pdf | |
| AN5565 | STM32MP13 lines using low-power modes | AN5565.pdf | |
| AN5586 | STM32MP13x MPU product line discrete power supply hardware integration | AN5586.pdf | |
| AN5587 | STM32MP13x MPU product lines and STPMIC1D / STPMIC1A integration on a wall adapter supply | AN5587.pdf | |
| AN5692 | DDR memory routing guidelines for STM32MP13x product lines | AN5692.pdf | |
| AN5787 | STM32MP13x product lines system power consumption | AN5787.pdf | |
| UM1720 | STM32Cube USB host library user manual | UM1720.pdf | |
| UM1734 | STM32Cube USB device library user manual | UM1734.pdf | |
| Datasheets[2] | |||
| DS12792 | STPMIC1 datasheet |
DS12792.pdf | |
| DS13483 | STM32MP135C/F Datasheet (STM32MP135C/F) (secure) |
DS13483.pdf | |
| DS13874 | STM32MP135A/D Datasheet (STM32MP135A/D) (non secure) |
DS13874.pdf | |
| DS13875 | STM32MP133C/F Datasheet (STM32MP133C/F) (secure) |
DS13875.pdf | |
| DS13876 | STM32MP133A/D Datasheet (STM32MP133A/D) (non secure) |
DS13876.pdf | |
| DS13877 | STM32MP131C/F Datasheet (STM32MP131C/F) (secure) |
DS13877.pdf | |
| DS13878 | STM32MP131A/D Datasheet (STM32MP131A/D) (non secure) |
DS13878.pdf | |
| Errata sheets | |||
| ES0539 | STM32MP13x device errata | ES0539.pdf | |
| Reference manuals[2] | |||
| RM0475 | STM32MP13x reference manual (STM32MP135 advanced Arm®-based 32-bit MPUs) |
RM0475.pdf | |
| Boards schematics | |||
| MB1635 schematics | STM32MP135F-DK motherboard schematics MB1635-E02 board schematics (Discovery kit) |
MB1635-E02.pdf | |
| Boards user manuals | |||
| UM2993 | STM32MP135F-DK discovery board user manual | UM2993.pdf | |
| Tools user manuals | |||
| UM2563 | STM32CubeIDE installation guide | UM2563.pdf | |
| UM2579 | Migration guide from System Workbench to STM32CubeIDE | UM2579.pdf | |
| UM2553 | STM32CubeIDE quick start guide | UM2553.pdf | |
| UM2609 | STM32CubeIDE user guide | UM2609.pdf | |
| UM1718 | STM32CubeMX user manual | UM1718.pdf | |
| UM2237 | STM32CubeProgrammer tool user manual | UM2237.pdf | |
| UM2238 | STM32 Trusted Package Creator tool user manual | UM2238.pdf | |
| UM2542 | STM32 series Key Generator tool user manual | UM2542.pdf | |
| UM2543 | STM32 series Signing tool user manual | UM2543.pdf | |
| AN5360 | Getting started with projects based on the STM32MP1 series in STM32CubeIDE | AN5360.pdf | |
8. How to download the software and start with this release?[edit | edit source]
The list of embedded software packages available for download depends on the selected packages.
The table below provides the available board part numbers as well as information in order to:
- get started with the board
- find the associated embedded software distributions
- download source code
- build a piece of embedded software.
| Supported board | Jump to |
| STM32MP135x-DK Discovery kit
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STM32MP13 Discovery kits - getting started, including software download |
9. Referenced tools release notes[edit | edit source]
The table below lists the available tools, and provides links to the corresponding release notes.
Each release note gives information on how to install and use the corresponding tool.
| Tools | Release notes | Host PC | |
| Linux® version | Windows version | ||
| STM32CubeIDE | STM32CubeIDE release note | 1.17.0 | 1.17.0 |
| STM32CubeMX | STM32CubeMX release note | 6.13.0 | 6.13.0 |
| STM32CubeProgrammer | STM32CubeProgrammer release note | 2.18.0 | 2.18.0 |
| STM32PRG-TOOLBOX-DFU | STM32CubeProgrammer release note | 2.0.0 | 2.0.0 |
The table below lists the available embedded software utilities and provides links to the corresponding release notes.
Each release note gives information on how to flash and to use the corresponding embedded software utility/tool.
| Tools | Release notes | Host PC | |
| Linux® version | Windows version | ||
| STM32DDRFW-UTIL | STM32DDRFW-UTIL release note | 1.2.0 | 1.2.0 |
| STM32PRGFW-UTIL | STM32PRGFW-UTIL release note | 1.1.2 | 1.1.2 |
| STM32SSP-UTIL | STM32SSP-UTIL release note | 1.0.0 | 1.0.0 |
10. References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ STM32MP13 microprocessor part numbers
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The part numbers are specified in STM32MP13 microprocessor part numbers
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