STM32CubeMP13 ecosystem release note

Applicable for

STM32MP13x lines

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This article describes the content of STM32CubeMP13 and its associated ecosystem.

1. Delivery purpose and scope

The STM32CubeMP13 release is dedicated to the STM32MP13x lines .
It is a major release, based on components version listed in the embedded software chapter below. It provides a full 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)
• STM32MP13 Discovery kits boards support

More details are provided in the supported hardware chapter below.

2. Intended audience

The targeted audience is STM32 MPU customers and partners.

3. Licensing

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

This software delivery is compatible with the following boards:

STM32MP13 boards
Boards	PCBs list	Main features	Ordering
STM32MP135F-DK Discovery kit	MB1635 (motherboard) MB1897 (camera module board)	STM32MP135FAF7 Rev.Y Arm®-based Cortex®-A7 1 GHz Secure boot and cryptography 4-Gbit DDR3L, 16 bits, 533 MHz ST PMIC STPMIC1 4.3" TFT 480x272 pixels with LED backlight, and capacitive touch panel 2-megapixel dual lane CSI-2 camera module with 15-pin FFC connector Wi-Fi® 802.11b/g/n Bluetooth® Low Energy 4.1	Discovery kit with STM32MP135F MPU

Information

The STLINK embedded on the boards requires upgraded USB PC drivers: see this article

5. Release content

5.1. Embedded software

Embedded software	STM32MP13x lines
STM32CubeMP13 (Arm® Cortex®-A7)
STM32DDRFW-UTIL (Arm® Cortex®-A7)
STM32PRGFW-UTIL (Arm® Cortex®-A7)

5.1.1. STM32CubeMP13 (Arm^® Cortex^®-A7)

5.1.1.1. Main features

STM32CubeMP13 Package v1.0.0 version.

This is the first Mass Market release of STM32CubeMP13 package running in standalone on the Arm^® Cortex^®-A7 of STM32MP13x lines . This STM32CubeMP13 package can be then used as any STM32Cube package running on STM32-MPU of STMicroelectronics.

Main change, compared STM32CubeMP15 package (a.k.a STM32CubeMP1 package ) available for STM32MP15x lines , is the fact that this STM32CubeMP13 package is not managing as a coprocessor but is running in standalone.

5.1.2. HAL drivers

• This is first Mass Market release of STM32CubeMP13 package HAL drivers.
• All HAL drivers are MISRA 2012 compliant and aligned with other STM32 MCU families.
• Check overview and all available HAL drivers in HAL drivers

5.1.3. LL drivers

• This is first Mass Market release of STM32CubeMP13 package LL drivers.
• All LL drivers are MISRA 2012 compliant and aligned with other STM32 MCU families.
• Check overview and all available LL drivers here LL drivers

5.1.4. BSP

• Refer to BSP Drivers section here BSP drivers.

5.1.5. CMSIS

• Bit and registers definition for STM32MP13x lines .
• Support to enable MMU and CACHE implemented.
• Support for System, Startup, ThreadX initialization and linker script files for AzureRTOS MW to support thumb mode.
• For more details, refer main section CMSIS

5.1.6. Middleware

• AzureRTOS (ThreadX, LevelX, FileX, USBX, NetXDuo)
• USB Library (Device and Host)
• Check overview of middleware's in STM32CubeMP13 Package article

5.1.7. Projects

• Check project section here Projects for details of projects implemented.

Information

Note: For detailed information, read file Unsupported domain! delivered with the STM32CubeMP13 Package.

5.1.7.1. Restrictions

• The projects are not yet supported with IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM (EWARM) toolchain.
• Source code for External Loader utility is not provided with this release.

5.1.8. STM32DDRFW-UTIL (Arm^® Cortex^®-A7)

STM32DDRFW-UTIL-v1.0.1 version is the new version delivered with the STM32CubeMP13 release. STM32DDRFW-UTIL provides utilities for DDR.

5.1.8.1. Main features

• Support of STM32MP135F-DK Discovery kit
• Improve board customization capability
• Add imageheader to generate stm32 files with STM32CubeIDE.

5.1.9. STM32PRGFW-UTIL (Arm^® Cortex^®-A7)

STM32PRGFW-UTIL-v1.0.3 version.

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.

5.1.9.1. Main features

• 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

5.1.9.2. Restrictions

Semihosting mode is not functional on Windows PC.

5.2. Tools

5.2.1. STM32CubeProgrammer, Signing tool, Keygen

STM32CubeProgrammer v2.15.0 version - Updated .

5.2.1.1. Main features

• Support of STM32CubeMP13 firmware flashing on STM32MP135F-DK Discovery kit .
• STM32CubeProg installer including STM32CubeProgrammer, Keygen and Signing tools.
• Flash programming of SD card, e•MMC, NAND, NOR images through USB and UART
• Private and public key generation.
• Image signatures.
• STM32MP13 fuse management (with console interface only).
• PMIC NVM management (with console interface only).

5.2.1.2. Supported operating systems and architectures

• Windows® 7, 8, 10, and 11: 32 bits (x86) and 64 bits (x64)
• Linux® 64 bits (tested on Ubuntu® 64 bits)
• macOS® (minimum version OS X® Yosemite)

5.2.1.3. Restrictions

• None

5.2.2. STM32CubeMX

STM32CubeMX-v6.10.0 version

5.2.2.1. Main changes

• Support of STM32CubeMP13 Package running on the Arm® Cortex®-A7 processor
• Support for Azure RTOS ThreadX, FileX, LevelX, NETX and USBX
• The bundled JRE™ is Adoptium® Temurin™ 17.0.8.1 and JavaFX-17.0.2

5.2.2.2. Supported operating systems and architectures

• Windows® 10 and 11, 64 bits (x64)(b)
• Linux®: Ubuntu® LTS 20.04 and LTS 22.04, and Fedora® 36(c) (d) (e)
• macOS® 12 (Monterey), macOS® 13 (Ventura)(f)

5.2.2.3. Supported toolchains

STM32CubeMX generates project files for the following toolchains:

• STM32CubeIDE by STMicroelectronics

5.2.2.4. Restrictions

• Only STM32CubeIDE is supported
• Only application context is supported
• Standard version of LevelX, USBX, NetX middleware integrated without STM32MP13 platform specific patches.

5.2.3. STM32CubeIDE

STM32CubeIDE-v1.14.0 version

5.2.3.1. Main features

• Support of STM32CubeMP13 package running on the Arm® Cortex®-A7 processor

5.2.3.2. Restrictions

• No board programming inside STM32CubeIDE, STM32CubeProgrammer use is recommended.

5.3. Miscellaneous

Detailed features are available in the release notes of the different components that constitute this delivery:

• Referenced tools release notes

Moreover, the software workarounds implemented to provide solutions to the STM32MP13x lines  errata are listed in STM32MP13 ecosystem errata sheet.

6. Minor release updates

• None

7. Reference documents

7.1. STM32MP13 resources

All the resources for the STM32MP1 series are located in the STM32MP1 series web page.

Information

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
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	USB DFU/USART protocols used in STM32MP1 series bootloaders	AN5275.pdf
AN5284	STM32MP1 series system power consumption	AN5284.pdf
AN5348	Introduction to FDCAN peripherals for STM32 product classes	AN5348.pdf
AN5431	The STPMIC1 PCB layout guidlines	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
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	Thermal management guidelines for STM32 applications	AN5787.pdf
UM1720	STM32Cube USB host library user manual	UM1720.pdf
UM1734	STM32Cube USB device library user manual	UM1734.pdf
Datasheets
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
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
AN5360	Getting started with projects based on the STM32MP1 series in STM32CubeIDE	AN5360.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

8. How to download the software and start with this release?

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	STM32MP13 Discovery kits - getting started, including software download

9. Referenced tools release notes

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	1.14.0	1.14.0
STM32CubeMX	STM32CubeMX release note	6.10.0	6.10.0
STM32CubeProg	STM32CubeProgrammer release note	2.15.0	2.15.0
Keygen	KeyGen release note	2.15.0	2.15.0
Signing tool	Signing tool release note	2.15.0	2.15.0
STM32DDRFW-UTIL	STM32DDRFW-UTIL release note	1.0.1	1.0.1
STM32PRGFW-UTIL	STM32PRGFW-UTIL release note	1.0.3	1.0.3

Microprocessor unit

Arm^® is a registered trademark of Arm Limited (or its subsidiaries) in the US and/or elsewhere.

Cortex^®

Power management integrated circuit

Light-emitting diode

MIPI camera serial interface 2 (MIPI^® Alliance standard)

Flexible flat cable

Technology for wireless local area networking with devices based on the IEEE 802.11 standards

Hardware abstraction layer

Microcontroller unit (MCUs have internal flash memory and are intended to operate with a minimum amount of external support ICs. They commonly are a self-contained, system-on-chip (SoC) designs.)

Low layer of STM32Cube

Board support package

Cortex microcontroller software interface standard

Memory management unit. (A hardware device or circuit that supports virtual memory and paging by translating virtual addresses into physical addresses.)

Doubledata rate (memory domain)

One time programmed

Universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter

Device firmware upgrade

Non volatile memory, like a flash memory

Flash memory shortened to gain space in titles, tables and block diagrams

SD memory card (https://www.sdcard.org)

Multimedia card

Linux^® is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

Operating system

Real time operating system

Analog-to-digital converter. The process of converting a sampled analog signal to a digital code that represents the amplitude of the original signal sample.

USB port or connector

Universal synchronous/asynchronous receiver/transmitter

Printed circuit board

Secure secret provisioning

Return material analysis

Multi Speed Internal oscillator (STM32 clock source)

Digital Camera memory interface

Pixel processor, used to execute fragment shaders (3D IP/IC specific)

Microprocessor unit

Arm^® is a registered trademark of Arm Limited (or its subsidiaries) in the US and/or elsewhere.

Cortex^®

Power management integrated circuit

Light-emitting diode

MIPI camera serial interface 2 (MIPI^® Alliance standard)

Flexible flat cable

Technology for wireless local area networking with devices based on the IEEE 802.11 standards

Hardware abstraction layer

Microcontroller unit (MCUs have internal flash memory and are intended to operate with a minimum amount of external support ICs. They commonly are a self-contained, system-on-chip (SoC) designs.)

Low layer of STM32Cube

Board support package

Cortex microcontroller software interface standard

Memory management unit. (A hardware device or circuit that supports virtual memory and paging by translating virtual addresses into physical addresses.)

Doubledata rate (memory domain)

One time programmed

Universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter

Device firmware upgrade

Non volatile memory, like a flash memory

Flash memory shortened to gain space in titles, tables and block diagrams

SD memory card (https://www.sdcard.org)

Multimedia card

Linux^® is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

Operating system

Real time operating system

Analog-to-digital converter. The process of converting a sampled analog signal to a digital code that represents the amplitude of the original signal sample.

USB port or connector

Universal synchronous/asynchronous receiver/transmitter

Printed circuit board

Secure secret provisioning

Return material analysis

Multi Speed Internal oscillator (STM32 clock source)

Digital Camera memory interface

Pixel processor, used to execute fragment shaders (3D IP/IC specific)

Mobile Industry Processor Interface, open membership organization that includes leading companies in the mobile industry that share the objective of defining and promoting open specifications for interfaces inside mobile terminals, see MIPI^® Alliance standard web site https://www.mipi.org

Flash memories combine high density and cost effectiveness of EPROMs with the electrical erasability of EEPROMs. For this reason, the Flash memory market is one of the most exciting areas of the semiconductor industry today and new applications requiring in system reprogramming, such as cellular telephones, automotive engine management systems, hard disk drives, PC BIOS software for Plug & Play, digital TV, set top boxes, fax and other modems, PC cards and multimedia CD-ROMs, offer the prospect of very high volume demand.

Secure digital