STM32WL55JCI6 - Dual-Core LoRa SoC 150-960MHz | ST
N.º de pieza: STM32WL55JCI6 ✓ Activo| Cant. | Precio unitario | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10.29 | $10,29 |
| 10 | $9.45 | $94,50 |
| 100 | $8.6 | $860,00 |
| 500 | $7.9 | $3.950,00 |
| 1.000 | $7.25 | $7.250,00 |
STM32WL55JCI6 Descripción general
A wireless MCU (microcontroller unit) is a single-chip solution combining a processor core with a radio transceiver, sitting within the hierarchy: wireless SoC -> microcontroller (MCU) -> embedded processor -> semiconductor. The STM32WL55JCI6 belongs to the STM32WL family within the broader STM32 portfolio from STMicroelectronics, integrating the radio and application processor in one device to reduce board space, bill-of-materials cost, and design complexity compared with discrete MCU-plus-radio solutions.
Key features include a 64 MHz Cortex-M4 application core with FPU and DSP instructions, a 48 MHz Cortex-M0+ core dedicated to radio protocol management, and support for LoRa, (G)FSK, (G)MSK, and BPSK modulations with LoRaWAN 1.0, Sigfox, and 802.15.4 protocol stacks. Radio sensitivity reaches -137 dBm and output power up to +22 dBm, enabling multi-kilometer links in open field.
Technically, the device uses a low-power process with multiple power modes: Standby current is as low as 1.62 uA with RTC running, RX current is 4.82 mA, and TX current is 87 mA at +14 dBm. Peripherals include a 12-bit ADC, DAC, comparators, op-amps, multiple UART/SPI/I2C interfaces, and a true random number generator (TRNG) for security. Supply voltage spans 1.8V to 3.6V over -40C to +85C.
Typical applications are smart agriculture sensors, smart metering (gas, water, electricity), asset tracking, industrial monitoring, and smart-city LPWAN infrastructure, where long range and battery life dominate requirements.
Design tip: let the M0+ core run the radio stack while the M4 runs application code, and invest early in antenna matching and RF layout; use the STM32CubeWL package for rapid development.
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STM32WL55JCI6 Valores máximos y características eléctricas
| Core | Dual-core Arm Cortex-M4 (64 MHz) + Cortex-M0+ (48 MHz) |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB |
| SRAM | 64 KB |
| Radio Frequency Range | 150 MHz to 960 MHz |
| Modulation | LoRa, (G)FSK, (G)MSK, BPSK |
| Protocols | LoRaWAN 1.0, Sigfox, 802.15.4 |
| RX Sensitivity | -137 dBm |
| Max TX Output Power | +22 dBm |
| RX Current | 4.82 mA |
| TX Current | 87 mA at +14 dBm |
| Standby Current | 1.62 uA (with RTC) |
| Tensión de alimentación | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Temperatura de funcionamiento | -40C to +85C |
| Encapsulado | UFBGA-73 (7x7 mm) |
| Tipo de montaje | Surface Mount |
| Peripherals | 12-bit ADC, DAC, comparators, op-amps, UART/SPI/I2C, TRNG |
| RadioTXRX | TxRx + MCU |
Guía de configuración de pines de STM32WL55JCI6 ufbga-73 (7x7 mm)
Configuración de pines para STM32WL55JCI6 (encapsulado ufbga-73 (7x7 mm)). Este CI digital incluye GPIO, interfaces de comunicación (UART, SPI, I2C) y pines de alimentación. Consulte la hoja de datos del fabricante para conocer las funciones alternativas de los pines y las opciones de configuración. Esencial para el diseño de sistemas embebidos y el diseño de PCB.
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Aplicaciones típicas
STM32WL55JCI6 es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Smart Metering, Smart Agriculture, Asset Tracking, Industrial Monitoring, Smart City Infrastructure, Wireless Sensor Networks / IoT End Nodes.
Smart Metering
Gas, water, and electricity meters benefit directly from the STM32WL55JCI6's LPWAN radio and ultra-low standby power. Its 1.62 uA Standby current with RTC allows a meter to sleep for most of its life, while -137 dBm LoRa sensitivity and up to +22 dBm TX power deliver multi-kilometer links from basement or pit installations without repeaters. The dual-core split - the Cortex-M0+ running the LoRaWAN stack and the Cortex-M4 handling metrology - keeps measurement timing deterministic. Powered directly from a 3V lithium cell across the 1.8V to 3.6V supply range, a typical meter achieves multi-year battery life with hourly reporting duty cycles.
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Smart Agriculture
Soil moisture probes, weather stations, and livestock trackers deployed across large fields need range and battery life more than bandwidth, matching the STM32WL55JCI6 profile exactly. LoRa modulation at -137 dBm sensitivity covers several kilometers in open terrain, and the 150-960 MHz radio tunes to regional ISM bands (EU868, US915, CN470). The 12-bit ADC digitizes analog soil or weather sensors directly, and the op-amps condition weak sensor signals without external amplification. With 4.82 mA RX and 1.62 uA Standby, a solar-charged or primary-cell node survives years in the field, and STM32CubeWL accelerates firmware bring-up.
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Asset Tracking
Long-range asset tags for logistics containers, trailers, and rental equipment use the STM32WL55JCI6 to report position and condition over LPWAN networks while drawing microamps between transmissions. The +22 dBm maximum TX output compensates for small, inefficient tag antennas, and -137 dBm receive sensitivity maintains downlink reliability at cell edge. The Cortex-M0+ core offloads the LoRaWAN MAC so the M4 can fuse data from accelerometers or GNSS modules without disturbing radio timing. The -40C to +85C operating range tolerates unconditioned cargo environments, and the 7x7 mm UFBGA-73 package fits slim tag form factors.
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Industrial Monitoring
Factory and plant-floor condition monitoring nodes use the STM32WL55JCI6 to bridge sensor clusters to LPWAN backhaul across large industrial campuses where cabling is impractical. The 12-bit ADC, comparators, and internal op-amps acquire vibration, temperature, and current signals, while the integrated TRNG secures over-the-air provisioning. The dual-core architecture keeps the LoRaWAN stack isolated on the Cortex-M0+ so the M4 can run local analytics or Modbus gateway logic deterministically. With a 1.8V to 3.6V supply and industrial temperature rating, the SoC mounts directly on DIN-rail or machine-mounted sensor boards powered by batteries or energy harvesting.
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Smart City Infrastructure
Streetlight controllers, parking sensors, and waste-bin level monitors across a city depend on LPWAN connectivity, and the STM32WL55JCI6 provides the radio and compute in a single chip. Its 802.15.4 and LoRaWAN 1.0 protocol support covers both private and public network deployments, and 256 KB flash / 64 KB SRAM accommodate security stacks, OTA update bootloaders, and application logic concurrently. The -137 dBm sensitivity ensures connectivity from below-grade or metal-enclosed installations, and 1.62 uA Standby suits solar-powered street furniture. The UFBGA-73 footprint allows compact, sealed enclosures with internal antennas.
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Wireless Sensor Networks / IoT End Nodes
Generic LPWAN end nodes - environmental monitors, occupancy detectors, cold-chain loggers - adopt the STM32WL55JCI6 when one chip must handle sensing, processing, and long-range radio. The integrated sub-GHz transceiver with LoRa, (G)FSK, (G)MSK, and BPSK modulations covers proprietary and standards-based networks across 150-960 MHz, eliminating a separate radio BOM line. Rich peripherals (multiple UART/SPI/I2C, DAC, ADC, comparators) connect digital and analog sensors directly. At 64 MHz the Cortex-M4 executes edge processing, while the M0+ guarantees radio timing; Standby at 1.62 uA and TX at 87 mA at +14 dBm define the energy envelope for multi-year battery designs.
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Comparación con alternativas
| Parámetro | Este producto | STM32WL55JCI7 | STM32WL54JCI6 | STM32WLE5JCI6 | STM32WLE5J8I6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | UFBGA-73 (7x7 mm) | UFBGA-73 - same | UFBGA-73 - same | UFBGA-73 - same | UFBGA-73 - same |
| Brand | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics |
| Core Configuration | Dual-core Cortex-M4 + M0+ | Dual-core Cortex-M4 + M0+ | Dual-core Cortex-M4 + M0+ | Single-core Cortex-M4 | Single-core Cortex-M4 |
| Frequency Range | 150 MHz to 960 MHz | 150 MHz to 960 MHz | 150 MHz to 960 MHz | 150 MHz to 960 MHz | 150 MHz to 960 MHz |
| Modulation Support | LoRa, (G)FSK, (G)MSK, BPSK | LoRa, (G)FSK, (G)MSK, BPSK | LoRa, (G)FSK, (G)MSK, BPSK | LoRa, (G)FSK, (G)MSK, BPSK | LoRa, (G)FSK, (G)MSK, BPSK |
Diferenciadores clave
- Dedicated radio core for deterministic timing (frente a STM32WLE5JCI6)
- Full memory configuration at same cost tier (frente a STM32WLE5J8I6)
- Trade-off: premium over single-core family (frente a STM32WLE5JCI6)
Notas de diseño
RF layout quality determines achievable range on the STM32WL55JCI6. Keep the antenna matching network (typically a discrete LC match for 50-ohm antennas per ST reference designs such as the NUCLEO-WL55JC / B-L072Z-LRWAN1 layouts) as close to the RF ball as possible, route the 50-ohm feed as a controlled-impedance line over a solid ground plane, and never route RF traces under the UFBGA package. Copy the ST reference design stackup before optimizing; verify match with a VNA at your regional band (e.g., 868/915 MHz).
Battery life is dominated by standby behavior. The datasheet specifies 1.62 uA in Standby with RTC; to realize it, configure unused GPIOs as analog inputs, avoid debug pins leaking current after programming, and confirm no external pull-ups hold nodes active during sleep. TX bursts at +22 dBm draw significantly more than the 87 mA at +14 dBm figure - size the battery for peak pulse current and place a low-ESR bulk capacitor (e.g., 10 uF) near the VDD balls to prevent supply droop during radio transmission.
Do not assume firmware portability from single-core STM32WLE5 parts to the dual-core STM32WL55JCI6 without planning: on the WL55, the LoRaWAN stack runs on the Cortex-M0+ and communicates with the M4 via IPCC/HSEM. Use the STM32CubeWL package and its dual-core examples as the starting point rather than porting a monolithic single-core application. Also verify the temperature/qualification grade suffix (I6 vs I7) against your environmental requirements before release.
Información de cumplimiento
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