This application note introduces the NicheLite TCP/IP stack for STM32F107xx and describes the integration considerations to be taken into account when developing a user application including the performance and memory size aspects
The document provides an introduction to the NicheLite TCP/IP stack from InterNiche Technologies, which is provided free-of-charge to STMicroelectronics customers. It details integration considerations for developing user applications on the STM32F107xx connectivity line microcontrollers.
Key topics covered include a general introduction to TCP/IP protocols, an overview of the NicheLite stack structure and implementation, configuration steps such as setting IP addresses and MAC addresses, optimization techniques, debugging tips using NicheTool, and information on the NicheTask OS.
It is a scaled down version of the full stack available from InterNiche Technologies.
InterNiche Technologies provides the stack free-of-charge to ST customers.
It features a complete 10/100 Ethernet MAC supporting MII and RMI with hardware support for the IEEE1588 precise time protocol.