STMicroelectronics announced the availability of a new prototype tool aimed at helping designers of handsets quickly and independently and offering them a range of features to test like touch screen, built-in audio and an extension connector.

Priced at $ 49, the STM32 Primer2, the device helps designers to present a high-quality prototype rather than a conventional engineering development board which will ultimately result in better first impression with minimal design-start, claims ST.

The device comes incorporated with Raisonance Ride7 application development software and the GNU C compiler, which ST says allows designers to use Primer platform for complete development of complex end products. The product also has a 20-pin external connector allowing easy connection of external circuit boards.