Overview
The NUCLEO-F411RE is a development board from STMicroelectronics, part of the STM32 Nucleo-64 family. It features an ARM Cortex-M4 based STM32F411RE microcontroller, offering a wide range of connectivity and configuration options. This board is designed to provide an affordable and flexible way for users to develop and prototype new concepts, leveraging the performance and power consumption features of the STM32 microcontroller.
The board includes an on-board ST-LINK/V2-1 debugger/programmer, supports Arduino Uno V3 and ST morpho extension pin headers, and offers flexible power supply options including USB VBUS or external sources.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Microcontroller | STM32F411RE |
| Package | LQFP64 or LQFP48 |
| CPU | ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 with FPU |
| Max CPU Frequency | 100 MHz |
| VDD Range | 1.7 V to 3.6 V |
| Flash Memory | 512 KB |
| SRAM | 128 KB |
| ADC | 12-bit with 16 channels, FIFO and burst support |
| Timers | 8 general purpose timers, 2 watchdog timers, SysTick timer |
| UART/USART | 3 |
| I2C | 3 |
| SPI/I2S | 5 |
| USB | USB 2.0 OTG FS |
| RTC | Yes |
| Power Supply | USB VBUS or external (3.3V, 5V, 7 - 12V) |
Key Features
- On-board ST-LINK/V2-1 debugger/programmer with SWD connector
- Arduino Uno V3 expansion connector and ST morpho extension pin headers for full access to all STM32 I/Os
- Flexible power supply options: USB VBUS or external sources (3.3V, 5V, 7 - 12V)
- Three LEDs: USB communication (LD1), user LED (LD2), power LED (LD3)
- Two push-buttons: USER and RESET
- 32.768 kHz crystal oscillator
- Comprehensive free software libraries and examples available with the STM32Cube MCU Package
- Support for various Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) including IAR Embedded Workbench, MDK-ARM, and STM32CubeIDE
Applications
The NUCLEO-F411RE is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Medical devices and healthcare equipment
- Consumer electronics and appliances
- Automotive systems and telematics
- IoT and smart home devices
- Prototyping and development of new concepts in various fields
Q & A
- What microcontroller is used on the NUCLEO-F411RE board?
The NUCLEO-F411RE board features the STM32F411RE microcontroller, which is based on the ARM Cortex-M4 architecture.
- What are the power supply options for the NUCLEO-F411RE?
The board can be powered via USB VBUS or external sources (3.3V, 5V, 7 - 12V).
- Does the NUCLEO-F411RE support Arduino connectivity?
Yes, the board includes an Arduino Uno V3 expansion connector.
- What is the maximum CPU frequency of the STM32F411RE?
The maximum CPU frequency is 100 MHz.
- How much flash and SRAM memory does the STM32F411RE have?
The STM32F411RE has 512 KB of flash memory and 128 KB of SRAM.
- What type of debugger/programmer is on-board the NUCLEO-F411RE?
The board includes an on-board ST-LINK/V2-1 debugger/programmer.
- What are the available communication interfaces on the NUCLEO-F411RE?
The board features multiple communication interfaces including UART, I2C, SPI, and USB 2.0 OTG FS.
- Is the NUCLEO-F411RE RoHS compliant?
Yes, the NUCLEO-F411RE is RoHS compliant.
- What are the supported IDEs for the NUCLEO-F411RE?
The board supports various IDEs including IAR Embedded Workbench, MDK-ARM, and STM32CubeIDE.
- Does the NUCLEO-F411RE have any user LEDs and push-buttons?
Yes, the board includes three LEDs (USB communication, user LED, and power LED) and two push-buttons (USER and RESET).
