Overview
The STM32F401VCH6 is a microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, part of the STM32 Dynamic Efficiency™ device range. It is based on the high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M4 32-bit RISC core, operating at a frequency of up to 84 MHz. This device integrates a floating point unit (FPU) single precision, DSP instructions, and a memory protection unit (MPU), enhancing application security and performance. The STM32F401VCH6 is designed for cost-conscious applications requiring high performance, energy efficiency, integration, and connectivity.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core | Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with FPU, up to 84 MHz |
| Flash Memory | Up to 256 Kbytes |
| SRAM | Up to 64 Kbytes |
| OTP Memory | 512 bytes |
| Power Supply | 1.7 V to 3.6 V |
| Temperature Range | -40 °C to 85/105/125 °C |
| ADC | 1 × 12-bit, 2.4 MSPS |
| Timers | Up to 11 timers (6 × 16-bit, 2 × 32-bit) |
| Communication Interfaces | Up to 3 × USARTs, 4 × SPIs, 3 × I²C, 1 × USB 2.0 OTG, 1 × SDIO |
| Package | UFBGA 100 7x7x0.6 P 0.5 mm |
| Power Consumption | Run: 128 µA/MHz, Stop: 42 µA typ @ 25 °C, Standby: 2.4 µA @ 25 °C |
Key Features
- Performance and Power Efficiency: The STM32F401VCH6 delivers 105 DMIPS/285 CoreMark performance at 84 MHz, with low power consumption values in run and stop modes, thanks to ST’s 90 nm process and ART Accelerator.
- High Integration and Compactness: Available in small packages, including UFBGA 100, with a wide memory choice from 128 Kbytes of Flash memory / 32 Kbytes of RAM up to 256 Kbytes of Flash memory / 64 Kbytes of RAM.
- Rich Connectivity: Features up to 3 USARTs, 4 SPIs, 3 I²C interfaces, 1 USB 2.0 OTG full-speed device/host/OTG controller, and an SDIO interface.
- Advanced Peripherals: Includes a 12-bit ADC reaching 2.4 MSPS, up to 11 timers, and a low-power RTC with subsecond accuracy.
- Development Environment: Supported by comprehensive development tools such as the STM32F412 Discovery kit and STM32 Nucleo-144 development board.
Applications
The STM32F401VCH6 is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its high performance, low power consumption, and rich set of peripherals. These include:
- Industrial control systems
- Medical devices
- Consumer electronics
- Automotive systems
- IoT devices
- Smart home appliances
Q & A
- What is the core frequency of the STM32F401VCH6?
The core frequency of the STM32F401VCH6 is up to 84 MHz.
- What type of core does the STM32F401VCH6 use?
The STM32F401VCH6 uses an Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with an FPU.
- How much Flash and SRAM memory does the STM32F401VCH6 have?
The STM32F401VCH6 has up to 256 Kbytes of Flash memory and up to 64 Kbytes of SRAM.
- What is the power supply range for the STM32F401VCH6?
The power supply range for the STM32F401VCH6 is from 1.7 V to 3.6 V.
- What is the temperature range for the STM32F401VCH6?
The temperature range for the STM32F401VCH6 is -40 °C to 85/105/125 °C.
- What communication interfaces are available on the STM32F401VCH6?
The STM32F401VCH6 features up to 3 USARTs, 4 SPIs, 3 I²C interfaces, 1 USB 2.0 OTG full-speed device/host/OTG controller, and an SDIO interface.
- What is the ADC resolution of the STM32F401VCH6?
The ADC resolution of the STM32F401VCH6 is 12-bit, reaching 2.4 MSPS.
- How many timers does the STM32F401VCH6 have?
The STM32F401VCH6 has up to 11 timers (6 × 16-bit, 2 × 32-bit).
- What development tools are available for the STM32F401VCH6?
The STM32F401VCH6 is supported by tools such as the STM32F412 Discovery kit and STM32 Nucleo-144 development board.
- What are some typical applications for the STM32F401VCH6?
Typical applications include industrial control systems, medical devices, consumer electronics, automotive systems, IoT devices, and smart home appliances.
- What is the package type for the STM32F401VCH6?
The package type for the STM32F401VCH6 is UFBGA 100 7x7x0.6 P 0.5 mm.
