Overview
The STM32F407ZGT6TR is a high-performance microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, part of the STM32F405xx and STM32F407xx family. It is based on the Arm® Cortex®-M4 32-bit RISC core, operating at a frequency of up to 168 MHz. The Cortex®-M4 core includes a floating-point unit (FPU) and supports all Arm single-precision data-processing instructions and data types. It also features a full set of DSP instructions and a memory protection unit (MPU) to enhance application security.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Core | Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with FPU, up to 168 MHz |
| Flash Memory | Up to 1 Mbyte |
| SRAM | Up to 192 Kbytes (including 64 Kbytes of CCM data RAM) + 4 Kbytes of backup SRAM |
| OTP Memory | 512 bytes |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 105°C |
| A/D Converters | 3 × 12-bit, 2.4 MSPS, up to 24 channels |
| D/A Converters | 2 × 12-bit |
| Timers | Up to 17 timers (12 × 16-bit, 2 × 32-bit) |
| Communication Interfaces | Up to 15 interfaces including UART, USART, SPI, I2S, CAN, and Ethernet (100Mbps) |
| I/O Ports | Up to 140 I/O ports with interrupt capability |
Key Features
- Adaptive real-time accelerator (ART Accelerator) allowing 0-wait state execution from flash memory
- Memory protection unit (MPU) for enhanced security
- Flexible static memory controller supporting Compact Flash, SRAM, PSRAM, NOR, and NAND memories
- Low-power operation with Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes
- Internal 16 MHz factory-trimmed RC (1% accuracy) and 32 kHz oscillator for RTC with calibration
- General-purpose DMA: 16-stream DMA controller with FIFOs and burst support
- Serial wire debug (SWD) & JTAG interfaces, Cortex-M4 Embedded Trace Macrocell™
- Up to 138 5 V-tolerant I/Os and up to 114 high-current I/Os
Applications
The STM32F407ZGT6TR is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its high performance and extensive set of peripherals. These include:
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Medical devices requiring high precision and reliability
- Aerospace and defense applications
- Advanced motor control and robotics
- Automotive systems, especially those requiring high-speed data processing and communication
- Consumer electronics, such as smart home devices and IoT applications
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the STM32F407ZGT6TR?
The core architecture is based on the Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with a floating-point unit (FPU). - What is the maximum operating frequency of the STM32F407ZGT6TR?
The maximum operating frequency is up to 168 MHz. - How much flash memory does the STM32F407ZGT6TR have?
The STM32F407ZGT6TR has up to 1 Mbyte of flash memory. - What types of communication interfaces are available on the STM32F407ZGT6TR?
The microcontroller includes up to 15 communication interfaces such as UART, USART, SPI, I2S, CAN, and Ethernet (100Mbps). - Does the STM32F407ZGT6TR support low-power modes?
Yes, it supports Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes for low-power operation. - What is the purpose of the Adaptive Real-Time Accelerator (ART Accelerator)?
The ART Accelerator allows 0-wait state execution from flash memory. - How many I/O ports does the STM32F407ZGT6TR have?
The microcontroller has up to 140 I/O ports with interrupt capability. - What is the role of the Memory Protection Unit (MPU)?
The MPU enhances application security by protecting memory areas. - Does the STM32F407ZGT6TR support debug interfaces?
Yes, it supports Serial Wire Debug (SWD) and JTAG interfaces, along with the Cortex-M4 Embedded Trace Macrocell™. - What are some typical applications of the STM32F407ZGT6TR?
Typical applications include industrial automation, medical devices, aerospace, advanced motor control, automotive systems, and consumer electronics.
