Overview
The STM32F429VGT6TR is a high-performance microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, part of the STM32F429xx family. It is based on the 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M4 CPU with a floating-point unit (FPU), enabling efficient execution of complex algorithms. This MCU is designed for applications requiring high processing power, advanced graphics, and a wide range of peripherals.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Core | Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with FPU, up to 180 MHz |
| Memories | Up to 2 MB of Flash memory, up to 256+4 KB of SRAM |
| External Memory | Flexible external memory controller supporting SRAM, PSRAM, SDRAM/LPSDR SDRAM, Compact Flash/NOR/NAND memories |
| Graphics | LCD-TFT controller with fully programmable resolution (up to 4096 pixels width, up to 2048 lines height, and pixel clock up to 83 MHz) |
| ADC | 3×12-bit, 2.4 MSPS ADCs, up to 24 channels and 7.2 MSPS in triple interleaved mode |
| DAC | 2×12-bit D/A converters |
| Timers | Up to 17 timers: up to twelve 16-bit and two 32-bit timers |
| Communication Interfaces | Up to 21 interfaces including USB 2.0 OTG, Ethernet, I2C, USART, SPI, CAN, SDIO |
| Power Supply | 1.7 V to 3.6 V application supply and I/Os |
| Package | LQFP100, LQFP144, UFBGA176, LQFP176, LQFP208, WLCSP143, TFBGA216, UFBGA169 |
Key Features
- Adaptive real-time accelerator (ART Accelerator™) for 0-wait state execution from Flash memory
- Chrom-ART Accelerator™ for enhanced graphic content creation (DMA2D)
- Low power modes: Sleep, Stop, and Standby
- VBAT supply for RTC, 20×32 bit backup registers + optional 4 KB backup SRAM
- General-purpose DMA: 16-stream DMA controller with FIFOs and burst support
- Debug mode: SWD & JTAG interfaces, Cortex-M4 Trace Macrocell™
- True random number generator and CRC calculation unit
- RTC with subsecond accuracy and hardware calendar
- 96-bit unique ID
Applications
The STM32F429VGT6TR is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Medical devices requiring high processing power and advanced graphics
- Aerospace and defense systems
- Automotive systems, especially those needing advanced communication interfaces
- Consumer electronics, such as high-end smart home devices and multimedia systems
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the STM32F429VGT6TR?
The core is based on the Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with a floating-point unit (FPU), operating up to 180 MHz. - How much Flash and SRAM memory does it have?
It has up to 2 MB of Flash memory and up to 256+4 KB of SRAM. - What types of external memory does it support?
It supports SRAM, PSRAM, SDRAM/LPSDR SDRAM, Compact Flash/NOR/NAND memories. - What are the key features of its LCD-TFT controller?
The LCD-TFT controller has fully programmable resolution (up to 4096 pixels width, up to 2048 lines height, and pixel clock up to 83 MHz). - How many ADC and DAC channels does it have?
It has 3×12-bit ADCs with up to 24 channels and 2×12-bit D/A converters. - What communication interfaces are available?
It includes USB 2.0 OTG, Ethernet, I2C, USART, SPI, CAN, and SDIO interfaces. - What are the power supply requirements?
The application supply and I/Os range from 1.7 V to 3.6 V. - What are the available package options?
Options include LQFP100, LQFP144, UFBGA176, LQFP176, LQFP208, WLCSP143, TFBGA216, and UFBGA169. - Does it have any low power modes?
Yes, it has Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes. - What is the purpose of the Chrom-ART Accelerator™?
The Chrom-ART Accelerator™ is for enhanced graphic content creation (DMA2D).
