Overview
The STM32F446VET6 is a high-performance microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, part of the STM32F4 series. It is based on the Arm® Cortex®-M4 32-bit RISC core, which operates at a frequency of up to 180 MHz. This microcontroller features a floating-point unit (FPU) and a set of DSP instructions, making it suitable for a wide range of applications requiring high computational power and efficiency.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core Processor | Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with FPU |
| Frequency | Up to 180 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 512 Kbytes |
| SRAM | 128 Kbytes + 4 Kbytes backup SRAM |
| External Memory | Flexible external memory controller with up to 16-bit data bus: SRAM, PSRAM, SDRAM/LPSDR SDRAM, NOR/NAND Flash memories |
| ADCs | 3 × 12-bit, 2.4 MSPS, up to 24 channels and 7.2 MSPS in triple interleaved mode |
| DACs | 2 × 12-bit |
| Timers | Up to 17 timers: 2x watchdog, 1x SysTick timer and up to twelve 16-bit and two 32-bit timers |
| Communication Interfaces | USB 2.0 full-speed/device/host/OTG, CAN 2.0B, I2C, SPI, USART, I2S, SDIO, etc. |
| Supply Voltage | 1.7 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Package Type | LQFP-100 (14x14 mm) |
Key Features
- Adaptive real-time accelerator (ART Accelerator) allowing 0-wait state execution from Flash memory
- Memory protection unit (MPU) for enhanced application security
- Low power modes: Sleep, Stop, and Standby
- VBAT supply for RTC, 20×32 bit backup registers plus optional 4 KB backup SRAM
- General-purpose DMA: 16-stream DMA controller with FIFOs and burst support
- Up to 114 I/O ports with interrupt capability, up to 111 fast I/Os up to 90 MHz, and up to 112 5 V-tolerant I/Os
- Advanced connectivity including USB 2.0 full-speed/device/host/OTG, CAN 2.0B, I2C, SPI, USART, I2S, SDIO, etc.
Applications
The STM32F446VET6 is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Consumer electronics such as audio and video devices
- Medical devices requiring high precision and reliability
- Automotive systems, especially those needing advanced motor control and communication interfaces
- IoT devices and smart home appliances
Q & A
- What is the core processor of the STM32F446VET6?
The core processor is the Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with FPU. - What is the maximum operating frequency of the STM32F446VET6?
The maximum operating frequency is up to 180 MHz. - How much Flash and SRAM memory does the STM32F446VET6 have?
The STM32F446VET6 has 512 Kbytes of Flash memory and 128 Kbytes of SRAM, plus 4 Kbytes of backup SRAM. - What types of ADCs and DACs are available on the STM32F446VET6?
The microcontroller features 3 × 12-bit ADCs and 2 × 12-bit DACs. - What are the low power modes available on the STM32F446VET6?
The available low power modes include Sleep, Stop, and Standby. - What is the supply voltage range for the STM32F446VET6?
The supply voltage range is from 1.7 V to 3.6 V. - What is the operating temperature range for the STM32F446VET6?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to +85°C. - What package type is the STM32F446VET6 available in?
The STM32F446VET6 is available in an LQFP-100 package (14x14 mm). - What communication interfaces are supported by the STM32F446VET6?
The microcontroller supports various communication interfaces including USB 2.0, CAN 2.0B, I2C, SPI, USART, I2S, and SDIO. - What is the purpose of the ART Accelerator in the STM32F446VET6?
The ART Accelerator allows 0-wait state execution from Flash memory, enhancing performance.
