Overview
The STM32F722VCT6 is a high-performance microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, part of the STM32F7 series. It is based on the Arm Cortex-M7 core and features a 216 MHz CPU, along with an adaptive real-time accelerator (ART Accelerator) and an L1 cache. This MCU is designed for applications requiring high computational power and advanced peripherals.
The device includes 256 Kbytes of Flash memory and various peripherals such as three 12-bit ADCs, two DACs, multiple timers, and advanced communication interfaces like USB OTG, CAN, and SDMMC. It operates over a wide temperature range of -40 to +105 °C and supports multiple power-saving modes, making it suitable for a broad range of applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Core | Arm Cortex-M7 with FPU |
| CPU Frequency | Up to 216 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 256 Kbytes |
| SRAM | Varies by package, up to 320 Kbytes |
| ADC Resolution | 3 x 12-bit |
| DACs | 2 |
| Timers | 13 general-purpose 16-bit timers, 2 general-purpose 32-bit timers |
| Communication Interfaces | Up to 3 I2Cs, 5 SPIs, 3 I2Ss, 4 USARTs, 4 UARTs, 1 CAN, 2 SAI serial audio interfaces, 2 SDMMC host interfaces |
| USB | USB OTG full-speed and high-speed with ULPI or integrated HS PHY |
| Operating Voltage | 1.7 to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +105 °C |
| Packages | LQFP64, LQFP100, WLCSP100, LQFP144, UFBGA144, UFBGA176, LQFP176 |
Key Features
- High-Performance CPU: Arm Cortex-M7 core with FPU and ART Accelerator, operating at up to 216 MHz.
- Advanced Peripherals: Includes three 12-bit ADCs, two DACs, multiple timers, and advanced communication interfaces such as USB OTG, CAN, and SDMMC.
- Memory and Bus Architecture: Features up to 256 Kbytes of Flash memory, SRAM, and a multi-AHB bus matrix for efficient data transfer.
- Power Management: Supports multiple power-saving modes, including Standby mode, and features an integrated power-on reset (POR)/power-down reset (PDR) circuitry and a brownout reset (BOR).
- Real-Time Clock (RTC): Independent BCD timer/counter with calendar, auto-reload wakeup timer, and support for various clock sources.
- Flexible Memory Controller (FMC): Supports interfaces for LCD, Quad-SPI Flash memory, and other memory types.
- Interrupt and DMA Controllers: Nested vectored interrupt controller (NVIC) and dual-port DMAs for efficient interrupt handling and data transfer.
Applications
- Motor Drive and Application Control: Suitable for motor control and application-specific requirements.
- Medical Equipment: Used in various medical devices due to its high reliability and performance.
- Industrial Applications: Ideal for PLCs, inverters, circuit breakers, and other industrial control systems.
- Printers and Scanners: Used in printing and scanning devices requiring advanced peripherals.
- Alarm Systems and HVAC: Suitable for alarm systems, video intercoms, and HVAC control systems.
- Home Audio Appliances: Used in home audio devices requiring high-quality audio processing.
- Mobile and IoT Applications: Suitable for mobile devices and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
- Wearable Devices: Used in wearable devices such as smartwatches due to its low power consumption and high performance.
Q & A
- What is the core of the STM32F722VCT6 microcontroller?
The core of the STM32F722VCT6 is the Arm Cortex-M7 with a floating-point unit (FPU).
- What is the maximum CPU frequency of the STM32F722VCT6?
The maximum CPU frequency is up to 216 MHz.
- How much Flash memory does the STM32F722VCT6 have?
The STM32F722VCT6 has 256 Kbytes of Flash memory.
- What are the key communication interfaces available on the STM32F722VCT6?
The device includes up to three I2Cs, five SPIs, three I2Ss, four USARTs, four UARTs, one CAN, two SAI serial audio interfaces, and two SDMMC host interfaces.
- What is the operating voltage range of the STM32F722VCT6?
The operating voltage range is from 1.7 to 3.6 V.
- What are the available packages for the STM32F722VCT6?
The device is available in LQFP64, LQFP100, WLCSP100, LQFP144, UFBGA144, UFBGA176, and LQFP176 packages.
- Does the STM32F722VCT6 support power-saving modes?
Yes, it supports multiple power-saving modes, including Standby mode, to achieve low power consumption.
- What is the purpose of the Real-Time Clock (RTC) in the STM32F722VCT6?
The RTC is an independent BCD timer/counter that supports calendar functions, auto-reload wakeup timer, and various clock sources.
- How does the Flexible Memory Controller (FMC) work in the STM32F722VCT6?
The FMC supports interfaces for LCD, Quad-SPI Flash memory, and other memory types, allowing flexible memory configurations.
- What is the role of the Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC) in the STM32F722VCT6?
The NVIC manages 16 priority levels and handles up to 110 maskable interrupt channels, providing low-latency interrupt processing.
