Overview
The STM32G473CET6 is a high-performance microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, part of the STM32G473xB/xC/xE family. It is based on the Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU, which includes a single-precision floating-point unit (FPU) and supports DSP instructions. This microcontroller operates at a frequency of up to 170 MHz with 213 DMIPS, making it suitable for demanding applications. It features advanced security mechanisms, extensive memory options, and a wide range of peripherals and interfaces.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Core | Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with FPU, Adaptive real-time accelerator (ART Accelerator) |
| Frequency | Up to 170 MHz with 213 DMIPS |
| Memory | 512 Kbytes of Flash memory with ECC support, 96 Kbytes of SRAM, 32 Kbytes of CCM SRAM |
| Operating Voltage | 1.71 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +85 °C (+105 °C junction), -40 to +125 °C (+130 °C junction) |
| Package | LQFP 48 (7x7x1.4 mm) |
| ADCs | 5 x 12-bit ADCs, up to 42 channels |
| DACs | 7 x 12-bit DAC channels (3 external, 4 internal) |
| Timers | 14 timers including 2 x 32-bit timers, 11 x 16-bit timers, and advanced motor control timers |
| Communication Interfaces | 4 x I2Cs, 4 x SPIs, 3 x USARTs, 2 x UARTs, 1 x LPUART, 3 x FDCANs, 1 x SAI, USB 2.0 full-speed interface |
| Other Features | CORDIC, FMAC, internal voltage reference buffer, low-power RTC, 16-channel DMA controller, true random number generator |
Key Features
- High-Performance Core: Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with FPU and DSP instructions.
- Advanced Security: Proprietary code readout protection (PCROP), securable memory area, and hardware parity check on SRAM.
- Extensive Memory Options: 512 Kbytes of Flash memory, 96 Kbytes of SRAM, and 32 Kbytes of CCM SRAM.
- Analog Peripherals: 5 x 12-bit ADCs, 7 x 12-bit DAC channels, 7 x ultra-fast rail-to-rail analog comparators, and 6 x operational amplifiers.
- Communication Interfaces: Multiple I2Cs, SPIs, USARTs, UARTs, FDCANs, SAI, and USB 2.0 full-speed interface.
- Mathematical Accelerators: CORDIC for trigonometric functions and FMAC for filter functions.
- Low-Power Modes: Sleep, stop, standby, and shutdown modes for power-efficient applications.
- Development Support: Serial wire debug (SWD), JTAG, and Embedded Trace Macrocell™.
Applications
- Industrial Automation: Suitable for motor control, robotics, and other industrial automation tasks due to its advanced motor control timers and high-performance core.
- Medical Devices: Can be used in medical devices requiring precise analog measurements and high computational power.
- Consumer Electronics: Ideal for applications in consumer electronics that require advanced interfaces and low power consumption.
- Automotive Systems: Applicable in automotive systems due to its robust communication interfaces and ability to operate in a wide temperature range.
- IoT Devices: Suitable for IoT devices that need a balance of performance, low power consumption, and extensive peripheral support.
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the STM32G473CET6?
The STM32G473CET6 is based on the Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with a single-precision floating-point unit (FPU) and DSP instructions.
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the STM32G473CET6?
The maximum operating frequency is up to 170 MHz with 213 DMIPS.
- How much Flash and SRAM memory does the STM32G473CET6 have?
The device has 512 Kbytes of Flash memory and 96 Kbytes of SRAM, along with 32 Kbytes of CCM SRAM.
- What are the key analog peripherals of the STM32G473CET6?
The device features 5 x 12-bit ADCs, 7 x 12-bit DAC channels, 7 x ultra-fast rail-to-rail analog comparators, and 6 x operational amplifiers.
- What communication interfaces are available on the STM32G473CET6?
The device includes multiple I2Cs, SPIs, USARTs, UARTs, FDCANs, SAI, and a USB 2.0 full-speed interface.
- Does the STM32G473CET6 support low-power modes?
Yes, it supports sleep, stop, standby, and shutdown modes for power-efficient applications.
- What are the mathematical accelerators available on the STM32G473CET6?
The device includes CORDIC for trigonometric functions and FMAC for filter functions.
- What is the operating temperature range of the STM32G473CET6?
The operating temperature range is -40 to +85 °C (+105 °C junction), and -40 to +125 °C (+130 °C junction).
- What development tools are supported by the STM32G473CET6?
The device supports serial wire debug (SWD), JTAG, and Embedded Trace Macrocell™.
- What is the package type of the STM32G473CET6?
The package type is LQFP 48 (7x7x1.4 mm).
- Is the STM32G473CET6 suitable for industrial automation applications?
Yes, it is suitable due to its advanced motor control timers and high-performance core.
