Overview
The STM32G473QCT6 is a high-performance microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, part of the STM32G4 series. It is based on the Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with a floating-point unit (FPU) and features ST's state-of-the-art patented technology. This MCU is designed for a wide range of applications requiring advanced functionality, high processing power, and rich analog capabilities.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core Processor | Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 with FPU |
| Frequency | Up to 170 MHz / 213 DMIPS |
| Flash Memory | 512 Kbytes with ECC support, two banks read-while-write, PCROP, securable memory area |
| SRAM | 96 Kbytes with hardware parity check on the first 32 Kbytes, 32 Kbytes CCM SRAM |
| Voltage Range | 1.71 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| Package | 128-pin LQFP (14 x 14 mm) |
| I/Os | Up to 107 fast I/Os, several with 5 V tolerant capability |
| Analog Peripherals | 5 x 12-bit ADCs, 7 x 12-bit DAC channels, 7 x ultra-fast rail-to-rail analog comparators, 6 x operational amplifiers |
| Timers | 14 timers including 32-bit and 16-bit timers, advanced motor control timers, watchdog timers, and a low-power timer |
| Communication Interfaces | 3 x FDCAN, 4 x I2C, 5 x USART/UARTs, 4 x SPIs, 1 x SAI, USB 2.0 full-speed, USB Type-C™ / USB Power Delivery controller |
Key Features
- Adaptive real-time accelerator (ART Accelerator) allowing 0-wait-state execution from Flash memory
- Mathematical hardware accelerators: CORDIC for trigonometric functions and FMAC for filter mathematical acceleration
- External memory interface for static memories (FSMC) and Quad-SPI memory interface
- Low-power modes: sleep, stop, standby, and shutdown; VBAT supply for RTC and backup registers
- Clock management: 4 to 48 MHz crystal oscillator, 32 kHz oscillator with calibration, internal 16 MHz RC with PLL option
- 16-channel DMA controller and interconnect matrix
- Internal voltage reference buffer (VREFBUF) supporting three output voltages
- True random number generator (RNG), CRC calculation unit, and 96-bit unique ID
- Development support: serial wire debug (SWD), JTAG, Embedded Trace Macrocell™
Applications
The STM32G473QCT6 is suitable for a variety of applications that require high performance, rich analog capabilities, and advanced communication interfaces. These include:
- Industrial control systems
- Medical devices
- Automotive systems
- Consumer electronics requiring advanced analog and digital signal processing
- IoT devices with complex sensor and communication requirements
Q & A
- What is the core processor of the STM32G473QCT6?
The core processor is the Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 with a floating-point unit (FPU).
- What is the maximum frequency of the STM32G473QCT6?
The maximum frequency is up to 170 MHz with 213 DMIPS.
- How much Flash memory does the STM32G473QCT6 have?
The STM32G473QCT6 has 512 Kbytes of Flash memory with ECC support.
- What are the operating voltage and temperature ranges of the STM32G473QCT6?
The operating voltage range is 1.71 V to 3.6 V, and the operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C.
- What types of analog peripherals are available on the STM32G473QCT6?
The MCU 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 does the STM32G473QCT6 support?
The MCU supports 3 x FDCAN, 4 x I2C, 5 x USART/UARTs, 4 x SPIs, 1 x SAI, USB 2.0 full-speed, and USB Type-C™ / USB Power Delivery controller.
- Does the STM32G473QCT6 have any low-power modes?
Yes, it has sleep, stop, standby, and shutdown modes, along with VBAT supply for RTC and backup registers.
- What development tools are supported by the STM32G473QCT6?
The MCU supports serial wire debug (SWD), JTAG, and Embedded Trace Macrocell™.
- What is the package type of the STM32G473QCT6?
The package type is a 128-pin LQFP (14 x 14 mm).
- Is the STM32G473QCT6 RoHS compliant?
Yes, the STM32G473QCT6 is RoHS compliant.
