Overview
The STM32G473RCT6 is a microcontroller unit (MCU) from STMicroelectronics, part of the STM32G4 series. This device is built around the Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with a floating-point unit (FPU) and features ST's state-of-the-art patented technology. It is designed to offer high performance, low power consumption, and a rich set of peripherals, making it suitable for a wide range of applications in industrial, medical, and consumer electronics.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core | Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU 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, 1 Kbyte OTP |
| SRAM | 128 Kbytes (including 32 Kbytes of CCM SRAM with hardware parity check) |
| Operating Voltage | 1.71 V to 3.6 V |
| ADCs | 5 x 12-bit ADCs, up to 42 channels, resolution up to 16-bit with hardware oversampling |
| DACs | 7 x 12-bit DAC channels (3 buffered external, 4 unbuffered internal) |
| Analog Comparators | 7 x ultra-fast rail-to-rail analog comparators |
| Operational Amplifiers | 6 x operational amplifiers (all terminals accessible) |
| Timers | 14 timers including 32-bit and 16-bit timers, advanced motor control timers, watchdog timers, and a SysTick timer |
| Communication Interfaces | 3 x FDCAN, 4 x I2C, 5 x USART/UARTs, 1 x LPUART, 4 x SPIs, 1 x SAI, USB 2.0 full-speed interface |
| Package | LQFP-64 (10x10 mm) |
Key Features
- Adaptive real-time accelerator (ART Accelerator) for 0-wait-state execution from Flash memory.
- Mathematical hardware accelerators including 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 with crystal oscillators, internal RC oscillators, and PLL option.
- Up to 107 fast I/Os with 5 V tolerant capability.
- 16-channel DMA controller.
- Internal voltage reference buffer (VREFBUF) supporting three output voltages.
- True random number generator (RNG) and CRC calculation unit.
- Development support with serial wire debug (SWD), JTAG, and Embedded Trace Macrocell™.
Applications
The STM32G473RCT6 is versatile and can be used in various applications, including:
- Industrial automation and control systems.
- Medical devices requiring high precision and reliability.
- Consumer electronics such as smart home devices and IoT applications.
- Automotive systems, especially those requiring advanced motor control and communication interfaces.
- Energy management and metering systems.
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the STM32G473RCT6?
The STM32G473RCT6 is based on the Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with a floating-point unit (FPU). - What is the maximum frequency of the STM32G473RCT6?
The maximum frequency is up to 170 MHz with 213 DMIPS. - How much Flash and SRAM memory does the STM32G473RCT6 have?
The device has 512 Kbytes of Flash memory and 128 Kbytes of SRAM. - What are the operating voltage ranges for the STM32G473RCT6?
The operating voltage range is from 1.71 V to 3.6 V. - What types of ADCs and DACs are available on the STM32G473RCT6?
The device features 5 x 12-bit ADCs and 7 x 12-bit DAC channels. - Does the STM32G473RCT6 support low-power modes?
Yes, it supports sleep, stop, standby, and shutdown low-power modes. - What communication interfaces are available on the STM32G473RCT6?
The device includes 3 x FDCAN, 4 x I2C, 5 x USART/UARTs, 1 x LPUART, 4 x SPIs, 1 x SAI, and a USB 2.0 full-speed interface. - What is the package type of the STM32G473RCT6?
The package type is LQFP-64 (10x10 mm). - Does the STM32G473RCT6 support external memory interfaces?
Yes, it supports external memory interfaces for static memories (FSMC) and Quad-SPI memory interface. - What development tools are supported by the STM32G473RCT6?
The device supports serial wire debug (SWD), JTAG, and Embedded Trace Macrocell™.
