Overview
The STM32G473VCT6 is a high-performance microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, part of the STM32G473xB/xC/xE family. It is based on the Arm® Cortex®-M4 32-bit RISC core, operating at a frequency of up to 170 MHz with 213 DMIPS. This microcontroller integrates advanced features such as a single-precision floating-point unit (FPU), digital signal processing (DSP) instructions, and a memory protection unit (MPU) for enhanced security. The device is designed for a wide range of applications requiring high computational power, rich analog capabilities, and advanced communication interfaces.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core | Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with FPU |
| Frequency | Up to 170 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 512 Kbytes with ECC support, two banks read-while-write, PCROP, securable memory area, 1 Kbyte OTP |
| SRAM | 96 Kbytes with hardware parity check on the first 32 Kbytes, 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) |
| 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 channels, 4 unbuffered internal channels |
| 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 |
| Package | LQFP 100 (14x14x1.4 mm) |
Key Features
- High-performance Arm® Cortex®-M4 CPU with FPU and DSP instructions
- Mathematical hardware accelerators: CORDIC for trigonometric functions and FMAC for filter functions
- Rich 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
- Advanced communication interfaces: I2Cs, SPIs, USARTs, UARTs, FDCANs, SAI, USB 2.0 full-speed interface
- Low-power modes: sleep, stop, standby, and shutdown
- External memory interface for static memories (FSMC) and Quad-SPI memory interface
- Internal voltage reference buffer (VREFBUF) supporting three output voltages
- Calendar RTC with alarm and periodic wakeup from stop/standby
- Development support: serial wire debug (SWD), JTAG, Embedded Trace Macrocell™
Applications
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Personal electronics and consumer devices
- Automotive systems, including advanced motor control and safety features
- Medical devices requiring precise analog and digital signal processing
- IoT devices and smart home applications
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the STM32G473VCT6?
The STM32G473VCT6 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 STM32G473VCT6?
The maximum operating frequency is up to 170 MHz.
- How much flash and SRAM memory does the STM32G473VCT6 have?
The device has 512 Kbytes of flash memory and 96 Kbytes of SRAM.
- What are the key analog peripherals of the STM32G473VCT6?
The device includes 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 STM32G473VCT6?
The device features 4 x I2Cs, 4 x SPIs, 3 x USARTs, 2 x UARTs, 1 x LPUART, 3 x FDCANs, 1 x SAI, and a USB 2.0 full-speed interface.
- What are the low-power modes supported by the STM32G473VCT6?
The device supports sleep, stop, standby, and shutdown low-power modes.
- What is the operating temperature range of the STM32G473VCT6?
The operating temperature range is -40 to +85 °C (+105 °C junction) and -40 to +125 °C (+130 °C junction).
- What type of package is the STM32G473VCT6 available in?
The device is available in an LQFP 100 (14x14x1.4 mm) package.
- Does the STM32G473VCT6 support external memory interfaces?
Yes, it supports external memory interfaces for static memories (FSMC) and a Quad-SPI memory interface.
- What development tools are supported by the STM32G473VCT6?
The device supports serial wire debug (SWD), JTAG, and Embedded Trace Macrocell™.
