Overview
The STM32G483QET6 is a mainstream Arm Cortex-M4 microcontroller from STMicroelectronics. It is part of the STM32G483xE family, which is based on the high-performance Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit RISC core. This MCU operates at a frequency of up to 170 MHz and features a single-precision floating-point unit (FPU), DSP instructions, and a memory protection unit (MPU) for enhanced security.
The device includes 512 Kbytes of Flash memory and 128 Kbytes of SRAM, along with various peripherals and interfaces that make it suitable for a wide range of applications. It also supports low-power modes and has a comprehensive set of power-saving features, making it ideal for low-power applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core | Arm 32-bit Cortex-M4 CPU with FPU, Adaptive real-time accelerator (ART Accelerator) |
| Frequency | Up to 170 MHz with 213 DMIPS |
| Flash Memory | 512 Kbytes with ECC support, two banks read-while-write, proprietary code readout protection (PCROP), securable memory area, 1 Kbyte OTP |
| SRAM | 128 Kbytes with hardware parity check on the first 32 Kbytes, 32 Kbytes of SRAM on instruction and data bus (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 |
| Comparators | 7 ultra-fast rail-to-rail analog comparators |
| Operational Amplifiers | 6 operational amplifiers that can be used in PGA mode |
| Timers | 17 timers including 2 x 32-bit timers, 3 x 16-bit advanced motor control timers, and more |
| Communication Interfaces | 3 x FDCAN, 4 x I2C, 5 x USART/UARTs, 4 x SPIs, 1 x SAI, USB 2.0 full-speed interface |
| Package | LQFP 128 14x14x1.4 mm |
Key Features
- Arm 32-bit Cortex-M4 CPU with FPU, 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 functions
- High-speed memories: 512 Kbytes of Flash memory and 128 Kbytes of SRAM
- 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
- Extensive range of enhanced I/Os and peripherals connected to two APB buses, two AHB buses, and a 32-bit multi-AHB bus matrix
- Advanced communication interfaces including FDCAN, I2C, SPI, USART/UART, SAI, and USB 2.0 full-speed interface
- AES: 128/256-bit key encryption hardware accelerator
- True random number generator (RNG) and CRC calculation unit with 96-bit unique ID
- Development support: serial wire debug (SWD), JTAG, Embedded Trace Macrocell™
Applications
The STM32G483QET6 is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Medical devices requiring high precision and low power consumption
- Automotive systems, especially those needing advanced motor control and communication interfaces
- Consumer electronics that require robust and efficient processing capabilities
- IoT devices that need a balance of performance and power efficiency
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the STM32G483QET6?
The STM32G483QET6 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 STM32G483QET6?
The maximum operating frequency is up to 170 MHz with 213 DMIPS.
- How much Flash and SRAM memory does the STM32G483QET6 have?
The device has 512 Kbytes of Flash memory and 128 Kbytes of SRAM.
- What are the key mathematical hardware accelerators in the STM32G483QET6?
The device includes CORDIC for trigonometric functions acceleration and FMAC for filter functions.
- What are the low-power modes supported by the STM32G483QET6?
The device supports sleep, stop, standby, and shutdown low-power modes.
- What communication interfaces are available on the STM32G483QET6?
The device features FDCAN, I2C, SPI, USART/UART, SAI, and USB 2.0 full-speed interface.
- Does the STM32G483QET6 support encryption?
Yes, it includes an AES 128/256-bit key encryption hardware accelerator.
- What is the operating temperature range of the STM32G483QET6?
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 STM32G483QET6?
The device supports serial wire debug (SWD), JTAG, and Embedded Trace Macrocell™.
- What package options are available for the STM32G483QET6?
The device is available in an LQFP 128 14x14x1.4 mm package.
