Overview
The STM32L496RGT6 is an ultra-low-power microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, based on the high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M4 32-bit RISC core. This MCU operates at a frequency of up to 80 MHz and features a Floating Point Unit (FPU) that supports all Arm® single-precision data-processing instructions and data types. It also includes a full set of DSP instructions and a Memory Protection Unit (MPU) to enhance application security. The device is part of the STM32L496xx family, known for its ultra-low-power consumption and advanced peripherals.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Core | Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with FPU |
| Frequency | Up to 80 MHz |
| Flash Memory | Up to 1 Mbyte |
| SRAM | 320 Kbyte |
| Power Supply | 1.71 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to 85/125 °C |
| ADCs | Up to three fast 12-bit ADCs (5 Msps) |
| DACs | Two 12-bit DAC output channels |
| Operational Amplifiers | Two operational amplifiers with built-in PGA |
| Comparators | Two ultra-low-power comparators |
| Timers | 16 timers: 2x 16-bit advanced motor-control, 2x 32-bit, 5x 16-bit general purpose, 2x 16-bit basic, 2x low-power 16-bit timers |
| Communication Interfaces | USB OTG 2.0 full-speed, 2x SAIs, 4x I2C FM+, 5x U(S)ARTs, 3x SPIs, 2x CANs (2.0B Active), SDMMC |
| Capacitive Sensing Channels | Up to 24 capacitive sensing channels |
| LCD Driver | 8x40 or 4x44 with internal step-up converter |
Key Features
- Ultra-low-power consumption: Features like FlexPowerControl, VBAT mode, Shutdown mode, Standby mode, and Stop 2 mode ensure minimal power usage.
- Advanced Peripherals: Includes three fast 12-bit ADCs, two 12-bit DAC channels, two operational amplifiers, and two ultra-low-power comparators.
- High-Speed Memories: Up to 1 Mbyte of flash memory and 320 Kbyte of SRAM, along with a flexible external memory controller and Quad SPI flash memories interface).
- Communication Interfaces: Supports USB OTG 2.0 full-speed, serial audio interfaces, I2C, UARTs, SPIs, CANs, and SDMMC).
- Capacitive Sensing and LCD Driver: Up to 24 capacitive sensing channels and an integrated LCD driver with an internal step-up converter).
- Security and Protection: Implements readout protection, write protection, proprietary code readout protection, and a Firewall for embedded flash memory and SRAM).
Applications
- Industrial Automation: Suitable for motor control, sensor interfaces, and other industrial automation tasks due to its advanced motor control timers and analog peripherals).
- Medical Devices: The ultra-low-power features and advanced peripherals make it ideal for medical devices that require precise analog measurements and low power consumption).
- Consumer Electronics: Can be used in consumer electronics such as smart home devices, wearables, and other IoT applications due to its low power consumption and rich set of peripherals).
- Automotive Systems: Suitable for automotive systems requiring low power consumption, advanced peripherals, and robust communication interfaces).
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the STM32L496RGT6?
The STM32L496RGT6 is based on the Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with a Floating Point Unit (FPU)).
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the STM32L496RGT6?
The maximum operating frequency is up to 80 MHz).
- How much flash memory and SRAM does the STM32L496RGT6 have?
The device has up to 1 Mbyte of flash memory and 320 Kbyte of SRAM).
- What are the power supply and operating temperature ranges of the STM32L496RGT6?
The power supply range is 1.71 V to 3.6 V, and the operating temperature range is -40 °C to 85/125 °C).
- What advanced peripherals does the STM32L496RGT6 include?
The device includes three fast 12-bit ADCs, two 12-bit DAC channels, two operational amplifiers, and two ultra-low-power comparators).
- Does the STM32L496RGT6 support capacitive sensing?
Yes, it supports up to 24 capacitive sensing channels).
- What communication interfaces are available on the STM32L496RGT6?
The device supports USB OTG 2.0 full-speed, serial audio interfaces, I2C, UARTs, SPIs, CANs, and SDMMC).
- What kind of security mechanisms does the STM32L496RGT6 have?
The device implements readout protection, write protection, proprietary code readout protection, and a Firewall for embedded flash memory and SRAM).
- What are some typical applications of the STM32L496RGT6?
Typical applications include industrial automation, medical devices, consumer electronics, and automotive systems).
- How does the STM32L496RGT6 manage power consumption?
The device features ultra-low-power modes such as VBAT mode, Shutdown mode, Standby mode, and Stop 2 mode to minimize power consumption).
