Overview
The STM32L496RGT6P is a ultra-low-power microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, part of the STM32L4 series. It is based on the Arm® Cortex®-M4 32-bit CPU with a floating-point unit (FPU) and operates at frequencies up to 80 MHz. This MCU is designed for applications requiring high performance, low power consumption, and advanced peripherals. It includes a range of features such as USB OTG, LCD support, and extensive analog and digital peripherals, making it suitable for a variety of applications including industrial, medical, and consumer electronics.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Core | Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with FPU |
| Frequency | Up to 80 MHz |
| Flash Memory | Up to 1 MB |
| SRAM | 320 KB (including 64 KB with hardware parity check) |
| Power Supply | 1.71 V to 3.6 V |
| Temperature Range | -40 °C to 85/125 °C |
| Low Power Modes | Shutdown: 25 nA, Standby: 108 nA, Stop 2: 2.57 µA, Stop 2 with RTC: 2.86 µA |
| Timers | 16 timers (including 2x 16-bit advanced motor-control, 2x 32-bit, and 5x 16-bit general purpose) |
| Communication Interfaces | USB OTG 2.0, 2x SAIs, 4x I2C, 5x U(S)ARTs, 1x LPUART, 3x SPIs, 2x CANs, SDMMC |
| Analog Peripherals | 3x 12-bit ADCs, 2x 12-bit DACs, 2x operational amplifiers, 2x ultra-low-power comparators |
| Package | LQFP-64 (10x10 mm) |
Key Features
- Ultra-low-power consumption with FlexPowerControl and multiple low power modes.
- High-performance Arm® Cortex®-M4 CPU with FPU and ART Accelerator™ for 0-wait-state execution from flash memory.
- Rich set of peripherals including USB OTG, LCD support, and extensive analog and digital interfaces.
- Dedicated Chrom-ART Accelerator for enhanced graphic content creation.
- Support for touchkey, linear, and rotary touch sensors with up to 24 capacitive sensing channels.
- Internal multispeed oscillators and PLLs for system clock, USB, audio, and ADC.
- True random number generator and CRC calculation unit.
Applications
The STM32L496RGT6P is versatile and can be used in a wide range of applications, including:
- Industrial automation and control systems.
- Medical devices requiring low power and high performance.
- Consumer electronics such as smart home devices and wearables.
- Automotive systems, especially those requiring low power consumption.
- IoT devices that need efficient power management and advanced peripherals.
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the STM32L496RGT6P?
The STM32L496RGT6P is based on the Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with a floating-point unit (FPU). - What is the maximum operating frequency of the STM32L496RGT6P?
The maximum operating frequency is up to 80 MHz. - How much flash memory does the STM32L496RGT6P have?
The STM32L496RGT6P has up to 1 MB of flash memory. - What are the power supply and temperature range specifications?
The power supply range is 1.71 V to 3.6 V, and the temperature range is -40 °C to 85/125 °C. - What are the low power modes available on the STM32L496RGT6P?
The low power modes include Shutdown (25 nA), Standby (108 nA), Stop 2 (2.57 µA), and Stop 2 with RTC (2.86 µA). - What communication interfaces are available on the STM32L496RGT6P?
The MCU features USB OTG 2.0, 2x SAIs, 4x I2C, 5x U(S)ARTs, 1x LPUART, 3x SPIs, 2x CANs, and SDMMC. - What analog peripherals are included in the STM32L496RGT6P?
The MCU includes 3x 12-bit ADCs, 2x 12-bit DACs, 2x operational amplifiers, and 2x ultra-low-power comparators. - What is the package type of the STM32L496RGT6P?
The package type is LQFP-64 (10x10 mm). - Does the STM32L496RGT6P support capacitive sensing?
Yes, it supports up to 24 capacitive sensing channels for touchkey, linear, and rotary touch sensors. - What is the purpose of the Chrom-ART Accelerator in the STM32L496RGT6P?
The Chrom-ART Accelerator is dedicated to enhanced graphic content creation.
