Overview
The STM32MP153AAA3, produced by STMicroelectronics, is a high-performance microprocessor based on the dual-core Arm® Cortex®-A7 and a single-core Arm® Cortex®-M4. This device is designed to offer rich performance in high-end wearables and other low-power embedded and consumer applications. The Cortex-A7 core operates at up to 800 MHz, providing up to 20% more single-thread performance than the Cortex-A5 and similar performance to the Cortex-A9. The Cortex-M4 core runs at up to 209 MHz and includes a floating-point unit (FPU) and a memory protection unit (MPU), enhancing application security and supporting DSP instructions.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core | 32-bit dual-core Arm® Cortex®-A7, 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M4 |
| Cortex-A7 Frequency | Up to 800 MHz |
| Cortex-M4 Frequency | Up to 209 MHz |
| L1 Cache (per core) | 32-Kbyte instruction cache, 32-Kbyte data cache |
| L2 Cache | 256-Kbyte unified level 2 cache |
| Internal SRAM | 708 Kbytes (256 Kbytes AXI SYSRAM, 384 Kbytes AHB SRAM, 64 Kbytes AHB SRAM in Backup domain, 4 Kbytes SRAM in Backup domain) |
| External DDR Memory | Up to 1 Gbyte (LPDDR2/LPDDR3-1066, DDR3/DDR3L-1066) |
| Communication Interfaces | 37 peripherals including I2C, UART, USART, SPI, SAI, CAN, USB, Ethernet |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 125°C |
| Package | LFBGA 448 (18x18x1.7 mm), TFBGA 361 (12x12x1.2 mm), TFBGA 257 (10x10x1.2 mm) |
Key Features
- Includes ST state-of-the-art patented technology
- Arm® NEON™ and Arm® TrustZone® support
- External SDRAM interface supporting up to 1 Gbyte of external memory
- Dual mode Quad-SPI memory interface and flexible external memory controller
- Extensive range of enhanced I/Os and peripherals connected to APB, AHB, and AXI buses
- Low-power modes: Sleep, Stop, and Standby with DDR memory retention in Standby mode
- Up to 37 communication peripherals including I2C, UART, USART, SPI, SAI, CAN, USB, and Ethernet
- Advanced analog peripherals such as ADCs, DACs, and digital filters for sigma delta modulators
- Internal temperature sensors and low-power RTC
- 3 DMA controllers with 48 physical channels for optimal peripheral management
Applications
The STM32MP153AAA3 is suitable for a variety of applications, including:
- High-end wearables and consumer electronics
- Low-power embedded systems
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Medical devices requiring high performance and low power consumption
- Automotive systems, especially those requiring advanced communication interfaces and security features
Q & A
- What are the core components of the STM32MP153AAA3?
The STM32MP153AAA3 features a 32-bit dual-core Arm® Cortex®-A7 and a 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M4 core.
- What is the maximum frequency of the Cortex-A7 and Cortex-M4 cores?
The Cortex-A7 core operates at up to 800 MHz, and the Cortex-M4 core operates at up to 209 MHz.
- What type of memory does the STM32MP153AAA3 support?
The device supports up to 1 Gbyte of external DDR memory (LPDDR2/LPDDR3-1066, DDR3/DDR3L-1066) and 708 Kbytes of internal SRAM.
- What communication interfaces are available on the STM32MP153AAA3?
The device includes 37 communication peripherals such as I2C, UART, USART, SPI, SAI, CAN, USB, and Ethernet.
- What are the operating temperature ranges for the STM32MP153AAA3?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to 125°C.
- What are the key security features of the STM32MP153AAA3?
The device includes Arm® TrustZone®, active tamper detection, and Cortex-M4 resources isolation for enhanced security.
- What are the low-power modes supported by the STM32MP153AAA3?
The device supports Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes with DDR memory retention in Standby mode.
- What types of analog peripherals are available on the STM32MP153AAA3?
The device features two ADCs, two DACs, a low-power RTC, and digital filters for sigma delta modulators.
- How many DMA controllers does the STM32MP153AAA3 have?
The device includes 3 DMA controllers with 48 physical channels.
- What is the purpose of the Quad-SPI memory interface on the STM32MP153AAA3?
The Quad-SPI memory interface supports dual mode and flexible external memory control, allowing connection to external ICs and SLC NAND memories.
- What are some typical applications for the STM32MP153AAA3?
Typical applications include high-end wearables, low-power embedded systems, industrial automation, medical devices, and automotive systems.
