The STM32F446VCT6 is a high-performance microcontroller unit (MCU) manufactured by STMicroelectronics. It belongs to the STM32 family of products, which are designed for a wide range of applications, from low-power to high-performance applications.
Description:
The STM32F446VCT6 is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 CPU-based MCU with an FPU (Floating Point Unit). It operates at a maximum frequency of 180 MHz and includes several features such as a memory protection unit (MPU), a nested vectored interrupt controller (NVIC), and a high-resolution timer.
Features:
- CPU: ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU, operating at a frequency of up to 180 MHz.
- Memory: 256 KB of Flash memory, 64 KB of SRAM, and 96 KB of CCM-SRAM.
- Connectivity: USB OTG FS, USB OTG HS, and SDIO interfaces.
- Communication interfaces: I2C, SPI, and UART.
- Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): 3x 12-bit ADC with up to 24 channels.
- Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC): 2x 12-bit DAC.
- Timers: 2x 32-bit timers with PWM, 2x 16-bit timers, and 2x low-power timers.
- Security: Secure boot, secure memory protection, and a hardware cryptographic processor.
- Power management: VBAT supply for RTC, backup registers, and Flash memory.
- Package: 100-pin LQFP (STM32F446VCT6).
Applications:
The STM32F446VCT6 is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its high performance, connectivity options, and advanced features. Some of the potential applications include:
- Industrial control systems: Motor control, robotics, and automation.
- Medical equipment: Patient monitoring devices, diagnostic equipment, and portable medical devices.
- Consumer electronics: Smart home appliances, wearable devices, and portable multimedia devices.
- Automotive: In-vehicle infotainment systems, body control modules, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
- IoT devices: Smart sensors, gateways, and edge computing devices.
- Audio equipment: Audio processing, digital signal processing (DSP), and audio codecs.
- Networking devices: Routers, switches, and IoT gateways.
The STM32F446VCT6's versatility and advanced features make it a popular choice for developers looking to create innovative and high-performance embedded systems.