STMicroelectronics

STM32G473RCT6

The STM32G473RCT6 is a microcontroller unit (MCU) from STMicroelectronics' STM32G4 series. It is a high-performance, low-power device designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, medical equipment, and consumer electronics.

Description:

The STM32G473RCT6 is a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 MCU with an FPU (floating point unit) and DSP (digital signal processor) capabilities. It operates at a maximum frequency of 170 MHz and is based on the ARMv7E-M architecture. The device comes in a 144-pin LQFP (Leadless Quad Flat Package) package.

Features:

1. Core: ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU and DSP, running at up to 170 MHz.
2. Memory: 2 MB of Flash memory and 320 KB of SRAM.
3. Connectivity: USB Type-C with USB Power Delivery (PD), USB HS/FS/LS with integrated PHY, and 2x I2C FM+ (fast mode plus), 6x SPI, 6x UART/USART, and 3x CAN.
4. Analog peripherals: 3x 12-bit ADC with 16 channels, 2x 12-bit DAC, and operational amplifiers.
5. Timers: 2x 32-bit and 7x 16-bit timers with PWM, input capture, output compare, and quadrature encoder functionalities.
6. Security: Secure boot, secure firmware update, and hardware encryption.
7. Power management: Low-power modes (Stop, Standby, and Shutdown), power scaling, and VREFINT for analog voltage reference.
8. GPIO: 114 I/O pins with multiple functions and support for various standards (e.g., 5V, 3.3V, and 1.8V).
9. CRC calculation unit, true random number generator (TRNG), and window watchdog timer.
10. Integration with STM32CubeMX software and STM32CubeIDE for easy configuration and development.

Applications:

The STM32G473RCT6 is suitable for a wide range of applications, including but not limited to:

1. Industrial control systems: Motor control, robotics, and automation.
2. Medical equipment: Patient monitoring devices, medical imaging, and diagnostic equipment.
3. Consumer electronics: Smart home appliances, IoT devices, and wearables.
4. Automotive: In-vehicle infotainment systems, body control modules, and powertrain applications.
5. Renewable energy systems: Solar power inverters, wind turbine control, and energy management systems.
6. Human-Machine Interface (HMI) devices: Touchscreen displays, industrial panels, and control systems.
7. Audio and video applications: Audio amplifiers, voice recognition systems, and video processing.

The STM32G473RCT6's combination of high performance, low power consumption, and extensive connectivity options make it a versatile choice for a variety of embedded systems and applications.