The STM32L471RET6 is a high-performance microcontroller (MCU) from STMicroelectronics, which is part of the popular STM32 family. It is based on the ARM Cortex-M4 processor and is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, medical equipment, and consumer electronics.
Description:
The STM32L471RET6 is a system-on-chip (SoC) device that integrates an ARM Cortex-M4 CPU with an FPU (floating-point unit) running at a maximum frequency of 80 MHz. It features 512 KB of Flash memory, 128 KB of SRAM, and a wide range of communication interfaces and peripherals.
Features:
- ARM Cortex-M4 CPU with FPU running at up to 80 MHz
- 512 KB Flash memory
- 128 KB SRAM
- Flexible memory mapping and memory protection unit (MPU)
- Low-power features, including power scaling modes and a low-power sleep mode
- Wide range of communication interfaces: USB OTG, SDIO, I2C, SPI, UART, and CAN
- 12-bit ADC with up to 24 channels
- DAC with 12-bit resolution
- High-resolution timer, general-purpose timers, and watchdog timers
- CRC calculation unit
- True random number generator (RNG)
- Support for various packaging options, including the 64-pin RET6 package
Applications:
The STM32L471RET6 is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its high performance, low power consumption, and extensive communication interfaces. Some of the key application areas include:
- Industrial control systems: Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor control, and sensor interfacing
- Medical equipment: Patient monitoring, diagnostic devices, and portable medical instruments
- Consumer electronics: Smart home devices, portable gaming devices, and wearable electronics
- IoT devices: Smart sensors, gateways, and data acquisition systems
- Automotive applications: In-vehicle infotainment systems, body control modules, and telematics
- Energy management systems: Smart meters, energy monitoring, and power distribution control
- Human-machine interface (HMI) devices: Touchscreen displays, control panels, and industrial automation interfaces
The STM32L471RET6's combination of processing power, low power consumption, and versatile communication interfaces make it an excellent choice for a wide range of embedded applications.