STMicroelectronics

STM32L471VET6

The STM32L471VET6 is a low-power microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, which is based on the high-performance ARM Cortex-M4 processor. It is part of the STM32L4 series, which is designed for a wide range of applications that require low power consumption and high performance.

Description:

The STM32L471VET6 is a 32-bit microcontroller with a 32-bit memory protection unit (MPU) and a 32-bit bus interface. It is packaged in a 208-ball BGA package. The device operates with a supply voltage range of 1.71V to 3.6V and has a typical operating temperature range of -40°C to 125°C.

Features:

1. ARM Cortex-M4 CPU with FPU, running at up to 80 MHz
2. 512 KB of Flash memory and 128 KB of SRAM
3. Flexible memory mapping: Flash memory can be mapped as data memory
4. Low-power features: VBAT power supply, RTC, backup registers, and low-power modes (Stop, Standby, and Shutdown)
5. 1x 12-bit ADC with up to 24 channels
6. 16x timers, including 2x PWM timers and 2x low-power timers
7. USB Type-C interface with USB Power Delivery (PD) and USB Type-C (USB-C) connector system
8. 2x I2C interfaces, 4x SPI interfaces, and 5x UART/USART interfaces
9. SDIO interface for high-speed data communication
10. CRC calculation unit and 64-bit cyclic redundancy check (CRC) polynomial memory
11. True random number generator (TRNG)
12. 96-bit unique ID
13. Development support: STM32CubeMX configuration tool, STM32CubeIDE, and a wide range of software libraries

Applications:

The STM32L471VET6 is suitable for a variety of applications that require low power consumption and high performance. Some of the potential applications include:

1. Battery-powered devices: IoT nodes, portable medical devices, and smart sensors
2. Industrial automation and control systems
3. Smart home and building automation
4. Energy management and energy harvesting systems
5. Smart meters and power management systems
6. Gateways and hubs for IoT applications
7. Wearable devices and fitness trackers
8. Automotive applications, such as body control modules and infotainment systems
9. Medical equipment, such as portable monitoring devices and diagnostic equipment
10. Robotics and drones

The STM32L471VET6's low-power capabilities, combined with its high-performance Cortex-M4 CPU, make it an excellent choice for applications where power efficiency is critical, while still requiring advanced processing capabilities.