STM32F479NIH6: Technical Overview and Applications

Introduction

The STM32F479NIH6 is a high-performance microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, part of the STM32F4 series. It is designed for applications requiring advanced processing capabilities, extensive memory resources, and a rich set of peripherals. This document provides a comprehensive overview of the STM32F479NIH6, including its key technical features, memory architecture, peripherals, and packaging.

Key Features

• Core: ARM® Cortex®-M4 processor with a floating-point unit (FPU), capable of operating up to 180 MHz.
• Memory:Flash Memory: Up to 2 MB, organized into two banks.SRAM: Up to 384 KB, including 64 KB of CCM (core coupled memory).OTP Memory: 512 bytes.Backup SRAM: 4 KB.
• Clock and Power Management:Supply Voltage: 1.7 to 3.6 V.Regulator Modes: Main regulator, low power regulator, power-down mode.
• Low-Power Modes: Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes with various power-saving features.
• Connectivity:USB: USB OTG FS and HS, supporting full-speed and high-speed data transfer.Ethernet: IEEE 802.3-2002-compliant MAC with MII/RMII interfaces.SDIO Interface: Supports SD/SDIO/MMC cards.
• Graphics and Display:LCD-TFT Controller: Supports up to XGA resolution.MIPI® DSI Host: Supports up to 720p at 30 Hz.Chrom-ART Accelerator™: Hardware accelerator for enhanced graphical user interfaces.
• Security and Cryptography:Cryptographic Accelerator: Supports AES, DES, TDES, SHA-1, SHA-2, and HMAC.True Random Number Generator (RNG).
• Audio:Audio PLL: Dedicated PLL for I2S/SAI.SAI Interface: Supports various audio protocols, including SPDIF.
• Other Peripherals:ADC: 12-bit resolution with up to 24 channels.DAC: 12-bit resolution with up to 2 channels.Timers: Advanced, general-purpose, and basic timers.GPIOs: Up to 161 I/O ports with interrupt capability.

Memory Architecture

• Flash Memory: 2 MB, allowing for large program storage.
• SRAM: 384 KB, with 64 KB dedicated as core-coupled memory (CCM) for quick data access.
• Backup SRAM: 4 KB, retained during deep sleep and standby modes.
• OTP Memory: 512 bytes for storing unique identifiers or configuration data.

Peripherals and Interfaces

• Communication Interfaces:USB OTG HS/FS: High-speed (up to 480 Mbps) and full-speed (up to 12 Mbps) USB interfaces.Ethernet MAC: IEEE 802.3-compliant with MII/RMII support.SDIO: Supports SD/SDIO/MMC cards.Serial Interfaces: I2C, USART, UART, SPI, I2S, SAI.
• Graphics:LCD-TFT Controller: Supports up to XGA resolution.MIPI® DSI Host: Supports 720p at 30 Hz.Chrom-ART Accelerator™: Enhances graphical performance.
• Security:Cryptographic Accelerator: Supports various cryptographic algorithms.True Random Number Generator (RNG).
• Audio:Audio PLL: Ensures high-quality audio processing.SAI Interface: Supports multiple audio protocols.
• Miscellaneous:ADC and DAC: High-resolution analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters.Timers: Advanced, general-purpose, basic timers, and watchdogs.GPIOs: Up to 161 I/O ports with interrupt capability.

Packaging

The STM32F479NIH6 is available in various packages to suit different design requirements:

• LQFP100 (14 × 14 mm)
• LQFP144 (20 × 20 mm)
• LQFP176 (24 × 24 mm)
• LQFP208 (28 × 28 mm)
• WLCSP168 (5.692 × 4.891 mm, 0.4 mm pitch)
• UFBGA169 (7 × 7 mm)
• UFBGA176 (10 × 10 mm)
• TFBGA216 (13 × 13 mm)

Applications

The STM32F479NIH6 is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:

• Motor Drives and Industrial Control: Suitable for motor control applications and industrial automation.
• Medical Equipment: High reliability and advanced features make it ideal for medical devices.
• Consumer Electronics: Ideal for high-performance consumer products.
• Home Automation: Suitable for smart home systems and IoT devices.
• Audio/Video Systems: Supports high-quality audio and video processing.