Introduction to STM32L476RCT6
The STM32L476RCT6 is a low-power microcontroller from
STMicroelectronics, designed for embedded applications that require
advanced processing power and low power consumption. It is based on
the ARM Cortex-M4 core operating at up to 80 MHz and features a
range of peripherals, including high-speed communication
interfaces, advanced analog peripherals, and security features,
making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Key Features
- ARM Cortex-M4 core operating at up to 80 MHz
- 1 MB of Flash memory
- 128 KB of SRAM
- Low-power modes for energy efficiency
- Security features including hardware cryptography and secure boot
- High-speed communication interfaces including USB, Ethernet, USART,
and SPI
- Advanced analog peripherals including high-resolution ADCs and DACs
Applications
The STM32L476RCT6 is suitable for a wide range of embedded
applications that require advanced processing power and low power
consumption, including:
- Industrial control systems
- Medical equipment
- Human machine interfaces
- Audio and video equipment
- Robotics and automation
Performance
The STM32L476RCT6 is designed for advanced processing power and low
power consumption, with an ARM Cortex-M4 core operating at up to 80
MHz. The device features 1 MB of Flash memory and 128 KB of SRAM,
providing sufficient storage for code and data. The device also
features low-power modes that allow it to optimize energy
consumption, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
The device includes a range of peripherals that enable developers
to design more complex and feature-rich systems. For example, the
device includes high-speed communication interfaces including USB,
Ethernet, USART, and SPI, as well as advanced analog peripherals
including high-resolution ADCs and DACs.
Security Features
The STM32L476RCT6 includes a range of security features that enable
developers to design secure systems. The device includes hardware
cryptography and secure boot, which help to protect against
unauthorized access and ensure that only authenticated code is
executed. The device also includes a range of security features,
including secure firmware installation and secure storage of
sensitive data.
Development Tools
STMicroelectronics provides a range of development tools and
software for the STM32L476RCT6, including:
- STM32CubeMX software to configure the device and generate code
- STM32CubeIDE, an integrated development environment (IDE) for code
development and debugging
- STM32 Nucleo and Discovery development boards for prototyping and
development
- Evaluation boards for testing and evaluation
Conclusion
The STM32L476RCT6 is a low-power microcontroller that is ideal for
embedded applications that require advanced processing power and
low power consumption. Its advanced processing power, low power
consumption, and range of peripherals make it suitable for a wide
range of applications in industrial control systems, medical
equipment, human machine interfaces, audio and video equipment, and
robotics and automation. STMicroelectronics provides a range of
development tools and software to support developers in their
design and development activities.
Table of Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Core | ARM Cortex-M4 core operating at up to 80 MHz |
| Flash memory | 1 MB |
| SRAM | 128 KB |
| Low-power modes | Yes |
| Security features | Hardware cryptography and secure boot |
| Communication | USB, Ethernet, USART, SPI |
| Advanced analog peripherals | High-resolution ADCs and DACs |
| Development tools | STM32CubeMX, STM32CubeIDE, STM32 Nucleo and Discovery development
boards, evaluation boards |
