STM32L496VGT6 Microcontroller Overview

The STM32L496VGT6 is a high-performance microcontroller chip from STMicroelectronics, which is a part of the STM32L4 series known for its remarkable balance of power efficiency and performance. This particular model features a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 core with a floating-point unit (FPU) and is designed to operate at a frequency of up to 80 MHz.

Key Features

• Core: ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M4 CPU with FPU, adaptive real-time accelerator (ART Accelerator™) allowing 0-wait state execution from Flash memory, frequency up to 80 MHz, MPU, 100DMIPS and DSP instructions
• Memory: 1 Mbyte of Flash memory and 320 Kbytes of SRAM with an external memory interface for static memories supporting SRAM, PSRAM, NOR and NAND memories.
• Energy Efficiency: The device features multiple power-saving modes including a low-power run mode, sleep, low-power sleep, and several standby modes, making it ideal for battery-powered and energy-conscious applications.
• I/Os: Up to 114 I/O ports with interrupt capability, which are fast I/Os capable of toggling at up to 80 MHz.
• Rich Connectivity: Includes a USB OTG full-speed with on-chip PHY, LCD parallel interface, SAI audio interface, and a comprehensive set of communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, I2S, USART, UART, CAN, and SDMMC.
• ADCs: Three 12-bit ADCs with 2.5 MSPS, up to 24 channels and conversion range from 0 to 3.6 V.
• DAC: Two 12-bit DAC channels with low-power sample and hold.
• Security: Features include a hardware random number generator (RNG), CRC calculation unit, and a 96-bit unique ID.
• Development Support: Comprehensive development ecosystem with software libraries, development kits, and support from STMicroelectronics and its partners.

Applications

The STM32L496VGT6 is suitable for a wide range of applications, particularly those requiring high processing power and low energy consumption, such as IoT devices, industrial control systems, medical equipment, and smart home solutions. Its rich set of peripherals and I/Os make it highly versatile for complex tasks and interfacing with various sensors and actuators.

Quality and Reliability

STMicroelectronics is committed to delivering products that meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. The STM32L496VGT6 is no exception, and it is designed to perform consistently across a wide temperature range and in challenging environmental conditions.