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Component Description

STM32F446ZET6 Microcontroller Board

Overview

The STM32F446ZET6 is a 32-bit microcontroller board from STMicroelectronics, based on the high-performance ARM Cortex-M4 processor core. This microcontroller is part of the STM32F4 series, which is designed for high-performance and low-power consumption applications.

Key Features

  • Microcontroller Core:

32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 processor core with FPU (Floating Point Unit)

Operating frequency up to 180 MHz

1.25 DMIPS/MHz performance

  • Memory:

512 KB of Flash memory

128 KB of SRAM

16 KB of ROM

  • Peripherals:

USART, UART, SPI, I2S, I2C, and USB interfaces

14 timers, including 2 watchdog timers and 1 SysTick timer

3 CAN interfaces, 2 I2S interfaces, and 1 USB OTG interface

2 ADCs with 12-bit resolution and up to 24 channels

2 DACs with 12-bit resolution

1 analog comparator

  • Power Management:

Voltage range

1.7 V to 3.6 V

Low power consumption

100 A/MHz in Run mode and 2 A in Stop mode

  • Security:
Power-saving modesSleep, Stop, and Standby

AES hardware acceleration

HASH hardware acceleration

RAM-based security features, including TrustZone technology

  • Operating Temperature:

-40C to 85C

Functionality

  • Industrial Automation: Used in industrial control systems, robotics, and automation devices.
  • Medical Devices: Suitable for medical devices, such as patient monitoring systems and portable medical equipment.
  • Consumer Electronics: Used in smart home devices, wearables, and other consumer electronics.
  • Aerospace and Defense: Applicable in aerospace and defense applications, including navigation and communication systems.
The STM32F446ZET6 microcontroller board is designed for a wide range of applications, including

Development Tools and Software

  • Development Boards: Available on various development boards, including the STM32F4DISCOVERY and STM32F446EVAL boards.
  • Software Development Tools: Supported by a range of software development tools, including the STM32CubeMX graphical software configuration tool and the Keil Vision5 and IAR Embedded Workbench integrated development environments (IDEs).
  • RTOS and Middleware: Compatible with various real-time operating systems (RTOS) and middleware libraries, including FreeRTOS and STM32CubeF4 firmware package.

Conclusion

The STM32F446ZET6 microcontroller board offers a high-performance, low-power, and feature-rich solution for a wide range of applications. Its advanced peripherals, security features, and power-saving modes make it an ideal choice for devices requiring high performance, low power consumption, and advanced connectivity options.

Pin Configuration

  • STM32F446ZET6 Microcontroller Board Pinout Explanation
  • The STM32F446ZET6 microcontroller board is a powerful 32-bit device based on the ARM Cortex-M4 processor core. It features a wide range of peripherals and interfaces, making it suitable for various IoT applications. Here is a detailed explanation of the pins on the STM32F446ZET6 microcontroller board:
  • Pin Structure:
  • The STM32F446ZET6 microcontroller board has a LQFP64 package, which means it has 64 pins. The pins are divided into several categories, including power pins, GPIO pins, analog pins, digital pins, and other specialized pins.
  • Power Pins:
  • 1. VDD (Pins 1, 20, 41, and 62): These pins are the power supply pins for the microcontroller. They should be connected to a 3.3V power source.
  • 2. VDDA (Pin 19): This pin is the power supply pin for the analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and should be connected to a 3.3V power source.
  • 3. VSS (Pins 2, 21, 42, and 63): These pins are the ground pins for the microcontroller and should be connected to ground.
  • 4. VBAT (Pin 43): This pin is the power supply pin for the battery-backed real-time clock (RTC) and should be connected to a battery or a 3.3V power source.
  • GPIO Pins:
  • GPIO pins are digital pins that can be used as input or output pins.
  • 1. PA0 (Pin 11): GPIO pin that can be used as an input or output pin.
  • 2. PA1 (Pin 12): GPIO pin that can be used as an input or output pin.
  • 3. PA2 (Pin 13): GPIO pin that can be used as an input or output pin.
  • ...
  • 46. PH15 (Pin 59): GPIO pin that can be used as an input or output pin.
  • Analog Pins:
  • Analog pins are used for analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) and digital-to-analog conversion (DAC).
  • 1. ADC1_IN0 (Pin 24): Analog input pin for ADC channel 0.
  • 2. ADC1_IN1 (Pin 25): Analog input pin for ADC channel 1.
  • 3. ADC1_IN2 (Pin 26): Analog input pin for ADC channel 2.
  • ...
  • 5. ADC1_IN5 (Pin 30): Analog input pin for ADC channel 5.
  • 6. DAC_OUT1 (Pin 35): Analog output pin for DAC channel 1.
  • 7. DAC_OUT2 (Pin 36): Analog output pin for DAC channel 2.
  • Digital Pins:
  • Digital pins are used for digital communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, etc.
  • 1. SPI1_SCK (Pin 14): Clock pin for SPI interface 1.
  • 2. SPI1_MISO (Pin 15): Master in, slave out pin for SPI interface 1.
  • 3. SPI1_MOSI (Pin 16): Master out, slave in pin for SPI interface 1.
  • 4. SPI1_NSS (Pin 17): Slave select pin for SPI interface 1.
  • 5. I2C1_SCL (Pin 18): Clock pin for I2C interface 1.
  • 6. I2C1_SDA (Pin 23): Data pin for I2C interface 1.
  • 7. USART1_TX (Pin 31): Transmit pin for USART interface 1.
  • 8. USART1_RX (Pin 32): Receive pin for USART interface 1.
  • Other Specialized Pins:
  • 1. BOOT0 (Pin 48): Boot mode select pin. Tie it to VDD to enable boot from System Memory.
  • 2. BOOT1 (Pin 49): Boot mode select pin. Tie it to VDD to enable boot from Flash Memory.
  • 3. NRST (Pin 50): Reset pin. Connect it to a push button or a reset circuit.
  • 4. SWDIO (Pin 51): SWD (Serial Wire Debug) data input/output pin.
  • 5. SWCLK (Pin 52): SWD clock pin.
  • 6. JTAG_TMS (Pin 53): JTAG (Joint Test Action Group) test mode select pin.
  • 7. JTAG_TCK (Pin 54): JTAG clock pin.
  • 8. JTAG_TDI (Pin 55): JTAG test data input pin.
  • 9. JTAG_TDO (Pin 56): JTAG test data output pin.
  • Connection Structure:
  • When connecting the pins, make sure to follow the correct connection structure to avoid any damage to the microcontroller or other components.
  • Power pins: Connect VDD pins to a 3.3V power source, VSS pins to ground, and VDDA pin to a 3.3V power source.
  • GPIO pins: Connect these pins to the desired peripherals or components according to your application.
  • Analog pins: Connect these pins to sensors, actuators, or other analog devices according to your application.
  • Digital pins: Connect these pins to the desired peripherals or components according to your application.
  • Other specialized pins: Connect these pins according to the specific functionality required in your application.
  • Remember to consult the datasheet and reference manual for the STM32F446ZET6 microcontroller board for more detailed information on pinouts, electrical characteristics, and usage guidelines.

Code Examples

STM32F446ZET6 Microcontroller Board Documentation
Overview
The STM32F446ZET6 is a 32-bit microcontroller board from STMicroelectronics, based on the STM32F446ZET6 MCU. It features a high-performance Arm Cortex-M4 processor, 512 KB of Flash memory, and 128 KB of SRAM. This board is suitable for a wide range of applications, including IoT, industrial, and consumer electronics.
Features
Arm Cortex-M4 processor with FPU ( Floating Point Unit)
 512 KB of Flash memory
 128 KB of SRAM
 16-bit OTP (One-Time Programmable) memory
 3x 12-bit ADCs (Analog-to-Digital Converters)
 2x 12-bit DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters)
 3x USARTs (Universal Synchronous Asynchronous Receiver Transmitters)
 2x SPIs (Serial Peripheral Interfaces)
 2x I2Cs (Inter-Integrated Circuits)
 2x I2Ss (Inter-IC Sounds)
 1x USB OTG FS (On-The-Go Full-Speed)
 1x CAN (Controller Area Network)
 1x SDMMC (Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard) interface
 1x FSMC (Flexible Static Memory Controller)
Code Examples
### Example 1: Blinking an LED using GPIO
This example demonstrates how to use the STM32F446ZET6's GPIO (General-Purpose Input/Output) pins to blink an LED.
```c
#include <stm32f4xx_hal.h>
#define LED_PIN  GPIO_PIN_5
#define LED_GPIO GPIOA
int main(void)
{
  HAL_Init();
__HAL_RCC_GPIOA_CLK_ENABLE(); // Enable GPIOA clock
GPIO_InitTypeDef gpio_init_structure;
  gpio_init_structure.Pin = LED_PIN;
  gpio_init_structure.Mode = GPIO_MODE_OUTPUT;
  gpio_init_structure.Pull = GPIO_NOPULL;
  gpio_init_structure.Speed = GPIO_SPEED_FREQ_LOW;
  HAL_GPIO_Init(LED_GPIO, &gpio_init_structure);
while (1)
  {
    HAL_GPIO_WritePin(LED_GPIO, LED_PIN, GPIO_PIN_SET);
    HAL_Delay(500);
    HAL_GPIO_WritePin(LED_GPIO, LED_PIN, GPIO_PIN_RESET);
    HAL_Delay(500);
  }
}
```
### Example 2: Reading Analog Input using ADC
This example demonstrates how to use the STM32F446ZET6's ADC to read an analog input from a potentiometer.
```c
#include <stm32f4xx_hal.h>
#define ADC_PIN  GPIO_PIN_0
#define ADC_GPIO GPIOA
#define ADC_CHANNEL 0
int main(void)
{
  HAL_Init();
__HAL_RCC_ADC1_CLK_ENABLE(); // Enable ADC1 clock
  __HAL_RCC_GPIOA_CLK_ENABLE(); // Enable GPIOA clock
GPIO_InitTypeDef gpio_init_structure;
  gpio_init_structure.Pin = ADC_PIN;
  gpio_init_structure.Mode = GPIO_MODE_ANALOG;
  gpio_init_structure.Pull = GPIO_NOPULL;
  gpio_init_structure.Speed = GPIO_SPEED_FREQ_LOW;
  HAL_GPIO_Init(ADC_GPIO, &gpio_init_structure);
ADC_HandleTypeDef hadc1;
  hadc1.Instance = ADC1;
  hadc1.Init.ClockPrescaler = ADC_CLOCK_SYNCHRO BUS;
  hadc1.Init.Resolution = ADC_RESOLUTION_12B;
  hadc1.Init.ScanConvMode = DISABLE;
  hadc1.Init.ContinuousConvMode = ENABLE;
  hadc1.Init.DiscontinuousConvMode = DISABLE;
  hadc1.Init.NbrOfDiscConversion = 0;
  hadc1.Init.ExternalTrigConvEdge = ADC_EXTERNALTRIGCONVEDGE_NONE;
  hadc1.Init.ExternalTrigConv = ADC_SOFTWARE_START;
  hadc1.Init.DataAlign = ADC_DATAALIGN_RIGHT;
  hadc1.Init.NbrOfConversion = 1;
  hadc1.Init.DMAContinuousRequests = DISABLE;
  hadc1.Init.EOCSelection = ADC_EOC_SINGLE_CONV;
  HAL_ADC_Init(&hadc1);
while (1)
  {
    HAL_ADC_Start_IT(&hadc1);
    while (HAL_ADC_PollForConversion(&hadc1, 10) != HAL_OK)
    {
      // Wait for conversion to complete
    }
    uint16_t adc_value = HAL_ADC_GetValue(&hadc1);
    printf("ADC Value: %d
", adc_value);
    HAL_Delay(100);
  }
}
```
These examples demonstrate the basic usage of the STM32F446ZET6's GPIO and ADC peripherals. The code can be modified and extended to suit specific application requirements.