STM32L476G-EVAL Evaluation Board Overview
The STM32L476G-EVAL evaluation board from STMicroelectronics is designed as a versatile and robust development platform for the STM32L4 series of microcontrollers, which are well-known for their energy efficiency and performance. The STM32L476G-EVAL board is built around the STM32L476ZG microcontroller, featuring a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 core with FPU and DSP instructions, running at up to 80 MHz, and providing up to 1 Mbyte of Flash memory and 128 Kbytes of SRAM.
This comprehensive evaluation board is an ideal solution for developers looking to explore the advanced capabilities of the STM32L4 series, including its power efficiency and rich set of peripherals. It is equipped with a range of hardware features that enable a wide variety of applications, from simple demonstrations to complex prototypes.
Key Features:
- STM32L476ZG microcontroller in LQFP144 package
- 4" color LCD-TFT with touchscreen
- On-board ST-LINK/V2-1 debugger/programmer with USB re-enumeration capability: mass storage, Virtual COM port, and debug port
- Comprehensive free software libraries and examples available with the STM32CubeL4 package
- Support for a wide range of integrated peripherals for connectivity, data collection, and control, including USB OTG, Ethernet, CAN, SAI audio DAC, digital microphones, and more
- Flexible power supply options: ST-LINK USB connector or external sources
- External memory interfaces for SDRAM, SRAM, NOR and NAND Flash
- Two push-buttons (user and reset)
- Board connectors: USB OTG, Ethernet, motor control, RS-232, RS-485, audio jack, microSD card
- Four-direction joystick with a selection button
Developers can take advantage of the STM32L476G-EVAL board's extensive range of embedded sensors and connectors to test the performance and power consumption of the STM32L476ZG microcontroller in real-world scenarios. The board's comprehensive design ensures that users can quickly implement sophisticated applications such as Internet of Things (IoT) devices, industrial control systems, consumer electronics, and many others.
The STM32L476G-EVAL evaluation board is supported by a suite of software tools, including the STM32CubeL4 MCU Package, which provides a HAL and middleware components, as well as numerous examples and applications to jumpstart development. This makes the board an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced developers looking to push the boundaries of what's possible with microcontroller technology.