The STM32L476ZGT3 is a cutting-edge microcontroller unit (MCU) from STMicroelectronics, designed to deliver high performance with low power consumption. It is based on the high-performance ARM® Cortex®-M4 32-bit RISC core, operating at a frequency of up to 80 MHz. The Cortex-M4 core features a Floating point unit (FPU) single precision which supports all ARM single-precision data-processing instructions and data types. This makes the STM32L476ZGT3 an ideal choice for applications that require complex mathematical operations and precision.
With its rich set of peripherals, the STM32L476ZGT3 is highly integrated and flexible. It includes 1MB of Flash memory, 128KB of SRAM, and a range of enhanced I/Os and peripherals connected to two APB buses, two AHB buses, and a 32-bit multi-AHB bus matrix. This MCU is suitable for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, medical equipment, consumer electronics, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
The STM32L476ZGT3 features several power-saving modes, which make it ideal for battery-operated applications. Its dynamic voltage scaling allows the power consumption to be balanced with processing demand, further optimizing energy efficiency. Moreover, the device supports a full set of DSP instructions and a memory protection unit (MPU) which enhances application security.
Connectivity is a strong suit of the STM32L476ZGT3, offering a USB OTG full-speed with on-chip PHY, a CAN interface, and three I2C interfaces. It also includes four USARTs, five SPIs, two SAI, and a plethora of timers. For advanced graphics applications, it provides an LCD-TFT controller, making it an excellent choice for user interfaces.
Security features on the STM32L476ZGT3 include a hardware random number generator (RNG), CRC calculation unit, and a 96-bit unique ID. For development support, STMicroelectronics provides comprehensive software HAL library as well as a range of software examples, part of the STM32Cube package. The MCU is available in a UFBGA132 package, ensuring a compact footprint for space-constrained applications.
Overall, the STM32L476ZGT3 by STMicroelectronics is a highly capable MCU that offers a perfect balance between performance, power consumption, and features, suitable for demanding applications that require a rich feature set and operational efficiency.
