The STM32L496G-DISCO discovery kit from STMicroelectronics is a versatile and affordable development tool designed to help you explore the features and capabilities of the STM32L4 series of microcontrollers. This discovery kit enables a wide diversity of applications, taking advantage of low-power operation, a high level of integration, and the easy-to-use STM32 ecosystem.
Key Features:
- STM32L496AGI6 Microcontroller: At the heart of the STM32L496G-DISCO is the STM32L496AGI6 microcontroller, which boasts an ARM® Cortex®-M4 core with a Floating Point Unit (FPU), running up to 80 MHz. The MCU offers a high level of integration and is suitable for a wide range of applications.
- Generous Memory: The microcontroller includes 1 Mbyte of Flash memory and 320 Kbytes of SRAM, providing ample space for complex applications and the flexibility to run extensive code.
- Display: The discovery kit features a 240x240-pixel TFT-LCD display with touch panel, enabling the development of applications with a graphical user interface.
- On-board Memory: Additional features include 64 Mbit SDRAM, 1 Mbyte of NOR Flash memory, and a microSD card slot for further storage expansion.
- Connectivity: The board offers a range of connectivity options including USB OTG, a digital microphone, one audio jack, and several GPIOs to connect to other components and modules.
- Integrated Debugger/Programmer: The kit comes with an integrated ST-LINK/V2-1 debugger/programmer, eliminating the need for separate probe hardware.
- Comprehensive Software HAL Library: Developers can take advantage of the comprehensive software HAL library, as well as various packaged software examples, to kickstart their projects.
- Expansion Support: It also provides an Arduino™ Uno V3 connectivity support and ST morpho extension pin headers for full access to all STM32 I/Os, facilitating easy expansion with a wide choice of specialized add-on boards.
The STM32L496G-DISCO discovery kit is a powerful platform for prototyping and experimenting with the STM32L4 series microcontrollers, making it an ideal choice for developers looking to create energy-efficient and performance-oriented applications.