STM32MP157C-DK2 Discovery Kit from STMicroelectronics

The STM32MP157C-DK2 Discovery kit is a versatile development platform introduced by STMicroelectronics, designed to provide a quick and easy way for engineers and hobbyists to explore the features of the STM32MP1 microprocessor series. This Discovery kit is particularly tailored for applications that require high-quality audio, multi-sensory user interfaces, or security functions.

At the heart of the STM32MP157C-DK2 is the STM32MP157C multi-core processor, which includes dual Arm® Cortex®-A7 cores running at up to 650 MHz and a Cortex®-M4 core running at up to 209 MHz. This unique architecture enables real-time tasks on the M4 core to be managed separately from the main operating system running on the A7 cores, providing a highly flexible solution for complex applications.

The kit comes with a range of built-in features to facilitate development:

• 4-inch WVGA TFT LCD with touch panel
• Gigabit Ethernet compliant with IEEE-802.3ab
• Four USB Type-A Host ports and one USB Type-C OTG port
• On-board ST-LINK/V2-1 debugger/programmer with USB re-enumeration capability
• Audio codec, with a stereo headset jack including analog microphone input
• MicroSD card slot, supporting standard and high-capacity SD cards
• Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® Low Energy module
• 6-axis MEMS sensors, including a gyroscope and an accelerometer
• Two push-buttons (user and reset)

The STM32MP157C-DK2 is designed to support a wide range of operating systems, including Linux® and Android™, and is fully supported by the STM32 ecosystem. This includes the comprehensive STM32CubeMP software tool, which provides a set of tools, libraries, and examples to accelerate development.

Developers can leverage the extensive I/O connectors that expose the microprocessor’s peripherals, enabling the creation of a wide variety of applications from industrial control systems to consumer electronics. Whether you are a seasoned developer or just starting, the STM32MP157C-DK2 Discovery kit offers the perfect platform to jump-start your next project.