STM32F407VGT7 - 168MHz Cortex-M4 1MB Flash MCU | STMicroelectronics
MPN: STM32F407VGT7 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $11.85 | $11.85 |
| 10 | $10.42 | $104.20 |
| 100 | $9.18 | $918.00 |
| 500 | $8.55 | $4,275.00 |
| 1,000 | $7.95 | $7,950.00 |
STM32F407VGT7 Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program memory (Flash), data memory (SRAM), and programmable I/O peripherals onto one IC. The Cortex-M4 places this part in the ARM Cortex-M family -> 32-bit microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor taxonomy. Within this hierarchy, the STM32F407 sits at the high-performance tier, distinguishing it from Cortex-M0/M0+ entry-level MCUs and Cortex-M7 higher-end parts. Its integrated FPU and DSP extensions make it suitable for signal processing workloads normally reserved for dedicated DSPs.
Key features include 1 MB Flash, 192 KB SRAM (+ 4 KB backup SRAM), three 12-bit ADCs (2.4 MSPS), two 12-bit DACs, USB OTG full-speed and high-speed, 10/100 Ethernet MAC, two CAN 2.0B interfaces, an SDIO interface, and a CMOS camera interface. The device offers up to 17 timers, 6 SPI ports, 3 I2C buses, 4 USART/UART pairs, and an external memory controller for SRAM/PSRAM/NOR/NAND memories. The crypto/hash/hash-only accelerators (AES, Hash, RNG) provide hardware security primitives for connected applications.
Architecturally, the STM32F407VGT7 uses the Cortex-M4 with single-precision FPU, MPU, and an ART accelerator that prefetches and caches flash instructions, eliminating performance penalties typically seen at high clock rates. The 7-layer AHB matrix and peripheral DMA streams enable parallel data movement, ensuring deterministic throughput on simultaneous communication and ADC tasks. The 1.8 V-3.6 V core supply, with internal LDOs, allows either single-rail or battery-backed designs (VBAT for RTC and backup registers).
Typical applications include industrial motor drives and PLCs, USB/Ethernet-connected IoT gateways, graphical HMI panels, medical instrumentation, audio codecs with USB streaming, drone flight controllers, and automotive body/network gateways. The combination of FPU, large SRAM, and rich peripherals makes the STM32F407VGT7 a versatile main-controller choice for mid-complexity designs.
When designing with this MCU, always populate the NRST reset pin with the recommended 10 kohm pull-up and 100 nF decoupling cap, provide a 32.768 kHz crystal for RTC accuracy, and configure unused pins as analog inputs to minimize power consumption. Boot pins BOOT0/BOOT1 must be tied to known states to ensure reliable startup from Flash, System Memory, or SRAM.
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STM32F407VGT7 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU |
| Core Architecture | 32-bit RISC |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 168 MHz |
| DMIPS Performance | 210 DMIPS (1.25 DMIPS/MHz, Dhrystone 2.1) |
| Flash Memory | 1 MB |
| SRAM | 192 KB + 4 KB backup SRAM |
| Operating Voltage Range | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Package | 100-pin LQFP (14x14 mm) |
| ADC | 3x 12-bit, up to 2.4 MSPS |
| DAC | 2x 12-bit |
| USB | USB 2.0 OTG Full-Speed and High-Speed |
| Ethernet | 10/100 MAC (requires external PHY) |
| CAN | 2x CAN 2.0B |
| Timers | 17 (including advanced-control PWM) |
| Communication Interfaces | 3x I2C, 6x SPI, 4x USART/UART, 2x CAN, SDIO |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +105C (grade 7) |
| ART Accelerator | 0-wait-state flash execution |
| Security | AES 128/192/256, Hash (SHA-1/SHA-224/SHA-256), RNG |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
STM32F407VGT7 100-pin lqfp (14x14 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for STM32F407VGT7 (100-pin lqfp (14x14 mm) package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for STM32F407VGT7.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
STM32F407VGT7 is suitable for 8 applications: Industrial Motor Drives and PLCs, USB/Ethernet IoT Gateways and Edge Nodes, Medical Instrumentation and Patient Monitoring, Audio Mixing Consoles and USB Audio Interfaces, Drone Flight Controllers and Aerospace Telemetry, Automotive Body and Network Gateways, HMI / Graphical Display Panels, Smart Energy and Power Conversion Controllers.
Industrial Motor Drives and PLCs
The STM32F407VGT7 is well suited for industrial motor drives and PLC controllers because its Cortex-M4F with FPU executes 168 MHz control loops with 1.25 DMIPS/MHz. The ART Accelerator ensures deterministic 0-wait-state flash execution, so current/torque PI loops close on time even with complex field-oriented control (FOC) firmware. The 3x 12-bit 2.4 MSPS ADCs sample current and voltage phases simultaneously, while the advanced-control TIM1/TIM8 timers drive 3-phase PWM at the required 20 kHz without timing jitter.
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USB/Ethernet IoT Gateways and Edge Nodes
The STM32F407VGT7's USB 2.0 OTG Full-Speed + High-Speed combined with the 10/100 Ethernet MAC makes it a strong central hub for IoT gateways that bridge USB peripherals, Wi-Fi dongles, or sensor stacks to LAN/cloud networks. The Ethernet MAC with internal SMI/MII connects to any RMII PHY (such as the LAN8742A), while USB OTG supports CDC/ECM for ethernet-over-USB. The 1 MB Flash and 192 KB SRAM hold LwIP (TCP/IP) plus TLS and a web server comfortably.
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Medical Instrumentation and Patient Monitoring
Medical signal-acquisition devices benefit from the STM32F407VGT7's 12-bit ADCs at 2.4 MSPS, allowing direct sampling of ECG, pulse-oximeter, or EEG front-ends without an external ADC. The Cortex-M4F executes digital filters (FIR/IIR) and patient-specific algorithms in real time, while the USB OTG port delivers streams to a host PC for display. The 12-bit DAC supports waveform generation for defibrillator training and the RTC with VBAT keeps accurate timestamps through battery backup.
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Audio Mixing Consoles and USB Audio Interfaces
USB audio interfaces, mixers, and signal processors benefit from the STM32F407VGT7's USB High-Speed OTG (480 Mbps) plus I2S/SAI interfaces. The part enumerates as a USB Audio Class 2.0 device, streaming 24-bit/96 kHz audio with low latency directly to/from the host. The Cortex-M4F handles DSP effects (reverb, EQ, dynamics) through its single-precision FPU. Two 12-bit DACs plus external codec ICs drive line/monitor outputs.
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Drone Flight Controllers and Aerospace Telemetry
Drone flight controllers use the STM32F407VGT7's Cortex-M4F to run attitude, navigation, and motor-mixing loops at 1 kHz, while multiple USART/SPI ports connect to GPS, optical-flow, and RC-receiver modules. The FPU accelerates DCM/Madgwick/Mahony quaternion updates, and the 17 timers drive ESC PWM outputs with precise timing. CAN and USB OTG provide telemetry and firmware update channels on the bench.
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Automotive Body and Network Gateways
Automotive body-control modules leverage the STM32F407VGT7's two CAN 2.0B controllers, plus USART/SPI for LIN, K-Line, and sensor clusters, communicating on a 12 V vehicle bus with regulated 3.3 V rails. The part's wide 1.8-3.6 V supply tolerates automotive cranking transients. Its 1 MB Flash stores UDS/J1939 stacks and bootloader, while the 192 KB SRAM supports message buffering and run-time diagnostics.
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HMI / Graphical Display Panels
HMI panels and operator interfaces benefit from the STM32F407VGT7's SPI controller for TFT/OLED displays and SRAM/PSRAM external memory bus for buffered graphics. The Cortex-M4F supports lightweight LVGL/TouchGFX runtime, and the 12-bit DAC supports PWM-free analog control signals. USB OTG enables touch-screen calibration loading and firmware upgrade on the manufacturing line.
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Smart Energy and Power Conversion Controllers
Solar inverters, battery management controllers, and digital power supplies use the STM32F407VGT7's HRTIM, multiple high-resolution timers, and 12-bit ADCs to implement peak-current-mode and resonant LLC control at high switching frequencies. The AES/HASH accelerators protect grid-communication security keys. USB Host supports data log retrieval on service tools.
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Engineering reference data for STM32F407VGT7 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | STM32F407VGT6 | STM32F405VGT7 | STM32F405VGT6 | STM32F427VIT6 | GD32F407VKT7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | GigaDevice |
| Package | 100-LQFP (14x14 mm) | 100-LQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-LQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-LQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-LQFP (14x14 mm) - same | 100-LQFP (14x14 mm) - same |
| Core | Cortex-M4F | Cortex-M4F | Cortex-M4F | Cortex-M4F | Cortex-M4F | Cortex-M4F |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 168 MHz | 168 MHz | 168 MHz | 168 MHz | 180 MHz | 168 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| SRAM | 192 KB + 4 KB backup | 192 KB + 4 KB backup | 192 KB + 4 KB backup | 192 KB + 4 KB backup | 256 KB + 4 KB backup | 192 KB |
| Ethernet MAC | Yes (10/100) | Yes (10/100) | No | No | Yes (10/100) | Yes (10/100) |
| USB OTG | HS + FS | HS + FS | HS + FS | HS + FS | HS + FS | HS + FS |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +105C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
Key Differentiators
- Crypto/Hash + RNG hardware accelerators on-chip (vs STM32F405 series)
- Highest speed tier at 168 MHz with 100-LQFP footprint (vs GD32F407VKT7)
- Industrial grade 7 with +105C ambient support (vs STM32F407VGT6 (grade 6, +85C))
- Two CAN 2.0B + 2.0B + camera + Ethernet in single MCU (vs STM32F405 series)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 168 MHz CPU clock with all peripherals active, the STM32F407VGT7 VDD core current typically draws 60-90 mA from a 3.3 V rail, depending on GPIO toggling and USB/Ethernet traffic. Place a 100 nF X7R ceramic and a 4.7 uF bulk capacitor as close as possible to each VDD/VSS pin pair; add a 10 uF tantalum or aluminum polymer at the regulator output. VBAT pin requires a 1.8-3.6 V source when RTC/backup functions are used. Always connect unused VDD pins to VDD and unused VSS pins to ground for thermal/electrical symmetry.
Provide a 100 nF decoupling cap on each VDD/VDDA/VBAT pin and place bulk capacitance within 10 mm of the package. The 100-LQFP package benefits from a solid ground plane under the IC, with separate analog (VSSA/VREF+) and digital grounds joined at a single point near the MCU. The HSE crystal (4-26 MHz) plus load capacitors should be placed within 5 mm of OSC_IN/OSC_OUT. The LSE 32.768 kHz crystal has strict placement discipline - keep traces short and guard the crystal from the RTC supply traces for accurate timekeeping.
Always populate the NRST pin with a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD and a 100 nF cap for noise immunity, otherwise spurious resets may occur during flash programming or in EMI/noisy environments. Boot pins BOOT0 and BOOT1 must be tied to known states: BOOT0 low selects user Flash; BOOT0 high + BOOT1 low selects System Memory (bootloader) for factory programming. Designers must also configure unused pins as analog inputs (with internal pull-up disabled) to minimize current draw and avoid floating inputs that could inject noise through the Schmitt trigger stage. Finally, share the FMC bus wires carefully - external memory mapped wrong consumes significant Flash and SRAM size unnecessarily.
Estimated: with all 100 GPIO pins sourcing or sinking 8 mA simultaneously at room temperature, the LQFP-100 thermal resistance (theta_JA) of around 50-60 C/W on a 2-layer board would yield a small junction-to-ambient temperature rise. For typical workloads (USB host + Ethernet traffic), the MCU dissipates 0.3-0.5 W from the 3.3 V rail - well within the package rating. Place a copper keep-out-free pad under the exposed pad area is not applicable for LQFP-100 (no pad); design solid copper pours on top/bottom layers for additional heat spreading. Industrial-grade 7 parts operate to +105C ambient.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per STMicroelectronics product page. Note: AEC-Q100 qualification is not applicable here - for automotive AEC-Q100 grades, select STM32F407V series variants explicitly qualified by ST. Industrial-grade 7 supports +105C ambient (non-automotive).
