STM32F429ZIT6 - 2MB Flash ARM Cortex-M4 MCU | STMicroelectronics
MPN: STM32F429ZIT6 β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.5 | $18.50 |
| 10 | $16.75 | $167.50 |
| 100 | $14.2 | $1,420.00 |
| 500 | $12.8 | $6,400.00 |
| 1,000 | $11.5 | $11,500.00 |
Drop-in alternatives for STM32F429ZIT6 β same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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STM32F429ZIT6TR
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STM32F429ZIT6Q
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STM32F439ZIT6
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STM32F429ZIT6 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU |
| Max Clock Frequency | 180 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 2 MB |
| SRAM | 256 KB |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Package | LQFP144 (20x20 mm) |
| I/O Pins | 114 |
| ADC | 3x 12-bit, 2.4 MSPS |
| DAC | 2x 12-bit |
| Timers | 12x 16-bit, 2x 32-bit |
| USART | 4 |
| SPI | 6 |
| I2C | 3 |
| USB | OTG FS/HS |
| Ethernet | MAC 10/100 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C |
| RoHS | Compliant |
STM32F429ZIT6 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | PE2 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 2 | PE3 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 3 | PE4 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 4 | PE5 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 5 | PE6 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 6 | VBAT β Battery backup supply |
| Pin 7 | PC13 β GPIO or RTC output |
| Pin 8 | PC14 β GPIO or OSC32_IN |
| Pin 9 | PC15 β GPIO or OSC32_OUT |
| Pin 10 | PF0 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 11 | PF1 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 12 | PF2 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 13 | PF3 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 14 | PF4 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 15 | PF5 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 16 | PF6 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 17 | PF7 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 18 | PF8 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 19 | PF9 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 20 | PF10 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 21 | VSS β Ground |
| Pin 22 | VDD β Power supply |
| Pin 23 | PF11 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 24 | PF12 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 25 | PF13 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 26 | PF14 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 27 | PF15 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 28 | PG0 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 29 | PG1 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 30 | PG2 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 31 | PG3 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 32 | PG4 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 33 | PG5 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 34 | PG6 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 35 | PG7 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 36 | PG8 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 37 | PG9 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 38 | PG10 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 39 | PG11 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 40 | PG12 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 41 | PG13 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 42 | PG14 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 43 | PG15 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 44 | PD0 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 45 | PD1 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 46 | PD2 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 47 | PD3 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 48 | PD4 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 49 | PD5 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 50 | PD6 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 51 | PD7 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 52 | PD8 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 53 | PD9 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 54 | PD10 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 55 | PD11 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 56 | PD12 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 57 | PD13 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 58 | PD14 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 59 | PD15 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 60 | VSS β Ground |
| Pin 61 | VDD β Power supply |
| Pin 62 | PC0 β GPIO or ADC input |
| Pin 63 | PC1 β GPIO or ADC input |
| Pin 64 | PC2 β GPIO or ADC input |
| Pin 65 | PC3 β GPIO or ADC input |
| Pin 66 | PC4 β GPIO or ADC input |
| Pin 67 | PC5 β GPIO or ADC input |
| Pin 68 | PB0 β GPIO or ADC input |
| Pin 69 | PB1 β GPIO or ADC input |
| Pin 70 | PB2 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 71 | PB3 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 72 | PB4 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 73 | PB5 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 74 | PB6 β GPIO or I2C1_SCL |
| Pin 75 | PB7 β GPIO or I2C1_SDA |
| Pin 76 | PB8 β GPIO or I2C1_SCL |
| Pin 77 | PB9 β GPIO or I2C1_SDA |
| Pin 78 | PB10 β GPIO or I2C2_SCL |
| Pin 79 | PB11 β GPIO or I2C2_SDA |
| Pin 80 | VSS β Ground |
| Pin 81 | VDD β Power supply |
| Pin 82 | PB12 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 83 | PB13 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 84 | PB14 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 85 | PB15 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 86 | PD8 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 87 | PD9 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 88 | PD10 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 89 | PD11 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 90 | PD12 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 91 | PD13 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 92 | PD14 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 93 | PD15 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 94 | PE0 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 95 | PE1 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 96 | PE7 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 97 | PE8 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 98 | PE9 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 99 | PE10 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 100 | PE11 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 101 | PE12 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 102 | PE13 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 103 | PE14 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 104 | PE15 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 105 | VSS β Ground |
| Pin 106 | VDD β Power supply |
| Pin 107 | PA0 β GPIO or ADC input |
| Pin 108 | PA1 β GPIO or ADC input |
| Pin 109 | PA2 β GPIO or ADC input |
| Pin 110 | PA3 β GPIO or ADC input |
| Pin 111 | PA4 β GPIO or DAC output |
| Pin 112 | PA5 β GPIO or DAC output |
| Pin 113 | PA6 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 114 | PA7 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 115 | PA8 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 116 | PA9 β GPIO or USB_OTG_FS_VBUS |
| Pin 117 | PA10 β GPIO or USB_OTG_FS_ID |
| Pin 118 | PA11 β GPIO or USB_OTG_FS_DM |
| Pin 119 | PA12 β GPIO or USB_OTG_FS_DP |
| Pin 120 | PA13 β GPIO or SWDIO |
| Pin 121 | PA14 β GPIO or SWCLK |
| Pin 122 | PA15 β GPIO or JTDI |
| Pin 123 | PC10 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 124 | PC11 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 125 | PC12 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 126 | PD0 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 127 | PD1 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 128 | PD2 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 129 | PD3 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 130 | PD4 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 131 | PD5 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 132 | PD6 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 133 | PD7 β GPIO or alternate function |
| Pin 134 | VSS β Ground |
| Pin 135 | VDD β Power supply |
| Pin 136 | PH0 β GPIO or OSC_IN |
| Pin 137 | PH1 β GPIO or OSC_OUT |
| Pin 138 | NRST β Reset (active low) |
| Pin 139 | PC0 β GPIO or ADC input |
| Pin 140 | PC1 β GPIO or ADC input |
| Pin 141 | PC2 β GPIO or ADC input |
| Pin 142 | PC3 β GPIO or ADC input |
| Pin 143 | PC4 β GPIO or ADC input |
| Pin 144 | PC5 β GPIO or ADC input |
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this digital IC. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
STM32F429ZIT6 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control Systems, Motor Drives, Medical Devices, IoT Gateways, Consumer Electronics, Test and Measurement.
Industrial Control Systems
The STM32F429ZIT6 is ideal for industrial control systems due to its 180 MHz Cortex-M4 core, advanced timers, and multiple communication interfaces. It can handle real-time control loops, sensor acquisition, and HMI interfaces. The 2 MB flash allows storing complex firmware and data logging. Its Ethernet MAC enables connectivity to industrial networks like PROFINET or EtherCAT. The device's wide operating temperature range (-40C to +85C) ensures reliability in harsh environments. With 114 I/O pins, it can interface with numerous sensors and actuators. The FPU accelerates mathematical computations for PID controllers and signal processing. The dual-bank flash supports OTA updates, minimizing downtime. The cryptographic unit enhances security for industrial IoT applications. Overall, the STM32F429ZIT6 provides a robust platform for advanced industrial automation.
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Motor Drives
The STM32F429ZIT6 excels in motor drive applications, leveraging its advanced timers for PWM generation and 12-bit ADCs for current and voltage sensing. The 180 MHz core with FPU handles complex field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms in real time. The device supports multiple motor control topologies, including BLDC, PMSM, and AC induction motors. Its 2 MB flash allows storing multiple motor profiles and diagnostic routines. The Ethernet MAC enables remote monitoring and control in industrial settings. The cryptographic unit secures communication with central controllers. The device's rich peripheral set includes encoders and Hall sensor interfaces. The wide temperature range ensures operation in demanding environments. The STM32F429ZIT6 is a cost-effective solution for high-performance motor drives, from small pumps to large industrial motors.
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Medical Devices
The STM32F429ZIT6 is suitable for medical devices such as patient monitors, infusion pumps, and diagnostic equipment. Its high processing power enables real-time signal processing for ECG, EEG, and other biosignals. The 2 MB flash and 256 KB SRAM support complex algorithms and data buffering. The TFT-LCD controller allows high-resolution graphical user interfaces for displaying patient data. The device's multiple ADCs and DACs interface with analog sensors and actuators. The cryptographic unit ensures data security and patient privacy. The wide operating temperature range and low power modes are beneficial for portable devices. The STM32F429ZIT6 meets the reliability requirements of medical applications, with a long lifecycle and industrial-grade quality. Its extensive peripheral set simplifies system design, reducing time-to-market for medical products.
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IoT Gateways
The STM32F429ZIT6 is an excellent choice for IoT gateways, providing the processing power and connectivity needed to aggregate data from multiple sensors and devices. Its Ethernet MAC enables wired network connectivity, while USB OTG supports peripheral connections. The device can run protocol stacks like MQTT, CoAP, and HTTP for cloud communication. The 2 MB flash allows storing firmware and configuration data. The cryptographic unit accelerates TLS/DTLS handshakes, securing data transmission. The device's multiple UARTs, SPIs, and I2Cs interface with various wireless modules (Wi-Fi, Zigbee, LoRa). The TFT-LCD controller can display status information. The STM32F429ZIT6's low power modes help reduce energy consumption in always-on gateways. Its robust design ensures reliable operation in edge computing scenarios.
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Consumer Electronics
The STM32F429ZIT6 is used in high-end consumer electronics such as smart home hubs, audio systems, and wearable devices. Its 180 MHz Cortex-M4 core with FPU handles audio processing, user interfaces, and connectivity. The TFT-LCD controller supports vibrant displays for smart devices. The device's USB OTG enables connection to smartphones and PCs. The cryptographic unit secures user data and communications. The 2 MB flash allows storing multimedia content and application code. The device's low power modes extend battery life in portable devices. The STM32F429ZIT6's rich peripheral set includes audio interfaces (I2S) and touch sensing controllers. Its compact LQFP144 package fits space-constrained designs. The device is supported by a mature ecosystem, including STM32CubeMX and various middleware, accelerating development.
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Test and Measurement
The STM32F429ZIT6 is well-suited for test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, data loggers, and signal generators. Its high-speed ADCs (2.4 MSPS) and DACs enable precise signal acquisition and generation. The 180 MHz core with FPU processes waveforms in real time. The 2 MB flash stores measurement algorithms and calibration data. The TFT-LCD controller provides a high-resolution display for waveform visualization. The device's multiple timers generate precise trigger signals. The Ethernet MAC allows remote control and data transfer. The cryptographic unit protects measurement data integrity. The STM32F429ZIT6's wide operating temperature range ensures accuracy in various environments. Its extensive peripheral set simplifies interfacing with probes and sensors. The device is a cost-effective solution for portable and benchtop instruments.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | STM32F429ZIT6TR | STM32F429ZIT6Q | STM32F439ZIT6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | LQFP144 | LQFP144 - same | LQFP144 - same | LQFP144 - same |
| Max Clock Frequency | 180 MHz | 180 MHz | 180 MHz | 180 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| SRAM | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| Crypto/Hash Processor | No | No | No | Yes |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +85C |
| Packaging | Tray | Tape & Reel | Tray | Tray |
| Price (1pc) | $18.50 | $18.50 | $19.20 | $21.00 |
Key Differentiators
- Higher clock speed and TFT-LCD controller (vs STM32F407ZIT6)
- Crypto/hash processor (vs STM32F429ZIT6)
- Extended temperature range option (vs STM32F429ZIT6)
Design Notes
Decouple each VDD pin with a 100 nF ceramic capacitor placed as close as possible to the pin. Additionally, place a 4.7 uF bulk capacitor on the main power rail. For the VDDA analog supply, use a ferrite bead in series and a 1 uF capacitor to ground to filter high-frequency noise. This ensures stable operation of the ADC and DAC.
The LQFP144 package has a thermal resistance (theta_JA) of approximately 40 C/W. For high-current applications, ensure adequate PCB copper area around the package to dissipate heat. If the device is expected to dissipate more than 1W, consider adding thermal vias under the exposed pad (if available) or a heatsink. Monitor junction temperature to stay below 125C.
For the external crystal oscillator (HSE), place the crystal and load capacitors close to the OSC_IN and OSC_OUT pins, with short traces and a ground guard ring to minimize noise. For the USB interface, route the differential pair (DM/DP) with controlled impedance (90 ohms) and keep trace lengths matched. Avoid routing high-speed signals near the crystal to prevent interference.
Compliance Information
STM32F429ZIT6 is RoHS compliant and lead-free. It is not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive grade, consider STM32F429ZIT6Q which has extended temperature range but not formal AEC-Q100 certification.