STM32F469BIT6 - ARM Cortex-M4 MCU 180MHz 2MB Flash LQFP-208 | STMicroelectronics
MPN: STM32F469BIT6 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $26.5 | $26.50 |
| 10 | $24.2 | $242.00 |
| 100 | $21.75 | $2,175.00 |
| 500 | $19.4 | $9,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $17.1 | $17,100.00 |
STM32F469BIT6 Overview
An MCU (microcontroller unit) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, program and data memory, and a rich set of peripherals. Within the broader taxonomy, the STM32F469BIT6 sits in the Cortex-M4 class (32-bit RISC) -> ARM Cortex-M family -> ARM microcontrollers -> microcontrollers (MCU) -> integrated circuits. The Cortex-M4 specifically adds single-precision FPU, MAC instructions, and SIMD DSP extensions for signal-processing workloads at deterministic real-time latency.
Key features include a 12-bit ADC (up to 2.4 MSPS) with up to 16 channels, two 12-bit DACs, USB OTG HS/FS with on-chip PHY, 10/100 Ethernet MAC with IEEE 1588, two CAN 2.0B interfaces, an SDMMC interface, three I2S for audio, a parallel camera interface, Quad-SPI for external Flash XIP, and an FMC (Flexible Memory Controller) for SRAM/NOR/NAND/PSRAM. The integrated Chrom-ART Accelerator 2D DMA engine offloads image composition from the CPU, and the MIPI-DSI host enables direct connection to modern smartphone-class displays.
Architecture-wise, the device uses a 32-bit multi-AHB bus matrix connecting two APB buses, two AHB buses, and dedicated DMA controllers for high-throughput parallel transfers between peripherals and memory. Up to 21 timers, 6 USART, 4 SPI, 3 I2C, 2 I2S, 2 CAN, USB OTG HS/FS, Ethernet, and SDMMC make the F469 a true system-on-chip for graphics HMI, industrial control, audio, and connected embedded designs.
Typical applications include HMI / smart appliance / medical display panels, factory-automation touch panels, point-of-sale terminals, smart-home gateways with TFT or MIPI-DSI displays, and industrial IoT edge nodes with Ethernet connectivity. Its combination of high Flash/RAM, Chrom-ART acceleration, and a MIPI-DSI interface positions it as the highest-integration STM32F4 for graphical user interfaces.
When designing with this MCU, plan the power tree carefully: VDD/VDDA/VDDUSB/VBAT rails, a low-noise LDO for the analog domain (VDDA), and proper decoupling per ST AN4325 are mandatory. Allocate PCB layers to separate noisy digital traces from analog and high-speed MIPI-DSI lines. Validate MIPI-DSI channel lengths using the IBISim hardware guide to avoid display artifacts.
This page consolidates distributor pricing, LQFP-208 same-package drop-in alternatives, and engineering design notes not found in the datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for STM32F469BIT6 — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with STM32F469BIT6 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Operating Voltage, SRAM, ADC, Core.
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STM32F479BIT6
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STM32F469BET6
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STM32F469BHT6
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View Datasheet →STM32F469BIT6 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU and DSP |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 180 MHz |
| Core Performance | 225 DMIPS / 608 CoreMark |
| Program Memory (Flash) | 2 MB |
| SRAM | 384 KB |
| Backup SRAM | 4 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8 V to 3.6 V |
| Package | LQFP-208 (28x28 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 2.4 MSPS, up to 16 channels |
| DAC | 2x 12-bit |
| Display Interface | LCD-TFT controller + MIPI-DSI host |
| Connectivity | USB OTG HS/FS, 10/100 Ethernet (IEEE 1588), 2x CAN 2.0B, SDMMC, 3x I2S |
| Timers | Up to 21 (general-purpose, advanced-control, basic, low-power) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +85C (grade 6) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | Not applicable (industrial mainstream) |
| MSL Level | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
STM32F469BIT6 lqfp-208 (28x28 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for STM32F469BIT6 (lqfp-208 (28x28 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 STM32F469BIT6.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
STM32F469BIT6 is suitable for 7 applications: HMI Touch Displays with MIPI-DSI, Industrial Control Panels & Factory Automation, Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals, Smart Home Gateways with TFT Display, Audio Products with USB & I2S, Medical Display & Diagnostic Devices, Connected IoT Edge Nodes with TFT Status Display.
HMI Touch Displays with MIPI-DSI
The STM32F469BIT6's MIPI-DSI host controller (1-2 data lanes, up to 1 Gbps each) makes it ideal for HMI panels using modern smartphone-class displays. The 22-bit segment Chrom-ART DMA accelerator offloads image composition from the CPU, freeing the Cortex-M4 to handle touch input, BLE/Wi-Fi stacks, and UI logic. Designers pair the F469 with a projected-capacitive touch controller via I2C and connect directly to WVGA/FHD MIPI-DSI panels without an external bridge IC, reducing BOM cost by ~$1-2 per panel.
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Industrial Control Panels & Factory Automation
The STM32F469BIT6 serves industrial control panels with its dual CAN 2.0B interfaces, 10/100 Ethernet with IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping, and 21 timers including motor-control-grade PWM channels. The 2 MB Flash fits full EtherCAT/CIP/Modbus TCP stacks plus an HMI graphics layer. Operating temperature is -40C to +85C, suitable for cabinet environments, and the LQFP-208 footprint provides ample GPIO for keypad, encoder, and parallel-bus sensors in factory-automation machinery.
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Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals
POS terminals benefit from the STM32F469BIT6's USB OTG HS/FS for printer/scanner peripherals, Ethernet for payment-network connectivity, and TFT/MIPI-DSI display support for the customer-facing screen. The 384 KB SRAM holds a graphical UI framebuffer plus payment-application state. AES crypto via the sibling F479 part secures PIN entry; the standard F469BIT6 is the cost-optimized variant when payment encryption is handled by an external secure element.
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Smart Home Gateways with TFT Display
Smart-home gateways pair the STM32F469BIT6's Wi-Fi/BLE-capable peripheral set (via SPI/UART-connected modules) with a graphical TFT for in-wall control panels. The Chrom-ART accelerator renders icons, animations, and live sensor data smoothly at 60 fps while the Cortex-M4 runs Zigbee/Matter protocol stacks. The 2 MB Flash accommodates a full LVGL graphics library plus application firmware, eliminating the need for an external SPI Flash on most designs.
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Audio Products with USB & I2S
USB audio interfaces, networked speakers, and digital mixers leverage the STM32F469BIT6's three I2S peripherals for multi-channel audio I/O, USB OTG HS for class-compliant UAC2 audio at 384 kHz/24-bit, and Ethernet for AoIP (Dante/AES67) bridges. The 2 MB Flash stores presets and DSP algorithms; the 384 KB SRAM buffers audio streams. Designers add a low-noise LDO for analog supply rails to achieve THD+N below 0.001% in DAC/ADC chains.
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Medical Display & Diagnostic Devices
Medical device HMIs (infusion pumps, patient monitors, ultrasound carts) use the STM32F469BIT6's MIPI-DSI / LCD-TFT outputs for high-resolution patient-data displays, USB OTG for tethered diagnostic peripherals, and Ethernet for EMR connectivity. The 12-bit ADC at 2.4 MSPS digitizes sensor inputs from blood-pressure cuffs, pulse oximeters, and temperature probes. Note: this part is industrial-grade (-40C to +85C), not medical-AEC-Q100; medical IEC 60601-1 compliance is a system-level certification.
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Connected IoT Edge Nodes with TFT Status Display
IoT edge nodes use the STM32F469BIT6's 10/100 Ethernet for wired connectivity, USB OTG for host/peripheral modes, and the LCD-TFT controller to drive a small TFT status panel. The Chrom-ART engine draws gauges/icons efficiently at low CPU overhead, preserving MIPS for protocol stacks (MQTT/CoAP/HTTP) and edge analytics. With 384 KB SRAM, designers can run small ML models (e.g., CMSIS-NN) on Cortex-M4 for predictive-maintenance inference.
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Engineering reference data for STM32F469BIT6 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | STM32F479BIT6 | STM32F469BET6 | STM32F469BGT6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics |
| Package | LQFP-208 | LQFP-208 - same | LQFP-208 - same | LQFP-208 - same |
| Core / Max Frequency | Cortex-M4 / 180 MHz | Cortex-M4 / 180 MHz | Cortex-M4 / 180 MHz | Cortex-M4 / 180 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 2 MB | 2 MB | 512 KB (-75%) | 1 MB (-50%) |
| SRAM | 384 KB + 4 KB backup | 384 KB + 4 KB backup | 384 KB + 4 KB backup | 384 KB + 4 KB backup |
| Crypto Accelerator | None | AES-256, SHA-1/256, TRNG | None | None |
| MIPI-DSI / LCD-TFT | Yes (both) | Yes (both) | Yes (both) | Yes (both) |
| USB OTG / Ethernet / CAN | HS+FS / 10-100 / 2x | HS+FS / 10-100 / 2x | HS+FS / 10-100 / 2x | HS+FS / 10-100 / 2x |
| Approx 1k Price (USD) | $17.10 | $19.50 (est., crypto premium) | $11.20 (est., lower Flash) | $14.30 (est., lower Flash) |
Key Differentiators
- MIPI-DSI host integrated on-chip (vs STM32F429VGT6TR)
- Highest Flash density in STM32F4 mainstream (vs STM32F469BGT6)
- Same-package upgrade path with hardware crypto (vs STM32F479BIT6)
- Chrom-ART 2D DMA offloads graphics rendering (vs STM32F413ZHT3)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 180 MHz with all peripherals enabled, the Cortex-M4 core draws approximately 60-90 mA from VDD (1.8-3.3 V). Add VDDUSB up to 25 mA when USB OTG HS is active, and VDDA up to 20 mA when ADC is sampling. Use a dedicated low-noise LDO (e.g., LD39015 or equivalent) for VDDA; place 100 nF + 4.7 uF decoupling within 2 mm of every VDD/VDDA pin per ST AN4325. Add a ferrite bead between VDD and VDDA to isolate ADC noise.
Route MIPI-DSI differential pairs (D0P/D0N, D1P/D1N, CLKP/CLKN) with 100 ohm differential impedance, length-matched to within 0.05 mm, max length 5 cm. Keep MIPI lanes away from switching power inductors and noisy digital traces; use a 4-layer stackup with dedicated GND plane under the MIPI-DSI region. Place the MIPI-DSI connector within 50 mm of the MCU. Reference ST AN4861 'LCD-TFT display controller (LTDC) on STM32 microcontrollers' and AN5338 'MIPI-DSI host on STM32F4x9' for full routing guidance.
Do not leave NRST floating - always add a 10 kohm pull-up to VDD and a 100 nF capacitor to GND for proper reset behavior. BOOT0 pin must be tied to GND through 10 kohm for normal boot from Flash; pull to VDD only for bootloader mode. The HSE crystal load capacitance must match the crystal's CL specification (typically 8-20 pF); wrong load caps cause USB/Ethernet clock failure. Always configure unused pins as analog input to minimize power consumption.
Estimated: at full CPU + peripheral load, the LQFP-208 package dissipates approximately 0.5-0.8 W (theta_JA ~30 C/W on 4-layer JEDEC board), resulting in a 15-25 C junction temperature rise. For continuous 85 MHz+ operation with USB/Ethernet active, ensure the PCB has continuous GND plane under the exposed pad and at least 4 thermal vias to inner planes. For extended industrial -40C to +85C environments, derate clock frequencies above 168 MHz if the enclosure has limited airflow.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per ST product page. Industrial-grade -40C to +85C, not AEC-Q100 qualified; for automotive HMI consider STM32F469AI or AEC-Q100-qualified STM32 derivatives.
