STM32G473VCT6 - 170MHz Cortex-M4 MCU, 256KB Flash | ST
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STM32G473VCT6 Overview
A microcontroller is a programmable system-on-chip that integrates a processor core, memory, peripherals, and interface logic into one component. The STM32G4 family belongs to the embedded-microcontroller hierarchy and combines real-time control, communications, data acquisition, and programmable logic in a compact surface-mount package.
Verified device features include an Arm Cortex-M4 core, up to 170 MHz operation, 256 KB of Flash, 128 KB of SRAM, a math accelerator, and high analog capability. The 100-LQFP package supports a conventional leaded PCB footprint rather than a fine-pitch BGA, making it accessible for prototypes, automated assembly, and repair. The family datasheet identifies up to 213 DMIPS and rich analog resources, while exact peripheral details should be checked against the manufacturer documentation for the selected ordering code.
The STM32G4 architecture is useful when a design needs more control performance and analog capability than a basic entry-level MCU. Its 170 MHz operating target supports responsive control loops, communication handling, and signal-processing workloads, while the Cortex-M4 FPU accelerates floating-point calculations. The 256 KB Flash capacity provides room for application firmware, and the 128 KB SRAM supports working memory and data buffers.
Typical applications include digital power conversion, motor control, industrial sensor interfaces, measurement equipment, communications gateways, and consumer or embedded products requiring high-resolution analog performance. The combination of Cortex-M4 processing, math acceleration, and analog resources helps reduce the number of discrete components in a design.
Designers should verify pin multiplexing, power-supply requirements, clock configuration, analog input limits, and peripheral availability in the STM32G473xB/xC/xE datasheet before layout. Keep analog and digital return paths controlled, provide the required decoupling, and confirm the exposed thermal and package constraints against the manufacturer’s PCB guidance.
This page consolidates verified distributor information, manufacturer documentation, and design-oriented guidance for engineers evaluating the STM32G473VCT6. It distinguishes documented facts from parameters that require additional package- or variant-specific confirmation, helping procurement and engineering teams make a more reliable decision.
Drop-in alternatives for STM32G473VCT6 — 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 STM32G473VCT6 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Core, SRAM, Communication Interfaces, Timers.
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View Datasheet →STM32G473VCT6 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | Arm Cortex-M4 32-bit RISC core with FPU |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 170 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB |
| SRAM | 128 KB |
| Math Accelerator | Present |
| Core Performance | Up to 213 DMIPS |
| Package | 100-LQFP, 14 x 14 mm |
| Architecture | MCU with integrated analog resources |
| Family | STM32G4 |
| Orderable Family Variants | STM32G473xB, STM32G473xC, STM32G473xE |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Microcontroller Category | Embedded microcontroller |
| Processor Core | Cortex-M4 |
| Program Memory Type | Flash |
| Analog Capability | Rich analog resources |
STM32G473VCT6 100-lqfp, 14 x 14 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for STM32G473VCT6 (100-lqfp, 14 x 14 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 STM32G473VCT6.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
STM32G473VCT6 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control, Digital Power Conversion, Precision Measurement and Instrumentation, Sensor Interface and Condition Monitoring, Communications Gateway, Embedded Consumer and IoT Control.
Industrial Motor Control
The STM32G473VCT6 fits industrial motor-control platforms that need deterministic control-loop execution alongside substantial analog measurement capability. Its Arm Cortex-M4 core can operate up to 170 MHz, while the FPU and math accelerator support calculations commonly used in current regulation, transform control, filtering, and compensation. The 256 KB Flash and 128 KB SRAM provide room for control firmware, parameter tables, and diagnostic data. Rich analog resources are particularly useful when the controller must supervise position, current, temperature, or voltage inputs. The design must still verify the required timer channels, PWM outputs, ADC characteristics, pin multiplexing, and thermal limits in the STM32G4 documentation.
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Digital Power Conversion
STM32G473VCT6 is suitable for digitally controlled power systems where fast computation, analog monitoring, and deterministic feedback are needed. The 170 MHz Cortex-M4 core can execute control loops and supervisory logic, while the FPU and math accelerator reduce the computational burden for filtering, compensation, and transform calculations. Its 256 KB Flash supports application firmware and calibration data, and 128 KB SRAM can support control buffers and measurement pipelines. The rich analog resources are valuable for voltage, current, and temperature supervision. A power-conversion design should independently confirm ADC resolution and sampling behavior, DAC or PWM resources, input limits, compensation-loop timing, and thermal performance from the exact device documentation.
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Precision Measurement and Instrumentation
The STM32G473VCT6 can serve as the control and signal-processing MCU in precision measurement equipment because it combines a high-performance Cortex-M4 core with rich analog resources. Up to 170 MHz execution supports sampling control, digital filtering, calibration routines, and communications, while the FPU improves handling of normalized numeric data. The 256 KB Flash and 128 KB SRAM are suitable for firmware, configuration, and working buffers in compact instruments. For a data-acquisition design, engineers should verify the exact ADC specifications, analog reference requirements, acquisition timing, input multiplexing, and channel availability. The family-level description alone does not establish a particular measurement accuracy, noise figure, or sampling rate.
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Sensor Interface and Condition Monitoring
STM32G473VCT6 is a useful foundation for condition-monitoring equipment that gathers sensor data, performs local calculations, and reports results through embedded interfaces. The Cortex-M4 core provides real-time responsiveness, and the FPU and math accelerator are valuable for filtering, statistical analysis, and signal calculations. The 128 KB SRAM supports buffering while 256 KB Flash accommodates firmware and calibration information. Rich analog resources may simplify integration of sensor inputs and supervisory thresholds. The actual design must verify the number and type of ADC inputs, comparator or timer resources, communication peripherals, pin multiplexing, and electrical limits for the chosen package. Mechanical vibration, temperature, grounding, and shielding also remain system-level requirements.
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Communications Gateway
The STM32G473VCT6 can be evaluated for communications gateways and protocol-conversion equipment that combine control processing with real-time interface management. Its Cortex-M4 processor runs up to 170 MHz, allowing firmware to handle framing, buffering, status monitoring, and application logic. The FPU and math accelerator can assist with data transformation and filtering, while the 256 KB Flash and 128 KB SRAM provide a useful balance for moderate embedded workloads. Rich analog resources may support input sensing or auxiliary monitoring. Actual gateway suitability depends on the required UART, SPI, I2C, USB, CAN, Ethernet, or other interfaces; those peripheral details were not supplied in the verified excerpts and must be checked before design commitment.
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Embedded Consumer and IoT Control
STM32G473VCT6 can support embedded IoT controllers where local control, analog sensing, and deterministic firmware execution are more important than a minimal microcontroller footprint. The Cortex-M4 core and math accelerator provide headroom for protocol handling, control logic, and local data processing. Its 256 KB Flash supports application code and configuration, while 128 KB SRAM supports active buffers. The 100-LQFP package is useful when a leaded, inspectable footprint is preferred over a fine-pitch package. Designers should verify low-power modes, wake-up sources, supply voltage, I/O limits, and the exact communication peripherals for the product variant. Wireless connectivity is not established by the supplied data and would require a separate radio or companion device.
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Engineering reference data for STM32G473VCT6 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | STM32F446VCT6TR | STM32F411RET6TR | STM32F405VGT6TR | STM32F429VGT6 | STM32F407VGT6TR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics |
Key Differentiators
- Higher advertised processing target than the listed comparison candidates (vs STM32F446VCT6TR)
- Explicit math accelerator support (vs STM32F405VGT6TR)
- Large documented memory configuration (vs STM32F411RET6TR)
Design Notes
Begin the hardware design by confirming the exact STM32G473VCT6 supply-voltage limits, regulator tolerance, decoupling requirements, and analog reference arrangement in the manufacturer datasheet. Place required bulk and high-frequency capacitors near the relevant power pins, keep return paths short, and separate noisy switching nodes from analog inputs. The supplied verified data confirms the device family and package but does not provide the complete electrical limits, so do not infer capacitor values or regulator headroom from this page.
Use the manufacturer’s 100-LQFP land pattern and pin numbering as the PCB source of truth. Route high-current or high-switching-current paths away from Cortex-M4 supply, ADC-related, and reset nets. Preserve continuous ground-plane continuity beneath the device, keep sensitive analog traces short and guarded where appropriate, and route clock and debug signals with controlled return paths. Validate the first article against signal-integrity, EMC, and thermal requirements rather than relying only on package dimensions.
Do not treat another 100-LQFP STM32 as automatically interchangeable. The listed alternatives are different STM32 families, and the supplied results do not prove identical pin multiplexing, memory maps, peripheral behavior, clock limits, or firmware support. Before replacing STM32G473VCT6, compare the official datasheets, reference manual, package drawing, startup code, linker settings, peripheral instances, and application timing. A successful compile is not sufficient evidence of hardware drop-in compatibility.
Evaluate thermal performance using the exact package thermal data, copper area, airflow, ambient temperature, and the device’s verified operating range. The 100-LQFP package provides a straightforward assembly format, but thermal behavior depends heavily on board construction and exposed copper. For high compute or sustained peripheral activity, estimate junction temperature with the manufacturer thermal parameters and verify operation at the highest expected ambient temperature.
Compliance Information
The supplied search results did not provide verified compliance declarations for STM32G473VCT6. Check the current STMicroelectronics product page, material declaration, and authorized distributor records before making a compliance claim.
