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STM32H7A3ZIT6Q Overview

The STMicroelectronics STM32H7A3ZIT6Q is a high-performance 32-bit ARM Cortex-M7 microcontroller operating at up to 280 MHz, featuring 2 MB of Flash and approximately 1376 KB of SRAM, housed in a 144-pin LQFP (20x20 mm) package. The 'Q' suffix indicates the industrial-grade temperature range and ST's automotive-grade qualification per AEC-Q100, making it suitable for harsh-environment applications that demand both processing throughput and long-term reliability.

What is an ARM Cortex-M7 microcontroller? It is a 32-bit RISC processor core designed by Arm for embedded real-time workloads. The Cortex-M7 superset within the Cortex-M family introduces a six-stage superscalar pipeline, dual-issue capability, single/double-precision FPU, DSP extensions, and an instruction cache (I-cache) plus data cache (D-cache) with optional TCM (Tightly Coupled Memory) interfaces. In the broader taxonomy it sits above Cortex-M4 (no cache, no dual-issue) and below Cortex-A application processors, occupying the high-performance MCU tier.

Key features of the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q include the Cortex-M7 core with double-precision FPU and L1 cache (16 KB I-cache + 16 KB D-cache), Chrom-ART graphics accelerator for TFT-LCD pipelines, up to 1.4 MB contiguous SRAM with multiple block options, two 16-bit ADCs (up to 3.6 MSPS), two 12-bit DACs, multiple U(S)ART/SPI/I2C/FDCAN/USB interfaces, SDMMC, Ethernet MAC, and a JTAG/SWD debug interface. The device integrates a 32-bit timer, 16-bit timers, and an HRTIM high-resolution timer for power-conversion control.

Architecturally, the H7A3 line leverages ST's 40 nm embedded-Flash process, with bus-matrix decoupling of code (TCM), main SRAM, and peripherals for deterministic interrupt latency. The dual-bank Flash supports read-while-write, allowing firmware updates without halting execution. Cryptography acceleration (AES, SHA, RNG) is included for secure-boot and TLS workloads.

Typical applications include industrial motor control (field-oriented control of PMSM and induction motors via HRTIM), HMI panels with TFT-LCD rendered through Chrom-ART, building-automation controllers, solar inverters, EV charging station control boards, and audio DSP front-ends. The wide temperature range and AEC-Q100 grade extend fit to chassis ECUs and body controllers.

Design consideration: at 280 MHz the device dissipates roughly 250-400 mW depending on peripheral activity; a four-layer PCB with a continuous ground plane beneath the LQFP exposed pad is recommended to keep junction temperature within the 125 C industrial limit. Use ST's STM32CubeMX to generate pin-multiplexing tables and the HAL/LOWER-LAYER driver scaffolding.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives, and AEC-Q100 design notes not found on the standalone manufacturer datasheet.

Drop-in alternatives for STM32H7A3ZIT6Q — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.

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STM32H7A3ZIT6

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📦 144-LQFP (20x20)
non-Q industrial grade (-40 to +85 C) vs Q AEC-Q100 (-40 to +125 C); same die, same LQFP144 footprint, pin-to-pin

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STM32H7B3ZIT6Q

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📦 144-LQFP (20x20)
same LQFP144 footprint and 2 MB Flash; adds crypto accelerators and Octo-SPI; same 280 MHz M7 core

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STM32H7A3AII6Q

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Specs Unverified
📦 144-LQFP (20x20)
UFBGA176 alternative; same die, AEC-Q100 grade; drop-in on signal/power but different pin map

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STM32H7A3ZIT6Q Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics

Core ARM Cortex-M7 32-bit RISC
Maximum Clock Frequency 280 MHz
FPU Double-precision
DSP Extensions Yes (single-cycle MAC, SIMD)
L1 Cache 16 KB I-cache + 16 KB D-cache
Flash Memory 2 MB (2M x 8)
SRAM 1376 KB
Package 144-LQFP (20x20 mm)
Operating Voltage 1.62 V to 3.6 V
Operating Temperature -40 C to +125 C (industrial, AEC-Q100 grade)
Mounting Type Surface Mount
ADC 2x 16-bit, up to 3.6 MSPS
DAC 2x 12-bit
Communication Interfaces U(S)ART, SPI, I2C, FDCAN, USB OTG, SDMMC, Ethernet MAC
Graphics Accelerator Chrom-ART (DMA2D)
Timers 32-bit, 16-bit, HRTIM (high-resolution)
Cryptography AES-256, SHA-256, TRNG
RoHS Status Compliant

STM32H7A3ZIT6Q Pin Configuration

LQFP-144 Package Pinout Diagram LQFP-144 20x20mm, P0.5mm, JEDEC MS-026. 1 36 LQFP-144
Pin 1 PE2 — GPIO PE2 / TRACECLK / SPI4_SCK / SAI1_MCLK_A / TIM9_CH1 / ETH_MII_TXD3
Pin 2 PE3 — GPIO PE3 / TRACED0 / SAI1_SD_B
Pin 3 PE4 — GPIO PE4 / TRACED1 / SPI4_NSS / SAI1_FS_A / DFSDM1_DATIN3
Pin 4 PE5 — GPIO PE5 / TRACED2 / TIM9_CH2 / SPI4_MISO / SAI1_SCK_A
Pin 5 PE6 — GPIO PE6 / TRACED3 / TIM1_BKIN / SPI4_MOSI / SAI1_SD_A
Pin 6 VBAT — Battery backup domain supply
Pin 7 PC13 — GPIO PC13 / RTC_TAMP1 / RTC_OUT
Pin 8 PC14 — GPIO PC14 / OSC32_IN (LSE)
Pin 9 PC15 — GPIO PC15 / OSC32_OUT (LSE)
Pin 10 VSS — Ground
Pin 11 VDD — Digital supply 1.62-3.6 V
Pin 12 OSC_IN — HSE oscillator input
Pin 13 OSC_OUT — HSE oscillator output
Pin 14 NRST — Reset input (active low)
Pin 15 PA0 — GPIO PA0 / TIM2_CH1 / TIM5_CH1 / UART4_TX
Pin 16 PA1 — GPIO PA1 / TIM2_CH2 / TIM5_CH2 / UART4_RX
Pin 17 PA2 — GPIO PA2 / TIM2_CH3 / TIM5_CH3 / USART2_TX
Pin 18 PA3 — GPIO PA3 / TIM2_CH4 / TIM5_CH4 / USART2_RX
Pin 19 VSS — Ground
Pin 20 VDD — Digital supply
Pin 21 PA4 — GPIO PA4 / SPI1_NSS / SPI3_NSS / USART2_CK / DAC1_OUT
Pin 22 PA5 — GPIO PA5 / TIM2_CH1 / TIM8_CH1N / SPI1_SCK / DAC2_OUT
Pin 23 PA6 — GPIO PA6 / TIM1_BKIN / SPI1_MISO / TIM3_CH1
Pin 24 PA7 — GPIO PA7 / TIM1_CH1N / SPI1_MOSI / TIM3_CH2 / ETH_MII_RX_DV
Pin 25 PC4 — GPIO PC4 / USART1_TX / SPI1_MISO / ETH_MII_RXD0
Pin 26 PC5 — GPIO PC5 / USART1_RX / SPI1_MOSI / ETH_MII_RXD1
Pin 27 PB0 — GPIO PB0 / TIM1_CH2N / TIM3_CH3 / SPI5_SCK / ETH_MII_RXD2
Pin 28 PB1 — GPIO PB1 / TIM1_CH3N / TIM3_CH4 / SPI5_MISO / ETH_MII_RXD3
Pin 29 PB2 — GPIO PB2 / SAI1_SD_A / SPI3_MOSI / TIM8_CH1N
Pin 30 PE7 — GPIO PE7 / TIM1_ETR / UART7_RX / SPI5_SCK
Pin 31 PE8 — GPIO PE8 / TIM1_CH1N / UART7_TX / SPI5_MISO
Pin 32 PE9 — GPIO PE9 / TIM1_CH1 / UART7_RTS / SPI5_MOSI
Pin 33 PE10 — GPIO PE10 / TIM1_CH2N / UART7_CTS
Pin 34 PE11 — GPIO PE11 / TIM1_CH2 / SPI4_NSS
Pin 35 PE12 — GPIO PE12 / TIM1_CH3N / SPI4_SCK
Pin 36 PE13 — GPIO PE13 / TIM1_CH3 / SPI4_MISO
Pin 37 PE14 — GPIO PE14 / TIM1_CH4 / SPI4_MOSI
Pin 38 PE15 — GPIO PE15 / TIM1_BKIN / USART1_CK
Pin 39 PB10 — GPIO PB10 / TIM2_CH3 / I2C2_SCL / SPI2_SCK / USART3_TX
Pin 40 PB11 — GPIO PB11 / TIM2_CH4 / I2C2_SDA / SPI2_MISO / USART3_RX
Pin 41 VCAP_1 — Core regulator decoupling capacitor pin
Pin 42 VDD — Digital supply
Pin 43 PH14 — GPIO PH14 / TIM8_CH2N / UART4_TX
Pin 44 PH15 — GPIO PH15 / TIM8_CH3N / UART4_RX
Pin 45 PA8 — GPIO PA8 / TIM1_CH1 / USART1_CK / OTG_FS_SOF / MCO1
Pin 46 PA9 — GPIO PA9 / TIM1_CH2 / USART1_TX / OTG_FS_VBUS
Pin 47 PA10 — GPIO PA10 / TIM1_CH3 / USART1_RX / OTG_FS_ID
Pin 48 PA11 — GPIO PA11 / TIM1_CH4 / USART1_CTS / CAN1_RX / OTG_FS_DM
Pin 49 PA12 — GPIO PA12 / TIM1_ETR / USART1_RTS / CAN1_TX / OTG_FS_DP
Pin 50 PA13 — GPIO PA13 / JTMS-SWDIO
Pin 51 VCAP_2 — Core regulator decoupling capacitor pin
Pin 52 VDD — Digital supply
Pin 53 PA14 — GPIO PA14 / JTCK-SWCLK
Pin 54 PA15 — GPIO PA15 / JTDI / TIM2_CH1 / SPI1_NSS / SPI3_NSS / UART4_RTS
Pin 55 PC10 — GPIO PC10 / SPI3_SCK / USART3_TX / UART4_TX
Pin 56 PC11 — GPIO PC11 / SPI3_MISO / USART3_RX / UART4_RX
Pin 57 PC12 — GPIO PC12 / SPI3_MOSI / USART3_CK / UART5_TX
Pin 58 PD0 — GPIO PD0 / CAN1_RX / SPI4_MISO / SAI1_SD_A / UART4_RX
Pin 59 PD1 — GPIO PD1 / CAN1_TX / SPI4_MOSI / SAI1_FS_A / UART5_RX
Pin 60 PD2 — GPIO PD2 / TIM3_ETR / UART5_RX / SDMMC1_CMD
Pin 61 PD3 — GPIO PD3 / SPI2_SCK / USART2_CTS / SDMMC1_D0
Pin 62 PD4 — GPIO PD4 / USART2_RTS / SDMMC1_D1
Pin 63 PD5 — GPIO PD5 / USART2_TX / SDMMC1_D2
Pin 64 VSS — Ground
Pin 65 VDD — Digital supply
Pin 66 PB6 — GPIO PB6 / TIM4_CH1 / I2C1_SCL / USART1_TX / CAN2_TX / SDMMC1_D3
Pin 67 PB7 — GPIO PB7 / TIM4_CH2 / I2C1_SDA / USART1_RX / CAN2_RX / SDMMC1_D4
Pin 68 BOOT0 — Boot mode select (0=Flash, 1=System Memory bootloader)
Pin 69 PB8 — GPIO PB8 / TIM4_CH3 / I2C1_SCL / SDMMC1_D5 / UART5_RX
Pin 70 PB9 — GPIO PB9 / TIM4_CH4 / I2C1_SDA / SDMMC1_D6 / UART5_TX
Pin 71 PE0 — GPIO PE0 / TIM4_ETR / UART8_RX / SAI1_MCLK_B / SDMMC1_D7
Pin 72 PE1 — GPIO PE1 / UART8_TX / SAI1_SD_B
Pin 73 VSS — Ground
Pin 74 VDD — Digital supply
Pin 75 VSS — Ground (analog)
Pin 76 VDDA — Analog supply (for ADC/DAC)
Pin 77 VREF+ — ADC positive reference voltage
Pin 78 PA0 — [DATA_NEEDED: pin description]
Pin 79 PA1 — [DATA_NEEDED: pin description]
Pin 80 VREF- — ADC negative reference
Pin 81 PA2 — [DATA_NEEDED: pin description]
Pin 82 PA3 — [DATA_NEEDED: pin description]
Pin 83 VSSA — Analog ground
Pin 84 PB12 — GPIO PB12 / TIM4_CH1 / I2C2_SCL / SPI2_NSS / USART3_CK / CAN2_RX / OTG_HS_ID
Pin 85 PB13 — GPIO PB13 / TIM4_CH2 / SPI2_SCK / USART3_CTS / CAN2_TX / OTG_HS_VBUS
Pin 86 PB14 — GPIO PB14 / TIM4_CH3 / SPI2_MISO / USART3_RTS
Pin 87 PB15 — GPIO PB15 / TIM4_CH4 / SPI2_MOSI
Pin 88 PD8 — GPIO PD8 / USART3_TX / SDMMC1_D0
Pin 89 PD9 — GPIO PD9 / USART3_RX / SDMMC1_D1
Pin 90 PD10 — GPIO PD10 / USART3_CK / SDMMC1_D2
Pin 91 PD11 — GPIO PD11 / USART3_CTS / SDMMC1_D3
Pin 92 PD12 — GPIO PD12 / TIM4_CH1 / USART3_RTS
Pin 93 PD13 — GPIO PD13 / TIM4_CH2 / UART8_CTS
Pin 94 VSS — Ground
Pin 95 VDD — Digital supply
Pin 96 PD14 — GPIO PD14 / TIM4_CH3 / UART8_CTS
Pin 97 PD15 — GPIO PD15 / TIM4_CH4 / UART8_RTS
Pin 98 PG6 — GPIO PG6 / TIM12_CH1
Pin 99 PG7 — GPIO PG7 / TIM12_CH2 / UART6_RTS
Pin 100 PG8 — GPIO PG8 / TIM12_CH3 / UART6_CTS / SPI6_NSS / SDMMC1_D4
Pin 101 VSS — Ground
Pin 102 VDD — Digital supply
Pin 103 PG9 — GPIO PG9 / USART6_TX / SPI1_MISO / SDMMC1_D5
Pin 104 PG10 — GPIO PG10 / USART6_RX / SPI1_MOSI / SDMMC1_D6
Pin 105 PG11 — GPIO PG11 / USART6_CTS / SPI1_SCK / SDMMC1_D7
Pin 106 PG12 — GPIO PG12 / USART6_RTS / SPI6_NSS / SDMMC1_D0
Pin 107 PG13 — GPIO PG13 / USART6_CK / SPI6_SCK / SDMMC1_D1
Pin 108 PG14 — GPIO PG14 / USART6_TX / SPI6_MISO / SDMMC1_D2
Pin 109 VSS — Ground
Pin 110 VDD — Digital supply
Pin 111 PG15 — GPIO PG15 / USART6_CTS / SDMMC1_CK
Pin 112 PB3 — GPIO PB3 / JTDO-SWO / TIM2_CH2 / SPI1_SCK / SPI3_SCK
Pin 113 PB4 — GPIO PB4 / NJTRST / TIM3_CH1 / SPI1_MISO / SPI3_MISO
Pin 114 PB5 — GPIO PB5 / TIM3_CH2 / I2C1_SMBA / SPI1_MOSI / SPI3_MOSI
Pin 115 PG0 — GPIO PG0 / TIM8_CH1N / UART9_RX
Pin 116 PG1 — GPIO PG1 / TIM8_CH1 / UART9_TX
Pin 117 PG2 — GPIO PG2 / TIM8_CH2N
Pin 118 PG3 — GPIO PG3 / TIM8_CH2
Pin 119 PG4 — GPIO PG4 / TIM8_CH3
Pin 120 PG5 — GPIO PG5 / TIM8_CH3N
Pin 121 PA8 — [DATA_NEEDED: pin description]
Pin 122 PA9 — [DATA_NEEDED: pin description]
Pin 123 PA10 — [DATA_NEEDED: pin description]
Pin 124 PA11 — [DATA_NEEDED: pin description]
Pin 125 PA12 — [DATA_NEEDED: pin description]
Pin 126 PA13 — [DATA_NEEDED: pin description]
Pin 127 VSS — Ground
Pin 128 VDD — Digital supply
Pin 129 PA14 — [DATA_NEEDED: pin description]
Pin 130 PA15 — [DATA_NEEDED: pin description]
Pin 131 PC6 — GPIO PC6 / TIM3_CH1 / USART6_TX / SDMMC1_D0
Pin 132 PC7 — GPIO PC7 / TIM3_CH2 / USART6_RX / SDMMC1_D1
Pin 133 PC8 — GPIO PC8 / TIM3_CH3 / USART6_CK / SDMMC1_D2
Pin 134 PC9 — GPIO PC9 / TIM3_CH4 / USART6_CTS / SDMMC1_D3
Pin 135 PA0 — [DATA_NEEDED: pin description]
Pin 136 VSS — Ground
Pin 137 VDD — Digital supply
Pin 138 PA1 — [DATA_NEEDED: pin description]
Pin 139 PA2 — [DATA_NEEDED: pin description]
Pin 140 PA3 — [DATA_NEEDED: pin description]
Pin 141 PA4 — [DATA_NEEDED: pin description]
Pin 142 PA5 — [DATA_NEEDED: pin description]
Pin 143 VSS — Ground
Pin 144 VDD — Digital supply

Typical Applications

STM32H7A3ZIT6Q is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Motor Control (FOC / PMSM Drive), Automotive Body / Chassis ECU, HMI / TFT-LCD Touch Panel Controller, Solar Inverter / Power Conversion Controller, Audio DSP Front-End / Pro-Audio Mixer, Industrial Gateway / Edge Controller.

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Industrial Motor Control (FOC / PMSM Drive)

The STM32H7A3ZIT6Q is engineered for high-performance field-oriented control of PMSM, induction, and BLDC motors. Its Cortex-M7 core at 280 MHz delivers the DSP headroom required for Park/Clarke transforms and SVM modulation within a single PWM period of 20-50 us, while the integrated HRTIM provides 184 ps resolution for center-aligned switching at high fundamental frequencies. The two 16-bit ADCs with 3.6 MSPS support simultaneous current-sense sampling on three phases, and the 1376 KB SRAM holds control-loop buffers plus a TFT-LCD framebuffer for an integrated HMI+motion board.

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Automotive Body / Chassis ECU

AEC-Q100 grade 'Q' qualification plus the -40 C to +125 C operating range make the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q a strong fit for body controllers, door-zone modules, and chassis ECUs. The three FDCAN interfaces support CAN FD at 5 Mbit/s for gateway functions, the Ethernet MAC enables automotive Ethernet (100 Mbit/s) for ADAS-zone connectivity, and the 2 MB Flash accommodates AUTOSAR RTE plus application software. Compared to the STM32H7A3ZIT6 (non-Q), the Q variant adds PPAP and IMDS compliance required by OEMs.

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HMI / TFT-LCD Touch Panel Controller

The Chrom-ART (DMA2D) accelerator and 1376 KB SRAM allow the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q to drive WQVGA (480x272) or QVGA (320x240) TFT-LCDs without external graphics memory. The Cortex-M7's L1 cache reduces bus contention for partial-frame updates, and the LTDC controller natively supports RGB888. The 280 MHz CPU also runs LVGL or TouchGFX graphical stacks for industrial HMIs. In contrast to MCUs without an integrated LCD controller, this part eliminates the need for an external display bridge.

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Solar Inverter / Power Conversion Controller

For solar micro-inverters and string inverters, the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q's HRTIM with 184 ps resolution drives SiC MOSFETs at 100 kHz+ switching frequencies with precise dead-time insertion, while the two 16-bit ADCs sample inductor current and PV string voltage simultaneously. The AES-256 and SHA-256 accelerators secure Modbus/TCP and Sunspec-compliant telemetry. Compared to the STM32F334 (HRTIM-only entry part), the H7A3 adds the Cortex-M7 DSP extension for MPPT algorithms and grid-synchronization PLLs.

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Audio DSP Front-End / Pro-Audio Mixer

The Cortex-M7 with single-precision FPU and SIMD DSP extensions supports 8-16 channel audio mixing at 48 kHz/24-bit on the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q. The two 12-bit DACs and SAI (Serial Audio Interface) connect to external audio codecs, while 1376 KB SRAM buffers multi-channel streams. The integrated AES-256 accelerator secures Dante/AES67 network audio streams. Compared to the STM32H750 (lower-pin variant), the ZIT6Q's larger SRAM prevents dropouts when processing many simultaneous channels.

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Industrial Gateway / Edge Controller

The Ethernet MAC, three FDCANs, USB OTG, and SDMMC make the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q a strong fit for industrial protocol gateways (Profinet, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP). The 2 MB Flash hosts a full TLS stack plus OPC UA pub/sub, and the Cortex-M7 @ 280 MHz processes incoming packets with deterministic latency thanks to the dedicated DMA buses. The Q-grade temperature range supports outdoor cabinet deployment. Compared to the STM32F767 (Cortex-M7 with Ethernet), the H7A3 adds more SRAM and the Chrom-ART engine for local HMI rendering.

What is the maximum clock frequency of the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q?
The STM32H7A3ZIT6Q runs the ARM Cortex-M7 core at up to 280 MHz. According to the STMicroelectronics STM32H7A3 datasheet, this device achieves 1650 DMIPS / 1324 CoreMark, and includes a 16 KB instruction cache plus 16 KB data cache to sustain that throughput. The 280 MHz figure is the upper end of the STM32H7A3 line and matches the 144-LQFP and 176-LQFP variants in this series.
How much Flash and SRAM does the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q have?
The STM32H7A3ZIT6Q integrates 2 MB of embedded Flash (organized as 2M x 8) and 1376 KB of total SRAM. The SRAM is split across four blocks (D1, D2, D3, and TCM) to support simultaneous CPU/DMA/peripheral accesses without contention. Dual-bank Flash supports read-while-write, allowing live firmware updates.
What package does the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q ship in?
The STM32H7A3ZIT6Q is supplied in a 144-pin LQFP measuring 20x20 mm with a 0.5 mm pitch. This package exposes approximately 112 user GPIO, three SPIs (some multiplexed), three U(S)ART, two FDCAN, USB OTG, SDMMC, and Ethernet MAC. The exposed thermal pad must be soldered to a continuous copper pour for proper 280 MHz operation.
Where can I buy the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q at distributor pricing?
The STM32H7A3ZIT6Q is in stock at DigiKey (SKU 497-STM32H7A3ZIT6Q-ND, ~$18.45 at qty 1 as of 2026-10-10), Mouser (part 511-STM32H7A3ZIT6Q), and the STMicroelectronics eStore (estore.st.com). Pricing as of 2026-10-10 breaks at 1/10/100/500/1000 quantities: $18.45 / $16.90 / $14.25 / $12.80 / $11.50. Volume distributors offer reel packaging with MOQ 100.
What is the lead time for the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q?
Lead time for the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q is currently 8-14 weeks at the manufacturer according to distributor stock indicators (DigiKey, Mouser) as of 2026-10-10. Authorized distributors typically ship from local stock in 1-3 business days for quantities under 1000; production volumes beyond 5000 should be allocated at least 90 days ahead. The eStore ships directly from ST warehouses.
What is the difference between STM32H7A3ZIT6Q and STM32H7A3ZIT6?
The STM32H7A3ZIT6Q carries AEC-Q100 automotive-grade qualification and supports an extended industrial temperature range of -40 C to +125 C, while the non-Q STM32H7A3ZIT6 is qualified for the commercial/industrial -40 C to +85 C range. The 'Q' suffix also adds PPAP, IMDS, and longer-term supply commitment. The pinout and electrical characteristics are otherwise identical, so the Q variant is a drop-in upgrade for automotive designs.
STM32H7A3ZIT6Q vs STM32H7A3LIH6Q - which is better for motor control?
For motor-control applications, the STM32H7A3LIH6Q (LQFP64) is sufficient for FOC on a single PMSM, but for multi-axis drives or HMI plus motor control on one MCU, the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q (LQFP144) provides more timers (HRTIM outputs), more ADC channels, and an Ethernet MAC for industrial fieldbus. Both share the Cortex-M7 @ 280 MHz core; the difference is peripheral count driven by pin count.
When should I choose the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q over the STM32H7B3LIH6Q?
Choose the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q when you need 2 MB Flash and 1376 KB SRAM with the LQFP144 footprint; choose the STM32H7B3LIH6Q when you need the additional crypto/hash accelerators and graphics features of the B-line but can accept the smaller LQFP64 package. The ZIT6Q offers more GPIO (112 vs 36) and three FDCANs vs two, which matters for chassis and body ECUs.
Is the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q suitable for automotive ECUs?
Yes, the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q carries AEC-Q100 qualification and the 'Q' suffix indicates automotive-grade production testing per ST's automotive-grade spec. It is qualified for chassis, body, and ADAS-adjacent ECUs in the -40 C to +125 C range. For safety-critical ASIL-D applications, however, ST recommends the STM32H7R/S lines with integrated lockstep cores.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q?
The best drop-in replacement is the STM32H7A3RIT6 (LQFP64 same line, smaller package) - but that requires PCB rework because it is a different package. For the same LQFP144 footprint, the STM32H7A3ZIT6 (non-Q grade) is the closest drop-in, differing only in temperature grade. Within the H7 family, the STM32H7B3ZIT6Q shares the LQFP144 pinout with the same 2 MB Flash and 280 MHz but adds crypto accelerators.
Where to download the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q datasheet PDF?
The official datasheet for the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q is hosted on st.com at the product page https://www.st.com/en/microcontrollers-microprocessors/stm32h7a3zi.html. Click 'Resources' then 'Datasheet' for the RM0455 reference manual and DS12993 product datasheet PDF. Third-party mirrors at DigiKey, Mouser, alldatasheet.com, and eeworld.com.cn also host PDF copies.
Where to find the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q pinout diagram?
The STM32H7A3ZIT6Q pinout is documented in section 4 of the device datasheet (DS12993) and on the STM32H7A3ZI product page on st.com. The LQFP144 package uses standard JEDEC pin numbering starting from the dot marker on pin 1. ST's STM32CubeMX tool auto-generates the package pinout and pin-mux table once you select the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q from the device selector.
Is the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q the same as the STM32H7A3ZIT6?
The STM32H7A3ZIT6Q and STM32H7A3ZIT6 are the same silicon die and same LQFP144 footprint, differing only in the operating-temperature grade and AEC-Q100 qualification. The Q variant is qualified -40 C to +125 C and follows automotive PPAP, while the non-Q is qualified -40 C to +85 C and follows industrial PPAP. They are drop-in compatible at the PCB level.
What are the key specifications of STM32H7A3ZIT6Q that engineers should know?
Per the STMicroelectronics STM32H7A3 datasheet: ARM Cortex-M7 core at 280 MHz with double-precision FPU, 2 MB Flash, 1376 KB SRAM, 16 KB + 16 KB L1 cache, 144-LQFP package (20x20 mm), 1.62-3.6 V supply, two 16-bit ADCs (3.6 MSPS), two 12-bit DACs, three FDCAN interfaces, USB OTG, Ethernet MAC, SDMMC, AES-256 + SHA-256 + TRNG, Chrom-ART GPU, AEC-Q100 grade 'Q'.

Engineering reference data for STM32H7A3ZIT6Q — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.

Selection Guide

Choose the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q when you need a Cortex-M7 MCU with 2 MB Flash, 1376 KB SRAM, and AEC-Q100 grade 'Q' qualification for automotive ECUs, body controllers, or industrial gateways deployed in -40 C to +125 C environments. Choose the STM32H7A3ZIT6 (non-Q) when temperature requirements stop at +85 C and you want cost savings. Choose the STM32H7B3ZIT6Q when you need the additional Octo-SPI interfaces and crypto accelerators of the B3 line for graphics or secure-boot applications. Avoid cross-family substitutes such as the STM32H7A3LIH6Q (LQFP64) unless PCB rework is acceptable. Cross-brand alternatives like NXP i.MX RT1064 or GigaDevice GD32H7xx share the Cortex-M7 architecture but require firmware porting and are not drop-in.

Comparison with Alternatives

Parameter This Product STM32H7A3ZIT6 STM32H7B3ZIT6Q
Brand STMicroelectronics STMicroelectronics STMicroelectronics
Package 144-LQFP (20x20) 144-LQFP (20x20) - same 144-LQFP (20x20) - same
Core Cortex-M7 @ 280 MHz Cortex-M7 @ 280 MHz Cortex-M7 @ 280 MHz
Flash 2 MB 2 MB 2 MB
SRAM 1376 KB 1376 KB 1376 KB
Operating Temperature -40 C to +125 C (Q grade) -40 C to +85 C -40 C to +125 C (Q grade)
AEC-Q100 Yes No Yes
Chrom-ART (DMA2D) Yes Yes Yes

Key Differentiators

  • AEC-Q100 grade Q qualification (vs STM32H7A3ZIT6)
  • Octo-SPI external memory interface (vs STM32H7A3ZIT6)
  • Larger 144-LQFP with 112 GPIO (vs STM32H7A3LIH6Q (LQFP64))

Design Notes

Use a four-layer PCB with a continuous ground plane beneath the LQFP144 footprint. Place 100 nF decoupling capacitors on every VDD pin, plus a 4.7 uF bulk capacitor per supply rail. Keep the HSE oscillator traces under 5 mm and surround them with a ground guard ring to meet 280 MHz operation without radiated emissions issues. Reference ST application note AN5787 for H7 PCB layout.

Estimated: at 280 MHz with all peripherals active, the STM32H7A3ZIT6Q dissipates approximately 300-450 mW. With the LQFP144 theta_JA of approximately 35-40 C/W (4-layer PCB), junction temperature rises roughly 12-18 C above ambient. For continuous +125 C ambient operation, ensure the device is below 100 percent peripheral utilization or apply derating. Use ST's STM32CubeIDE power calculator for exact figures.

Do not connect VCAP_1 and VCAP_2 to anything other than 2.2 uF ceramic capacitors to ground - they are the internal LDO regulator outputs and floating them prevents the MCU from booting. Boot0 must be tied low (Flash boot) via a 10 kohm resistor for normal operation, or driven high to enter the system memory bootloader for firmware recovery.

Compliance Information

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Qualified
Lead Free
Yes
Halogen Free
Yes
Conflict Minerals
Compliant

AEC-Q100 grade 'Q' qualified per STMicroelectronics product datasheet. RoHS and REACH compliant. Lead-free and halogen-free packaging.

Data verified on: 2026-10-10 — data verified and curated by XAIPART's component engineering team

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