STM32N657VGT6 - 600MHz Cortex-M7 MCU with 2MB Flash | STMicroelectronics
MPN: STM32N657VGT6 β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12.5 | $12.50 |
| 10 | $11.25 | $112.50 |
| 100 | $10 | $1,000.00 |
| 500 | $9 | $4,500.00 |
| 1,000 | $8.1 | $8,100.00 |
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STM32N657VGT6 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Processor | Arm Cortex-M7 |
| Core Speed | 600 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 2 MB |
| SRAM | 1.5 MB |
| Number of I/O | 80 |
| Supply Voltage | 1.71 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C |
| Package | LQFP100 (14x14 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps |
| USB | USB 2.0 Full Speed |
| CAN | 2x CAN-FD |
| SPI | 6x |
| I2C | 4x |
| UART | 8x |
| ADC | 3x 12-bit, 5 Msps |
| DAC | 2x 12-bit |
| Timers | Advanced-control timers, general-purpose timers |
| Security | Hardware crypto, TRNG, secure boot |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
STM32N657VGT6 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VDD β Power supply |
| Pin 2 | VSS β Ground |
| Pin 3 | PA0 β GPIO/ADC |
| Pin 4 | PA1 β GPIO/ADC |
| Pin 5 | PA2 β GPIO/USART |
| Pin 6 | PA3 β GPIO/USART |
| Pin 7 | PA4 β GPIO/DAC |
| Pin 8 | PA5 β GPIO/DAC |
| Pin 9 | PA6 β GPIO/SPI |
| Pin 10 | PA7 β GPIO/SPI |
| Pin 11 | PA8 β GPIO/TIM |
| Pin 12 | PA9 β GPIO/USART |
| Pin 13 | PA10 β GPIO/USART |
| Pin 14 | PA11 β GPIO/USB |
| Pin 15 | PA12 β GPIO/USB |
| Pin 16 | PA13 β SWDIO |
| Pin 17 | PA14 β SWCLK |
| Pin 18 | PA15 β GPIO/JTDI |
| Pin 19 | PB0 β GPIO/ADC |
| Pin 20 | PB1 β GPIO/ADC |
| Pin 21 | PB2 β GPIO |
| Pin 22 | PB3 β GPIO/JTDO |
| Pin 23 | PB4 β GPIO/JNTRST |
| Pin 24 | PB5 β GPIO/I2C |
| Pin 25 | PB6 β GPIO/I2C |
| Pin 26 | PB7 β GPIO/I2C |
| Pin 27 | PB8 β GPIO/CAN |
| Pin 28 | PB9 β GPIO/CAN |
| Pin 29 | PB10 β GPIO/SPI |
| Pin 30 | PB11 β GPIO/SPI |
| Pin 31 | PB12 β GPIO/SPI |
| Pin 32 | PB13 β GPIO/SPI |
| Pin 33 | PB14 β GPIO/SPI |
| Pin 34 | PB15 β GPIO/SPI |
| Pin 35 | PC0 β GPIO/ADC |
| Pin 36 | PC1 β GPIO/ADC |
| Pin 37 | PC2 β GPIO/ADC |
| Pin 38 | PC3 β GPIO/ADC |
| Pin 39 | PC4 β GPIO/ADC |
| Pin 40 | PC5 β GPIO/ADC |
| Pin 41 | PC6 β GPIO/TIM |
| Pin 42 | PC7 β GPIO/TIM |
| Pin 43 | PC8 β GPIO/TIM |
| Pin 44 | PC9 β GPIO/TIM |
| Pin 45 | PC10 β GPIO/UART |
| Pin 46 | PC11 β GPIO/UART |
| Pin 47 | PC12 β GPIO/UART |
| Pin 48 | PC13 β GPIO/RTC |
| Pin 49 | PC14 β OSC32_IN |
| Pin 50 | PC15 β OSC32_OUT |
| Pin 51 | PD0 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 52 | PD1 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 53 | PD2 β GPIO/TIM |
| Pin 54 | PD3 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 55 | PD4 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 56 | PD5 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 57 | PD6 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 58 | PD7 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 59 | PD8 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 60 | PD9 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 61 | PD10 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 62 | PD11 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 63 | PD12 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 64 | PD13 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 65 | PD14 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 66 | PD15 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 67 | PE0 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 68 | PE1 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 69 | PE2 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 70 | PE3 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 71 | PE4 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 72 | PE5 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 73 | PE6 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 74 | PE7 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 75 | PE8 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 76 | PE9 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 77 | PE10 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 78 | PE11 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 79 | PE12 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 80 | PE13 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 81 | PE14 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 82 | PE15 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 83 | PF0 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 84 | PF1 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 85 | PF2 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 86 | PF3 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 87 | PF4 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 88 | PF5 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 89 | PF6 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 90 | PF7 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 91 | PF8 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 92 | PF9 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 93 | PF10 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 94 | PF11 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 95 | PF12 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 96 | PF13 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 97 | PF14 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 98 | PF15 β GPIO/FSMC |
| Pin 99 | VDD β Power supply |
| Pin 100 | VSS β Ground |
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
STM32N657VGT6 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control Systems, IoT Gateways, Advanced Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Edge AI and Machine Learning, Motor Control, Audio Processing.
Industrial Control Systems
The STM32N657VGT6's 600 MHz Cortex-M7 core and rich peripheral set make it ideal for industrial control systems. It can handle complex real-time control algorithms, motor control, and PLC applications. The device's multiple UART, SPI, I2C, and CAN-FD interfaces enable seamless communication with sensors, actuators, and industrial networks. Its wide operating temperature range (-40Β°C to +125Β°C) ensures reliable operation in harsh industrial environments. The high-speed ADC (5 Msps) allows precise analog signal acquisition for process control. The security features, including secure boot and hardware crypto, protect against unauthorized access and firmware tampering, which is critical for industrial IoT deployments. The device's deterministic execution and low-latency interrupt handling ensure timely response to real-time events, making it suitable for safety-critical applications when combined with external safety mechanisms.
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IoT Gateways
The STM32N657VGT6 is well-suited for IoT gateways due to its Ethernet MAC, USB 2.0, and multiple communication interfaces. It can aggregate data from various sensors and devices, process it locally, and transmit it to the cloud via Ethernet or Wi-Fi (using an external module). The 600 MHz core enables edge computing, allowing real-time data analysis and decision-making at the gateway level. The security features, including hardware crypto and secure boot, ensure secure communication and firmware updates. The device's low power modes help reduce energy consumption in always-on gateway applications. The large SRAM (1.5 MB) supports buffering of data from multiple sensors, and the rich peripheral set simplifies interfacing with different sensor types. The device's robust design and wide temperature range make it suitable for outdoor and industrial IoT deployments.
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Advanced Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
The STM32N657VGT6's high performance and graphics capabilities make it ideal for advanced HMI applications. It can drive TFT LCD displays with touch input, render complex graphics, and handle user interactions smoothly. The device's multiple timers and PWM outputs can control backlighting and audio feedback. The 600 MHz core ensures responsive UI, and the large SRAM supports frame buffering. The device's rich communication interfaces allow connection to external memory for storing graphics assets. The security features protect against unauthorized firmware modifications, ensuring the integrity of the HMI system. The device's low power modes help extend battery life in portable HMI devices. The STM32Cube ecosystem provides graphics libraries and touch sensing software, accelerating development.
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Edge AI and Machine Learning
The STM32N657VGT6's 600 MHz Cortex-M7 core with double-precision FPU and DSP instructions makes it capable of running lightweight machine learning models at the edge. It can perform real-time inference for applications such as predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and voice recognition. The device's large SRAM (1.5 MB) can hold model parameters and intermediate data. The STM32Cube.AI toolchain allows developers to convert trained neural networks into optimized code for the STM32. The device's security features protect the model and data from unauthorized access. The low power consumption enables battery-powered edge AI devices. The device's multiple communication interfaces allow integration with sensors and cloud services for model updates. The high-speed ADC and timers support sensor data acquisition for real-time processing.
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Motor Control
The STM32N657VGT6 is well-suited for motor control applications, including brushless DC (BLDC) motors, permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM), and stepper motors. Its high-speed ADC (5 Msps) enables precise current sensing, and its advanced timers generate PWM signals with high resolution. The 600 MHz core can execute complex field-oriented control (FOC) algorithms in real time. The device's multiple communication interfaces allow connection to encoders and other feedback sensors. The security features protect against unauthorized firmware modifications, ensuring safe operation. The device's wide temperature range and robust design make it suitable for industrial motor drives. The STM32Cube motor control software provides ready-to-use libraries for various motor types, accelerating development.
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Audio Processing
The STM32N657VGT6's high-performance core and DSP instructions make it suitable for audio processing applications such as audio effects, voice recognition, and audio streaming. The device's multiple I2S interfaces allow connection to audio codecs and digital microphones. The 600 MHz core can handle real-time audio processing algorithms, including filtering, equalization, and compression. The large SRAM (1.5 MB) supports audio buffering and processing. The device's low power modes help extend battery life in portable audio devices. The security features protect against unauthorized firmware modifications, ensuring the integrity of the audio system. The STM32Cube ecosystem provides audio processing libraries and examples, simplifying development.
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Engineering reference data for STM32N657VGT6 β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | STM32N657VIT6 | STM32H757VGT6 | STM32H743VIT6 | i.MX RT1176 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | LQFP100 | LQFP176 | LQFP100 | LQFP100 | BGA196 |
| Brand | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Speed | 600 MHz | 600 MHz | 480 MHz | 480 MHz | 1 GHz |
| Flash Memory | 2 MB | 2 MB | 1 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| SRAM | 1.5 MB | 1.5 MB | 1 MB | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Number of I/O | 80 | 140 | 80 | 80 | 124 |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps | 10/100 Mbps | 10/100 Mbps | 10/100 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Price (1pc) | $12.50 | $14.00 | $10.00 | $9.50 | $15.00 |
Key Differentiators
- Higher core speed (600 MHz) than STM32H757VGT6 (480 MHz) (vs STM32H757VGT6)
- More SRAM (1.5 MB) than STM32H743VIT6 (1 MB) (vs STM32H743VIT6)
- Same package (LQFP100) as STM32H757VGT6 but with higher performance (vs STM32H757VGT6)
Design Notes
Ensure all VDD pins are connected to a clean power supply with adequate decoupling. Use a 100nF ceramic capacitor on each VDD pin and a 4.7uF bulk capacitor near the power input. The supply voltage range is 1.71V to 3.6V, so design the power supply to stay within this range under all load conditions.
For high-speed interfaces like Ethernet and USB, maintain controlled impedance traces (e.g., 50 ohms for Ethernet) and keep trace lengths short. Use a solid ground plane and avoid splitting it under the MCU. Place the crystal oscillator close to the OSC pins and keep the load capacitors within 5mm of the crystal.
The STM32N657VGT6 can dissipate significant power at 600 MHz. Ensure adequate thermal management by providing a copper pour on the PCB connected to the exposed pad (if available) and consider airflow or a heatsink for high ambient temperature applications. The maximum junction temperature is 125Β°C, so calculate the thermal budget carefully.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per STMicroelectronics product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - this is a general-purpose MCU, not automotive grade.
