SPIDER Automation STM32F407VET6 ARM Cortex-M4 Development Board | High-Performance Embedded Controller
Description
SPIDER Automation STM32F407VET6 ARM Cortex-M4 Development Board is engineered for demanding embedded applications requiring high computational horsepower, real-time control, and complex signal processing. At its heart lies the powerful ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit RISC core, enhanced with a hardware Floating Point Unit (FPU) and full Digital Signal Processing (DSP) instruction sets. Operating at up to 168 MHz, this microcontroller offers exceptional processing speeds and execution efficiency.
Designed for absolute versatility, the board integrates a comprehensive suite of advanced communication interfaces and peripherals, including multiple SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet MAC, and USB OTG support. It also features an external memory interface, LCD parallel display modes (8080/6800), and dynamic voltage scaling for low-power operation. Backed by STMicroelectronics’ robust development ecosystem and STM32Cube software tools, this kit ensures seamless integration, rapid prototyping, and effortless deployment for engineers, researchers, and advanced hobbyists.
Note: On-chip core functionality and program execution architecture for the STM32F407VET6 are identical to the STM32F407ZGT6 family.
Key Features
- High-Performance Core: ARM 32-bit Cortex-M4 CPU featuring a hardware FPU and DSP instructions operating up to 168 MHz.
- Advanced Memory Architecture: Equipped with 1MB Flash memory capacity and 192+4 Kbytes of high-speed SRAM.
- High-Speed Analog Converters: Three independent 12-bit ADCs capable of up to 2.4 MSPS conversion rates, plus dual 12-bit D/A converters.
- Extensive Timer Ecosystem: Up to 17 general-purpose and advanced-control timers for precise pulse-width modulation (PWM) and time-stamping.
- Massive I/O Flexibility: Up to 140 versatile I/O ports featuring individual interrupt capabilities.
- Display & Interface Support: Integrated LCD parallel interface supporting 8080 and 6800 display operation modes.
- Direct Memory Access: General-purpose DMA controllers for efficient data transfers without CPU bottlenecking.
- Complete Accessories Bundle: Includes a high-grade USB connectivity cable and a set of 10 female-to-female jumper wires for immediate prototyping.
Benefits
- Out-of-the-Box Readiness: Supplied with an included USB cable and jumper wires so you can begin debugging and testing right away.
- Real-Time Execution Power: FPU and DSP capabilities allow smooth handling of digital filters, motor control algorithms, and complex mathematical routines.
- Exceptional Scalability: Abundant I/O lines and industrial communication protocols make scaling prototypes into commercial products straightforward.
Applications
- Industrial Automation & PLC Systems: Managing factory machinery, sensor arrays, and multi-axis motor controllers.
- Robotics & Motion Control: Real-time position tracking, kinematics calculations, and closed-loop feedback management.
- IoT & Gateway Nodes: Edge computing devices leveraging Ethernet MAC and USB OTG connectivity for cloud data logging.
- Signal Processing & Audio Equipment: Real-time audio filtering and waveform generation utilizing high-speed ADCs and DACs.
- Advanced Engineering & Capstone Projects: Ideal hardware platform for university engineering labs and professional embedded product design.
Package Includes
- 1 x STM32F407VET6 Arm Cortex-M4 Core Development Board
- 1 x Standard USB Cable (for Power & Programming)
- 10 x Female-to-Female Jumper Wires
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Model Series | SPIDER Automation / STM32F4 Discovery & Evaluation Series |
| Model Part Number | STM32F407VET6 |
| Item Type | Embedded Development Board / Prototyping Kit |
| Microcontroller Core | ARM 32-Bit Cortex-M4 CPU with FPU & DSP |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 168 MHz |
| Flash Memory Capacity | 1 MB (1024 KB) |
| SRAM Storage Memory | 192 + 4 Kbytes |
| Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) | 3 × 12-Bit ADCs (Up to 2.4 MSPS Sampling Rate) |
| Digital-to-Analog Converters (DAC) | 2 × 12-Bit DACs |
| Timer Peripherals | Up to 17 General-Purpose and Advanced Timers |
| Input / Output (I/O) Pins | Up to 140 Programmable I/O Ports with Interrupt Capability |
| Data Transfer Support | General-Purpose Direct Memory Access (DMA) Controllers |
| Display Interface Support | LCD Parallel Interface (8080 and 6800 Modes) |
| Debugging Standard | Serial Wire Debug (SWD) Mode |
| Physical Board Dimensions | 73 mm (Length) × 85 mm (Width) × 15 mm (Height) |
| Device Net Weight | 66 g (0.066 kg) |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.07 kg |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 10 cm × 15 cm × 2 cm |
