SPIDER Automation STM32MP135F-DK Discovery Kit | STM32MP135FAF7 ARM Cortex-A7 1 GHz Microprocessor Evaluation Board
Description
SPIDER Automation STMicroelectronics STM32MP135F-DK Discovery Kit provides engineers, developers, and system architects with a versatile, ready-to-use platform to easily create robust Linux-based applications. At the heart of the kit is the STM32MP135FAF7 microprocessor featuring a 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 32-bit RISC core, paired with 4-Gbit of DDR3L memory and the STPMIC1 power management IC. It fully supports the STM32 MPU OpenSTLinux Distribution software alongside bare-metal and RTOS environments like Microsoft Azure.
Designed for complete sensory and communication testing, the STM32MP135F-DK comes equipped with a 4.3-inch capacitive touch screen (480×272 pixels), a detachable 2-megapixel CMOS camera module, built-in Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth Low Energy. Connectivity is unmatched, offering dual 10/100 Ethernet ports, four USB Host Type-A ports, a USB Type-C DRP port, and a microSD card holder. Integrated with an on-board ST-LINK-V3E debugger and secure boot capabilities, this discovery kit accelerates the deployment of connected industrial interfaces and smart home systems.
Key Features
- STM32MP135FAF7 Microprocessor: High-performance Arm® Cortex®−A7 32-bit RISC processor operating at 1 GHz in a TFBGA320 package.
- STPMIC1 Power Management IC: Integrated power management unit optimized for stable system power delivery and regulation.
- 4-Gbit DDR3L System Memory: High-density 16-bit DDR3L RAM running at a high-speed frequency of 533 MHz.
- 4.3-Inch Touch LCD Module: Vibrant 480×272 pixel TFT display panel featuring a capacitive touch screen and RGB interface.
- 2-Megapixel CMOS Camera: UXGA resolution camera module equipped with a MIPI CSI-2® / SMIA CCP2 deserializer.
- Integrated Wi-Fi Connectivity: Built-in Wi-Fi® 802.11b/g/n wireless networking support for IoT applications.
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE): On-board Bluetooth® Low Energy 4.1 for short-range wireless communication.
- Dual 10/100 Ethernet Ports: Two RMII-compliant Ethernet interfaces supporting IEEE-802.3u standard, with one port featuring Wake on LAN (WoL).
- USB Host 4-Port Hub: Dedicated multi-port hub allowing easy connection of standard USB peripheral devices.
- USB Type-C DRP Interface: Dual Role Power USB Type-C® port managed by an integrated STM32G0 device.
- User LEDs: Four programmable user LEDs for visual status indication and debugging.
- Multi-Function Push-Buttons: Four tactile push-buttons including two user buttons, a tamper button, and a reset button.
- Dedicated Wake-Up Button: Dedicated physical wake-up button for power state transitions.
- On-Board Current Measurement: Integrated hardware circuitry for real-time power consumption monitoring and measurement.
- ST-LINK-V3E Debugger: Built-in programming and debugging interface supporting mass storage, Virtual COM port, and debug port re-enumeration.
- OpenSTLinux Distribution: Full support for mainline open-source Linux® STM32 MPU software (such as STM32MP1Starter) and example packages.
- IDE Development Support: Compatible with several Integrated Development Environments, including STM32CubeIDE.
- RTOS & Bare Metal Support: Out-of-the-box support for real-time operating systems including Microsoft® Azure® RTOS.
- Comprehensive Board Connectors: Dual-lane MIPI CSI-2® camera expansion, 2× Ethernet RJ45, 4× USB Type-A, USB Micro-B, USB Type-C®, microSD™ card holder, GPIO expansion, 5V/3A power input, and VBAT power backup.
Benefits
- Turnkey Multimedia Development: Bundled touch screen and camera module allow developers to build HMI and computer vision prototypes right out of the box.
- Industrial-Grade Networking: Dual Ethernet ports with IEEE-802.3u compliance facilitate advanced gateway, routing, and industrial automation designs.
- Secure Embedded Architecture: Hardware-based cryptographic features and secure boot ensure robust protection for connected IoT deployments.
- Flexible Expansion: Dedicated GPIO expansion headers and third-party shield compatibility allow effortless hardware customization.
Applications
- Industrial HMI & Control Panels: Smart touch-screen interfaces for factory automation machinery, building management systems, and medical equipment.
- IoT Edge Gateways & Routers: Secure connected hubs bridging local sensor networks to cloud infrastructure via dual Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and USB expansion.
- Smart Home & Security Units: Video intercoms, smart door access control terminals, and localized camera monitoring systems.
- Computer Vision & Image Processing: Edge-based visual inspection units and smart surveillance systems utilizing the included 2MP CMOS camera module.
- Embedded Linux R&D Labs: Advanced educational and commercial prototyping platforms for mastering ARM Cortex-A7 architecture, device drivers, and OpenSTLinux environments.
Package Includes
- 1 x STMicroelectronics STM32MP135F-DK Development Discovery Kit (STM32MP135FAF7 MPU Board)
- 1 x 4.3″ Capacitive Touch LCD Display Module
- 1 x UXGA 2-Megapixel CMOS Camera Module with MIPI CSI-2 Cable
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / STMicroelectronics STM32MP1 Discovery Series |
| Item Type | Microprocessor (MPU) Development Discovery Kit & Evaluation Board |
| Model Order Code / SKU | STM32MP135F-DK / SKU-SPIDER-STM32MP135F-DK |
| Silicon Manufacturer | STMicroelectronics |
| Microprocessor (MPU) Core | STM32MP135FAF7 (ARM Cortex-A7 32-bit RISC Core @ 1 GHz) |
| Power Management IC (PMIC) | STMicroelectronics STPMIC1 |
| System Memory (RAM) | 4-Gbit DDR3L (16-bit width, running at 533 MHz) |
| Display Panel Details | 4.3″ TFT LCD (480 × 272 pixels) with Capacitive Touch Panel |
| Camera Module | 2-Megapixel CMOS Camera with MIPI CSI-2 / SMIA CCP2 Interface |
| Wireless Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n & Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.1 |
| Network & Serial Ports | 2 × 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RMII, RJ45) with Wake-on-LAN support |
| USB Interface Support | 4-Port USB Host Hub (Type-A), USB Type-C DRP, USB Micro-B |
| On-Board Debugger | ST-LINK-V3E (Mass Storage, Virtual COM Port, Debug Port) |
| Software Ecosystem | OpenSTLinux Distribution, STM32CubeIDE, Microsoft Azure RTOS |
| Power Supply Input | 5V / 3A via USB Type-C Connector |
| Board Physical Dimensions | 125 mm Length × 95 mm Width × 30 mm Height |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.231 kg (231 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 16 cm × 11 cm × 5 cm |
