SPIDER Automation) STMicroelectronics STM32MP157F-DK2 Discovery Kit | Dual Cortex-A7 & Cortex-M4 MPU Development Board

SPIDER Automation STM32MP157F-DK2 Discovery Kit | Advanced MPU Evaluation Board

Description

SPIDER Automation STMicroelectronics STM32MP157F-DK2 Discovery Kit leverages the high-frequency 800 MHz microprocessors of the STM32MP1 series to help developers build sophisticated, feature-rich embedded applications. Combining an open-source Linux environment (OpenSTLinux Distribution) for the main dual-core processor with real-time software (STM32CubeMP1) for the co-processor, it delivers exceptional control and flexibility.

Designed with professional engineers, makers, and educators in mind, the DK2 kit comes equipped with an integrated 4-inch capacitive touchscreen, onboard Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, an embedded ST-LINK/V2-1 debug tool, 4-Gbit DDR3L memory, and an extensive array of industrial peripheral connections.

Key Features

• High-Performance MPU Core: STM32MP157 Arm-based dual Cortex-A7 (800 MHz) paired with a 32-bit Cortex-M4 co-processor in a TFBGA361 package.
• ST PMIC Power Management: Features the STPMIC1 power management IC for optimized energy regulation.
• Memory Subsystem: 4-Gbit (512MB) DDR3L 16-bit memory running at 533 MHz.
• Integrated Touch Screen Display: 4-inch TFT LCD (480 x 800 pixels) with LED backlight, MIPI DSI interface, and smooth capacitive touch panel.
• Wireless Subsystem: On-board Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 4.1).
• Embedded Debugger: On-board ST-LINK/V2-1 debugger/programmer featuring a virtual COM port and debug port re-enumeration capability.
• Extensive Peripherals & Audio: Includes an HDMI transceiver, stereo headset jack with analog microphone input, 4 user LEDs, and push-buttons.

Benefits

• Seamless Dual-OS Development: Run heavy Linux user interfaces on the Cortex-A7 cores while simultaneously executing low-latency, deterministic tasks on the Cortex-M4 core.
• Comprehensive Out-of-the-Box Kit: Includes display, wireless modules, and debugging hardware directly on the board, minimizing extra accessory requirements.
• Flexible Shield Compatibility: GPIO extension headers support both Arduino Uno V3 and Raspberry Pi shield ecosystems for rapid prototyping.
• Robust Ecosystem & IDE Support: Fully supported by STM32CubeIDE, IAR Embedded Workbench, MDK-ARM, and mainline open-source Linux software stacks.

Applications

• Industrial Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI): Smart automation panels, control dashboards, and touch-screen monitoring nodes.
• IoT Gateways & Edge Routers: Secure data concentrators bridging local sensor loops (via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or BLE) to cloud servers.
• Smart Home & Multimedia Hubs: Audio/video streaming systems leveraging HDMI output and onboard audio codecs.
• Robotics & Real-Time Control Systems: Co-processing architectures handling high-level machine vision alongside hard real-time motor control.
• Embedded Linux Education & R&D: Advanced learning platform for modern heterogeneous microprocessors and embedded operating systems.

Package Includes

• 1 x STM32MP157F-DK2 Discovery Kit Board (featuring STM32MP157FAC1 MPU)

Technical Specifications