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NUCLEO-L496ZG

NUCLEO-L496ZG

STMicroelectronics
STM32L496 Nucleo-144 STM32L4 ARM® Cortex®-M4 MCU 32-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
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Overview

The NUCLEO-L496ZG is a Nucleo-144 development board featuring the STM32L496ZGT6 ultra-low-power microcontroller. This board is designed for engineers prototyping applications that require a balance of high performance from an ARM Cortex-M4 core and extremely low power consumption. It provides a standardized form factor with internal ST-LINK debugger and expanded header access to all 144 pins.

Why Choose This Part

This board includes an integrated ST-LINK/V2-1 debugger which eliminates the need for external programming hardware. The 1024 KB of Flash memory provides ample space for complex HAL-based software stacks and RTOS implementations. Its Nucleo-144 form factor offers significantly more I/O accessibility and power rail options than smaller development boards.

Applications

Battery-Powered IoT Nodes
Utilizes the ultra-low-power modes of the STM32L4 series to extend battery life in remote sensing applications.
Portable Medical Devices
Ideal for handheld diagnostic tools requiring high-density memory (1024 KB Flash) and low energy footprints.
Industrial Sensor Hubs
Serves as a central controller for multiple sensors using the extensive GPIO access provided by the 144-pin package.
USB Peripheral Development
Leverages the integrated USB support and re-enumeration capability for developing custom HID or data-logging devices.

Key Specifications

Type MCU 32-Bit
Contents Board(s)
Platform Nucleo-144
Mounting Type Fixed
Core Processor ARM Cortex-M4
Utilized IC / Part STM32L496

Getting Started

Start development by connecting the board to a PC via USB to utilize the on-board ST-LINK for programming and virtual COM port debugging. It is fully supported by the STM32Cube ecosystem, including the HAL library and STM32CubeIDE, as well as third-party toolchains like IAR and Keil. The pre-integrated 32.768 kHz LSE crystal allows for immediate development of real-time clock and low-power timing functions.

Also Consider

NUCLEO-L476RG STMicroelectronics - A smaller Nucleo-64 alternative for projects that do not require the high pin count of the 144-pin package.
STM32L496ZGT6 STMicroelectronics - The standalone target IC for moving from the prototyping board to a custom PCB design.