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STM32F429I-DISC1

STM32F429I-DISC1

STMicroelectronics
Development Boards & Kits - ARM Discovery kit STM32F429ZI MCU * New order code STM32F429I-DISC1 (replaces STM32F
289 in stock

Overview

The STM32F429I-DISC1 is a high-performance Discovery kit designed to evaluate the STM32F429ZI microcontroller with an ARM Cortex-M4 core. It features an integrated 2.4-inch QVGA TFT LCD and 64-Mbit external SDRAM, making it an ideal platform for developing applications with rich graphical user interfaces. The board includes an on-board ST-LINK/V2-B debugger and is mbed-enabled for rapid prototyping.

Why Choose This Part

The kit provides a complete hardware ecosystem including a display, external memory, and sensors right out of the box. Its support for STM32CubeF4 software libraries and mbed compatibility reduces firmware development time for complex USB OTG and LCD-based projects.

Applications

Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
Utilizing the integrated TFT LCD and Chrome-ART Accelerator for smooth graphical dashboard and menu navigation.
Digital Signal Processing
Leveraging the 3-axis digital gyroscope and Cortex-M4 DSP instructions for motion tracking and sensor fusion.
Embedded Multimedia
Using the 2MB Flash and 256KB RAM for audio processing or basic video playback applications.

Key Specifications

Type MCU 32-Bit
Contents Board(s), LCD
Platform Discovery
Mounting Type Fixed
Core Processor ARM Cortex-M4
Utilized IC / Part STM32F429

Getting Started

Start by downloading the STM32CubeF4 firmware package and using an IDE such as STM32CubeIDE, Keil MDK-ARM, or IAR Embedded Workbench. Connect the board via the USB mini-B cable to the integrated ST-LINK/V2-B to power the board and begin debugging or flash programming.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the STM32F429I-DISC1 or compatible chips — ready to use for prototyping.

STM32F401RE STMicroelectronics
Common Cortex-M4 option frequently used on Nucleo boards when a compact, development-friendly MCU is desired.
Digi-Key 2,408 in stock
P-NUCLEO-53L0A1 STMicroelectronics
STM32F401RE, VL53L0CX FlightSense™ Light, 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) Sensor Evaluation Board
Digi-Key 77 in stock
NUCLEO-F401RE STMicroelectronics
Development Boards & Kits - ARM Nucleo Board STM32F4 STM32F401RE 512K
Digi-Key Mouser 2,434 in stock
STM32F407G-DISC1 STMicroelectronics
Discovery board with STM32F407VG, accelerometer, audio DAC, USB OTG, ST-Link/V2-A.
NUCLEO-F411RE STMicroelectronics
Development Boards & Kits - ARM STM32 Nucleo-64 development board STM32F411RE MCU, supports Arduino & ST morpho
Digi-Key Mouser 844 in stock

STM32F429 Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
STM32F429ZIT6 Flash: 2MB · RAM: 256K · I/O: 114 1,011
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Also Consider

STM32F407G-DISC1 STMicroelectronics - A more cost-effective alternative without the integrated LCD, suitable for general-purpose Cortex-M4 evaluation.
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