STM32F429IGH6
Overview
The STM32F429IGH6 is a high-performance Arm Cortex-M4 microcontroller operating at 180MHz with an integrated Floating Point Unit (FPU) and DSP instructions. It features 2MB of Flash memory, 256KB of RAM, and a specialized LCD-TFT controller for driving advanced graphical user interfaces. The device also includes the ART Accelerator for zero-wait-state execution from Flash and a wide range of connectivity options including Ethernet and USB OTG.
Why Choose This Part
This MCU offers a high memory density of 2MB Flash in a compact 169-pin UFBGA package, making it ideal for memory-intensive applications in space-constrained designs. Its 180MHz frequency combined with the ART Accelerator provides exceptional processing efficiency, while the 1.7V to 3.6V supply range and flexible low-power modes (Sleep, Stop, Standby) assist in managing thermal and power budgets.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
Developers should use the STM32CubeF4 software suite for HAL libraries and middleware. Hardware evaluation is best performed using the STM32F429I-DISC1 Discovery kit or the STM32429I-EVAL board. Development is supported in major IDEs including STM32CubeIDE, Keil MDK-ARM, and IAR Embedded Workbench, typically interfaced via an ST-LINK/V2-1 debugger.
Dev Boards
Development boards and breakout modules featuring the STM32F429IGH6 or compatible chips — ready to use for prototyping.
STM32F429 Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.
| Part Number | I/O Pins | Package | Flash | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STM32F429IGH6 (this part) | 140 | UFBGA-201 | 1MB | 1,555 |
| STM32F429IIT6 | 140 | LQFP-176 | 2MB | 7,349 |
| STM32F429ZIT6 | 114 | LQFP-144 | 2MB | 1,011 |
| STM32F429I-DISC1 | — | — | — | 289 |
