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STM32F429ZI

STM32F429ZI

STMicroelectronics
Higher-end STM32F4 device with expanded graphics/LCD capabilities and additional resources for demanding UI and display applications.
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Overview

The STM32F429ZI is a high-performance ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller equipped with 2MB of Flash and 256KB of RAM. It is specifically designed for sophisticated graphics applications, featuring an integrated LCD-TFT controller and ST's Chrom-ART Accelerator for efficient hardware-based image manipulation. This MCU allows engineers to drive high-resolution displays and complex user interfaces without taxing the primary CPU core.

Why Choose This Part

The inclusion of the Chrom-ART Accelerator and a dedicated LCD-TFT controller enables fluid 2D graphics performance that typically requires a much more expensive processor. With 2MB of on-chip Flash, it accommodates large asset libraries and complex firmware without the immediate need for external memory.

Applications

Industrial HMI Panels
Driving color TFT-LCD displays with rich graphical user interfaces for industrial control and monitoring systems.
Smart Appliances
Implementing touch-screen interfaces and graphical menus for high-end consumer electronics and kitchen appliances.
Portable Medical Devices
Managing high-resolution sensor data visualization on handheld diagnostic tools with low power consumption in sleep modes.
Security Control Centers
Processing video-like graphical overlays for integrated building automation and alarm monitoring hubs.

Key Specifications

Speed 180MHz
RAM Size 256K x 8
Core Size 32-Bit
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, I2S, LCD, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity CANbus, EBI/EMI, Ethernet, I2C, IrDA, LINbus, SPI, UART/USART, USB OTG
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 114
Core Processor ARM Cortex-M4
Package / Case 144-LQFP
Data Converters A/D 24x12b; D/A 2x12b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 2MB (2M x 8)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 144-LQFP (20x20)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 1.8V ~ 3.6V

Getting Started

Start development using the STM32 Nucleo-144 board (NUCLEO-F429ZI) which provides access to all IOs and an integrated debugger. Utilize the STM32CubeMX tool for clock and peripheral configuration, and pair it with TouchGFX for professional-grade GUI development within the STM32CubeIDE environment.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the STM32F429ZI 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 2,479 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
STM32F429I-DISC1 I-DISC1 289
STM32F429I-DISCO I-DISCO

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