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STM32H523CCU6

STM32H523CCU6

STMicroelectronics
ARM® Cortex®-M33F STM32H5 Microcontroller IC 32-Bit 250MHz 256KB (256K x 8) FLASH 48-UFQFPN (7x7)
Active565 in stock

Overview

The STM32H523CCU6 is a high-performance 32-bit microcontroller based on the Arm Cortex-M33 core with FPU and DSP instructions, operating at speeds up to 250 MHz. It features advanced security extensions including TrustZone, SESIP3, and PSA Level 3 certification, making it a robust choice for secure IoT and industrial applications. This specific variant in a 48-UFQFPN package provides 512KB of Flash and 272KB of RAM.

Why Choose This Part

It offers an exceptional balance of high-end performance and silicon-level security with TF-M and SFI support. The integration of 272KB RAM and an Octo-SPI interface allows for efficient handling of complex stacks and external memory expansion in a small 7x7mm footprint.

Applications

Secure IoT Gateways
Utilizes PSA Level 3 certified security and TrustZone to manage encrypted communication and secure firmware updates.
Industrial Sensor Hubs
Processes complex sensor data using the 250MHz Cortex-M33 core and DSP instructions while maintaining low power consumption.
Smart Metering
Leverages the Public Key Accelerator (PKA) and hardware encryption for secure data logging and remote reporting.

Key Specifications

Speed 250MHz
RAM Size 272K x 8
Core Size 32-Bit
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, I2S, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity CANbus, FIFO, I2C, IrDA, LINbus, SMBus, SPI, UART/USART, USB
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 35
Core Processor ARM Cortex-M33F
Package / Case 48-UFQFN Exposed Pad
Data Converters A/D 10x12b SAR; D/A 2x12b
Oscillator Type External, Internal
Program Memory Size 256KB (256K x 8)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 48-UFQFPN (7x7)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 1.71V ~ 3.6V

Getting Started

Start development using the STM32CubeH5 software package and the STM32CubeIDE ecosystem. For hardware evaluation, the NUCLEO-H533RE or the STM32H573I-DK discovery kit provides a compatible platform for testing the Cortex-M33 features and security peripherals.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the STM32H523CCU6 or compatible chips — ready to use for prototyping.

NUCLEO-H563ZI STMicroelectronics
STM32H563ZI Nucleo-144 STM32H5 ARM® Cortex®-M33 MCU 32-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
Digi-Key Mouser 2,408 in stock
STM32H573I-DK STMicroelectronics
STM32H573II Discovery STM32H5 ARM® Cortex®-M33 MCU 32-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
Digi-Key 394 in stock
NUCLEO-H533RE STMicroelectronics
Development Boards & Kits - ARM STM32 Nucleo-64 development board STM32H533RET6 MCU, supports Arduino and morpho
Mouser 773 in stock

STM32H523 Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Connectivity I/O Pins Core Processor Package ADC/DAC Flash Stock
STM32H523CCU6 (this part) CANbus, FIFO, I2C,.. 35 ARM Cortex-M33F UFQFN-48 A/D 10x12b SAR; D/.. 256KB 565
STM32H523CET6 CANbus, FIFO, I2C,.. 35 ARM Cortex-M33 LQFP-48 A/D 10x12b SAR; D/.. 512KB 1,792
STM32H523VET6 CANbus, FIFO, I2C,.. 80 ARM Cortex-M33 LQFP-100 A/D 16x12b SAR; D/.. 512KB 1,445
Also available as: STM32H523VEI7
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