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STM32H523CET6

STM32H523CET6

STMicroelectronics
ARM® Cortex®-M33 STM32H5 Microcontroller IC 32-Bit 250MHz 512KB (512K x 8) FLASH 48-LQFP (7x7)
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Overview

The STM32H523CET6 is a high-performance 32-bit microcontroller based on the Arm Cortex-M33 core operating at up to 250 MHz. It features 512KB of Flash memory and 272KB of SRAM, integrating advanced security through Arm TrustZone and an MPU for robust IoT applications. This MCU balances high computational throughput with integrated hardware acceleration for efficient data processing.

Why Choose This Part

The STM32H523CET6 offers a significant performance boost over standard M4-based MCUs while adding essential hardware-level security features like TrustZone. It includes ECC on both Flash and SRAM for high-reliability requirements and a flexible external memory controller for system expansion. The 250 MHz operating frequency provides ample headroom for concurrent communication and control tasks.

Applications

Secure IoT Gateways
Utilizes Arm TrustZone and v8-M security extensions to isolate critical security firmware from application code.
Industrial Control Systems
High clock speed and integrated DSP instructions enable real-time processing for PLC and sensor hub applications.
Edge AI Inference
The 250 MHz core and ART Accelerator provide the performance necessary for running optimized neural network models at the edge.
Smart Home Appliances
Manages complex user interfaces and connectivity stacks while maintaining low power consumption in standby modes.

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-M33
Package / Case 48-LQFP
Data Converters A/D 10x12b SAR; D/A 2x12b
Oscillator Type External, Internal
Program Memory Size 512KB (512K x 8)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 48-LQFP (7x7)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 1.71V ~ 3.6V

Getting Started

Start development using the STM32Cube ecosystem, including STM32CubeIDE and the STM32CubeH5 firmware package. For hardware evaluation, utilize a NUCLEO-H563ZI or similar H5 series board to prototype firmware before moving to custom hardware. Hardware debugging is supported via ST-LINK/V3 probes using the SWD interface.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the STM32H523CET6 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
STM32H523CET6 (this part) CANbus, FIFO, I2C,.. 35 ARM Cortex-M33 LQFP-48 A/D 10x12b SAR; D/.. 512KB 1,792
STM32H523CCU6 CANbus, FIFO, I2C,.. 35 ARM Cortex-M33F UFQFN-48 A/D 10x12b SAR; D/.. 256KB 565
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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