STMicroelectronics NUCLEO-F767ZI

Overview

NUCLEO-F767ZI from STMicroelectronics is an STM32 Nucleo-144 development board built around the STM32F767ZIT6 microcontroller - a 216 MHz Arm Cortex-M7 MCU with 2 MB Flash, 512 KB RAM, Ethernet MAC, USB OTG Full-Speed, and LQFP144 package. It supports rapid prototyping for embedded applications requiring high-performance real-time processing, network connectivity, and rich peripheral expansion.

For engineers reviewing the NUCLEO-F767ZI datasheet, NUCLEO-F767ZI pinout, NUCLEO-F767ZI application, or NUCLEO-F767ZI equivalent, this board delivers integrated ST-LINK/V2-1 debugging, dual expansion connectors (ST Zio + Arduino Uno V3), on-board 32.768 kHz crystal, three user LEDs, and flexible power options - all critical for evaluating Cortex-M7-based industrial control, IoT gateway, and motor control reference designs.

Technical Context

The NUCLEO-F767ZI implements the STM32F767ZIT6 - a dual-bank Flash, FPU-equipped Cortex-M7 core with ART Accelerator™ enabling zero-wait-state execution from Flash at 216 MHz. It integrates a 10/100 Ethernet MAC with RMII interface, USB OTG FS controller with Micro-AB connector, and hardware crypto acceleration (AES, HASH, RNG).

Board-level features include ST Zio expansion headers exposing all MCU I/Os, ARDUINO® Uno V3 compatibility, 32.768 kHz crystal for RTC, and dual push-buttons (user + reset). Power is supplied via ST-LINK USB VBUS, external source, or USB connector - with no external debugger required due to onboard ST-LINK/V2-1 supporting mass storage, Virtual COM port, and SWD/JTAG debug.

Key Specifications

Availability

NUCLEO-F767ZI is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial automation prototyping, Ethernet-connected sensor hubs, and Cortex-M7-based motor control evaluation requiring stable component supply and long-term design support.

Supply support for NUCLEO-F767ZI includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

STMicroelectronics is a global semiconductor leader headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, designing and manufacturing microcontrollers, analog ICs, power devices, and sensors for industrial, automotive, and consumer markets.

The STM32 Nucleo series was developed to accelerate embedded software development by delivering standardized, low-cost, open-hardware platforms with full IDE and middleware support - specifically targeting rapid validation of STM32 MCU capabilities in real-world applications.

FAQ

Does the NUCLEO-F767ZI support external SDRAM or QSPI memory expansion?

Yes - the STM32F767ZIT6 MCU on the board includes dedicated FSMC and QUADSPI peripherals. While the NUCLEO-F767ZI board itself does not populate external SDRAM or QSPI flash, its ST Zio expansion headers expose all required signals (e.g., NE1, A0–A25, D0–D15, IO0–IO3) to connect compatible memory modules using custom carrier boards or shields.

Can the NUCLEO-F767ZI be used for USB Host applications?

Yes - the onboard STM32F767ZIT6 supports USB OTG Full-Speed in host mode. The Micro-AB connector and integrated USB PHY allow direct connection to USB peripherals such as keyboards, mice, or mass storage devices when configured with appropriate USB Host stack (e.g., STM32Cube USB Host Library).

Is the Ethernet interface fully functional out-of-the-box?

No - the board includes the Ethernet MAC but requires an external PHY chip (e.g., LAN8742A) connected via RMII signals exposed on the ST Zio header. No PHY is soldered on the NUCLEO-F767ZI; users must add it via expansion board or custom circuitry to enable full 10/100 Mbps Ethernet operation.

What IDEs are officially supported for firmware development on this board?

STMicroelectronics officially supports STM32CubeIDE (free, cross-platform), IAR Embedded Workbench® (Windows only), and Keil MDK-ARM (Windows only). All integrate with the onboard ST-LINK/V2-1 debugger and support full SWD-based flash programming, real-time debugging, and RTOS-aware tracing.