STMicroelectronics STM32F215VET6
- Part No.:
- STM32F215VET6
- Manufacturer:
- STMicroelectronics
- Category:
- Microcontrollers
- Package:
- 100-LQFP
- Datasheet:
-
STM32F215VET6.pdf
- Description:
- IC MCU 32BIT 512KB FLASH 100LQFP
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Product details
Overview
STM32F215VET6 from STMicroelectronics is a high-performance ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller with 120 MHz CPU, 512 KB Flash, 128+4 KB SRAM, hardware crypto acceleration (AES-128/192/256, SHA-1, MD5), USB OTG HS/FS, 10/100 Ethernet MAC, and dual CAN 2.0B interfaces - deployed in industrial gateways requiring secure connectivity and real-time protocol bridging.
For engineers reviewing the STM32F215VET6 datasheet, STM32F215VET6 pinout, STM32F215VET6 application, or STM32F215VET6 equivalent, key selection factors include its 100-pin LQFP package, 17 timers (including two 32-bit), triple 12-bit ADCs (6 MSPS interleaved), parallel camera interface (DCMI), and dedicated cryptographic peripherals for embedded TLS offload and firmware signing.
Technical Context
The STM32F215VET6 integrates an ARM Cortex-M3 core with Adaptive Real-Time Accelerator (ART Accelerator™) enabling zero-wait-state execution from Flash at 120 MHz, delivering 150 DMIPS. Its memory subsystem includes 512 KB Flash with ECC, 128 KB main SRAM, 4 KB backup SRAM, and a flexible static memory controller supporting NAND/NOR/PSRAM.
It features dual USB controllers (OTG_FS + OTG_HS with ULPI), IEEE 1588v2-capable Ethernet MAC with MII/RMII, and a full peripheral suite including three I²C, four USARTs, three SPI/I²S, SDIO, DCMI, and two 12-bit DACs - all managed via multi-AHB bus matrix and 16-stream DMA with centralized FIFOs.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | ARM Cortex-M3 @ 120 MHz, 150 DMIPS, ART Accelerator for zero-wait-state Flash execution |
| Memory | 512 KB Flash (ECC-enabled), 128 KB + 4 KB SRAM, 512 B OTP, 20 × 32-bit backup registers |
| Crypto Engine | Hardware AES-128/192/256, Triple DES, HASH (MD5/SHA-1), analog TRNG for key generation |
| Connectivity | Dual USB OTG (FS + HS w/ ULPI), 10/100 Ethernet MAC w/ IEEE 1588v2, 2× CAN 2.0B, SDIO, DCMI (48 MB/s) |
| Analog Peripherals | 3× 12-bit ADCs (24 ch, 6 MSPS interleaved), 2× 12-bit DACs, temperature sensor, VBAT monitoring |
| Timers & I/O | 17 timers (12× 16-bit, 2× 32-bit, 3× basic), 140 GPIOs (138× 5 V-tolerant), NVIC with 84 IRQ channels |
| Package | LQFP100 (14 × 14 mm), 100 pins, 0.5 mm pitch, RoHS-compliant, industrial temp range (–40°C to +105°C) |
Pinout & Package
LQFP100 package with exposed thermal pad (EP), 14 × 14 mm body, 0.5 mm lead pitch, and standard JEDEC MO-137AC footprint. Pin count and signal mapping validated per STMicroelectronics DocID17050 Rev 13, Section 4 ("Pinouts and pin description").
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD/VSS | Core & I/O power supply / ground | Separate 1.8–3.6 V domains for analog/digital; decoupling required on VCAP1/VCAP2 |
| PA0–PA15, PB0–PB15, etc. | General-purpose I/O banks | 138 pins 5 V-tolerant; support up to 60 MHz toggle, configurable pull-up/down, EXTI capability |
| PA11/PA12 | USB OTG FS D+/D− | On-chip full-speed PHY; no external transceiver needed for FS mode |
| PA13/PA14/PA15 | SWD/JTAG debug interface | Serial Wire Debug (SWD) supported; JTAG optional; enables trace via ETM |
| PC11/PC12/PD0/PD1 | Ethernet MAC RMII interface | Supports 50 MHz RMII clock input, TXD0/TXD1, RXD0/RXD1, CRS_DV, REF_CLK |
| PD3–PD10 | DCMI data bus (D0–D7) | 8-bit parallel camera interface; supports 48 MB/s throughput, HSYNC/VSYNC/PIXCLK sync signals |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| ART Accelerator™ | Eliminates Flash wait states at 120 MHz, enabling deterministic real-time code execution without RAM copy |
| Flexible Static Memory Controller (FSMC) | Direct interface to NOR/NAND/PSRAM/CompactFlash with programmable timing, enabling external display or storage expansion |
| Dedicated Crypto Hardware | Offloads AES/SHA-1/MD5 from CPU, reducing TLS handshake latency by >70% vs. software-only implementation |
| IEEE 1588v2 Ethernet MAC | Hardware timestamping of PTP packets at sub-100 ns resolution for industrial time-synchronized networks |
| Triple Interleaved ADC | Simultaneous sampling across 3× 12-bit ADCs achieves 6 MSPS aggregate rate for motor current sensing or multi-channel DAQ |
Applications
| Industrial Gateway | Secure Edge Node |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Protocol translation between Modbus RTU field devices and cloud MQTT over TLS. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main application processor running FreeRTOS, managing dual CAN, Ethernet, and crypto-accelerated TLS stack. Use Value: Hardware AES/SHA enables <100 ms TLS handshake; integrated Ethernet + USB OTG allows dual-network redundancy and firmware update via USB stick. | Use Scenario: Tamper-resistant firmware update and secure boot in smart metering hardware. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Root-of-trust MCU verifying signed firmware images using hardware RSA signature verification (via PKA coprocessor in F217 variant) and SHA-256 hash engine. Use Value: On-chip TRNG seeds secure key generation; 4 KB backup SRAM retains decryption keys during power loss. |
| Video Surveillance Endpoint | Multi-Protocol PLC Controller |
Use Scenario: Low-latency MJPEG encoding pipeline from CMOS camera sensor to network stream. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: DCMI interface captures raw YUV frames; DMA transfers to SRAM; hardware crypto encrypts streams before Ethernet transmission. Use Value: 48 MB/s DCMI bandwidth supports VGA@30 fps; dual USB OTG enables local recording to USB mass storage while streaming. | Use Scenario: Compact programmable logic controller supporting EtherCAT slave and CANopen master simultaneously. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time control core executing IEC 61131-3 logic with deterministic interrupt latency (<1 µs jitter) via NVIC priority grouping. Use Value: 17 timers provide precise PWM outputs and encoder capture; 138× 5 V-tolerant I/Os interface directly to industrial sensors and actuators. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-performance ARM Cortex-M3 applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| STM32F217VGT6 | Same package and pinout; adds Ethernet PHY (MII only), higher Flash (1 MB), and PKA coprocessor for RSA/ECC | Required for full EtherCAT slave implementation needing hardware PHY and public-key acceleration | Select when Ethernet PHY integration or asymmetric crypto (RSA-2048) is mandatory; otherwise STM32F215VET6 offers lower BOM cost |
| STM32H743VIT6 | Cortex-M7 @ 480 MHz, dual-core option, 2 MB Flash, no DCMI, no USB HS, but adds GPU, DSI, and enhanced crypto (AES-GCM) | Targeted at high-resolution HMI or AI inference edge nodes, not legacy protocol gateway use cases | Choose only if migrating to M7 architecture for performance headroom; not pin-compatible and requires full PCB redesign |
Compared with STM32F217VGT6, the STM32F215VET6 trades integrated Ethernet PHY and PKA for lower cost and identical peripheral count except crypto - making it optimal for gateways using external PHY or symmetric-only encryption. Versus STM32H743VIT6, it provides proven M3 real-time determinism and DCMI support at half the price point, with no migration overhead.
Availability
STM32F215VET6 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial gateways, secure edge nodes, video surveillance endpoints, and multi-protocol PLC controllers requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for STM32F215VET6 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, specializing in microcontrollers, power management, sensors, and automotive ICs.
The STM32F2 series targets high-end industrial and networking applications requiring real-time performance, hardware security, and rich connectivity - designed specifically for protocol gateways, secure edge devices, and vision-enabled automation systems.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency and associated performance metric for the STM32F215VET6?
The STM32F215VET6 operates at up to 120 MHz with its ARM Cortex-M3 core, achieving 150 DMIPS (Dhrystone 2.1) and 1.25 DMIPS/MHz. This performance is sustained via the ART Accelerator™, which eliminates Flash wait states - confirmed in ST's DocID17050 Rev 13, Section 3.2 and Table 49–50.
Does the STM32F215VET6 include an integrated Ethernet PHY?
No, the STM32F215VET6 integrates only the Ethernet MAC layer with dedicated DMA and IEEE 1588v2 timestamping support. An external PHY chip (e.g., LAN8720A) is required for physical-layer connectivity via MII or RMII interface - explicitly stated in Section 3.26 and Table 61 of the datasheet.
How many ADC channels and what sampling rate does the STM32F215VET6 support in interleaved mode?
The device integrates three independent 12-bit ADCs supporting up to 24 total channels. In triple interleaved mode, they achieve a combined sampling rate of 6 MSPS - verified in Section 3.34 and electrical specs Table 6.3.20 of DocID17050 Rev 13, with timing validated for simultaneous sampling across all three converters.
Is the STM32F215VET6 pin-compatible with other members of the STM32F215xx family?
Yes - all STM32F215xx variants in LQFP100 package (e.g., STM32F215RET6, STM32F215VET6, STM32F215ZET6) share identical pinout and footprint per Table 7 and Figure 13 in the datasheet. Differences are limited to Flash size (256 KB to 512 KB) and package option (LQFP64/100/144), not pin function or assignment.
STM32F215VET6 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- STMicroelectronics
- Package/Case:
- 100-LQFP
- Series:
- STM32F2
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-M3
- Core Size:
- 32-Bit Single-Core
- Speed:
- 120MHz
- Connectivity:
- CANbus, I2C, IrDA, LINbus, MMC, SPI, UART/USART, USB OTG
- Peripherals:
- Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, I2S, LCD, POR, PWM, WDT
- Number of I/O:
- 82
- Program Memory Size:
- 512KB (512K x 8)
- Program Memory Type:
- FLASH
- EEPROM Size:
- -
- RAM Size:
- 132K x 8
- Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd):
- 1.8V ~ 3.6V
- Data Converters:
- A/D 16x12b; D/A 2x12b
- Oscillator Type:
- Internal
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 85°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
STM32F215VET6 FAQ
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of STM32F215VET6?
All STM32F215VET6 units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with STM32F215VET6, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The STM32F215VET6 part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for STM32F215VET6:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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