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STMicroelectronics STM32F215ZET6TR
- Part No.:
- STM32F215ZET6TR
- Manufacturer:
- STMicroelectronics
- Category:
- Microcontrollers
- Package:
- 144-LQFP
- Datasheet:
-
STM32F215ZET6TR.pdf
- Description:
- IC MCU 32BIT 512KB FLASH 144LQFP
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Product details
Overview
STM32F215ZET6TR from STMicroelectronics is a high-performance ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller featuring 120 MHz CPU, 512 KB Flash, 128+4 KB SRAM, hardware crypto acceleration (AES-128/192/256, SHA-1, MD5), USB OTG HS/FS, and 10/100 Ethernet MAC with IEEE 1588v2 support - deployed in industrial gateways requiring secure connectivity and real-time protocol bridging.
For engineers reviewing the STM32F215ZET6TR datasheet, STM32F215ZET6TR pinout, STM32F215ZET6TR application, or STM32F215ZET6TR equivalent, key selection considerations include its LQFP144 package with 114 GPIOs, dual CAN 2.0B interfaces, parallel camera interface (DCMI), and dedicated cryptographic peripherals enabling secure firmware updates and encrypted data tunneling in edge nodes.
Technical Context
The STM32F215ZET6TR 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, and 4 KB backup SRAM powered by VBAT.
Peripherals are organized across three AHB domains and two APB buses: the Ethernet MAC uses dedicated DMA with MII/RMII PHY interface; USB OTG HS employs ULPI and on-chip FS PHY; and the DCMI supports 8–14-bit parallel input up to 48 MB/s for machine vision preprocessing.
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, 96-bit unique ID |
| Crypto Engine | Hardware AES-128/192/256, Triple DES, SHA-1, MD5, and analog true RNG for FIPS-compliant key generation |
| Connectivity | Dual CAN 2.0B, USB 2.0 OTG HS/FS (ULPI + on-chip PHY), 10/100 Ethernet MAC with IEEE 1588v2 hardware timestamping |
| Analog Peripherals | Three 12-bit ADCs (up to 24 channels, 6 MSPS triple interleaved), two 12-bit DACs, temperature sensor |
| Timers & I/O | Up to 17 timers including TIM1/TIM8 advanced-control, 114 GPIOs (5 V-tolerant), flexible static memory controller (FSMC) |
| Camera Interface | 8–14-bit parallel DCMI supporting up to 48 MB/s throughput for real-time image capture and preprocessing |
Pinout & Package
LQFP144 (20 × 20 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) with exposed thermal pad; 144-pin square package supporting full peripheral mapping including RMII, DCMI, FSMC, and dual CAN.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD/VSS | Power supply / Ground | Core and I/O power domains (1.8–3.6 V); separate VCAP pins for internal regulator stabilization |
| PA0–PA15, PB0–PB15, etc. | General-purpose I/O | 114 5 V-tolerant GPIOs with interrupt capability, configurable as AF functions for all major peripherals |
| PH13–PH15, PI0–PI10 | DCMI interface | Dedicated 14-bit parallel bus (D0–D13), VSYNC, HSYNC, PIXCLK for synchronous image sensor interfacing |
| PA1–PA2, PB12–PB13 | USB OTG HS ULPI | ULPI interface (D0–D7, CLK, DIR, NXT, STP) for external high-speed PHY connection |
| PC1–PC4, PC5–PC7 | Ethernet MAC RMII | RMII signals (REF_CLK, CRS_DV, RXD0–RXD1, TXD0–TXD1, TX_EN) for compact 2-layer Ethernet PCB layout |
| PB8–PB9, PD0–PD1 | Dual CAN | Two independent CAN 2.0B controllers with dedicated TX/RX pins and programmable bit timing |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| ART Accelerator™ | Enables deterministic 120 MHz operation from Flash without wait states - critical for real-time control loop stability |
| Dedicated Crypto Unit | Offloads AES/SHA/MD5 from CPU, reducing encryption latency by >90% vs. software-only implementation |
| IEEE 1588v2 Hardware Support | Hardware timestamping in Ethernet MAC enables sub-microsecond time synchronization for industrial PLC networks |
| Flexible Static Memory Controller (FSMC) | Direct interface to NOR/NAND/PSRAM/CompactFlash - eliminates need for external glue logic in HMI designs |
| Parallel Camera Interface (DCMI) | Supports CMOS sensors up to UXGA resolution at 30 fps with DMA-accelerated frame buffering |
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 handling TCP/IP stack, TLS handshake, and real-time Modbus scheduling via advanced timers. Use Value: Dual CAN + Ethernet + crypto engine enables concurrent fieldbus communication and encrypted uplink without external co-processors. | Use Scenario: Firmware-OTA update with signature verification and rollback protection in remote asset monitors. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Secure boot loader executing from protected Flash sectors, validating signed images using hardware SHA-256 and AES-GCM decryption. Use Value: On-chip crypto accelerators reduce OTA validation time from ~2 s (SW) to <150 ms, minimizing device downtime. |
| Machine Vision Terminal | Networked HMI Panel |
Use Scenario: Low-latency barcode scanning using rolling shutter CMOS sensor and real-time image preprocessing. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: DCMI captures raw frames; DMA transfers to SRAM; Cortex-M3 runs edge inference (e.g., CNN-lite) with ART-accelerated math ops. Use Value: 48 MB/s DCMI bandwidth + 128 KB SRAM allows full UXGA frame buffering and pixel-level filtering before host transfer. | Use Scenario: Touch-enabled operator interface with local graphics rendering and remote diagnostics via Ethernet. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Graphics controller driving 800×480 LCD via FSMC 8080 mode while managing USB CDC virtual COM port for service access. Use Value: FSMC's 8080/6800 mode eliminates external display controller IC, reducing BOM cost and PCB layer count. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-performance MCU applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| STM32F217ZGT6 | Same package and pinout; adds 1 MB Flash (vs. 512 KB) and 16 KB additional SRAM | Better suited for complex protocol stacks (e.g., full TCP/IP + TLS + web server) requiring larger code/data footprint | Select when firmware size exceeds 450 KB or multi-threaded RTOS heap demand exceeds 100 KB |
| STM32H743ZIT6 | ARM Cortex-M7 @ 480 MHz, dual-core option, no DCMI, adds DSI and JPEG codec; LQFP144 pin-compatible but not functionally identical | Targeted at higher-throughput UI and AI inferencing; lacks native parallel camera interface and IEEE 1588v2 hardware support | Choose only if migrating to M7 performance and abandoning DCMI/Ethernet timestamping requirements |
Compared with STM32F217ZGT6, the STM32F215ZET6TR trades Flash/SRAM capacity for lower cost and power, while versus STM32H743ZIT6 it retains legacy-compatible peripherals (DCMI, 1588v2) essential for industrial imaging and precision time-sync systems.
Availability
STM32F215ZET6TR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial gateways, secure edge nodes, machine vision terminals, and networked HMI panels requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.
Supply support for STM32F215ZET6TR 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, designing and manufacturing microcontrollers, power ICs, sensors, and automotive-grade components since 1987.
The STM32F2 series targets industrial and networking applications demanding robust real-time performance, hardware security, and rich connectivity - specifically engineered for protocol gateways, motor control, and secure IoT endpoints.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency and how is it achieved?
The STM32F215ZET6TR achieves 120 MHz CPU operation using the ART Accelerator™, which caches Flash read accesses to eliminate wait states. This requires enabling the prefetch buffer and instruction cache in RCC configuration; actual sustained performance depends on code alignment and branch predictability, with Dhrystone benchmark confirming 150 DMIPS.
Does this MCU support hardware-based secure boot?
Yes - the STM32F215ZET6TR implements secure boot via its embedded ROM bootloader (SB-Secure Boot), which verifies digital signatures of user code using public keys stored in option bytes. It leverages the hardware crypto engine for RSA-2048 signature verification and AES-128 decryption of encrypted firmware images.
Can the Ethernet MAC operate in RMII mode with external PHY?
Yes - the Ethernet MAC supports RMII interface with dedicated pins (REF_CLK, CRS_DV, RXD0–RXD1, TXD0–TXD1, TX_EN). External PHYs such as LAN8720A or DP83848 are directly compatible; clock routing must meet 50 MHz ±50 ppm tolerance, and PCB layout requires controlled impedance traces per IEEE 802.3u guidelines.
Is the DCMI interface capable of continuous streaming to memory?
Yes - the DCMI supports continuous frame capture into SRAM using double-buffered DMA transfers. With 128 KB SRAM and DMA burst mode, it can sustain full-frame (e.g., VGA@30 fps) streaming without CPU intervention; VSYNC-triggered interrupts enable precise frame boundary detection for real-time processing pipelines.
STM32F215ZET6TR Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- STMicroelectronics
- Package/Case:
- 144-LQFP
- Series:
- STM32F2
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- 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:
- 114
- 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 24x12b; D/A 2x12b
- Oscillator Type:
- Internal
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 85°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
STM32F215ZET6TR FAQ
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of STM32F215ZET6TR?
All STM32F215ZET6TR units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with STM32F215ZET6TR, 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 STM32F215ZET6TR part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for STM32F215ZET6TR:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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