STMicroelectronics STM32F217VGT6

Overview

STM32F217VGT6 from STMicroelectronics is a high-performance ARM® Cortex®-M3 microcontroller featuring 120 MHz CPU operation, 1 MB Flash/128+4 KB SRAM, hardware crypto acceleration (AES-256, SHA-1), dual USB OTG (FS + HS), and integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC with IEEE 1588v2 support. It serves as a system-on-chip controller in industrial gateways requiring secure connectivity, real-time networking, and camera interface capability.

For engineers reviewing the STM32F217VGT6 datasheet, STM32F217VGT6 pinout, STM32F217VGT6 application, or STM32F217VGT6 equivalent, key selection considerations include its 144-pin LQFP package, 17-timer peripheral set (including two 32-bit timers), triple 12-bit ADCs (6 MSPS interleaved), dual CAN 2.0B interfaces, and DCMI parallel camera interface supporting up to 48 MB/s throughput.

Technical Context

The STM32F217VGT6 implements 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 flexible static memory controller (FSMC) supporting NAND/NOR/PSRAM and LCD parallel interface (8080/6800 modes).

Connectivity architecture integrates dual USB controllers (OTG_FS with on-chip PHY; OTG_HS with ULPI and dedicated DMA), 10/100 Ethernet MAC with MII/RMII and IEEE 1588v2 hardware timestamping, and 8–14-bit parallel DCMI for image sensor interfacing - all managed via multi-AHB bus matrix and 16-stream DMA with centralized FIFOs.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

LQFP100 package (14 × 14 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) with exposed thermal pad; 100 leads, standard JEDEC footprint, RoHS-compliant, rated for industrial temperature range (–40°C to +105°C).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-performance ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller applications.

Compared with STM32F217VGT6, the STM32F427VIT6 trades IEEE 1588v2 and DCMI for higher compute and memory, while the STM32H743VIT6 abandons parallel camera support and hardware 1588 for display acceleration and dual-core flexibility - making the F217 uniquely suited for time-aware vision edge nodes.

Availability

STM32F217VGT6 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial gateways, secure edge data loggers, machine vision terminals, and multi-protocol HMIs requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for STM32F217VGT6 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, power management ICs, sensors, and automotive semiconductors since 1987.

The STM32F2 series targets high-end industrial and networking applications, emphasizing real-time performance, hardware security, and rich connectivity - specifically engineered for gateway, motor control, and vision-enabled edge devices operating under extended temperature and reliability requirements.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency and associated performance metric of the STM32F217VGT6?

The STM32F217VGT6 operates at a maximum CPU frequency of 120 MHz, achieving 150 DMIPS (Dhrystone 2.1) performance with the ART Accelerator enabled. This corresponds to 1.25 DMIPS/MHz, verified under zero-wait-state Flash execution conditions per ST's production datasheet (DocID17050 Rev 13). The core includes a Memory Protection Unit (MPU) and supports Thumb-2 instruction set.

Does the STM32F217VGT6 support hardware-accelerated cryptography, and which algorithms are implemented?

Yes - it integrates dedicated hardware accelerators for AES-128/192/256 encryption/decryption, Triple DES, MD5 and SHA-1 hashing, and an analog true random number generator (RNG). These modules operate independently of the CPU, enabling secure boot, TLS handshake acceleration, and FIPS-compliant key generation without software overhead or timing side-channel exposure.

Can the STM32F217VGT6 directly interface with a 10/100 Ethernet PHY, and what physical layer options are supported?

Yes - it features a fully integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC with MII and RMII interfaces, supporting IEEE 802.3 compliant PHYs (e.g., LAN8720A, DP83848). Hardware timestamping for IEEE 1588v2 PTP is implemented in the MAC, enabling sub-microsecond synchronization accuracy. No external MAC is required; only a PHY and magnetics are needed for physical layer connectivity.

What camera interface capabilities does the STM32F217VGT6 provide, and what is its maximum data throughput?

The STM32F217VGT6 includes an 8–14-bit parallel Digital Camera Interface (DCMI) supporting up to 48 MB/s throughput. It accepts embedded synchronization (VSYNC, HSYNC, PCLK) and supports CMOS sensors such as OV5640 and MT9V034. The interface feeds pixel data directly into memory via DMA, enabling real-time frame capture without CPU intervention - validated in ST's official application note AN3966.