STMicroelectronics STM32F479VGT6

Overview

STM32F479VGT6 from STMicroelectronics is a high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M4 32-bit MCU with FPU, operating up to 180 MHz (225 DMIPS), featuring 2 MB dual-bank Flash, 384+4 KB SRAM (including 64 KB CCM), integrated Chrom-ART Accelerator™ for GUI rendering, MIPI DSI host controller (720p@30 Hz), and hardware crypto engine (AES-128/192/256, SHA-1/2, HMAC). It targets advanced HMI applications requiring real-time graphics, camera interface (DCMI, 54 MB/s), and secure connectivity in industrial HMIs and medical displays.

For engineers reviewing the STM32F479VGT6 datasheet, STM32F479VGT6 pinout, STM32F479VGT6 application, or STM32F479VGT6 equivalent, key selection criteria include its dual Quad-SPI support for external memory expansion, 10/100 Ethernet MAC with IEEE 1588v2 hardware timestamping, USB OTG HS/FS with dedicated DMA, and 161 I/Os with 90 MHz toggle rate and 5 V tolerance on 159 pins - critical for mixed-voltage system integration and deterministic real-time display control.

Technical Context

The STM32F479VGT6 integrates an adaptive real-time accelerator (ART Accelerator™) enabling zero-wait-state execution from Flash at 180 MHz, paired with a Memory Protection Unit (MPU) for robust embedded OS support. Its dual-bank Flash architecture supports true read-while-write operation, essential for firmware over-the-air (FOTA) updates without halting execution.

It features a dedicated LCD-TFT controller supporting XGA resolution (1024×768), a MIPI DSI host with integrated D-PHY (720p@30 Hz), and a parallel DCMI interface with programmable data width (8–14 bit) and pixel clock up to 54 MHz - enabling simultaneous high-resolution display and camera capture in edge vision systems.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

LQFP100 (14 × 14 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) package with 100 leads; thermally enhanced exposed pad (EPAD) for improved power dissipation in sustained graphics workloads.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-performance graphics-capable MCU applications.

Compared with STM32F479VGT6, the STM32F769NIH6 trades integrated MIPI DSI and DCMI for higher CPU performance and larger CCM RAM, while the RA6M5GFP emphasizes security and safety certification at the expense of on-chip graphics and imaging capabilities - making STM32F479VGT6 uniquely suited for cost-sensitive, integrated HMI designs requiring both display and camera in a single chip.

Availability

STM32F479VGT6 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMIs, medical imaging displays, smart building gateways, and automotive diagnostic tools requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.

Supply support for STM32F479VGT6 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 analog devices for industrial, automotive, and consumer markets.

The STM32F479 belongs to the STM32F4 High-Performance line, engineered specifically for resource-intensive embedded applications demanding integrated graphics acceleration, high-speed connectivity, and cryptographic security - targeting next-generation human-machine interfaces and edge vision systems.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating temperature for the STM32F479VGT6 in LQFP100 package?

The STM32F479VGT6 in LQFP100 package is rated for industrial temperature range: –40 °C to +85 °C ambient. Its thermal resistance (θ_JA) is 44.5 °C/W, and junction temperature must not exceed +105 °C under continuous operation - verified per DS11118 Rev 8 Section 6.2 and Table 16.

Does the STM32F479VGT6 support USB OTG Host mode with high-speed peripherals?

Yes - the STM32F479VGT6 includes a dedicated USB OTG HS controller with on-chip full-speed PHY and ULPI interface, enabling high-speed (480 Mbps) host operation when connected to an external ULPI transceiver. The FS PHY supports device/host/OTG at 12 Mbps without external components.

Can the Chrom-ART Accelerator™ perform alpha blending between two frame buffers simultaneously?

Yes - the Chrom-ART Accelerator™ (DMA2D) supports dual-source alpha blending with configurable opacity (0–255), format conversion (RGB565 ↔ ARGB8888), and automatic line-by-line address increment. It operates independently of the CPU and completes a 1024×768 blend in <12 ms using internal FIFOs and burst transfers.

How many independent clock sources does the STM32F479VGT6 provide for RTC and system timing?

The STM32F479VGT6 provides three independent clock sources for timing: a 32.768 kHz external crystal oscillator (LSE), an internal 32 kHz RC oscillator (LSI) calibrated to ±1%, and a programmable prescaler for HSE/HSI-derived clocks. The RTC can be clocked exclusively by LSE for sub-second accuracy (±1 ppm drift with crystal) while the system runs from HSE or HSI.