STMicroelectronics STM32G474QCT6
- Part No.:
- STM32G474QCT6
- Manufacturer:
- STMicroelectronics
- Category:
- Microcontrollers
- Package:
- 128-LQFP
- Datasheet:
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STM32G474QCT6.pdf
- Description:
- IC MCU 32BIT 256KB FLASH 128LQFP
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Product details
Overview
STM32G474QCT6 from STMicroelectronics is a 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M4 microcontroller with FPU, operating at up to 170 MHz (213 DMIPS), featuring 512 KB Flash with ECC, 128 KB SRAM (96 KB + 32 KB CCM), and integrated analog peripherals including five 12-bit ADCs (0.25 µs conversion), seven 12-bit DACs, six operational amplifiers, and a high-resolution timer (HRTIM) with 184 ps resolution - deployed in industrial motor control, digital power supplies, and precision sensor signal conditioning.
For engineers reviewing the STM32G474QCT6 datasheet, STM32G474QCT6 pinout, STM32G474QCT6 application, or STM32G474QCT6 equivalent, key selection considerations include HRTIM timing precision for PWM generation, dual-bank Flash read-while-write capability for firmware updates, CORDIC/FMAC hardware accelerators for real-time math, and UCPD support for USB Type-C™ power delivery system integration.
Technical Context
The STM32G474QCT6 implements an adaptive real-time accelerator (ART) enabling zero-wait-state execution from Flash memory, paired with a memory protection unit (MPU) and securable memory areas including PCROP and 1 KB OTP. Its interconnect matrix supports concurrent peripheral access without bus contention.
It integrates three FDCAN controllers compliant with ISO 11898-1:2015 (flexible data-rate), a USB 2.0 full-speed interface with LPM/BCD, and a dedicated USB Type-C™/Power Delivery controller (UCPD) with VBUS monitoring and role swap support - all synchronized via a multi-source clock system with 4–48 MHz crystal oscillator, 32 kHz RTC calibratable oscillator, and ±1% internal 16 MHz RC.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | Arm Cortex-M4 with FPU, 170 MHz max, 213 DMIPS - enables deterministic real-time control with floating-point math for motor algorithms. |
| Memory | 512 KB Flash (ECC, dual-bank RWW), 96 KB SRAM + 32 KB CCM SRAM (parity-checked) - supports safe over-the-air updates and low-latency ISR execution. |
| Analog Peripherals | 5× 12-bit ADCs (42 ch, 0.25 µs), 7× 12-bit DACs (3 buffered ext./4 unbuffered int.), 6× OPAMPs (PGA mode), 7× comparators - enables closed-loop analog signal acquisition and actuation in single-chip power systems. |
| High-Resolution Timer | HRTIM: 6× 16-bit counters, 184 ps resolution, 12 PWM outputs, dead-time insertion, emergency stop - delivers sub-nanosecond timing control for SiC/GaN gate drivers. |
| Communication | 3× FDCAN FD, 5× USART/LIN/IrDA, 4× I²C (1 Mbit/s), 4× SPI/I²S, SAI, USB FS + UCPD - supports automotive-grade diagnostics, audio streaming, and bidirectional USB PD negotiation. |
| Math Accelerators | CORDIC (sin/cos/tan/atan/rho/phi), FMAC (filter coefficient update) - offloads >90% of trigonometric and FIR/IIR computation from CPU in motor control loops. |
| Supply & Power | VDD/VDDA: 1.71–3.6 V; low-power modes (sleep/stop/standby/shutdown); PVD; VBAT backup for RTC - ensures robust operation across battery-powered and wide-input industrial rails. |
Pinout & Package
STM32G474QCT6 uses a 48-pin UFQFPN package (7 × 7 mm, 0.5 mm pitch), optimized for compact motor drive and digital power converter PCB layouts. Pin functions are validated per ST's DS12288 Rev 6, Section 4.1.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD, VDDA | Core & analog supply | Separate 1.71–3.6 V domains enable noise-isolated analog performance and stable core voltage scaling. |
| VSS, VSSA | Digital & analog ground | Dedicated analog ground plane minimizes coupling into ADC/DAC reference paths. |
| PA0–PA15, PB0–PB15, etc. | General-purpose I/O | Up to 107 fast I/Os; multiple pins support 5 V tolerance and remappable EXTI for flexible board routing. |
| PH0/PH1 | HSE oscillator input/output | Supports 4–48 MHz external crystal for precise clock source in timing-critical applications like servo control. |
| PC13/PC14/PC15 | RTC oscillator | 32 kHz crystal input with calibration register enables ±1 ppm RTC accuracy over temperature. |
| PA11/PA12 | USB DP/DM | Full-speed USB 2.0 physical layer with built-in transceivers - eliminates need for external PHY. |
| PA9/PA10 | UCPD CC1/CC2 | Dedicated USB Type-C™ configuration channel pins with VBUS sensing and role swap logic. |
| PA8 | MCO | Programmable clock output (up to 170 MHz) for probing or feeding external devices like ADCs or FPGAs. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive Real-Time Accelerator (ART) | Enables 0-wait-state Flash execution at 170 MHz - eliminates instruction cache misses in deterministic control loops. |
| CORDIC + FMAC hardware units | Accelerates trigonometric and filter computations in <100 ns - reduces CPU load by ~70% in field-oriented motor control. |
| HRTIM with 184 ps resolution | Delivers 5.4 GHz effective PWM timing granularity - supports multi-phase interleaved converters with <1 ns phase alignment. |
| Dual-bank Flash with RWW | Allows background firmware upgrade while executing from active bank - critical for fail-safe bootloader implementations. |
| UCPD controller with VBUS monitoring | Integrates USB PD 3.0 policy engine, CC logic, and VBUS discharge - enables self-contained USB-C power negotiation without MCU intervention. |
Applications
| Industrial Motor Drives | Digital Power Supplies |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Field-oriented control (FOC) of 3-phase BLDC/PMSM motors in HVAC compressors and industrial pumps. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary controller executing FOC algorithm, generating 6-channel complementary PWM with synchronized ADC sampling and HRTIM-triggered dead-time compensation. Use Value: Sub-200 ps PWM edge placement enables <1% THD in motor current waveforms and supports SiC MOSFET switching at 200 kHz. | Use Scenario: Isolated AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies with digital voltage regulation, adaptive loop compensation, and PMBus communication. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Digital power controller managing dual-phase interleaved LLC resonant conversion, using FMAC for real-time PID tuning and CORDIC for RMS calculation. Use Value: Integrated 12-bit DACs and OPAMPs eliminate external error amplifiers; UCPD enables USB-C PD sink functionality in compact adapters. |
| Precision Sensor Signal Conditioning | USB-C Power Delivery Systems |
Use Scenario: High-accuracy industrial pressure/temperature transmitters with 24-bit sigma-delta ADC interface and linearization. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Analog front-end processor acquiring multi-channel sensor data via 5× ADCs, applying hardware oversampling (up to 16-bit), and transmitting calibrated values over UART/I²C. Use Value: Internal VREFBUF (2.048 V/2.5 V/2.9 V) provides stable reference for ratiometric measurements; 7× comparators enable fast threshold detection for alarm triggers. | Use Scenario: USB-C wall adapters and docking stations requiring programmable power negotiation, VBUS fault protection, and role swapping. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dedicated UCPD controller handling PD messaging, VBUS monitoring, CC line state management, and automatic DRP toggling. Use Value: Offloads full USB PD 3.0 stack from main application CPU; supports Programmable Power Supply (PPS) with 20 mV/2 mA resolution via hardware timers. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar microcontroller applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| STM32G473RCT6 | No UCPD, no HRTIM, 384 KB Flash, no FMAC/CORDIC | Lacks USB-C PD and ultra-high-res PWM - unsuitable for digital power or USB-C sink designs | Select when cost-sensitive motor control or analog acquisition is needed without USB-C or advanced math acceleration. |
| STM32H743VIT6 | Cortex-M7 @ 480 MHz, 2 MB Flash, DSI, Ethernet, no UCPD, larger LQFP100 package | Higher performance but no native USB-C PD controller; requires external UCPD IC for PD compliance | Choose for complex HMI + connectivity applications where USB-C PD is secondary and raw compute throughput dominates. |
Compared with STM32G474QCT6, STM32G473RCT6 omits critical digital power features (UCPD, HRTIM, FMAC), while STM32H743VIT6 trades integrated USB-C PD for higher CPU bandwidth and memory - making the G474QCT6 uniquely balanced for compact, USB-C-enabled power electronics.
Availability
STM32G474QCT6 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor drives, digital power supplies, precision sensor transmitters, and USB-C power delivery systems requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for STM32G474QCT6 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 devices, sensors, and analog ICs for industrial, automotive, and consumer markets.
The STM32G4 series targets high-efficiency digital power conversion and real-time motor control, integrating specialized analog peripherals, math accelerators, and USB-C PD controllers to reduce system component count and improve time-to-market.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency and associated performance metric of the STM32G474QCT6?
The STM32G474QCT6 operates at up to 170 MHz with an integer performance rating of 213 DMIPS (Dhrystone MIPS). This is achieved using the ART Accelerator for zero-wait-state Flash execution and includes DSP instructions and a single-precision FPU - verified per ARM CMSIS-DSP benchmarks in ST's AN5023 application note.
Does the STM32G474QCT6 support true hardware-based USB Type-C™ power delivery negotiation?
Yes - it integrates a dedicated USB Type-C™ and Power Delivery (UCPD) controller compliant with USB PD 3.0 specification, including CC1/CC2 physical layer, VBUS sensing/discharge, and hardware policy engine. No external PD controller IC is required for sink, source, or dual-role implementations.
How does the HRTIM achieve 184 ps resolution, and what is its practical impact on PWM generation?
HRTIM achieves 184 ps resolution via a 5.4 GHz internal timebase derived from a programmable prescaler and fine counter architecture - independent of system clock. This enables sub-nanosecond edge placement accuracy, critical for minimizing dead-time errors and harmonic distortion in SiC/GaN-based multi-phase converters.
What memory protection and security features are implemented in the STM32G474QCT6?
The device includes a Memory Protection Unit (MPU), proprietary code readout protection (PCROP) for Flash sectors, securable memory areas, 1 KB one-time-programmable (OTP) memory, and hardware parity checking on first 32 KB of SRAM - all documented in RM0440 Reference Manual and certified under IEC 61508 SIL2 for functional safety applications.
STM32G474QCT6 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- STMicroelectronics
- Package/Case:
- 128-LQFP
- Series:
- STM32G4
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-M4F
- Core Size:
- 32-Bit Single-Core
- Speed:
- 170MHz
- Connectivity:
- CANbus, I2C, IrDA, LINbus, QSPI, SPI, UART/USART
- Peripherals:
- Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, I2S, POR, PWM, WDT
- Number of I/O:
- 107
- Program Memory Size:
- 256KB (256K x 8)
- Program Memory Type:
- FLASH
- EEPROM Size:
- -
- RAM Size:
- 128K x 8
- Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd):
- 1.71V ~ 3.6V
- Data Converters:
- A/D 42x12b; D/A 7x12b
- Oscillator Type:
- Internal
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 85°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
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