STMicroelectronics STM32H563VGT6TR

Overview

STM32H563VGT6TR from STMicroelectronics is a high-security, high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M33 32-bit microcontroller with TrustZone®, FPU, and 250 MHz operation. It integrates 2 Mbyte flash with ECC, 640 Kbyte SRAM (including ECC-protected SRAM2/SRAM3), dual DMA controllers, CORDIC/FMAC math accelerators, and dual FDCAN interfaces. It targets secure industrial control, IoT edge nodes, and automotive body electronics requiring real-time deterministic execution and firmware integrity.

For engineers reviewing the STM32H563VGT6TR datasheet, STM32H563VGT6TR pinout, STM32H563VGT6TR application, or STM32H563VGT6TR equivalent, key selection criteria include TrustZone-enforced peripheral isolation, 250 MHz clock stability under voltage scaling, dual-bank flash for seamless OTA updates, 140 I/Os with 5 V tolerance, and hardware-accelerated ECDSA/SHA for secure boot verification.

Technical Context

The device implements Armv8-M mainline security with configurable SAU regions and GTZC-managed memory/peripheral partitioning. Its dual-core debug architecture supports authenticated SWD/JTAG access, while the secure life cycle scheme enforces mandatory debug authentication in production mode.

Power management integrates an SMPS step-down converter with scalable output (0.8–1.2 V) and LDO fallback, enabling dynamic voltage/frequency scaling across Sleep/Stop/Standby modes. The ART Accelerator includes 8-Kbyte instruction cache and 4-Kbyte data cache to eliminate flash wait states at full 250 MHz operation.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

LQFP100 (14 × 14 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) package with 100 leads. Pinout validated per STMicroelectronics DS14258 Rev 6, Section 4.2 (Pin description) and Table 14 (pin/ball definition). All pins support 5 V-tolerant inputs except analog and supply domains.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-security MCU applications.

Compared with STM32H563VGT6TR, the STM32H753VI trades hardware security for higher clock speed and simpler certification paths, while the i.MX RT1176 shifts security responsibility to an external component-making the H563 the only option offering integrated, TrustZone-native, PSA-certifiable security at 250 MHz with math acceleration.

Availability

STM32H563VGT6TR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial PLC controllers, secure IoT gateways, automotive body control modules, and medical diagnostic devices requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for STM32H563VGT6TR 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, specializing in microcontrollers, power management, sensors, and automotive ICs with strong emphasis on industrial and automotive reliability.

The STM32H5 series is ST's flagship high-security MCU line designed specifically for PSA Certified Level 3 and Common Criteria EAL4+ applications-integrating TrustZone, cryptographic accelerators, and secure firmware lifecycle management into a single die.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating temperature range for STM32H563VGT6TR?

The STM32H563VGT6TR is rated for industrial temperature range: –40 °C to +105 °C ambient. This is confirmed in Section 5.3.1 of DS14258 Rev 6, where operating conditions specify junction temperature limits up to +125 °C and thermal derating curves for sustained 250 MHz operation under worst-case ambient conditions.

Does STM32H563VGT6TR support JTAG debugging in production mode?

No-JTAG is disabled by default in production life cycle state. Only Serial Wire Debug (SWD) is available, and it requires authenticated debug access using a valid certificate provisioned via the secure debug authentication mechanism defined in Section 3.46.1 of the datasheet.

Can the internal SMPS be used without external components?

No-the SMPS requires external components: a 1 µH inductor, 22 µF output capacitor, and feedback resistors for voltage setting. Section 5.3.3 details mandatory external component values and layout constraints to ensure stability and EMI compliance at full 250 MHz operation.

How many independent clock sources does STM32H563VGT6TR provide?

It provides six independent clock sources: 64 MHz HSI, 48 MHz HSI48, 4 MHz CSI, 32 kHz LSI, 4–50 MHz HSE, and 32.768 kHz LSE. These are documented in Section 3.12 and electrically characterized in Section 5.3.9 (internal) and 5.3.8 (external) of DS14258 Rev 6.