STMicroelectronics STM32H725VET6TR

Overview

STM32H725VET6TR from STMicroelectronics is a high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M7 32-bit MCU operating at up to 550 MHz, featuring 512 KB flash (ECC-protected), 564 KB SRAM (including 128 KB TCM RAM), dual 16-bit ADCs (3.6 MSPS), Ethernet MAC, USB HS/FS OTG, and 3x FD-CAN interfaces. It targets real-time industrial HMI, motor control with sensor fusion, and edge AI inference at the device level.

For engineers reviewing the STM32H725VET6TR datasheet, STM32H725VET6TR pinout, STM32H725VET6TR application, or STM32H725VET6TR equivalent, key selection considerations include its dual-core-ready memory architecture (TCM + system RAM remapping), integrated DC-DC regulator for efficiency-critical designs, Chrom-ART accelerator for low-CPU GUI rendering, and FD-CAN support for automotive-grade communication stacks.

Technical Context

The device implements a dual-bank Arm Cortex-M7 core with DP-FPU, L1 instruction/data caches (32 KB each), and MPU - enabling deterministic zero-wait-state execution from flash or external memory. Its memory subsystem supports ECC on all embedded RAM and flash, with flexible remapping of up to 256 KB system RAM into instruction TCM for time-critical code.

Peripherals are orchestrated via four DMA controllers (including MDMA with linked-list support) and a bus-interconnect matrix that decouples CPU, DMA, and peripheral bandwidth. The analog subsystem integrates two 16-bit ADCs with interleaved mode (7.2 MSPS), two op-amps (8 MHz GBW), two comparators, and DFSDM filters - all synchronized to a common clock domain for sensor signal chain coherence.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

STM32H725VET6TR uses a VFQFPN68 (8 × 8 mm) package with 0.4 mm pitch, ECOPACK2-compliant, and thermally enhanced for industrial ambient operation. Pin count: 68 terminals.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with STM32H725VET6TR, the H735 offers cryptographic acceleration and double flash capacity at higher cost, while the H723 removes Ethernet and one FD-CAN to lower price - making the H725 the optimal balance of connectivity, performance, and security for industrial gateways and vision edge nodes.

Availability

STM32H725VET6TR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor control, automotive diagnostic gateways, edge AI vision terminals, and human-machine interface systems requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.

Supply support for STM32H725VET6TR 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 ICs, sensors, and analog products for industrial, automotive, and consumer markets.

The STM32H7 series targets high-end embedded applications demanding real-time determinism, rich connectivity, and hardware-accelerated compute - especially where functional safety, graphics, and multi-protocol communication converge.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency and core type of the STM32H725VET6TR?

The STM32H725VET6TR features an Arm Cortex-M7 core running at up to 550 MHz with double-precision FPU, 32 KB instruction and 32 KB data caches, and memory protection unit (MPU). It achieves 1177 DMIPS and supports zero-wait-state execution from flash or external memory due to its L1 cache architecture.

Does the STM32H725VET6TR include hardware security features?

Yes - it integrates a true random number generator (RNG), CRC calculation unit, read-out protection (ROP), PC read-out protection (PC-ROP), tamper detection, and a 96-bit unique ID. While it lacks dedicated AES or PKA accelerators (found in H735), its security primitives support secure boot, firmware authentication, and anti-cloning measures.

What are the supported package types and which one does STM32H725VET6TR use?

The STM32H725VET6TR is specifically offered in the VFQFPN68 (8 × 8 mm) package with 0.4 mm pitch and ECOPACK2 compliance. Other variants in the H725 family use LQFP100, TFBGA100, WLCSP115, or UFBGA169 - but the 'VET6TR' suffix denotes the VFQFPN68 configuration with tape-and-reel packaging.

How does the integrated DC-DC converter affect power design?

The VFQFPN68 variant includes an integrated step-down DC-DC converter (SMPS) that replaces the external LDO for main VDD supply, improving efficiency - especially under dynamic load - and reducing thermal dissipation. It requires two external 2.2 µF VCAP capacitors and supports automatic bypass to LDO mode during low-power states or if SMPS fails.