The STM32F407VET6 Development Board is a high-performance core system board built around STMicroelectronics’ STM32F407VET6 microcontroller. It is designed for developers, students, and engineers who need serious processing power in a compact, accessible form factor. Whether you are learning ARM embedded development, building industrial control systems, or prototyping IoT gateways, this board provides a solid foundation.
At its heart is an ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit RISC core with a Floating Point Unit (FPU) and DSP instructions, running at up to 168 MHz and delivering 210 DMIPS of processing power . This makes it well suited for applications requiring real-time signal processing, motor control algorithms, and floating-point calculations that would overwhelm slower microcontrollers.
The chip integrates 512 KB of Flash memory and 192 KB of SRAM (including 64 KB of Core Coupled Memory), providing ample space for complex firmware and runtime data . A 3×12-bit ADC with up to 24 channels and 2×12-bit DAC handle analog signal conversion, while 17 timers (including two 32-bit timers and two advanced motor-control timers) support precise timing and PWM generation .
Connectivity is a major strength. The board exposes up to 15 communication interfaces, including 3× USART, 2× UART, 3× SPI, 3× I2C, 2× CAN, USB OTG (full-speed and high-speed), and a 10/100 Ethernet MAC . A parallel camera interface and SDIO support add flexibility for imaging and storage applications.
The board follows a minimalist core board design, exposing all available GPIO pins on standard 2.54mm pitch headers for easy integration into custom setups or breadboard prototypes . An onboard AMS1117-3.3 voltage regulator and USB power management simplify powering the board, while a boot mode switch and reset button provide convenient control .
Development is supported by STM32CubeIDE, ST’s free integrated development environment, along with Keil MDK and IAR toolchains . The HAL library and CubeMX graphical configuration tool make peripheral setup accessible to beginners, while experienced developers can work at the register level when needed.
Whether you are building a motor control system, a data acquisition device, a network gateway, or an educational project, the STM32F407VET6 Development Board offers the performance and flexibility to bring your ideas to life. It is suitable for individual makers, students, and businesses purchasing in bulk for education, research, or product development.
Features
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ARM Cortex-M4 @ 168 MHz with FPU and DSP — 210 DMIPS processing power for demanding applications .
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512 KB Flash / 192 KB SRAM — Generous memory for complex firmware and data processing .
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Full I/O expansion — All available GPIO pins exposed on 2.54mm headers for flexible integration .
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15 communication interfaces — USART, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB OTG, and Ethernet MAC .
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3×12-bit ADC / 2×12-bit DAC — Up to 24 analog input channels and dual analog outputs .
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17 timers including 2 advanced motor-control timers — Precise PWM, input capture, and encoder interface support .
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Onboard voltage regulation and USB power management — AMS1117-3.3 regulator and USB power switch simplify powering .
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JTAG/SWD debug interface — Standard programming and debugging via external debugger .
Technical Specifications
| # | Parameter | Specification |
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| 1 | Microcontroller | STM32F407VET6 (ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU and DSP) |
| 2 | Maximum Clock Speed | 168 MHz (210 DMIPS) |
| 3 | Flash Memory | 512 KB |
| 4 | SRAM | 192 KB (including 64 KB CCM) |
| 5 | GPIO Count | 82 pins (up to 138 5V-tolerant I/Os) |
| 6 | Operating Voltage | 1.8V – 3.6V |
| 7 | ADC / DAC | 3×12-bit ADC (24 channels) / 2×12-bit DAC |
| 8 | Package / Debug | LQFP-100 / JTAG, SWD |
