STMicroelectronics Discovery MCU Development Kit STM32F429I-DISC1

Discovery Kit for STM32F429ZI Microcontroller

The ST Microelectronics STM32F429I-DISC1 is a Discovery board for the STM32F429 microcontrollers (MCUs). It includes everything required for beginners and experienced users to start developing applications with graphical user interfaces. This particular development board also features a 2.4" TFT LCD Display.
The STM32F429I-DISC1 development board features a built-in ST-LINK/V2-B debugger/programmer system.

What is the STM32F429?
STM32F429 series of microcontrollers are high-performance, advanced line MCUs with both DSP and FPU instructions. It is based on ARM Cortex-M4 and offers up to 180MHz. The STM32F429ZIT6 is the onboard chip which comes in a 144-pin LQFP package.

Who is it designed for?
Discovery STM32 F429 development board is suitable for both beginners and experienced designers. Whether you are looking to start your first MCU based project or a complex graphics display device, this board will work for you.

What's on-board?
MCU: STM32F429ZIT6
Core: ARM Cortex-M4
Memory: 2Mb Flash, 256KB RAM, 64Mb SRAM
Display: 1 x 2.4" QVGA TFT LCD
Debugger/Programmer: ST-LINK/V2-B
Power: USB 5V or 3.3V
USB Functions: debugging, virtual COM, mass storage
Sensor: L3GD20 ST MEMS motion sensor
LEDs: 1 x red (power) , 1 x red/greed (USB), 2 x User red/green, 2 x USB OTG
Buttons: 1 x reset, 1 x user
USB OTG: micro-AB connector
Extension header for LQFP144 I/Os

What software does it use?
Alongside the STM32F429I-DISC1 hardware, you will require software to write your coding etc. This software includes:
- IAR EWARM (IAR Embedded Workbench)
- Keil MDK-ARM
- GCC-based IDEs (ARM, Atollic, TrueSTUDIO)
- ARM mbed online

What else do I need?
You need a PC running Windows XP, Windows 7 or Window 8. You will also need a USB cable going from USB-A to mini-B.

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Up to 2x USB 2.0 OTG FS/HS
SDIO (Secure Digital Input Output)
USART, SPI, I²C
I²S (Inter-IC Sound) + Audio PLL
16 and 32 Bit Timers
Up to 3x 12-Bit ADC
Low Voltage 1.7 V to 3.6 V

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