STMicroelectronics Discovery MCU Development Kit STM32F407G-DISC1

The ST Microelectronics STM32F407G-DISC1 is a Discovery board for the STM32F407 microcontrollers (MCUs). It includes everything required for beginners and experienced users to start developing applications with high-performance MCUs, featuring audio.
The STM32F407G-DISC1 development board features a built-in ST-LINK/V2-A debugger/programmer system.

What is the STM32F407?
STM32F407 series of microcontrollers are high-performance MCUs designed for medical, industrial and consumer applications. It is based on ARM Cortex-M4 and offers up to 168MHz. The STM32F407VGT6 is the onboard chip which comes in a 100-pin LQFP package.

Who is it designed for?
Discovery STM32 F407G development board is suitable for both beginners and experienced designers. Whether you are looking to start your first MCU based project or a complex audio-based project, this board is for you.

What's on-board?
MCU: STM32F407VGT6
Core: ARM Cortex-M4
Memory: 1Mb Flash, 192KB RAM
Debugger/Programmer: ST-LINK/V2-A
Power: USB 5V or 3V
Accelerometer: LIS302DL or LIS3DSH ST MEMS 3-axis
Audio: MP45DT02 ST-MEMS audio sensor omni-directional digital microphone
DAC: CS43L22 audio DAC with integrated class D speaker driver
LEDs: 1 x red/green (USB), 4 x orange/greed/red/blue (user), 1 x green/red (USB OTG)
Buttons: 1 x reset, 1 x user
USB OTG: 1 x USB OTG FS with micro-AB connector
Extension header for LQFP100 I/Os

What software does it use?
Alongside the STM32F407G-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)

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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