Specifications
Part NumberSTM32H743IIT6
ManufacturerSTMicroelectronics
CoreARM Cortex-M7 + DSP (Double Precision FPv5)
Max Frequency480 MHz (1027 DMIPS / 2.14 DMIPS/MHz)
Flash Memory2 MB dual-bank (2,097,152 bytes)
SRAM1 MB (includes 128KB DTCM, 64KB ITCM, 864KB AXISRAM)
PackageLQFP-176 (24×24mm, 0.5mm pitch)
Supply Voltage1.62 V – 3.6 V
Operating Temperature−40°C to +85°C (Industrial)
GPIO Pins140 (5V tolerant I/O)
L1 Cache16KB I-cache + 16KB D-cache
RoHS CompliantYes
ART AcceleratorYes — zero-wait Flash execution
Supply Voltage (VDD)1.62 V – 3.6 V
Supply Voltage (VBAT)1.55 V – 3.6 V
Core VoltageSMPS or LDO regulator on-chip (Please confirm with manufacturer datasheet)
I/O Voltage3.3 V (5V tolerant on most pins)
Run Mode Current (480MHz)~280 mA typical (Please confirm with manufacturer datasheet)
Stop Mode Current~150 µA (Please confirm with manufacturer datasheet)
Standby Mode Current~2.5 µA (Please confirm with manufacturer datasheet)
ADC Resolution12-bit, 3× ADC, up to 5 MSPS, 20 channels
DAC12-bit, 2× DAC
Temperature SensorInternal, ±3°C accuracy (Please confirm with manufacturer datasheet)
UART / USART10× (up to 12.5 Mbit/s)
SPI6× SPI (up to 100 Mbit/s)
I²C4× I²C (Fast mode Plus, 1 MHz)
USB OTG1× USB 2.0 FS + 1× USB 2.0 HS with ULPI
CAN-FD2× CAN-FD (Flexible Data Rate, up to 8 Mbps)
SDIO2× SDMMC (embedded NAND Flash interface)
DMA2× MDMA + 2× DMA controllers, 8 streams each
Ethernet MAC10/100 Mbit/s with dedicated DMA and PTP
DCMI1× Digital Camera Interface
FMCFlexible Memory Controller (SRAM/NOR/NAND/SDRAM)
Part NumberSTM32H743IIT6
Orderable Qty1 pcs – 10,000+ pcs
Price (1–9 pcs)Contact for quote
Price (10–99 pcs)Contact for quote
Price (100–499 pcs)Contact for quote
Price (500+ pcs)Best pricing available
Lead Time (stock)3–7 business days
PackagingTray (LQFP-176)
Export ControlEAR99 (No license required)
Product Description

The STM32H743IIT6 represents the pinnacle of STMicroelectronics microcontroller technology, featuring an ARM Cortex-M7 core running at an extraordinary 480 MHz with double-precision FPv5 floating-point unit. It delivers a staggering 1027 DMIPS of processing power, backed by 2MB of dual-bank Flash and a massive 1MB of SRAM (128KB DTCM, 64KB ITCM, 864KB AXISRAM plus 64KB backup). Packaged in LQFP-176, this is the premier choice for AI-capable drone autopilots and next-generation flight controllers that demand massive computational throughput.

The H7 series introduces several architectural innovations: a 32-bit AXI bus matrix running at 240 MHz with simultaneous multi-master access, independent MDMA controllers for memory-to-memory transfers, and an ART accelerator providing zero-wait-state execution from internal Flash at full 480 MHz. With 1MB of SRAM — more than four times the SRAM of an F765 — the H743 can run real-time neural network inference for object detection, obstacle avoidance, and vision-based navigation directly on the flight controller, eliminating the need for a separate companion computer in many applications.

In the drone ecosystem, the STM32H743IIT6 is gaining rapid adoption as the MCU of choice for Cube Orange+ and various next-gen Pixhawk variants. ArduPilot's H7 target fully leverages the 480 MHz core and 1MB SRAM for advanced features like EKF3 sensor fusion at multi-kHz rates, terrain following with high-resolution digital elevation models, precision landing with AprilTag detection, and concurrent multi-threaded mission execution. Betaflight H7 targets (STM32H743) enable 8 kHz gyro/PID with substantial CPU headroom remaining. The integrated CAN-FD bus (8 Mbps) provides future-proof connectivity for distributed drone control systems.

Key Features

  • 480 MHz Cortex-M7 (1027 DMIPS) with double-precision FPv5 FPU and full DSP
  • 2MB dual-bank Flash + 1MB SRAM (128KB DTCM + 64KB ITCM + 864KB AXISRAM)
  • 16KB I-cache + 16KB D-cache with zero-wait ART accelerator
  • 32-bit AXI bus matrix at 240 MHz for simultaneous multi-master access
  • 10× USART, 6× SPI (100 Mbit/s), 4× I²C, 2× CAN-FD, USB OTG FS + HS
  • Dual SDMMC, Ethernet MAC with PTP, DCMI, FMC for SDRAM expansion
  • Industrial temperature range −40°C to +85°C, voltage 1.62–3.6V
UAV Applications
AI Drone Autopilot
On-chip neural network inference (object detection, obstacle avoidance) with 1MB SRAM
Cube Orange+ / Pixhawk V5+
Next-gen Pixhawk autopilot with dual IMU redundancy and CAN-FD peripherals
Betaflight H7 Elite FC
Ultra-high performance racing FC with 8 kHz+ gyro/PID and dynamic filtering
Enterprise Swarm Controller
Multi-vehicle coordination with UDP/IP networking via Ethernet for drone fleets
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the STM32H743IIT6 run neural networks for drone AI applications?
Yes, the STM32H743IIT6 is specifically designed to handle edge AI workloads. With 480 MHz Cortex-M7 delivering 1027 DMIPS, plus the double-precision FPU, and 1MB of SRAM, it can execute quantized neural networks (TensorFlow Lite Micro, STM32Cube.AI) for tasks like object detection, person tracking, and visual odometry. The CMSIS-NN library provides optimized kernel implementations for the Cortex-M7 DSP extensions. Typical models like MobileNetV1 at 128×128 resolution can run at 10+ FPS. For larger models, the FMC SDRAM controller can expand memory by up to 256MB externally. For production AI drone designs, please confirm model inference performance with manufacturer benchmarks.
Q: Is the STM32H743 supported by ArduPilot and Betaflight?
The STM32H743 is fully supported by both ArduPilot (H7 target) and Betaflight (STM32H743 target). ArduPilot's H7 support includes EKF3, terrain following, precision landing, Lua scripting, and all standard vehicle types. Betaflight H7 targets support 8 kHz gyro/PID loop rates with RPM filtering, dynamic notch filtering, and OSD. The STM32H743's 2MB Flash and 1MB SRAM provide essentially unlimited headroom for all current firmware features, with room for years of future development. Development targets include Matek H743, Kakute H7, and various Pixhawk V5+-compatible boards.
Q: What is the difference between STM32H743 and STM32H753?
The STM32H753 is the crypto-enhanced variant of the H743. The core difference is the addition of a hardware cryptographic accelerator supporting AES-128/192/256, GCM, CCM, and TDES, plus a True Random Number Generator (TRNG) and secure key storage. For drone flight controllers, the H743 is typically sufficient as flight control firmware generally does not require hardware cryptography. The H753 is preferred for applications involving secure boot, encrypted firmware updates, or secure communication links. Both chips share identical core performance (480 MHz), memory configuration, and peripheral sets. Please confirm with manufacturer datasheet for complete feature comparison.

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