Faq; Identify The Stm32F4Xxxx; Hardware Tools Available; Nucleao Boards - ST STM32F4 Series Application Note

AN4488
9

FAQ

9.1

Identify the STM32F4xxxx

In order to identify the STM32F4 refer to section "Part numbering" in your product
datasheet.
To get the MCU's ID you can use ST-LINK Utility, once connected, the tool identify the
target, and shows the ID, sub family, revision and flash size of the device as shown below.
9.2

Hardware tools available

ST provides three different development platforms:
9.2.1

Nucleao Boards

These boards have a wide extension capabilities with specialized shields like Arduino
Uno.
Nucleao boards can easily be expanded through a variety of add-on boards.
9.2.2

Discovery kits

Discovery boards helps user to discover the high performance microcontrollers of the
STM32 F4 series and to develop applications easily.
Different discovery boards are available. For example the STM32F429I-DISCO includes
these features:
•
SDRAM 64Mbits
•
L3GD20, MEMS motion sensor, 3 axis digital output gyroscope
•
USB OTG with micro AB connector...
9.2.3

Evaluation boards

Evaluation boards are a complete demonstration and development platform for the STM32
F4 series.
The full range of hardware features on the board is provided to help you evaluate all
peripherals (USB OTG HS, USB OTG FS, Ethernet, motor control, CAN, MicroSD card,
smartcard, USART, Audio DAC, RS-232, IrDA, SRAM, MEMS, EEPROM... etc.) and
develop your own applications.

Figure 28. STM32 ST-LINK Utility

AN4488 Rev 7
FAQ
™
45/50
49