STMicroelectronics Discovery MCU Development Kit STM32F411E-DISCO

The ST Microelectronics STM32F411E-DISCO is a Discovery board for the STM32F411VE microcontrollers (MCUs). It includes everything required for beginners and experienced users to start developing applications with entry-level MCUs.
The STM32F411E-DISCO development board features a built-in ST-LINK/V2 debugger/programmer system.

What is the STM32F411?
The STM32F411 series of microcontrollers are entry-level, high-performance MCUs from the STM32 Dynamic Efficiency range. They are designed applications which require low power consumption whilst maintaining high processing performance. It is based on ARM Cortex-M4 and offers up to 100MHz. The STM32F411VET6 is the on-board chip which comes in a 100-pin LQFP package.

Who is it designed for?
Discovery STM32 F411VE 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: STM32F411VET6
Core: ARM Cortex-M4
Memory: 512KB Flash, 128KB RAM
Debugger/Programmer: ST-LINK/V2
Power: USB 5V or 3V
Gyroscope: L3GD20 ST MEMS motion sensor 3-axis digital output gyroscope
e-Compass: ST MEMS SiP with 3D digital linear acceleration sensor and a 3D digital magnetic sensor
Audio: ST MEMS audio sensor, omnidirectional 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 with micro-AB connector
Extension header for LQFP100 I/Os

What software does it use?
Alongside the STM32F411E-DISCO 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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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