GD32F407VGT6 Product Overview
The GD32F407VGT6 is a high-performance connectivity-line 32-bit general-purpose microcontroller from GigaDevice, based on the ARM Cortex-M4 core, in an LQFP-100 package (14×14mm). Running at up to 168MHz, the GD32F407VGT6 features 1MB Flash and 192KB SRAM. As a high-capacity model in the GD32F407 connectivity line series, the GD32F407VGT6 offers exceptional cost-performance and rich peripheral resources, making it suitable for industrial control, motor drives, HMI, networking, and IoT applications. This chip is fully pin-compatible with the STM32F407VGT6 and is a mainstream choice for domestic substitution.
GD32F407VGT6 Core Features
GD32F407VGT6 Cortex-M4 Core with 168MHz High Speed: Based on the ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit RISC core with FPU and DSP instruction set support. The GD32F407VGT6 runs at up to 168MHz with zero-wait-state Flash access, delivering a significant performance improvement over Cortex-M3 series.
Large Memory: The GD32F407VGT6 provides 1MB embedded Flash and 192KB SRAM, offering ample space for complex firmware and data buffering.
82 GPIOs: 82 I/O ports.
High-Precision Analog Peripherals: 3×12-bit ADCs (16 channels) and 2×12-bit DACs.
Rich Communication Interfaces: 4×USART, 2×UART, 3×SPI, 3×I2C, 2×I2S, 2×CAN, USB 2.0 FS and HS, and Ethernet MAC (ENET). These comprehensive communication peripherals make the GD32F407VGT6 ideal for connectivity-intensive applications.
Powerful Timer Resources: 8×16-bit general-purpose timers, 2×16-bit PWM advanced timers, 2×32-bit general-purpose timers, and 2×16-bit basic timers.
Advanced Peripherals: Digital Camera Interface (DCI) and External Memory Controller (EXMC) with SDRAM extension support.
Wide Operating Voltage & Industrial Temperature: 2.6V~3.6V, -40℃ to +85℃.
LQFP-100 Package, Pin-Compatible with STM32F407: LQFP-100 package (14×14mm), fully pin-compatible with STM32F407VGT6.
GD32F407VGT6 Applications
The GD32F407VGT6 is widely used in a variety of demanding embedded applications, including:
High-end industrial control & automation: PLCs, inverters, servo control, industrial robotics
Motor control & drives: BLDC motor control, FOC vector control, drone flight controllers
HMI & graphic display: Human-machine interfaces, graphical displays
Networking: Ethernet gateways, protocol converters
Automotive electronics: In-vehicle CAN bus communication, car navigation
IoT & edge computing: IoT nodes, data acquisition and processing
Medical devices: Medical monitoring and imaging equipment
Security & alarm systems: Security monitoring and alarm systems. These diverse scenarios demonstrate the GD32F407VGT6's robust performance and adaptability.
GD32F407VGT6 Key Advantages
Domestic Cost-Effective MCU, Mainstream STM32F407 Alternative: A mainstream domestic alternative to the STM32F407VGT6. Fully pin-compatible (Pin-to-Pin) with no PCB changes required. Software requires adaptation to GigaDevice's official libraries, with manageable migration effort.
168MHz Cortex-M4 Core for Superior Performance: The GD32F407VGT6 is based on the ARM Cortex-M4 core running at up to 168MHz with FPU and DSP support, delivering a significant performance improvement over Cortex-M3 series.
Large Memory & Rich I/O: The GD32F407VGT6 offers 1MB Flash and 192KB SRAM with 82 GPIOs.
High-Precision Analog Peripherals: 3×12-bit ADCs (16 channels) and 2×12-bit DACs.
Rich Communication & Advanced Peripherals: Ethernet MAC, USB 2.0 FS/HS, CAN, SDIO, DCI, and EXMC.
Mature Ecosystem for Rapid Development: The GD32F407VGT6 is pin-compatible with STM32F407 for direct hardware replacement. Supports Keil, IAR, GCC. Complete datasheets and development guides from GigaDevice.
Domestic Supply with Stable Availability: As an original GigaDevice product, the GD32F407VGT6 offers stable supply and a mature development ecosystem.
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FAQ
1. What is GD32F407VGT6？
GD32F407VGT6 is a 32-bit high-performance microcontroller (MCU) from GigaDevice, based on the ARM® Cortex®-M4 core with integrated FPU and DSP instructions. It belongs to the GD32F407 connectivity line series and is an upgrade from the GD32F405.
2. What are the key specifications of GD32F407VGT6？
Core: ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU and DSP
Frequency: Up to 168MHz
Memory: 1MB Flash + 192KB SRAM
I/Os: 82 GPIO pins
ADC: 3×12-bit
DAC: 2×12-bit
Operating Voltage: 2.6V ~ 3.6V
Temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C (industrial grade)
Package: LQFP-100 (14×14mm)
3. What package does GD32F407VGT6 use？
It uses an LQFP-100 package, measuring 14mm × 14mm with 0.50mm pin pitch. The device is surface-mount type (SMD) and RoHS compliant.
4. What applications is GD32F407VGT6 suitable for？
It is widely used in industrial control, advanced motor drives, HMI, IoT gateways, medical devices, automotive electronics, and consumer electronics. Its 1MB Flash capacity makes it particularly suitable for applications requiring complex code and graphical interfaces.
5. What development tools support GD32F407VGT6？
It supports mainstream development tools including Keil MDK, IAR Embedded Workbench, and GCC. GigaDevice provides the GD32F4xx standard firmware library. Debuggers such as J-Link and GD-Link are supported.
6. What is the operating temperature range of GD32F407VGT6？
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C. This industrial-grade device is suitable for harsh environments.
7. What are the key features of GD32F407VGT6？
High performance: Cortex-M4 core @168MHz with FPU and DSP
Large memory: 1MB Flash + 192KB SRAM
Rich communication: USART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB OTG
Ethernet MAC: 10/100M Ethernet support
High-precision analog: 3×12-bit ADC + 2×12-bit DAC
8. What peripheral interfaces does GD32F407VGT6 support？
Communication: USART, SPI, I2C, CAN 2.0B, USB OTG, SDIO
Ethernet: 10/100M Ethernet MAC
Analog: 3×12-bit ADC + 2×12-bit DAC
Timers: Multiple general-purpose timers, advanced timers, and watchdogs
GPIO: 82
9. What are the alternative models for GD32F407VGT6？
PIN-to-PIN compatible: STM32F407VGT6 (direct hardware replacement, software migration required)
Same series downgrade: GD32F407VET6 (512KB Flash)
Same series upgrade: GD32F407ZGT6 (LQFP-144)
Higher performance: GD32F450VGT6
10. What are the design considerations when using GD32F407VGT6？
Software migration: When porting from STM32F407, use GD's official firmware library and pay attention to peripheral address and clock configuration differences
Ethernet design: The chip has an Ethernet MAC interface — an external PHY chip (e.g., LAN8720) is required
Debug interface: Supports both SWD and JTAG debug interfaces
Power decoupling: Place 100nF decoupling capacitors near VDD pins for stable power delivery