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GD32F470ZGT6 GigaDevice High-Performance Cortex-M4 MCU 240MHz 1MB Flash 512KB SRAM Ethernet Dual USB OTG LQFP-144 (20×20)
GD32F470ZGT6 Product Overview
The GD32F470ZGT6 is a high-performance connectivity-line 32-bit general-purpose microcontroller from GigaDevice, based on the ARM Cortex-M4 core, in an LQFP-144 package (20×20mm). Running at up to 240MHz, the GD32F470ZGT6 features 1MB Flash and 512KB SRAM. As a high-pin-count model in the GD32F470 connectivity line series, the GD32F470ZGT6 offers exceptional performance and rich peripheral resources, making it suitable for industrial control, motor drives, HMI, networking, and IoT applications. This chip is pin-compatible with the STM32F427/429 series and is a mainstream choice for high-performance domestic MCU substitution.
GD32F470ZGT6 Core Features
Cortex-M4 Core with 240MHz Ultra-High Speed: Based on the ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit RISC core with FPU and DSP instruction set support. The GD32F470ZGT6 runs at up to 240MHz with zero-wait-state Flash access, achieving a 43% performance improvement over GD32F407 (168MHz).
Large Memory: The GD32F470ZGT6 provides 1MB embedded Flash and 512KB SRAM, offering ample space for complex firmware and data-intensive tasks.
112 GPIOs: 112 I/O ports.
High-Precision Analog Peripherals: 3×12-bit ADCs (24 channels) and 2×12-bit DACs.
Rich Communication Interfaces: 6×USART, 2×UART, 4×SPI, 3×I2C, 2×I2S, 2×CAN, USB 2.0 FS and HS, and Ethernet MAC (ENET). These communication peripherals make the GD32F470ZGT6 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-144 Package, Compatible with STM32F427/429: LQFP-144 package (20×20mm), pin-compatible with STM32F427/429 series.
GD32F470ZGT6 Applications
The GD32F470ZGT6 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
GD32F470ZGT6 Key Advantages
Domestic High-Performance MCU, Mainstream STM32F427/429 Alternative: A mainstream domestic alternative to the STM32F427/429 series. The GD32F470ZGT6 is pin-compatible for direct hardware replacement.
240MHz Cortex-M4 Core for Industry-Leading Performance: Based on the ARM Cortex-M4 core running at up to 240MHz with FPU and DSP support. The GD32F470ZGT6 achieves a 43% performance improvement over GD32F407 (168MHz).
Large Memory & Rich I/O: The GD32F470ZGT6 offers 1MB Flash and 512KB SRAM with 112 GPIOs.
High-Precision Analog Peripherals: 3×12-bit ADCs (24 channels) and 2×12-bit DACs.
Rich Communication & Advanced Peripherals: Ethernet MAC, USB 2.0 FS/HS, CAN, SDIO, DCI, and EXMC.
LQFP-144 Package for More I/O Pins: Compared to LQFP-100 (82 GPIOs), the GD32F470ZGT6's LQFP-144 package provides 112 GPIOs for complex systems.
Mature Ecosystem for Rapid Development: Pin-compatible with STM32F427/429 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 GD32F470ZGT6 offers stable supply and a mature development ecosystem.
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FAQ
1. What is GD32F470ZGT6？
GD32F470ZGT6 is a 32-bit ultra-high-performance microcontroller (MCU) from GigaDevice, based on the ARM® Cortex®-M7 core with integrated FPU and DSP instructions. The GD32F470ZGT6 belongs to the GD32F470 series and is one of the flagship models in the series.
2. What are the key specifications of GD32F470ZGT6？
Core: ARM Cortex-M7 with FPU and DSP, 6-stage pipeline
Frequency: Up to 240MHz
Memory: 1MB Flash + 512KB SRAM
I/Os: 114 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-144 (20×20mm)
3. What package does GD32F470ZGT6 use？
It uses an LQFP-144 package, measuring 20mm × 20mm with 0.50mm pin pitch. The device is surface-mount type (SMD) and RoHS compliant.
4. What applications is GD32F470ZGT6 suitable for？
The GD32F470ZGT6 is widely used in high-end industrial control, graphical user interfaces (GUI) , HMI, advanced motor drives, IoT gateways, medical devices, automotive electronics, and consumer electronics. Its 240MHz frequency, 1MB Flash, and 114 I/Os make the GD32F470ZGT6 particularly suitable for high-end applications requiring extensive peripheral connectivity and complex algorithm processing.
5. What development tools support GD32F470ZGT6？
It supports mainstream development tools including Keil MDK (with GigaDevice::GD32F4xx_DFP pack), 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 GD32F470ZGT6？
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 GD32F470ZGT6？
Ultra-high performance: Cortex-M7 core @240MHz with FPU and DSP
Large memory: 1MB Flash + 512KB SRAM
L1 Cache: 16KB I-Cache + 16KB D-Cache
Rich communication: USART, SPI, I2C, CAN 2.0B, USB OTG, SDIO
Ethernet MAC: 10/100M Ethernet support
High-precision analog: 3×12-bit ADC + 2×12-bit DAC
8. What peripheral interfaces does GD32F470ZGT6 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: 114
9. What are the alternative models for GD32F470ZGT6？
PIN-to-PIN compatible: STM32F429ZGT6 (direct hardware replacement, software migration required, GD32F470 offers higher performance)
Same series upgrade: GD32F470ZIT6 (2MB Flash)
Same series downgrade: GD32F470VGT6 (LQFP-100, 82 I/Os)
Higher performance: GD32F470 is the flagship model in this series
10. What are the design considerations when using GD32F470ZGT6？
Software migration: When porting from STM32F4, use GD's official firmware library and pay attention to peripheral address and clock configuration differences
Cache configuration: The Cortex-M7 core has separate I-Cache and D-Cache — pay attention to Cache configuration and coherency maintenance
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
- Model:
- GD32F470ZGT6
- Brand:
- GigaDevice
- Core:
- ARM Cortex-M4 with FPU and DSP
- Max Frequency:
- 240MHz
- Flash:
- 1MB
- SRAM:
- 512KB
- Operating Voltage:
- 2.6V - 3.6V
- I/O Count:
- 112
- Package:
- LQFP-144
- Operating Temperature:
- -40℃ to +85℃
- Applications:
- Industrial control, Motor drives, HMI, Networking, Automotive electronics, IoT, Medical devices
