STM32MP153DAB1 ST Mainstream Arm Cortex-A7 + Cortex-M4 Heterogeneous Multicore Processor TFBGA-354 Dual-Core GPU-less Secure

STM32MP153DAB1 Product Overview

The STM32MP153DAB1 is an STMicroelectronics heterogeneous multicore MPU featuring dual Arm Cortex-A7 (650 MHz) and a Cortex-M4 coprocessor (209 MHz), TFBGA-354. The STM32MP153DAB1 integrates 708 KB SRAM, LCD-TFT controller (24-bit), MIPI DSI (1-lane), parallel camera interface, 2×USB OTG HS/FS, 2×CAN FD, 2×Ethernet (1×10/100M + 1×10/100/1000M, IEEE 1588), 3×SDMMC, 4×SAI, 2×16-bit ADCs (5 Msps), 1×12-bit DAC, HW security (AES/SHA/TRNG/Secure Boot/TrustZone), and supports DDR3/LPDDR2/LPDDR3 external memory. The STM32MP153DAB1 provides 176 x 5 V-tolerant I/Os. The STM32MP153DAB1 operates from 1.8–3.3 V, -40–105 °C. Compared to the STM32MP157 series, the STM32MP153DAB1 omits the 3D GPU, making it a highly cost-effective solution for embedded Linux/RTOS applications that require rich display interfaces, industrial real-time communication, and hardware security without 3D graphics acceleration.

STM32MP153DAB1 Core Features

CPU: The STM32MP153DAB1 features dual Arm Cortex-A7 650 MHz (32 KB I-cache + 32 KB D-cache, 256 KB L2) + Cortex-M4 209 MHz (FPU/MPU)

Memory: The STM32MP153DAB1 provides 708 KB on-chip SRAM, supports DDR3/LPDDR2/LPDDR3 external memory

Display & Imaging: The STM32MP153DAB1 includes LCD-TFT controller (up to 24-bit RGB), MIPI DSI (1-lane), parallel camera interface

Connectivity: The STM32MP153DAB1 offers 2×USB OTG HS/FS, 2×CAN FD, 2×Ethernet (1×10/100M + 1×10/100/1000M), 3×SDMMC

Audio: The STM32MP153DAB1 supports 4×SAI, SPDIF Rx/Tx, I2S

Analog: The STM32MP153DAB1 integrates 2×16-bit ADCs (5 Msps), 1×12-bit DAC

Security: The STM32MP153DAB1 features TrustZone, Secure Boot, HW AES/SHA/TRNG

Timers: The STM32MP153DAB1 includes Advanced, GP, LP timers

I/Os: The STM32MP153DAB1 provides 176 (5 V-tolerant)

Package: The STM32MP153DAB1 comes in TFBGA-354

Temperature Range: The STM32MP153DAB1 operates from -40°C to 105°C

STM32MP153DAB1 Applications

Industrial HMI & Edge Computing: The STM32MP153DAB1 enables Linux-driven industrial touch panels, edge data gateways

IoT Gateways: The STM32MP153DAB1 powers multi-protocol IoT hubs, secure cloud-connected nodes

Smart Home & Control: The STM32MP153DAB1 supports advanced smart home centers, building automation

Industrial Real-Time Control: The STM32MP153DAB1 is ideal for PLCs, servo drives (M4 real-time core + A7 Linux core)

Medical & Instrumentation: The STM32MP153DAB1 is used in portable medical devices, industrial instruments

STM32MP153DAB1 Key Advantages

Heterogeneous Multi-Core Architecture: The STM32MP153DAB1 Cortex-A7 runs Linux/Android for complex applications while Cortex-M4 handles real-time control — one chip does it all

Rich Display Interfaces (No 3D GPU): The STM32MP153DAB1 LCD-TFT + MIPI DSI support high-resolution 2D graphics, balancing cost and display needs

Gigabit Ethernet + CAN FD + Dual USB: The STM32MP153DAB1 provides flexible industrial IoT and real-time bus communication

Robust Hardware Security: The STM32MP153DAB1 features TrustZone, Secure Boot, crypto engines ensuring device root of trust

176 I/Os in TFBGA-354 Package: The STM32MP153DAB1 offers high-density connectivity for complex system integration

Wide Temperature -40–105°C: The STM32MP153DAB1 is suitable for harsh industrial environments

Mature Ecosystem: The STM32MP153DAB1 supports OpenSTLinux, STM32CubeMX, STM32CubeIDE

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FAQ

1. What is STM32MP153DAB1?
The STM32MP153DAB1 is a heterogeneous dual-core microprocessor (MPU) from STMicroelectronics, available in an LFBGA-354 package. The STM32MP153DAB1 integrates a dual-core Arm® Cortex®-A7 application processor (up to 800MHz) with an Arm® Cortex®-M4 real-time coprocessor (up to 209MHz), and supports Arm TrustZone® security technology.

2. What are the key specifications of STM32MP153DAB1?

• Application Processor: The STM32MP153DAB1 features a dual-core Arm® Cortex®-A7, up to 800MHz, with 32KB L1 I/D Cache per core and 256KB shared L2 Cache

• Real-time Coprocessor: The STM32MP153DAB1 includes an Arm® Cortex®-M4, up to 209MHz, with FPU

• Memory: The STM32MP153DAB1 provides 708KB internal SRAM, supports up to 1GB external DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2/LPDDR3 memory

• I/O: The STM32MP153DAB1 offers 98 I/Os

3. What package does STM32MP153DAB1 use?
The STM32MP153DAB1 uses an LFBGA-354 package, measuring 16mm × 16mm with 0.8mm ball pitch. The operating temperature range of the STM32MP153DAB1 is -20°C to +105°C.

4. What applications is STM32MP153DAB1 suitable for?
The STM32MP153DAB1 is suitable for industrial control and automation, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) with TFT displays, IoT gateways and edge computing, smart home and building automation, portable medical devices, and in-vehicle infotainment systems. The STM32MP153DAB1 supports CAN FD interfaces, making it ideal for industrial applications requiring high real-time communication.

5. What development tools support STM32MP153DAB1?
ST's official STM32CubeMX (configuration tool) and STM32CubeIDE (integrated development environment) support the STM32MP153DAB1. A7 core development for the STM32MP153DAB1 is based on the OpenSTLinux distribution, while the M4 core of the STM32MP153DAB1 uses the STM32CubeMP1 firmware library. Programming the STM32MP153DAB1 is supported via STM32CubeProgrammer.

6. What is the operating temperature range of STM32MP153DAB1?
The STM32MP153DAB1 operates from -20°C to +105°C (junction temperature TJ). The STM32MP153DAB1 is an industrial-grade device suitable for harsh industrial environments.

7. What security features does STM32MP153DAB1 support?
The STM32MP153DAB1 supports Arm TrustZone® security isolation technology; the STM32MP153DAB1 has a built-in True Random Number Generator (TRNG) and hardware cryptographic and hash processors; the STM32MP153DAB1 supports Secure Boot and Active Tamper Detect.

8. How do the Cortex-A7 and Cortex-M4 cores work together in STM32MP153DAB1?
The STM32MP153DAB1 uses a heterogeneous multi-core architecture: the dual-core Cortex-A7 of the STM32MP153DAB1 runs high-level operating systems like Linux for complex applications and user interfaces; the Cortex-M4 of the STM32MP153DAB1 serves as a real-time coprocessor handling hard real-time tasks such as interrupt response, motor control, and sensor acquisition. The two cores of the STM32MP153DAB1 communicate via shared memory, achieving a balance of high performance and real-time capability.

9. What peripheral interfaces does STM32MP153DAB1 support?
The STM32MP153DAB1 supports CAN FD (2x), 10/100M Ethernet (1x), USB 2.0 (2x Host + 1x OTG), LCD-TFT display controller, and HDMI-CEC. The STM32MP153DAB1 also supports I2C, SPI, UART, SAI, I2S, MMC/SD/SDIO, and other rich interfaces.

10. What is the difference between STM32MP153DAB1 and STM32MP157?
Both are heterogeneous dual-core processors from the STM32MP1 series. The key difference is that STM32MP157 integrates a 3D GPU (Mali-400MP2) for more complex graphics and 3D display applications, while STM32MP153DAB1 is a GPU-less version with no 3D graphics acceleration, making it suitable for industrial control and IoT applications where graphics performance is less critical and cost-effectiveness is prioritized.