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With 2 cores and a 32-bit bus width, the A7 side delivers the throughput for HMI graphics or networking stacks, while the M4 offloads time-critical I/O — a common split in industrial gateways and edge controllers where one processor handles the protocol stack and the other manages the fieldbus cycle. ## Memory interface and peripheral budget for system integration The integrated memory controller supports DDR3, DDR3L, LPDDR2, and LPDDR3, giving you the flexibility to match the DRAM cost and power profile to the application — LPDDR2 for battery-backed designs, DDR3L for standard industrial boards where 1.35 V saves thermal budget over 1.5 V DDR3. On the peripheral side, you get dual USB 2.0 host ports plus three USB 2.0 OTG PHYs, a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC, CAN, multiple SPI/I²C/UART interfaces, and MMC/SD/SDIO for storage — enough connectivity to serve as the central processor in a multi-protocol industrial gateway without external USB hubs or PHY chips. The display and interface controllers include HDMI-CEC and LCD support, and the part carries hardware graphics acceleration — meaning you can drive a local touchscreen HMI directly from the chip without a separate GPU, keeping the BOM count down in panel-mount terminals. ## Industrial temperature grade and security features for field deployment ARM TrustZone (ARM TZ) hardware security isolates the secure boot, key storage, and cryptographic operations from the main OS — essential for applications that need to protect firmware integrity or authenticate field-replacement modules without a dedicated secure element. The 361-TFBGA (12x12 mm) package requires a multi-layer PCB for fan-out — the 0.50 mm ball pitch means the inner rows need via-in-pad or microvias; budget for an 8-layer stack-up if you are routing DDR3 at full speed alongside the Ethernet and USB differential pairs.","metaTitle":"STM32MP153CAC3 STMicro ARM Cortex-A7/A9 MPU 650MHz 361TFBGA","metaDescription":"STM32MP153CAC3 dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 + Cortex-M4 MPU, 650MHz, 209MHz, 361-TFBGA, -40 to 125°C, active production. USB 2.0, Ethernet, DDR3 support.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"STM32MP1","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Discrete Semiconductors"],"specifications":{"USB":"USB 2.0 (2), USB 2.0 OTG+ PHY (3)","Speed":"209MHz, 650MHz","Series":"STM32MP1","Package":"Tray","Ethernet":"10/100Mbps (1)","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Voltage - I/O":"2.5V, 3.3V","Core Processor":"ARM® Cortex®-A7","Package / Case":"361-TFBGA","RAM Controllers":"DDR3, DDR3L, LPDDR2, LPDDR3","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Co-Processors/DSP":"ARM® Cortex®-M4","Security Features":"ARM TZ","Additional Interfaces":"CAN, Ethernet, I²C, MMC/SD/SDIO, SPDIF, SPI, UART, USB","Graphics Acceleration":"Yes","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 125°C (TA)","Supplier Device Package":"361-TFBGA (12x12)","Number of Cores/Bus Width":"2 Core, 32-Bit","Display & Interface Controllers":"HDMI-CEC, LCD"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$17.03","priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$17.03000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$15.65100","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$15.00240","currency":"USD"},{"qty":80,"price":"$13.21825","currency":"USD"},{"qty":230,"price":"$12.56957","currency":"USD"},{"qty":440,"price":"$11.75861","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/aa787c54536b5832b929f270eba70cb3.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/STM32MP153CAC3/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the difference between STM32MP153CAC3 and STM32MP153AAA3?","answer":"Both parts share the same dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 + Cortex-M4 architecture, 650 MHz / 209 MHz clock speeds, USB 2.0 and Ethernet peripherals, and 361-TFBGA package. Check the specific temperature rating on the AAA3 datasheet to confirm fit for your thermal environment."},{"question":"What USB interfaces does STM32MP153CAC3 support?","answer":"The part includes two USB 2.0 host ports and three USB 2.0 OTG PHYs, giving you five USB-capable interfaces total. The OTG PHYs can operate as host, device, or dual-role, which is useful for connecting to USB peripherals or acting as a USB device for firmware updates."},{"question":"What is the maximum operating temperature of STM32MP153CAC3?","answer":"The 125°C ceiling provides margin for self-heating in enclosed panels."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/stmicroelectronics/STM32MP153CAC3","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/stmicroelectronics/STM32MP153CAC3 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","indexable":true}}