Product Description
STMicroelectronics STM3242I-SK/IAR Starter Kit – IAR KickStart™ Evaluation Platform for STM32F4 Series
This used STM3242I-SK/IAR is a comprehensive starter kit designed by STMicroelectronics for the STM32 F4 series of ARM Cortex-M4 microcontrollers . It was created in collaboration with IAR Systems to provide a complete out-of-the-box experience for evaluating and developing with the powerful STM32F4 family .
The kit is built around the high-performance STM32F429IIT6 microcontroller. It includes an on-board J-TAG/SWD debugger and a 4.3-inch color touchscreen LCD, making it a self-contained evaluation and prototyping platform .
This specific kit is the IAR version, configured for use with the IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM tools . The STM3242I-SK/IAR has been discontinued by the manufacturer and is classified as “Obsolete” .
Condition Note: This unit is untested and sold as-is. It is a pull from surplus inventory. No USB cable, software media, or original documentation are included unless specified.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | STMicroelectronics |
| Part Number | STM3242I-SK/IAR |
| Kit Type | Starter Kit / Evaluation Platform |
| Target MCU | STM32F429IIT6 (ARM Cortex-M4) |
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M4 (32-bit) |
| On-Board Debugger | Integrated J-TAG / SWD connector |
| Display | 4.3″ (480×272) Color Touchscreen LCD |
| User Interface | Joystick, Reset button, User button |
| Connectivity | RS-232, USB (host & device) |
| Software IDE | IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM |
| Power | USB bus powered or external supply |
| Order Code | 497-14104 |
| ECCN | 3A992A |
| Status | Obsolete (No longer in production) |
| Condition | Used – Untested |
Note: The product is end-of-life. This information is for reference regarding the original specifications.
On-Board Features
The STM32F429 discovery board base includes a rich set of peripherals for embedded development :
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| MCU | STM32F429IIT6 microcontroller (2 MB Flash, 256 KB RAM) |
| Display | 4.3″ 480×272 pixel TFT LCD with capacitive touch panel |
| Audio | Audio jack (codec) |
| Connectivity | USB OTG, RS-232 |
| Debugging | On-board ST-LINK/V2 (J-TAG/SWD) |
| User Input | 5-way joystick (navigation), Reset button, Wakeup button |
| Memory | MicroSD card slot (for storage expansion) |
| Sensors | Motion sensor (3-axis digital gyroscope) |
| Expansion | Arduino™ Uno V3 connectors for shields |
Software & Development Tools
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Development Toolchain | IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM (IDE) |
| Project Examples | IAR-specific projects for the STM32F4 series |
| Drivers | Standard peripheral library (SPL) or HAL drivers |
| Middleware | USB host/device, TCP/IP, graphics, touch library |
| OS Support | FreeRTOS, CMSIS-RTOS |
| Debug Connector | 20-pin JTAG/SWD (connects to J-Link or other probe if not using on-board) |
Applications
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Embedded Software Development: For creating applications for STM32F4 series MCUs
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User Interface Prototyping: Leveraging the 4.3″ capacitive touch LCD for GUI development
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Educational Training: Teaching ARM Cortex-M4 architecture and real-time operating systems
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Algorithm Validation: Testing DSP and floating-point libraries on the Cortex-M4 core
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Legacy System Support: Serving as a reference platform for maintaining older STM32F4 projects
| Weight | 2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8 × 6 × 4 in |
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