The GigaDevice GD32F427V-START Cortex-M4 200MHz MCU Starter Dev Board is a starter platform for evaluating the GD32F427VET6 microcontroller. This device belongs to GigaDevice's GD32F4 high-performance MCU family and combines an Arm Cortex-M4 core, 200 MHz operation, DSP extension, and floating-point support for demanding embedded applications. Official GigaDevice data lists the GD32F427VET6 as an LQFP100 device with 512 KB Flash, 256 KB SRAM, and up to 82 I/O. The series integrates USB FS + HS OTG, Ethernet MAC, CAN 2.0B, SDIO, LCD-TFT, and camera-related resources, giving developers a strong base for networking, HMI, vision, and industrial control prototypes. Features GD32F427VET6 MCU - Based on a GigaDevice GD32F427 series microcontroller for high-performance embedded development. 200 MHz Cortex-M4 - Arm Cortex-M4 core with DSP extension and floating-point support. 512 KB Flash - On-chip program memory for application code, demos, and evaluation firmware. 256 KB SRAM - Larger SRAM capacity for buffers, communication stacks, display tasks, and real-time control. LQFP100 package - Provides up to 82 I/O for expansion and peripheral evaluation. USB FS + HS OTG - Supports USB device or host-oriented development depending on the hardware design. Ethernet MAC - Useful for evaluating industrial networking and connected embedded systems. CAN 2.0B support - Suitable for industrial automation, motor control, and fieldbus experiments. Display and camera resources - Official product data lists LCD-TFT and camera-related support in the GD32F427VET6 feature set. Rich serial interfaces - Includes UART/USART, I2C, SPI, I2S, and SDIO resources for peripheral-rich prototypes. Specifications Parameter Value Product Model GD32F427V-START Target MCU GD32F427VET6 MCU Series GD32F427 / GD32F4 high-performance MCU family CPU Core Arm Cortex-M4 with DSP extension and FPU Maximum Frequency 200 MHz Flash Memory 512 KB SRAM 256 KB Package LQFP100 I/O Up to 82 Communication Interfaces USART/UART, I2C, SPI, I2S, CAN 2.0B, USB FS + HS OTG, Ethernet MAC, SDIO Analog Resources 3 x 12-bit ADC, 2 x 12-bit DAC Display / Imaging LCD-TFT and camera-related resources listed for GD32F427VET6 Temperature Range -40°C to +85°C Reference Documents GigaDevice GD32F427 official product page GigaDevice GD32 download center Application Industrial networking - Ethernet MAC and CAN resources support connected control devices and gateway prototypes. Human-machine interfaces - LCD-TFT resources and high SRAM capacity help HMI evaluation projects. Embedded vision experiments - Camera-related resources support image-capture oriented development. Motor control - 200 MHz Cortex-M4 performance and analog resources are useful for real-time control loops. USB applications - USB FS + HS OTG support can be used for device or host communication evaluation. Data logging - SDIO and serial interfaces support storage and high-throughput data transfer designs. Industrial automation - CAN 2.0B, timers, and GPIO make the platform suitable for automation prototypes. Advanced embedded training - A strong platform for teaching Cortex-M4, networking, display, and peripheral integration. Packing List 1 x GigaDevice GD32F427V-START starter development board FAQ What MCU is used on the GD32F427V-START? It is prepared for the GD32F427VET6, an Arm Cortex-M4 MCU in the GD32F427 series. What is the maximum CPU frequency? The GD32F427VET6 is listed by GigaDevice at up to 200 MHz. How much memory does the MCU provide? The GD32F427VET6 provides 512 KB Flash and 256 KB SRAM. Does the MCU include Ethernet? Yes. The official GD32F427 product data lists an integrated Ethernet MAC. Does it support USB high-speed? Yes. GigaDevice lists USB FS + HS OTG support for the GD32F427 series. Is CAN available? Yes. The GD32F427VET6 feature set includes CAN 2.0B. Can it be used for display projects? Yes. Official product-selector data lists LCD-TFT resources for the GD32F427VET6. What temperature range is listed? The official product selector lists -40°C to +85°C.