The GigaDevice GD32F527V-START Cortex-M33 MCU Starter Development Kit is a starter platform for the GD32F527 high-performance MCU family. It is intended for developers evaluating a V-package GD32F527 device with modern Arm Cortex-M33 processing and a broad set of communication, display, imaging, and analog resources. GigaDevice's official selector lists GD32F527 V-package parts such as GD32F527VMT7 and GD32F527VST7 in LQFP100, running up to 200 MHz, with up to 82 I/O. The official GD32F527 Demo Suites also list support for the GD32F527V-START board, making it a practical entry point for evaluating the F527 series in starter-board form. Features GD32F527V starter board - Official GD32F527 Demo Suites list GD32F527V-START as a supported board. Arm Cortex-M33 core - V-package GD32F527 selector entries list up to 200 MHz. LQFP100 package class - Official selector data lists V-package GD32F527 parts in LQFP100. Up to 82 I/O - V-package selector entries list up to 82 I/O for expansion and peripheral evaluation. Large memory options - V-package options include 4608 KB or 7680 KB Flash and 1088 KB or 576 KB SRAM, depending on part number. CAN-FD support - Official V-package selector entries list 2 x CAN-FD. USB FS + HS OTG - Supports USB application development with full-speed and high-speed OTG resources. Ethernet and SDIO - Useful for gateway, networking, and storage-oriented embedded development. Display and imaging resources - LCD-TFT, camera interface, and IPA resources are listed for V-package GD32F527 devices. Analog and audio support - Includes ADC/DAC resources and SAI/I2S-related resources for mixed-signal and multimedia projects. Specifications Parameter Value Product Model GD32F527V-START MCU Family GD32F527 / GD32F5 high-performance MCU family Representative V-Package Parts GD32F527VMT7 / GD32F527VST7 CPU Core Arm Cortex-M33 Maximum Frequency Up to 200 MHz Package LQFP100 for V-package selector entries I/O Up to 82 for V-package selector entries Flash Memory Options 4608 KB or 7680 KB, depending on V-package part number SRAM Options 1088 KB or 576 KB, depending on V-package part number Communication Resources USART/UART, I2C, SPI, I2S, 2 x CAN-FD, USB FS + HS OTG, Ethernet, SDIO Display / Imaging LCD-TFT, camera interface, IPA image processor accelerator Analog Resources 3 x 12-bit ADC resources and 2 x 12-bit DAC resources Operating Temperature in Selector -40 C to +105 C Reference Documents GigaDevice GD32F527 official product page GigaDevice GD32F527 Demo Suites download page Application Starter-board evaluation - Useful for bringing up GD32F527 firmware on a supported V-package board. Industrial communication - CAN-FD, Ethernet, USB, UART, SPI, and I2C support gateway and controller prototypes. Display and HMI development - LCD-TFT and IPA resources support graphical interface experiments. Embedded camera projects - Camera-interface resources make the platform relevant for image-capture workflows. Audio and multimedia testing - SAI and I2S-related resources support audio-interface experiments. Motor-control and automation labs - Cortex-M33 performance, timers, ADC, and DAC resources support real-time control. Connected IoT devices - Ethernet, USB, SDIO, and security-oriented MCU resources suit edge-device development. Advanced embedded education - A strong platform for teaching Cortex-M33, CAN-FD, Ethernet, USB, and graphics. Packing List 1 x GigaDevice GD32F527V-START starter development board FAQ Is GD32F527V-START listed in GigaDevice resources? Yes. GigaDevice's GD32F527 Demo Suites list GD32F527V-START as a supported board. What CPU core does the GD32F527V series use? GD32F527 devices use an Arm Cortex-M33 core. What is the maximum operating frequency? Official selector data lists GD32F527 V-package entries at up to 200 MHz. What package does the V-package version use? Official selector entries for GD32F527V parts use LQFP100. Does it support CAN-FD? Yes. V-package selector entries list 2 x CAN-FD. Does the series include Ethernet? Yes. Ethernet support is listed in the official GD32F527 feature set and selector data. Can this board be used for HMI or camera development? Yes. LCD-TFT, camera interface, and IPA resources are listed for the GD32F527 family. Why are exact accessories not listed? The packing list only includes confirmed physical product content. Cables or add-on modules are not listed unless confirmed by official board-level documentation.