The GigaDevice GD32G553M-START Cortex-M33 MCU Starter Development Kit is a starter platform for the GD32G553 high-performance MCU family. The GD32G553 product line is designed for motor-control and digital-power development, combining an Arm Cortex-M33 core with HRTimer, CAN-FD, and rich analog resources. GigaDevice's official GD32G553 page lists the series at up to 216 MHz, with up to 512 KB eFlash and 128 KB SRAM. For the M-package selector entry GD32G553MET7, the official table lists LQFP80, 512 KB Flash, 128 KB SRAM, up to 66 I/O, 3 x CAN-FD, and 4 x 12-bit ADC resources. Features GD32G553 MCU platform - Built for evaluating the GD32G553 high-performance MCU family. Arm Cortex-M33 core - Official selector data lists up to 216 MHz for GD32G553MET7. Motor-control focus - GD32G553 is positioned by GigaDevice as the GD32G5xx product line with HRTimer and CAN-FD support. 512 KB Flash - Provides on-chip program memory for firmware, demos, and control algorithms. 128 KB SRAM - Supports real-time buffers, communication stacks, and embedded application data. LQFP80 package - GD32G553MET7 is listed in LQFP80 with up to 66 I/O. 3 x CAN-FD - Enables modern high-bandwidth industrial and motor-control communication. Analog-rich design - Official data lists ADC, DAC, and comparator resources for the GD32G553 series. QSPI support - Useful for external memory or code/data expansion in embedded projects. Industrial temperature selector data - GD32G553MET7 is listed with -40 C to +105 C operating range. Specifications Parameter Value Product Model GD32G553M-START Representative MCU GD32G553MET7 selector entry MCU Family GD32G553 / GD32G5xx high-performance MCU family CPU Core Arm Cortex-M33 Maximum Frequency 216 MHz Flash Memory 512 KB SRAM 128 KB Package LQFP80 I/O Up to 66 Communication Resources USART/UART, I2C, SPI/I2S, QSPI, 3 x CAN-FD Control Resources HRTimer, advanced timers, motor-control oriented peripherals Analog Resources 4 x 12-bit ADC resources, DAC, comparators Operating Temperature -40 C to +105 C Reference Documents GigaDevice GD32G553 official product page GigaDevice GD32 download center Application Motor-control development - HRTimer, ADC, comparator, and CAN-FD resources support drive-control evaluation. Digital power experiments - High-resolution timing and fast analog resources are useful for power-conversion prototypes. Industrial CAN-FD nodes - Three CAN-FD resources support multi-node industrial communication designs. Sensor acquisition - ADC and comparator resources support measurement and monitoring workflows. Embedded control labs - Suitable for learning Cortex-M33 control firmware and peripheral configuration. Power-tool prototypes - Motor-control resources suit compact BLDC and PMSM controller research. Robotics actuator control - Useful for evaluating communication and timing resources in joint-controller designs. Industrial training - A practical platform for CAN-FD, timers, QSPI, and mixed-signal embedded education. Packing List 1 x GigaDevice GD32G553M-START starter development board FAQ What MCU family does the GD32G553M-START evaluate? It is for the GD32G553 high-performance MCU family. What CPU core does GD32G553 use? The GD32G553 family uses an Arm Cortex-M33 core. What is the maximum frequency? GigaDevice lists GD32G553 devices at up to 216 MHz. Does it support CAN-FD? Yes. The GD32G553MET7 selector entry lists 3 x CAN-FD. Is it suitable for motor-control work? Yes. GigaDevice positions GD32G553 as a product line with HRTimer and CAN-FD support, which is relevant for motor-control and digital-power designs. How much memory is listed for GD32G553MET7? The selector entry lists 512 KB Flash and 128 KB SRAM. What package is listed for the M version? The GD32G553MET7 selector entry is listed in LQFP80. Why are board accessories not listed? Only confirmed physical contents are included in the packing list, so unverified cables or add-ons are omitted.