VREF+ on the STM32H743VIT6

[felron124]

Hello,

This is the first time I'm working with an STM32 and I have a question regarding the VREF+ pin. I'm creating a schematic for the MCU and I'm not entirely sure what to do with the VREF+ pin and I'd like some clarification on something. According to the datasheet, the connection between VDDA and VREF+ depends on the package type. I'll be using the 100-LQFP package and if I've read the datasheet correctly, that means that VDDA and VREF+ are internally connected? So I can just leave the VREF+ pin floating and still have access to VREF? Or would it still be best to apply a filtered voltage to the VREF+ pin externally? I have a filtered voltage supply to the VDDA pin already in the schematic and am I right in saying that if I have read the datasheet correctly, then there is no need to add another filtered voltage externally to VREF+, correct? Thanks.

[ahsrabrifat]

Even though it is internally connected to VDDA, it's not recommended to leave VREF+ floating. You should connect it to VDDA externally with a decoupling capacitor (typically 1µF + 100nF to VSSA) for stability.

[STOne-32]

Dear @felron124 ,

Welcome in STCommunity, as you have Package 100, I highly recommend to read this application note that explains the package effect on performance/ resolution: https://www.st.com/resource/en/application_note/dm00628458-getting-started-with-the-stm32h7-series-mcu-16bit-adc-stmicroelectronics.pdf

Chapter 3 is key and then next chapters .

VREF+ has a direct impact on  ADC values accuracy . chapter 6.4 for recommendations.

Hope it helps you .

STOne-32

[felron124]

Ok, so something like the following?

Side note: does the VDDA and VREF+ always have to be supplied with a stable 3.3v or would the 3.3v input on the VDD pins suffice for applications where the ADC isn't important? Thanks.

VREF+ and VDDA:

VDDA filter circutry:

VSSA:

[felron124]

Ok, I'll make sure to read it carefully. Thank you for the help.

[mƎALLEm]

Hello

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@felron124 wrote:

Hello,

I'll be using the 100-LQFP package and if I've read the datasheet correctly, that means that VDDA and VREF+ are internally connected? 

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According to the datasheet Vref+ is available on the LQFP100 package:

For the hardware design need to refer to the hardware getting started related to the product. In your case: the AN4938:

This is STM32H753XI reference schematic in the AN4938:

[STOne-32 · Accepted solution]

Dear @felron124 ,

The shared schematics sounds good with enough filtering versus Digital VDD. VDDA and VREF+ connected to same isolated +3,3VA which is a minimum to have standard ADC accuracy and performance.  if ADC is not required VDD/VDDA/VREF+ can be the same rail as well.

Ciao

STOne-32.

[felron124]

Ah, that document will be very useful. Thank you.