Program it with high-level languages and AI while performing low-latency operations on its customizable hardware. Portenta H7 simultaneously runs high level code along with real time tasks. The design includes two processors that can run tasks in parallel. For example, is possible to execute Arduino compiled code along with MicroPython one, and have both cores to communicate with one another. The Portenta functionality is two-fold, it can either run like any other embedded microcontroller board, or as the main processor of an embedded computer. For example, use the Portenta Vision Shield to transform your H7 into an industrial camera capable of performing real time machine learning algorithms on live video feeds.
Portenta can easily run processes created with TensorFlow™ Lite, you could have one of the cores computing a computer vision algorithm on the fly, while the other could be making low-level operations like controlling a motor, or acting as a user interface.
Use Portenta when performance is key, among other cases, we envision it to be part of:
High-end industrial machinery
Laboratory equipment
Computer vision
PLCs
Industry-ready user interfaces
Robotics controller
Mission-critical devices
Dedicated stationary computer
High-speed booting computation (ms)
Two Parallel Cores
H7's main processor is the dual core STM32H747 including a Cortex® M7 running at 480 MHz and a Cortex® M4 running at 240 MHz. The two cores communicate via a Remote Procedure Call mechanism that allows calling functions on the other processor seamlessly. Both processors share all the in-chip peripherals and can run:
Arduino sketches on top of the Arm® Mbed™ OS
Native Mbed™ applications
MicroPython / JavaScript via an interpreter
TensorFlow™ Lite
Features
WiFi
32-bit
ARM
100mA, 3.3V
Large (~70)
LiPo
Specifications
Microcontroller: STM32H747XI dual Cortex®-M7+M4 32bit low power ARM MCU (datasheet)
Radio module: Murata 1DX dual WiFi 802.11b/g/n 65 Mbps and Bluetooth 5.1 BR/EDR/LE (datasheet)
Secure Element (default): NXP SE0502 (datasheet)
Board Power Supply (USB/VIN): 5V
Supported Battery: Li-Po Single Cell, 3.7V, 700mAh Minimum (integrated charger)
Circuit Operating Voltage: 3.3V
Current Consumption: 2.95 A in Standby mode (Backup SRAM OFF, RTC/LSE ON)
Display Connector: MIPI DSI host & MIPI D-PHY to interface with low-pin count large display
GPU: Chrom-ART graphical hardware Accelerator™
Timers: 22x timers and watchdogs
UART: 4x ports (2 with flow control)
Ethernet PHY: 10 / 100 Mbps (through expansion port only)
SD Card: Interface for SD Card connector (through expansion port only)
Operational Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
MKR Headers: Use any of the existing industrial MKR shields on it
High-density Connectors: Two 80 pin connectors will expose all the board's peripherals to other devices
Camera Interface: 8-bit, up to 80 MHz
ADC: 3? ADCs with 16-bit max. resolution (up to 36 channels, up to 3.6 MSPS)
DAC: 2? 12-bit DAC (1 MHz)
USB-C: Host / Device, DisplayPort out, High / Full Speed, Power delivery
