STMicroelectronics NUCLEO-F303K8

The NUCLEO-F303K8 is a development board from STMicroelectronics, part of the STM32 Nucleo-32 family. It is designed to provide an affordable and flexible platform for users to prototype and develop applications using the STM32F303K8 microcontroller. The board features an ARM Cortex-M4 CPU with an FPU and DSP instructions, capable of running at a maximum frequency of 72 MHz. It includes Arduino™ Nano V3 connectivity and STMicroelectronics Morpho extension pin headers, allowing for easy expansion with various shields and modules. The on-board ST-LINK/V2-1 debugger/programmer eliminates the need for a separate probe, and the board supports multiple power supply options, including USB VBUS and external sources.

• Arduino™ Nano V3 Connectivity: Allows for easy expansion with Arduino shields and modules.
• STMicroelectronics Morpho Extension Pin Headers: Provides full access to all STM32 I/Os.
• On-board ST-LINK/V2-1 Debugger/Programmer: Includes a SWD connector, eliminating the need for a separate probe.
• Flexible Power Supply: Supports power from USB VBUS, 3.3 V, 5 V, and 7 - 12 V external sources.
• USB Reenumeration Capability: Supports three different interfaces on USB: Virtual Com port, mass storage, and debug port.
• User LEDs and Buttons: Includes one user LED (LD3) and one reset push button.
• Supported IDEs: Compatible with a wide choice of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) including IAR, Keil, and GCC-based IDEs.

The NUCLEO-F303K8 is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:

• Industrial Automation: With its advanced timers, CAN, and other peripherals, it is suitable for industrial control and automation projects.
• IoT Development: The board's low power consumption and rich set of peripherals make it ideal for Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
• Robotics and Motor Control: The presence of PWM channels, timers, and other motor control peripherals makes it suitable for robotics and motor control projects.
• Prototyping and Development: Its ease of use and comprehensive set of features make it an excellent choice for prototyping and developing new ideas.

1. What microcontroller does the NUCLEO-F303K8 board use?

   The NUCLEO-F303K8 board uses the STM32F303K8T6 microcontroller.

2. What is the maximum CPU frequency of the STM32F303K8?

   The maximum CPU frequency of the STM32F303K8 is 72 MHz.

3. What types of memory does the board have?

   The board has 64 KB of Flash memory and 12 KB of SRAM.

4. Does the board have an on-board debugger/programmer?

   Yes, the board includes an on-board ST-LINK/V2-1 debugger/programmer with a SWD connector.

5. What are the power supply options for the board?

   The board can be powered from USB VBUS, 3.3 V, 5 V, or 7 - 12 V external sources.

6. Does the board support Arduino shields?

   Yes, the board supports Arduino Nano V3 shields and modules.

7. What are the key peripherals available on the board?

   The board features advanced timers, general-purpose timers, basic timers, watchdog timers, PWM channels, SPI/I2S, I2C, USART/UART, CAN, ADC, DAC, GPIO, and an RTC.

8. Can the board be used with multiple IDEs?

   Yes, the board is compatible with a wide choice of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) including IAR, Keil, and GCC-based IDEs.

9. What is the purpose of the ST-LINK/V2-1 on the board?

   The ST-LINK/V2-1 is an on-board debugger/programmer that allows for programming and debugging the microcontroller without the need for a separate probe.

10. Does the board have any user LEDs and buttons?

    Yes, the board includes one user LED (LD3) and one reset push button.