Overview
The STM32F042F6P7 is a mainstream Arm Cortex-M0 microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, designed to offer high performance and a wide range of features. This MCU incorporates the ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M0 CPU, operating at a frequency of up to 48 MHz. It features high-speed embedded memories, including up to 32 Kbytes of Flash memory and 6 Kbytes of SRAM with hardware parity. The device is equipped with an extensive range of enhanced peripherals and I/Os, making it suitable for various applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Core | ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M0 CPU |
| Frequency | Up to 48 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 16 to 32 Kbytes |
| SRAM | 6 Kbytes with HW parity |
| Supply Voltage | 2.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 105°C |
| Package | TSSOP-20 |
| RoHS Compliance | Ecopack2 |
| Grade | Industrial |
| Clock Management | 4 to 32 MHz crystal oscillator, 32 kHz oscillator for RTC, Internal 8 MHz RC with x6 PLL option, Internal 40 kHz RC oscillator, Internal 48 MHz oscillator |
| I/Os | Up to 38 fast I/Os, up to 24 I/Os with 5 V tolerant capability |
Key Features
- Core: ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M0 CPU, frequency up to 48 MHz
- Memories: 16 to 32 Kbytes of Flash memory, 6 Kbytes of SRAM with HW parity
- CRC calculation unit
- Reset and power management: Digital and I/Os supply: VDD = 2 V to 3.6 V, Analog supply: VDDA = from VDD to 3.6 V, Selected I/Os: VDDIO2 = 1.65 V to 3.6 V
- Low power modes: Sleep, Stop, Standby, VBAT supply for RTC and backup registers
- Clock management: 4 to 32 MHz crystal oscillator, 32 kHz oscillator for RTC, Internal 8 MHz RC with x6 PLL option, Internal 40 kHz RC oscillator, Internal 48 MHz oscillator
- Up to 38 fast I/Os, all mappable on external interrupt vectors
- 5-channel DMA controller
- One 12-bit, 1.0 µs ADC (up to 10 channels)
- Up to 14 capacitive sensing channels for touchkey, linear and rotary touch sensors
- Calendar RTC with alarm and periodic wakeup from Stop/Standby
- Nine timers: One 16-bit advanced-control timer for six channel PWM output, One 32-bit and four 16-bit timers
- Communication interfaces: One I2C interface, Two USARTs, Two SPIs (18 Mbit/s), One CAN interface, USB 2.0 full-speed interface
- HDMI CEC, wakeup on header reception
- Serial wire debug (SWD)
- 96-bit unique ID
Applications
The STM32F042F6P7 microcontroller is versatile and suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
- Application control and user interfaces
- Hand-held equipment
- A/V receivers and digital TV
- PC peripherals
- Gaming and GPS platforms
- Industrial applications, PLCs, inverters
- Printers, scanners
- Alarm systems, video intercoms
- HVAC systems
Q & A
- What is the core of the STM32F042F6P7 microcontroller?
The core is the ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M0 CPU. - What is the maximum frequency of the STM32F042F6P7?
The maximum frequency is up to 48 MHz. - How much Flash memory does the STM32F042F6P7 have?
The device has 16 to 32 Kbytes of Flash memory. - What is the operating temperature range of the STM32F042F6P7?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 105°C. - What types of communication interfaces are available on the STM32F042F6P7?
The device features one I2C interface, two USARTs, two SPIs, one CAN interface, and a USB 2.0 full-speed interface. - Does the STM32F042F6P7 support low power modes?
Yes, it supports low power modes including Sleep, Stop, and Standby. - What is the package type of the STM32F042F6P7?
The package type is TSSOP-20. - Is the STM32F042F6P7 RoHS compliant?
Yes, it is RoHS compliant with Ecopack2. - What is the grade of the STM32F042F6P7?
The grade is Industrial. - Does the STM32F042F6P7 have a real-time clock (RTC)?
Yes, it has a calendar RTC with alarm and periodic wakeup from Stop/Standby.
