Overview
The STM32F051K4T6 is an entry-level microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, part of the STM32F0 series. It is based on the ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M0 CPU, which operates at a frequency of up to 48 MHz. This MCU is designed to provide high performance, low power consumption, and advanced system response to interrupts, making it suitable for a wide range of embedded system applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core | ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M0 CPU |
| Frequency | Up to 48 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 16 Kbytes |
| SRAM | 8 Kbytes |
| I/Os | Up to 55 fast I/Os, with up to 36 I/Os 5 V tolerant |
| ADC | 12-bit, up to 16 channels, conversion time 1.0 µs |
| DAC | 12-bit, 1 channel |
| Timers | Up to 11 timers, including advanced-control timers and watchdog timers |
| DMA | 5-channel DMA controller |
| Power Supply | 2.0 to 3.6 V |
| Package | LQFP32 |
Key Features
- High-Performance CPU: ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M0 CPU with up to 48 MHz frequency.
- Memory: 16 Kbytes of Flash memory and 8 Kbytes of SRAM.
- Analog Peripherals: 12-bit ADC with up to 16 channels, 12-bit DAC, and two fast low-power analog comparators.
- Timers and DMA: Up to 11 timers, including advanced-control timers, and a 5-channel DMA controller.
- Low-Power Modes: Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes to achieve low power consumption.
- Interrupt and Event Management: Nested vectored interrupt controller (NVIC) and extended interrupt/event controller (EXTI).
- Communication Interfaces: Support for various communication protocols such as SPI, I2S, I2C, USART, and CEC.
Applications
- Industrial Automation: Motor control, sensor interfaces, and industrial communication protocols.
- Consumer Electronics: Home appliances, audio and video devices, and gaming consoles.
- Medical Devices: Portable medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and medical sensors.
- Automotive Systems: Infotainment systems, driver assistance systems, and vehicle control units.
- Internet of Things (IoT): Smart home devices, wearables, and IoT sensors.
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the STM32F051K4T6?
The STM32F051K4T6 is based on the ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M0 CPU.
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the STM32F051K4T6?
The maximum operating frequency is up to 48 MHz.
- How much Flash and SRAM memory does the STM32F051K4T6 have?
The device has 16 Kbytes of Flash memory and 8 Kbytes of SRAM.
- What types of analog peripherals are available on the STM32F051K4T6?
The device includes a 12-bit ADC with up to 16 channels, a 12-bit DAC, and two fast low-power analog comparators.
- What are the low-power modes supported by the STM32F051K4T6?
The device supports Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes to achieve low power consumption.
- How many timers does the STM32F051K4T6 have?
The device has up to 11 timers, including advanced-control timers and watchdog timers.
- What is the role of the DMA controller in the STM32F051K4T6?
The 5-channel DMA controller manages memory-to-memory, peripheral-to-memory, and memory-to-peripheral transfers.
- What are the power supply requirements for the STM32F051K4T6?
The device operates with a power supply voltage of 2.0 to 3.6 V.
- What package type is the STM32F051K4T6 available in?
The device is available in an LQFP32 package.
- What communication interfaces are supported by the STM32F051K4T6?
The device supports various communication protocols such as SPI, I2S, I2C, USART, and CEC.
