Overview
The STM32F101C6T6 is a microcontroller from the STM32F101x4 and STM32F101x6 Low-density access line family, manufactured by STMicroelectronics. This device is based on the high-performance ARM Cortex-M3 32-bit RISC core, operating at a maximum frequency of 36 MHz. It features high-speed embedded memories, including 32 Kbytes of Flash memory and 6 Kbytes of SRAM. The microcontroller is designed to operate in a wide temperature range of –40 to +85 °C and supports a power supply range of 2.0 to 3.6 V.
The STM32F101C6T6 offers an extensive range of enhanced peripherals and I/Os, making it suitable for various applications such as application control, user interfaces, medical and handheld equipment, and industrial applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core | ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU |
| Maximum Frequency | 36 MHz |
| Performance | 1.25 DMIPS/MHz (Dhrystone 2.1) at 0 wait state memory access |
| Flash Memory | 32 Kbytes |
| SRAM | 6 Kbytes |
| Power Supply | 2.0 to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | –40 to +85 °C |
| ADC | 1 × 12-bit, 1 µs A/D converter (up to 16 channels) |
| Timers | Up to two 16-bit timers, 2 watchdog timers, and a 24-bit SysTick timer |
| Communication Interfaces | 1 × I2C, up to 2 USARTs, 1 × SPI (18 Mbit/s) |
| I/O Ports | Up to 51 fast I/O ports |
| Package | Variety of packages including LQFP48, VFQFPN36, etc. |
Key Features
- Core and Performance: ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU with a maximum frequency of 36 MHz and 1.25 DMIPS/MHz (Dhrystone 2.1) performance at 0 wait state memory access.
- Memories: 32 Kbytes of Flash memory and 6 Kbytes of SRAM.
- Clock and Supply Management: 2.0 to 3.6 V application supply and I/Os, POR, PDR, and programmable voltage detector (PVD), 4-to-16 MHz crystal oscillator, internal 8 MHz factory-trimmed RC, internal 40 kHz RC, and PLL for CPU clock.
- Low Power Modes: Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes, VBAT supply for RTC and backup registers.
- Debug Mode: Serial wire debug (SWD) and JTAG interfaces.
- DMA: 7-channel DMA controller supporting timers, ADC, SPIs, I2Cs, and USARTs.
- ADC and Temperature Sensor: 1 × 12-bit, 1 µs A/D converter (up to 16 channels) and a temperature sensor.
- Timers and Watchdogs: Up to two 16-bit timers, each with up to 4 IC/OC/PWM or pulse counter, 2 watchdog timers (Independent and Window), and a 24-bit SysTick timer.
- Communication Interfaces: 1 × I2C interface (SMBus/PMBus), up to 2 USARTs (ISO 7816 interface, LIN, IrDA capability, modem control), and 1 × SPI (18 Mbit/s).
- I/O Ports: Up to 51 fast I/O ports, all mappable on 16 external interrupt vectors and almost all 5 V-tolerant.
- CRC and Unique ID: CRC calculation unit and a 96-bit unique ID.
- Package Options: ECOPACK® packages including LQFP48, VFQFPN36, etc.
Applications
- Application Control and User Interfaces: Suitable for various control and interface applications.
- Medical and Handheld Equipment: Ideal for medical devices and handheld equipment due to its low power consumption and robust features.
- PC Peripherals: Can be used in PC peripherals such as gaming and GPS platforms.
- Industrial Applications: Applicable in industrial settings for PLCs, inverters, printers, scanners, and alarm systems.
- Video Intercoms and HVACs: Suitable for video intercom systems and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Q & A
- What is the core of the STM32F101C6T6 microcontroller?
The core is the ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU.
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the STM32F101C6T6?
The maximum operating frequency is 36 MHz.
- How much Flash and SRAM memory does the STM32F101C6T6 have?
The STM32F101C6T6 has 32 Kbytes of Flash memory and 6 Kbytes of SRAM.
- What is the operating temperature range of the STM32F101C6T6?
The operating temperature range is –40 to +85 °C.
- What types of communication interfaces are available on the STM32F101C6T6?
The microcontroller features 1 × I2C, up to 2 USARTs, and 1 × SPI (18 Mbit/s).
- Does the STM32F101C6T6 support low power modes?
Yes, it supports Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes, along with VBAT supply for RTC and backup registers.
- What debug interfaces are available on the STM32F101C6T6?
The microcontroller supports serial wire debug (SWD) and JTAG interfaces.
- How many I/O ports does the STM32F101C6T6 have?
It has up to 51 fast I/O ports.
- What types of timers are available on the STM32F101C6T6?
The microcontroller features up to two 16-bit timers, 2 watchdog timers, and a 24-bit SysTick timer.
- Is the STM32F101C6T6 suitable for industrial applications?
Yes, it is suitable for various industrial applications including PLCs, inverters, printers, and scanners.
