Overview
The STM32F101C8U6TR is a member of the STM32F101 medium-density access line family of microcontrollers produced by STMicroelectronics. This device is based on the high-performance ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU, operating at a maximum frequency of 36 MHz and achieving 1.25 DMIPS/MHz (Dhrystone 2.1) performance at 0 wait state memory access. It features high-speed embedded memories, including up to 128 Kbytes of Flash memory and up to 16 Kbytes of SRAM. The microcontroller is designed for a wide range of applications, including application control, user interfaces, medical and handheld equipment, and industrial applications, among others.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Core | ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU |
| Maximum Frequency | 36 MHz |
| Performance | 1.25 DMIPS/MHz (Dhrystone 2.1) |
| Flash Memory | 64 to 128 Kbytes |
| SRAM | 10 to 16 Kbytes |
| Supply Voltage | 2.0 to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Package | 48-UFQFN Exposed Pad |
| Number of Pins | 48 |
| ADC | 1 × 12-bit, 1 μs A/D converter (up to 16 channels) |
| Timers | Three 16-bit timers, two watchdog timers, and a SysTick timer |
| Communication Interfaces | Up to 2 I2C, up to 3 USARTs, and up to 2 SPIs |
| I/Os | Up to 80 fast I/O ports, 37 I/Os in this package |
Key Features
- Core and Performance: ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU with single-cycle multiplication and hardware division.
- Memories: 64 to 128 Kbytes of Flash memory and 10 to 16 Kbytes of SRAM.
- Clock and Supply Management: 2.0 to 3.6 V application supply, POR, PDR, and programmable voltage detector (PVD).
- Low Power Modes: Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes with 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 Timers: 1 × 12-bit, 1 μs A/D converter (up to 16 channels) and three 16-bit timers.
- Communication Interfaces: Up to 2 I2C, up to 3 USARTs, and up to 2 SPIs.
- I/Os: Up to 80 fast I/O ports, with 37 I/Os in the 48-UFQFN package.
- Package: 48-UFQFN Exposed Pad package with surface mount technology.
Applications
- Application control and user interfaces
- Medical and handheld equipment
- PC peripherals
- Gaming and GPS platforms
- Industrial applications, including PLCs, inverters, and printers
- Alarm systems, video intercoms, and HVAC systems
- Microwave ovens, gas monitoring systems, and robots
- Home video and audio systems, fire alarms, and refrigerators
Q & A
- What is the core processor of the STM32F101C8U6TR?
The core processor is the ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU.
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the STM32F101C8U6TR?
The maximum operating frequency is 36 MHz.
- How much Flash memory does the STM32F101C8U6TR have?
The device has 64 to 128 Kbytes of Flash memory.
- What is the supply voltage range for the STM32F101C8U6TR?
The supply voltage range is 2.0 to 3.6 V.
- What types of communication interfaces are available on the STM32F101C8U6TR?
The device supports up to 2 I2C, up to 3 USARTs, and up to 2 SPIs.
- How many I/O ports does the STM32F101C8U6TR have?
The device has up to 80 fast I/O ports, with 37 I/Os in the 48-UFQFN package.
- What are the low power modes available on the STM32F101C8U6TR?
The device supports Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes with VBAT supply for RTC and backup registers.
- What is the operating temperature range for the STM32F101C8U6TR?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C.
- What package type is the STM32F101C8U6TR available in?
The device is available in a 48-UFQFN Exposed Pad package.
- What are some common applications of the STM32F101C8U6TR?
Common applications include industrial control, medical devices, PC peripherals, gaming platforms, and home appliances.
- Does the STM32F101C8U6TR support debug interfaces?
Yes, it supports serial wire debug (SWD) and JTAG interfaces.
