Overview
The STM32F101VBT6 is a medium-density access line microcontroller from the STM32 F1 series, produced by STMicroelectronics. It features the high-performance ARM® Cortex®-M3 32-bit RISC core, operating at a maximum frequency of 36 MHz. This microcontroller is equipped with high-speed embedded memories, including up to 128 Kbytes of Flash memory and up to 16 Kbytes of SRAM. It also includes an extensive range of enhanced peripherals and I/Os connected to two APB buses.
The device is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its comprehensive set of peripherals, including standard communication interfaces such as two I²Cs, two SPIs, and up to three USARTs, as well as one 12-bit ADC and three general-purpose 16-bit timers.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core | ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU |
| Maximum Frequency | 36 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 64 to 128 Kbytes |
| SRAM | 10 to 16 Kbytes |
| Supply Voltage | 2.0 to 3.6 V |
| Package | 100-LQFP |
| Number of Pins | 100 |
| 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: 24-bit downcounter |
| Communication Interfaces | Up to two I²Cs, two SPIs, and three USARTs |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +85 °C |
| I/O Ports | Up to 80 fast I/O ports |
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: 64 to 128 Kbytes of Flash memory and 10 to 16 Kbytes of SRAM.
- Communication Interfaces: Up to two I²Cs, two SPIs, and three USARTs.
- ADC and Timers: One 12-bit ADC with up to 16 channels and three general-purpose 16-bit timers plus one PWM timer.
- Power Management: 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.
- I/O Ports: Up to 80 fast I/O ports, all mappable on 16 external interrupt vectors and almost all 5 V-tolerant.
Applications
- Automation & Process Control: Suitable for industrial automation and process control systems.
- Medical: Used in medical and handheld equipment.
- Consumer Electronics: Applied in consumer electronics, such as gaming and GPS platforms.
- Computers & Computer Peripherals: Used in PC peripherals, printers, scanners, and other computer-related devices.
- Industrial Applications: Suitable for PLCs, inverters, and other industrial control systems.
- Security and Imaging: Used in alarm systems, video intercoms, and imaging devices.
- HVAC: Applied in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Q & A
- What is the STM32F101VBT6 microcontroller?
The STM32F101VBT6 is a medium-density access line microcontroller from the STM32 F1 series, featuring the ARM® Cortex®-M3 32-bit RISC core and various peripherals.
- What is the maximum frequency of the STM32F101VBT6?
The maximum frequency is 36 MHz.
- How much Flash and SRAM memory does the STM32F101VBT6 have?
It has up to 128 Kbytes of Flash memory and up to 16 Kbytes of SRAM.
- What communication interfaces are available on the STM32F101VBT6?
Up to two I²Cs, two SPIs, and three USARTs.
- What types of timers are included in the STM32F101VBT6?
Three 16-bit timers, two watchdog timers, and a SysTick timer: 24-bit downcounter.
- What is the operating temperature range of the STM32F101VBT6?
-40 to +85 °C.
- What power-saving modes are available on the STM32F101VBT6?
Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes, with VBAT supply for RTC and backup registers.
- What debug interfaces are supported by the STM32F101VBT6?
Serial wire debug (SWD) and JTAG interfaces.
- How many I/O ports does the STM32F101VBT6 have?
Up to 80 fast I/O ports.
- In what types of applications is the STM32F101VBT6 commonly used?
Automation & Process Control, Medical, Consumer Electronics, Computers & Computer Peripherals, Industrial Applications, and more.
