Overview
The STM32F103C8T6TR is a medium-density performance line microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, part of the STM32F103xx family. It features the high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M3 32-bit RISC core, operating at a maximum frequency of 72 MHz. This MCU is equipped with 128 Kbytes of Flash memory and 20 Kbytes of SRAM, along with an extensive range of enhanced I/Os and peripherals connected to two APB buses. The device supports various communication interfaces, including USB, CAN, two I2Cs, three USARTs, and two SPIs. It operates from a 2.0 to 3.6 V power supply and is available in both the –40 to +85°C and –40 to +105°C temperature ranges. The STM32F103C8T6TR is designed for low-power applications, offering sleep, stop, and standby modes, and is packaged in a 48-pin UFQFPN48 package.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Core | Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU |
| Maximum Frequency | 72 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 128 Kbytes |
| SRAM | 20 Kbytes |
| ADCs | 2 x 12-bit, up to 16 channels |
| Timers | Seven timers (three 16-bit timers, one 16-bit motor control PWM timer, two watchdog timers, and a SysTick timer) |
| Communication Interfaces | Up to two I2Cs, three USARTs, two SPIs, one USB, and one CAN (2.0B Active) |
| Power Supply | 2.0 to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | –40 to +85°C or –40 to +105°C |
| Package | 48-pin UFQFPN48 |
| I/O Ports | Up to 37 I/Os, all mappable on 16 external interrupt vectors and almost all 5 V-tolerant |
Key Features
- High-Performance Core: Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU with a maximum frequency of 72 MHz and 1.25 DMIPS/MHz performance.
- Memory and Storage: 128 Kbytes of Flash memory and 20 Kbytes of SRAM.
- Communication Interfaces: Up to two I2Cs, three USARTs, two SPIs, one USB, and one CAN (2.0B Active) interface.
- Timers and Counters: Seven timers including three 16-bit timers, one 16-bit motor control PWM timer, two watchdog timers, and a SysTick timer.
- ADCs: Two 12-bit ADCs with up to 16 channels.
- Low-Power Modes: Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes for low-power applications.
- Debug Mode: Serial wire debug (SWD) and JTAG interfaces.
- I/O Ports: Up to 37 I/Os, all mappable on 16 external interrupt vectors and almost all 5 V-tolerant.
Applications
- Industrial Automation: Suitable for control and monitoring systems in industrial environments.
- Consumer Electronics: Used in various consumer electronic devices requiring advanced control and communication capabilities.
- Medical Devices: Can be used in medical devices that require precise control and low power consumption.
- Automotive Systems: Applicable in automotive systems for control and communication functions.
- IoT Devices: Ideal for Internet of Things (IoT) devices that need efficient processing and multiple communication interfaces.
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the STM32F103C8T6TR?
The core architecture is based on the Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU.
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the STM32F103C8T6TR?
The maximum operating frequency is 72 MHz.
- How much Flash memory does the STM32F103C8T6TR have?
The device has 128 Kbytes of Flash memory.
- What are the available communication interfaces on the STM32F103C8T6TR?
The device supports up to two I2Cs, three USARTs, two SPIs, one USB, and one CAN (2.0B Active) interface.
- What are the power supply requirements for the STM32F103C8T6TR?
The device operates from a 2.0 to 3.6 V power supply.
- What is the operating temperature range for the STM32F103C8T6TR?
The operating temperature range is –40 to +85°C or –40 to +105°C.
- How many I/O ports does the STM32F103C8T6TR have?
The device has up to 37 I/O ports, all mappable on 16 external interrupt vectors and almost all 5 V-tolerant.
- Does the STM32F103C8T6TR support low-power modes?
Yes, it supports sleep, stop, and standby modes for low-power applications.
- What debug interfaces are available on the STM32F103C8T6TR?
The device supports serial wire debug (SWD) and JTAG interfaces.
- What types of timers are available on the STM32F103C8T6TR?
The device includes seven timers: three 16-bit timers, one 16-bit motor control PWM timer, two watchdog timers, and a SysTick timer.
