Overview
The STM32F103C8T7 is a medium-density performance line microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, based on the high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M3 32-bit RISC core. This MCU operates at a maximum frequency of 72 MHz and features 128 Kbytes of Flash memory and 20 Kbytes of SRAM. It is designed to offer a wide range of enhanced I/Os and peripherals, making it suitable for various applications requiring high performance and low power consumption.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core | Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU core |
| Maximum Frequency | 72 MHz |
| Flash Memory | Up to 128 Kbytes |
| SRAM | Up to 20 Kbytes |
| Power Supply | 2.0 to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +85°C or -40 to +105°C (extended temperature range) |
| ADCs | 2x 12-bit, 1 µs A/D converters (up to 16 channels) |
| Timers | Seven timers including three 16-bit timers, one 16-bit motor control PWM timer, and two watchdog timers |
| Communication Interfaces | Up to two I2C, three USARTs, two SPIs, one USB 2.0 full-speed interface, and one CAN interface (2.0B Active) |
| I/O Ports | Up to 80 fast I/O ports, almost all 5 V-tolerant |
| Debug Mode | Serial wire debug (SWD) and JTAG interfaces |
Key Features
- High-performance Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU core with a maximum frequency of 72 MHz.
- 128 Kbytes of Flash memory and 20 Kbytes of SRAM.
- Two 12-bit, 1 µs A/D converters with up to 16 channels, dual-sample and hold capability, and a temperature sensor.
- Seven timers, including three 16-bit timers, one 16-bit motor control PWM timer, and two watchdog timers.
- Up to nine communication interfaces: two I2C, three USARTs, two SPIs, one USB 2.0 full-speed interface, and one CAN interface (2.0B Active).
- Up to 80 fast I/O ports, almost all 5 V-tolerant.
- Serial wire debug (SWD) and JTAG interfaces for debug mode.
- Low-power modes: Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes.
- CRC calculation unit and 96-bit unique ID.
Applications
The STM32F103C8T7 is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- Industrial control systems.
- Medical devices.
- Consumer electronics.
- Automotive systems.
- IoT devices.
- Motor control and automation.
- Communication and networking devices.
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the STM32F103C8T7?
The STM32F103C8T7 is based on the Arm® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU core.
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the STM32F103C8T7?
The maximum operating frequency is 72 MHz.
- How much Flash and SRAM memory does the STM32F103C8T7 have?
The STM32F103C8T7 has up to 128 Kbytes of Flash memory and 20 Kbytes of SRAM.
- What are the power supply requirements for the STM32F103C8T7?
The device operates from a 2.0 to 3.6 V power supply.
- What are the key communication interfaces available on the STM32F103C8T7?
The device features up to two I2C, three USARTs, two SPIs, one USB 2.0 full-speed interface, and one CAN interface (2.0B Active).
- Does the STM32F103C8T7 support low-power modes?
Yes, it supports Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes for low-power applications.
- What debug interfaces are available on the STM32F103C8T7?
The device supports Serial wire debug (SWD) and JTAG interfaces.
- How many I/O ports does the STM32F103C8T7 have?
The device has up to 80 fast I/O ports, almost all of which are 5 V-tolerant.
- What is the operating temperature range of the STM32F103C8T7?
The operating temperature range is -40 to +85°C or -40 to +105°C (extended temperature range).
- Does the STM32F103C8T7 have any unique identifiers?
Yes, it features a CRC calculation unit and a 96-bit unique ID.
