Overview
The STM32F103RCY6CTR, produced by STMicroelectronics, is a high-performance microcontroller belonging to the STM32F103xC, STM32F103xD, and STM32F103xE family. This device is based on the ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU, operating at a maximum frequency of 72 MHz. It is designed to offer high-speed embedded memories, extensive I/Os, and a wide range of peripherals, making it suitable for a variety of applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core | ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU |
| Maximum Frequency | 72 MHz |
| Performance | 1.25 DMIPS/MHz (Dhrystone 2.1) at 0 wait state memory access |
| Flash Memory | 256 to 512 Kbytes |
| SRAM | Up to 64 Kbytes |
| ADCs | 3 × 12-bit, up to 21 channels |
| DACs | 2 × 12-bit |
| Timers | Up to 11 timers (including 4 × 16-bit timers, 2 × 16-bit motor control PWM timers, 2 × watchdog timers, and a SysTick timer) |
| Communication Interfaces | Up to 2 × I2C, 5 × USART, 3 × SPI, 2 × I2S, 1 × CAN (2.0B Active), 1 × USB 2.0 full speed, 1 × SDIO |
| Power Supply | 2.0 to 3.6 V application supply and I/Os |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +105 °C |
| I/O Ports | Up to 112 fast I/O ports, all mappable on 16 external interrupt vectors and almost all 5 V-tolerant |
Key Features
- Single-cycle multiplication and hardware division
- Flexible static memory controller with 4 Chip Select, supporting Compact Flash, SRAM, PSRAM, NOR, and NAND memories
- LCD parallel interface, 8080/6800 modes
- Clock, reset, and supply management with POR, PDR, and programmable voltage detector (PVD)
- Internal oscillators: 8 MHz factory-trimmed RC, 40 kHz RC with calibration, and 32 kHz oscillator for RTC with calibration
- Low power modes: Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes, with VBAT supply for RTC and backup registers
- 12-channel DMA controller supporting timers, ADCs, DAC, SDIO, I2Ss, SPIs, I2Cs, and USARTs
- Serial wire debug (SWD) & JTAG interfaces, Cortex-M3 Embedded Trace Macrocell™
- CRC calculation unit and 96-bit unique ID
Applications
- Motor drives and control
- Application control and automation
- Medical and handheld equipment
- PC and gaming peripherals
- GPS platforms
- Industrial applications, including PLCs and inverters
- Printers, scanners, and alarm systems
- Video intercom and HVAC systems
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the STM32F103RCY6CTR?
The core architecture is based on the ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU.
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the STM32F103RCY6CTR?
The maximum operating frequency is 72 MHz.
- How much Flash and SRAM memory does the STM32F103RCY6CTR have?
The device has 256 to 512 Kbytes of Flash memory and up to 64 Kbytes of SRAM.
- What types of communication interfaces are available on the STM32F103RCY6CTR?
The device includes up to 2 × I2C, 5 × USART, 3 × SPI, 2 × I2S, 1 × CAN (2.0B Active), 1 × USB 2.0 full speed, and 1 × SDIO interfaces.
- What are the power supply and operating temperature ranges of the STM32F103RCY6CTR?
The device operates from a 2.0 to 3.6 V power supply and in a temperature range of -40 to +105 °C.
- Does the STM32F103RCY6CTR support low power modes?
Yes, it supports Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes, with VBAT supply for RTC and backup registers.
- What kind of debug interfaces are available on the STM32F103RCY6CTR?
The device supports serial wire debug (SWD) & JTAG interfaces and the Cortex-M3 Embedded Trace Macrocell™.
- How many I/O ports does the STM32F103RCY6CTR have?
The device has up to 112 fast I/O ports, all mappable on 16 external interrupt vectors and almost all 5 V-tolerant.
- What are some typical applications of the STM32F103RCY6CTR?
Typical applications include motor drives, medical and handheld equipment, PC and gaming peripherals, GPS platforms, industrial applications, and more.
- Does the STM32F103RCY6CTR have any specific timers and ADCs?
Yes, it includes up to 11 timers and 3 × 12-bit ADCs with up to 21 channels.
