Overview
The STM32F103VFT6 is a high-performance microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, part of the STM32F103xF and STM32F103xG performance line family. It features the ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU, operating at a maximum frequency of 72 MHz. This microcontroller is designed for a wide range of applications due to its extensive set of peripherals, high-speed embedded memories, and advanced communication interfaces.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core | ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU |
| Maximum Frequency | 72 MHz |
| Flash Memory | Up to 1 Mbyte |
| SRAM | Up to 96 Kbytes |
| Operating Voltage | 2.0 to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +105 °C |
| ADCs | 3 × 12-bit, up to 21 channels |
| DACs | 2 × 12-bit |
| Timers | Up to 17 timers (including 10 × 16-bit and 2 × 16-bit motor control PWM timers) |
| Communication Interfaces | Up to 2 × I2C, 3 × SPI, 2 × I2S, 1 × SDIO, 5 × USART, 1 × USB, 1 × CAN 2.0B |
| I/O Ports | Up to 112 fast I/O ports (80 high current I/Os in this model) |
| Package | LQFP100 14 × 14 mm |
Key Features
- High-performance ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU with MPU and single-cycle multiplication and hardware division.
- High-speed embedded memories: up to 1 Mbyte of Flash memory and up to 96 Kbytes of SRAM.
- Extensive range of enhanced I/Os and peripherals connected to two APB buses.
- Three 12-bit ADCs with up to 21 channels, two 12-bit DACs, and a temperature sensor.
- Up to 17 timers, including motor control PWM timers and watchdog timers.
- Comprehensive set of communication interfaces: I2C, SPI, I2S, SDIO, USART, USB, and CAN.
- 12-channel DMA controller and serial wire debug (SWD) & JTAG interfaces.
- Low power modes: Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes with VBAT supply for RTC and backup registers.
Applications
The STM32F103VFT6 is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
- Motor drives and control systems.
- Application control and industrial automation.
- Medical and handheld equipment.
- PC and gaming peripherals.
- GPS platforms.
- PLCs, inverters, printers, scanners, and alarm systems.
- Video intercom and other consumer electronics.
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the STM32F103VFT6?
The core architecture is based on the ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU. - What is the maximum operating frequency of the STM32F103VFT6?
The maximum operating frequency is 72 MHz. - What is the range of operating voltage for the STM32F103VFT6?
The operating voltage range is from 2.0 to 3.6 V. - How many ADC channels does the STM32F103VFT6 have?
The microcontroller features three 12-bit ADCs with up to 21 channels. - What types of communication interfaces are available on the STM32F103VFT6?
The microcontroller includes interfaces such as I2C, SPI, I2S, SDIO, USART, USB, and CAN 2.0B. - What are the low power modes available on the STM32F103VFT6?
The microcontroller supports Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes with VBAT supply for RTC and backup registers. - What is the temperature range for the STM32F103VFT6?
The operating temperature range is from -40 to +105 °C. - How many I/O ports does the STM32F103VFT6 have?
The microcontroller has up to 112 fast I/O ports, with 80 high current I/Os in this specific model. - What is the package type for the STM32F103VFT6?
The package type is LQFP100 14 × 14 mm. - Does the STM32F103VFT6 support debug interfaces?
Yes, it supports serial wire debug (SWD) and JTAG interfaces.
