Overview
The STM32F103VGT6 is a microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, part of the STM32F103xF/G XL-density performance line family. This device is built around the high-performance ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU, operating at a maximum frequency of 72 MHz. It features advanced peripherals and a wide range of communication interfaces, making it suitable for a variety of applications requiring high performance and low power consumption.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core | ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU with MPU |
| Maximum Frequency | 72 MHz |
| Performance | 1.25 DMIPS/MHz (Dhrystone 2.1) at 0 wait state memory access |
| Flash Memory | 768 Kbytes to 1 Mbyte |
| SRAM | 96 Kbytes |
| Operating Temperature | –40 to +105 °C |
| Power Supply | 2.0 to 3.6 V |
| ADCs | 3 × 12-bit, up to 21 channels |
| Timers | Up to 17 timers (including 10 general-purpose 16-bit timers and 2 motor control PWM timers) |
| Communication Interfaces | Up to 2 I2Cs, 3 SPIs, 2 I2Ss, 1 SDIO, 5 USARTs, USB, and CAN (2.0B Active) |
| I/Os | Up to 112 fast I/O ports, all mappable on 16 external interrupt vectors |
Key Features
- High-Performance Core: ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU with single-cycle multiplication and hardware division.
- Memory: 768 Kbytes to 1 Mbyte of Flash memory and 96 Kbytes of SRAM.
- Communication Interfaces: Multiple interfaces including I2C, SPI, I2S, SDIO, USART, USB, and CAN.
- Analog to Digital Converters (ADCs): 3 × 12-bit ADCs with up to 21 channels.
- Timers and PWM: Up to 17 timers, including motor control PWM timers with dead-time generation and emergency stop.
- Low Power Modes: Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes for low-power applications.
- Clock and Supply Management: 2.0 to 3.6 V application supply and I/Os, POR, PDR, and programmable voltage detector (PVD).
- Debugging: Serial wire debug (SWD) & JTAG interfaces, Cortex®-M3 Embedded Trace Macrocell™.
Applications
- Industrial Automation: Suitable for control systems, motor control, and industrial communication.
- Consumer Electronics: Used in devices requiring high performance and low power consumption, such as smart home devices and wearables.
- Medical Devices: Applicable in medical equipment that requires precise control and low power consumption.
- Automotive Systems: Can be used in automotive control units, infotainment systems, and other vehicle electronics.
- IoT Devices: Ideal for Internet of Things (IoT) applications that need efficient processing and communication capabilities.
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the STM32F103VGT6?
The core architecture is based on the ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M3 CPU with MPU.
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the STM32F103VGT6?
The maximum operating frequency is 72 MHz.
- How much Flash and SRAM memory does the STM32F103VGT6 have?
The device has 768 Kbytes to 1 Mbyte of Flash memory and 96 Kbytes of SRAM.
- What is the operating temperature range of the STM32F103VGT6?
The operating temperature range is –40 to +105 °C.
- What communication interfaces are available on the STM32F103VGT6?
The device features multiple interfaces including I2C, SPI, I2S, SDIO, USART, USB, and CAN.
- How many ADC channels does the STM32F103VGT6 have?
The device has 3 × 12-bit ADCs with up to 21 channels.
- What are the low power modes available on the STM32F103VGT6?
The device supports Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes for low-power applications.
- Does the STM32F103VGT6 support debugging interfaces?
Yes, it supports serial wire debug (SWD) & JTAG interfaces, and Cortex®-M3 Embedded Trace Macrocell™.
- What types of timers are available on the STM32F103VGT6?
The device has up to 17 timers, including general-purpose 16-bit timers and motor control PWM timers.
- Is the STM32F103VGT6 suitable for industrial automation applications?
Yes, it is suitable for industrial automation due to its high performance, multiple communication interfaces, and robust peripherals.
