Overview
The STM32F303VBT6 is a highly integrated mixed-signal microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, part of the STM32F3 series. It is based on the high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M4 32-bit RISC core with a Floating Point Unit (FPU), operating at a frequency of up to 72 MHz. The microcontroller includes a Memory Protection Unit (MPU), Core Coupled Memory (CCM), and an embedded trace macrocell (ETM). It features high-speed embedded memories, extensive I/Os, and a range of peripherals connected to two APB buses.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core | Arm® Cortex®-M4 32-bit CPU with FPU (72 MHz max), single-cycle multiplication and HW division, 90 DMIPS (from CCM), DSP instruction and MPU |
| Operating Voltage | 2.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Flash Memory | 128 to 256 Kbytes |
| SRAM | Up to 40 Kbytes, with HW parity check implemented on the first 16 Kbytes |
| ADCs | Up to four fast 12-bit ADCs (5 Msps) |
| DAC Channels | Up to two 12-bit DAC channels |
| Comparators | Seven fast rail-to-rail analog comparators |
| Operational Amplifiers | Four operational amplifiers |
| Timers | Up to five general-purpose 16-bit timers, one general-purpose 32-bit timer, and two timers dedicated to motor control |
| Communication Interfaces | Up to two I2Cs, up to three SPIs, three USARTs, up to two UARTs, CAN 2.0, and USB 2.0 full speed interface |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +85 °C and -40 to +105 °C |
| Package | LQFP-100 |
Key Features
- High-Performance Core: Arm® Cortex®-M4 32-bit CPU with FPU, DSP instructions, and MPU.
- Memory and Performance: 128 to 256 Kbytes of Flash memory, up to 40 Kbytes of SRAM, and a routine booster with 8 Kbytes of SRAM on instruction and data bus.
- Analog Peripherals: Up to four fast 12-bit ADCs, two 12-bit DAC channels, seven fast rail-to-rail analog comparators, and four operational amplifiers.
- Timers and Clock Management: Multiple timers including general-purpose and motor control timers, and various clock management options such as crystal oscillators and internal RC oscillators.
- Communication Interfaces: Includes I2C, SPI, USART, UART, CAN, and USB 2.0 full speed interface.
- Low-Power Modes: Sleep, Stop, and Standby modes for power-efficient applications.
- Reset and Supply Management: Power-on/power-down reset (POR/PDR), programmable voltage detector (PVD), and VBAT supply for RTC and backup registers.
Applications
- Consumer Electronics: Suitable for advanced consumer electronic devices such as gaming peripherals, smart home devices, and wearable technology due to its processing power and on-chip features.
- Industrial Automation: Ideal for control systems in automated industrial setups due to its robust operating temperature range and high-speed ADCs.
- Environmental Monitoring: Can be used in environmental monitoring systems where precision and power efficiency are crucial, leveraging its on-chip ADC and comparators.
- Healthcare: Applicable in medical devices requiring compact, high-performance computing solutions, such as real-time patient monitoring systems.
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the STM32F303VBT6?
The STM32F303VBT6 is based on the Arm® Cortex®-M4 32-bit RISC core with FPU.
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the STM32F303VBT6?
The maximum operating frequency is up to 72 MHz.
- What is the operating voltage range of the STM32F303VBT6?
The operating voltage range is from 2.0 V to 3.6 V.
- How much Flash memory does the STM32F303VBT6 have?
The STM32F303VBT6 has 128 to 256 Kbytes of Flash memory.
- What types of communication interfaces does the STM32F303VBT6 support?
The microcontroller supports I2C, SPI, USART, UART, CAN, and USB 2.0 full speed interface.
- What are the low-power modes available in the STM32F303VBT6?
The available low-power modes include Sleep, Stop, and Standby.
- What is the temperature range for the STM32F303VBT6?
The operating temperature range is from -40 to +85 °C and -40 to +105 °C.
- What package options are available for the STM32F303VBT6?
The STM32F303VBT6 is available in an LQFP-100 package.
- Does the STM32F303VBT6 comply with environmental regulations?
Yes, it complies with RoHS and REACH regulations.
- What are some potential applications of the STM32F303VBT6?
Potential applications include consumer electronics, industrial automation, environmental monitoring, and healthcare devices.
