STM32F103C8T6 ARM

The STM32F103C8T6 is a high-performance, low-power 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller from STMicroelectronics. It is widely used in embedded systems, IoT applications, industrial automation, and robotics due to its powerful processing capabilities, rich peripherals, and low cost.

This microcontroller features 72 MHz CPU speed, 64 KB Flash memory, and 20 KB SRAM, making it suitable for real-time applications. It provides multiple communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and USB, allowing easy integration with sensors, displays, and other modules.

Specifications of STM32F103C8T6
Microcontroller & Performance
-Core: ARM Cortex-M3 (32-bit)
-Clock Speed: Up to 72 MHz
-Flash Memory: 64 KB
-SRAM: 20 KB
-EEPROM: Emulated using Flash
-Instruction Set: Thumb-2
Input/Output (I/O)
-Total GPIOs: 37 (multiplexed with peripherals)
-Analog Input Pins: 10 (12-bit ADC, up to 1 MHz)
-PWM Output Pins: Up to 15
-Timers: 3 general-purpose, 1 advanced-control
Communication Interfaces
-USART/UART: Up to 3
-SPI: 2
-I2C: 2
-CAN: 1
-USB 2.0 Full Speed: 1 (device mode only)
Power & Operating Conditionsb
-Operating Voltage: 2.0V – 3.6V
-I/O Voltage: 3.3V (5V-tolerant inputs)
Power Consumption: Low power modes available
Other Features
-Boot Modes: Boot from Flash, System Memory, or SRAM
-Debugging & Programming: SWD (Serial Wire Debug)
-Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
-Package Type: LQFP-48 (48 pins)
Key Advantages
-Faster than traditional 8-bit/16-bit MCUs with Cortex-M3 core
-More I/O options compared to Arduino UNO
-Lower power consumption for battery-powered applications
-Extensive libraries & support from STM32Cube and Arduino IDE (via STM32duino)