The STM32F030C8T6 is a microcontroller unit (MCU) developed by STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor company. It belongs to the STM32 family of general-purpose MCUs based on the high-performance Arm Cortex-M0 processor. The STM32F030C8T6 is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, medical devices, portable equipment, and consumer electronics.
Description:
The STM32F030C8T6 is a 32-bit microcontroller featuring an Arm Cortex-M0 CPU with a maximum frequency of 48 MHz. It is built on a 180-nm process technology and comes in a compact 64-pin LQFP (Leadless Quad Flat Package) package.
Features:
- Core: Arm Cortex-M0 processor with a maximum frequency of 48 MHz.
- Memory: 64 KB of Flash memory, 8 KB of SRAM, and 4 KB of data EEPROM.
- Clock system: Internal 8 MHz RC oscillator, low-speed external clock, and high-speed external clock.
- Power management: VBAT battery-backed power supply, low-power modes (sleep, stop, standby), and VDDIO scaling.
- Connectivity: I2C, SPI, and USART interfaces for communication.
- Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC): 12-bit, 5 channels with up to 1 MSPS conversion rate.
- Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC): 1 channel with 12-bit resolution.
- Timers: 4 general-purpose timers, 2 advanced-control timers, and 2 watchdog timers.
- GPIO: 37 I/O pins with multiple functions and support for external interrupts.
- Security: Secure boot and protection mechanisms for Flash memory and EEPROM.
Applications:
- Industrial control: Motor control, sensor interfacing, and control systems.
- Medical devices: Glucose meters, infusion pumps, and portable diagnostic equipment.
- Portable equipment: Smart battery packs, handheld devices, and wearable electronics.
- Consumer electronics: Home appliances, gaming peripherals, and IoT devices.
- Automotive: Smart sensors, body control modules, and infotainment systems.
- Energy management: Smart meters, energy monitoring systems, and lighting control.
- Human-Machine Interface (HMI): Touchscreen control panels and user interfaces.
The STM32F030C8T6 is a versatile and cost-effective solution for a wide range of embedded applications, offering a good balance between performance, power consumption, and available features.