The STM32F101RBT6TR is a microcontroller unit (MCU) developed by STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor company. It belongs to the STM32 family of ARM Cortex-M3 processors, which are designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, medical equipment, consumer electronics, and automotive systems.
Description:
The STM32F101RBT6TR is a 32-bit microcontroller based on the ARM Cortex-M3 processor. It operates at a maximum frequency of 24 MHz and features 128 KB of Flash memory, 20 KB of SRAM, and a range of communication interfaces and peripherals.
Features:
- ARM Cortex-M3 processor: The STM32F101RBT6TR is built around the ARM Cortex-M3 CPU, which provides high performance and low power consumption.
- Memory: The MCU comes with 128 KB of Flash memory for program storage and 20 KB of SRAM for data storage.
- Clock system: It features a flexible clock system that allows for various clock sources, including an internal RC oscillator, an external crystal, or an external clock source.
- Communication interfaces: The STM32F101RBT6TR offers multiple communication interfaces, such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB (limited functionality), and CAN.
- Timers: It includes several timers, including a SysTick timer, a window watchdog timer, and multiple general-purpose timers.
- ADC: The MCU has an 8-channel 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for interfacing with analog sensors.
- GPIO: It features a range of general-purpose input/output (GPIO) pins, which can be configured for various functions.
- DMA: The STM32F101RBT6TR includes a direct memory access (DMA) controller, which allows for efficient data transfer between peripherals and memory without CPU intervention.
- Low-power modes: The MCU supports several low-power modes, such as sleep, stop, and standby, to conserve energy during periods of inactivity.
Applications:
The STM32F101RBT6TR is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its versatile features and communication interfaces. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control systems: The MCU can be used in applications like motor control, sensor interfacing, and data acquisition systems.
- Medical equipment: It can be employed in portable medical devices, such as blood glucose meters, heart rate monitors, and other diagnostic equipment.
- Consumer electronics: The STM32F101RBT6TR can be used in applications like smart home devices, wearable electronics, and portable multimedia devices.
- Automotive systems: It can be utilized in automotive applications such as body control modules, infotainment systems, and anti-lock braking systems (ABS).
- Robotics: The MCU can be employed in embedded control systems for robots, drones, and other autonomous vehicles.
The STM32F101RBT6TR is available in a 64-pin LQFP (Low-profile Quad Flat Package) package, making it suitable for a variety of embedded applications where space is a constraint.