The STM32F301C8T6 is a microcontroller unit (MCU) developed by STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor company. It belongs to the STM32 family of 32-bit microcontrollers based on the ARM Cortex-M4 processor. The STM32F301C8T6 is designed for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, medical equipment, and consumer electronics.
Description:
The STM32F301C8T6 is a high-performance, low-power microcontroller featuring an ARM Cortex-M4 CPU with a maximum frequency of 72 MHz. It is based on the ARMv7-M architecture and includes a single-precision floating-point unit (FPU) for efficient computation. The MCU is available in a 64-pin LQFP (Leadless Quad Flat Package) package.
Features:
- ARM Cortex-M4 CPU with FPU, running at a maximum frequency of 72 MHz.
- 256 KB of Flash memory for program storage.
- 32 KB of SRAM for data storage.
- Flexible clock system with an internal RC oscillator, external oscillator, or PLL for system clock generation.
- Advanced control for real-time performance, including a SysTick timer and two watchdog timers.
- Memory protection units (MPU) for secure memory access.
- A wide range of communication interfaces, including:
- Up to 2x I2C interfaces
- 3x SPI interfaces
- 3x UART/USART interfaces
- 1x USB full-speed device/host/OTG controller
- 2x 12-bit ADC with up to 16 channels.
- 9x general-purpose timers, including PWM and input capture/compare modes.
- 2x DMA controllers for efficient data transfer.
- CRC calculation unit for error detection.
- True random number generator (TRNG) for secure applications.
- Low-power modes, including sleep, stop, and standby modes, to conserve energy.
Applications:
The STM32F301C8T6 is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its high performance, low power consumption, and versatile features. Some common applications include:
- Industrial control systems: Motor control, sensor interfacing, and process automation.
- Medical equipment: Patient monitoring devices, medical imaging, and portable medical instruments.
- Consumer electronics: Smart home devices, wearable electronics, and portable multimedia devices.
- Automotive applications: In-vehicle infotainment systems, body control modules, and safety systems.
- IoT devices: Smart sensors, gateways, and edge computing devices.
- Robotics: Embedded control systems for drones, robotic arms, and autonomous vehicles.
- Renewable energy systems: Solar panel monitoring, wind turbine control, and energy storage management.
The STM32F301C8T6's combination of processing power, memory, and communication interfaces makes it a versatile choice for a wide range of embedded systems and IoT applications.