The STM32F303VCT6 is a microcontroller unit (MCU) produced by STMicroelectronics, which is a global semiconductor company. This particular model belongs to the STM32 family of 32-bit microcontrollers based on the ARM Cortex-M4 processor.
Description:
The STM32F303VCT6 is a high-performance, low-power MCU featuring an ARM Cortex-M4 CPU with a 32-bit architecture. It operates at a maximum frequency of 72 MHz and includes a memory protection unit (MPU) for enhanced security.
Features:
- ARM Cortex-M4 CPU with FPU (Floating Point Unit) running at 72 MHz
- 256 KB of Flash memory
- 40 KB of SRAM
- Memory Protection Unit (MPU)
- High-resolution timer with up to 6 channels
- Advanced control timers for motor control applications
- 12-bit ADC with up to 16 channels
- 2x 12-bit DAC channels
- USB OTG (On-The-Go) interface
- CAN (Controller Area Network) interface
- I2C, SPI, and USART interfaces
- RTC (Real-Time Clock) with alarm and calibration
- 40 general-purpose I/O pins with 5 V tolerant inputs
- Power management system with VBAT supply and RTC powered by VBAT
- Voltage reference buffer
- CRC calculation unit
- True random number generator
Applications:
The STM32F303VCT6 is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its high performance, low power consumption, and extensive communication interfaces. Some common applications include:
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Motor control applications (e.g., brushless DC motor control)
- Medical equipment (e.g., portable diagnostic devices)
- In-vehicle infotainment systems
- Smart home appliances (e.g., smart thermostats, lighting control)
- IoT devices (e.g., smart sensors, wearable devices)
- Robotics and drones
- Audio equipment (e.g., digital signal processing)
- Energy management systems (e.g., smart grid applications)
- Human-Machine Interface (HMI) devices
The STM32F303VCT6's combination of processing power, memory, and peripheral interfaces makes it a versatile choice for embedded systems requiring real-time control, connectivity, and efficient power management.