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ST STM32F100VBT6 High-Performance 32-Bit 72MHz Single Core ARM Cortex-M3 MCU

Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd., as a leading global distributor of electronic components, has been consistently supplying the full range of ST microcontroller products, including the high-performance STM32F100VBT6 model. This 32-bit microcontroller, based on the ARM Cortex-M3 core, operates at a 72MHz clock speed, features a rich set of peripheral interfaces, and offers excellent energy efficiency, making it highly popular in industrial control, consumer electronics, and IoT devices.

STM32F100VBT6 Product Overview and Core Features

The STM32F100VBT6 is part of the STM32F1 series Value Line product line, a high-performance 32-bit microcontroller designed specifically for cost-sensitive applications.

The STM32F100VBT6 medium-performance series features a high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M3 32-bit RISC core operating at up to 72 MHz, with high-speed embedded memory (up to 128 KB flash and up to 20 KB SRAM), and connects to a wide range of enhanced I/O interfaces and peripherals via two APB buses. The STM32F100VBT6 devices offer two 12-bit ADCs, three general-purpose 16-bit timers plus one PWM timer, and standard and advanced communication interfaces: up to two I2C and SPI, three USART, one USB, and one CAN.

The STM32F100VBT6 supports power supply voltages from 2.0 V to 3.6 V and offers two temperature ranges: the standard temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. A variety of power-saving modes support low-power application designs.

STM32F100VBT6 core architecture and performance:

Features an ARM Cortex-M3 processor core operating at up to 72MHz, delivering 0.9DMIPS/MHz performance

Single-cycle multiplication and hardware division for significantly improved computational efficiency

Includes 128KB Flash memory and 16KB SRAM to meet the needs of medium-complexity applications

Operating voltage range of 2.0V to 3.6V, suitable for various power supply environments

Multiple low-power modes (sleep, stop, and standby) for energy efficiency optimisation

STM32F100VBT6 Rich Peripheral Interfaces:

Up to 2 SPI interfaces (18Mbit/s) and 2 I2C interfaces (400kHz)

3 USART interfaces supporting synchronous mode and smart card mode

1 USB 2.0 full-speed device interface (12 Mbit/s)

2 12-bit ADCs (1 μs conversion time, up to 16 channels)

Up to 7 timers, including a 16-bit PWM timer and basic timers

Up to 80 fast I/O pins, all mappable to external interrupt vectors

STM32F100VBT6 packaging and operating environment:

LQFP100 package (10×10 mm), providing ample pin resources

Operating temperature range -40°C to +85°C, suitable for industrial applications

Compliant with industrial-grade EMC standards, with strong interference resistance

Typical Application Areas for the STM32F100VBT6

With its balanced performance, rich peripherals, and excellent cost-effectiveness, the STM32F100VBT6 is widely used across multiple industries.

Industrial Control and Automation:

PLC controllers, industrial HMIs (human-machine interfaces)

Motor control systems (stepper motors, BLDC drives)

Sensor data acquisition and processing systems

Industrial communication gateways (Modbus, CAN bus devices)

Consumer Electronics:

Smart home control devices (lighting control, curtain control)

Portable medical devices (blood glucose meters, blood pressure monitors)

Handheld instruments and meters (digital multimeters, environmental monitors)

Toys and educational electronics

IoT and smart hardware:

Wireless sensor nodes (with Bluetooth/WiFi modules)

Smart wearable devices (fitness trackers, smartwatches)

Low-power remote monitoring terminals

RFID readers/writers

Automotive electronics and in-vehicle devices:

In-vehicle infotainment systems (entry-level models)

Body control modules (door/window, seat control)

In-vehicle OBD diagnostic devices

Automotive auxiliary electronic systems