company blog about ST STM32F102C8T6 High-Performance STM32F1 Series ARM Cortex-M3 32-Bit 48MHz MCU

ST STM32F102C8T6 High-Performance STM32F1 Series ARM Cortex-M3 32-Bit 48MHz MCU

Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd., as a leading company in the electronic components industry, has been supplying the high-performance 32-bit microcontroller STM32F102C8T6 from the STM32F1 series for a long time, suitable for a wide range of applications.

STM32F102C8T6 Product Overview

The STM32F102C8T6 is a high-performance 32-bit microcontroller based on the ARM Cortex-M3 core, operating at a frequency of up to 48 MHz, and is part of STMicroelectronics' popular STM32F1 series.

The STM32F102C8T6 medium-density USB access series integrates a high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M3 32-bit RISC core operating at 48 MHz, featuring high-speed embedded memory (64 or 128 kilobytes of flash and 10 or 16 kilobytes of SRAM), along with a rich set of enhanced peripherals and I/O interfaces connected via two APB buses. All devices provide standard communication interfaces (two I2C, two SPI, one USB, and three USART), a 12-bit ADC, and three general-purpose 16-bit timers.

The STM32F102C8T6 operates within a temperature range of -40 to +85°C and a power supply voltage range of 2.0 to 3.6 V. A comprehensive set of power-saving modes is available for designing low-power applications.

The STM32F102C8T6 medium-density USB access series is available in an LQFP48 (7×7 mm) package.

STM32F102C8T6 Specifications

Core: ARM Cortex-M3

Program memory capacity: 64 kB

Data bus width: 32-bit

ADC resolution: 12-bit

Maximum clock frequency: 48 MHz

Number of I/O pins: 37 I/O

Data RAM capacity: 10 kB

Supply voltage - minimum: 2 V

Supply voltage - maximum: 3.6 V

Minimum operating temperature: -40°C

Maximum operating temperature: +85°C

Height: 1.4 mm

Interface type: I2C, SPI, USART, USB

Length: 7 mm

Humidity sensitive: Yes

ADC channels: 10 channels

Timers/counters: 3 timers

Width: 7 mm

Unit weight: 181.700 mg

The STM32F102C8T6 model features the following core characteristics:

Processor core: The STM32F102C8T6 uses the ARM Cortex-M3 core, offering excellent computational performance and energy efficiency

Operating frequency: Up to 48 MHz, meeting the needs of most embedded applications

Memory configuration: Built-in 64 KB Flash memory and 10 KB SRAM

Rich peripherals: The STM32F102C8T6 integrates multiple communication interfaces, including USB 2.0 full-speed interface, USART, SPI, I2C, etc.

Package type: LQFP48 package, convenient for PCB design and soldering

Operating voltage: Wide voltage range from 2.0V to 3.6V, suitable for various power supply environments

Temperature Range: Industrial-grade temperature range (-40°C to +85°C), suitable for harsh environmental applications

As a member of the STM32F1 series, the STM32F102C8T6 inherits the series' high cost-effectiveness while providing additional connectivity through the integrated USB interface, giving it a unique advantage in applications requiring USB communication.

Application Areas of the STM32F102C8T6

The STM32F102C8T6, with its balanced performance and cost advantages, as well as its rich on-chip resources, is widely applied across multiple industry sectors:

Consumer Electronics

Smart home devices: such as smart plugs, smart switches, and other products requiring USB interfaces for configuration or updates

Human-machine interface devices: USB HID devices such as keyboards, mice, and game controllers

Portable devices: benefiting from low power consumption, suitable for battery-powered portable electronic products

Industrial control field

Industrial automation devices: PLCs, HMIs, and other devices requiring reliable control and communication

Sensor nodes: Data acquisition and pre-processing systems

Motor control: Basic motor drive control via PWM peripherals

Communications and IoT

USB-to-serial converters: Utilising built-in USB and USART interfaces for protocol conversion

IoT edge devices: As front-end processors for gateway devices

Data acquisition terminals: Connecting various sensors and uploading data via USB

Automotive electronic auxiliary systems

In-vehicle accessories: such as USB charging controllers, in-vehicle entertainment system auxiliary controllers

Diagnostic devices: auxiliary processing units for automotive OBD interfaces