STM32F103C8T6 Analog Chips

The **STM32F103C8T6** is a mainstream performance line 32-bit microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, based on the high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M3 32-bit RISC core. Operating at up to 72 MHz with zero-wait-state Flash access, it achieves 1.25 DMIPS/MHz (Dhrystone 2.1), delivering excellent code execution efficiency with single-cycle multiplication and hardware division.

**Key Specifications:**
– Brand: STMicroelectronics (ST)
– Part Number: STM32F103C8T6
– Core: Arm Cortex-M3 32-bit CPU
– Max Frequency: 72 MHz
– Flash Memory: 64 KB
– SRAM: 20 KB
– Supply Voltage: 2.0 V to 3.6 V (core and I/O)
– I/O Ports: Up to 37 general-purpose I/Os
– ADC: 2 × 12-bit, up to 1 Msps, up to 10 channels
– Peripherals: Timers (including advanced motor control timers), USART, SPI, I²C, USB 2.0 full-speed device, CAN 2.0B active, DMA controller, CRC unit
– Oscillator: Internal RC (8 MHz) + external crystal support
– Operating Temperature Range: –40 °C to +85 °C
– Package: LQFP-48 (7 × 7 mm, 48-lead low-profile quad flat package)
– Packaging: Tray
– Debug: SWD (Serial Wire Debug) and JTAG interfaces

**Typical Applications:**
– Motor control and industrial drives
– USB-enabled devices and HID applications
– CAN bus networks (industrial automation, automotive aftermarket)
– Consumer electronics (printers, scanners, audio/video)
– Battery-powered and portable equipment
– Sensor hubs, data acquisition, and general-purpose embedded control
– Legacy 8/16-bit MCU upgrades requiring higher performance and connectivity

The STM32F103C8T6 (commonly known as the “Blue Pill” board MCU) remains one of the most popular and cost-effective Cortex-M3 MCUs worldwide, offering rich connectivity (USB + CAN), strong analog performance, and extensive ecosystem support — ideal for cost-sensitive, high-volume designs in industrial, consumer, and hobbyist applications.