The STM8S103F3P6 is a low-power 8-bit microcontroller manufactured by STMicroelectronics. It features an 8-bit CPU core, up to 8 KB of Flash memory, and a variety of integrated peripherals, making it a versatile choice for embedded applications. This microcontroller is designed for cost-sensitive applications while maintaining high performance and reliability.
The STM8S103F3P6 microcontroller offers a robust set of features suitable for a wide range of applications. Below are its key technical specifications:
The STM8S103F3P6 is available in a 20-pin TSSOP package. Below is the pinout and description:
Pin Number | Pin Name | Function | Description |
---|---|---|---|
1 | NRST | Reset | Active-low reset input |
2 | VSS | Ground | Ground connection |
3 | VDD | Power Supply | Positive power supply (2.95V to 5.5V) |
4 | PA1 | GPIO / ADC_IN1 | General-purpose I/O or ADC channel 1 |
5 | PA2 | GPIO / ADC_IN2 | General-purpose I/O or ADC channel 2 |
6 | PA3 | GPIO / ADC_IN3 | General-purpose I/O or ADC channel 3 |
7 | PA4 | GPIO / ADC_IN4 | General-purpose I/O or ADC channel 4 |
8 | PA5 | GPIO / ADC_IN5 | General-purpose I/O or ADC channel 5 |
9 | PB4 | GPIO / I²C_SCL | General-purpose I/O or I²C clock line |
10 | PB5 | GPIO / I²C_SDA | General-purpose I/O or I²C data line |
11 | PB6 | GPIO / UART_TX | General-purpose I/O or UART transmit |
12 | PB7 | GPIO / UART_RX | General-purpose I/O or UART receive |
13 | PC3 | GPIO | General-purpose I/O |
14 | PC4 | GPIO | General-purpose I/O |
15 | PC5 | GPIO | General-purpose I/O |
16 | PC6 | GPIO | General-purpose I/O |
17 | PC7 | GPIO | General-purpose I/O |
18 | PD1 | GPIO | General-purpose I/O |
19 | PD2 | GPIO | General-purpose I/O |
20 | PD3 | GPIO | General-purpose I/O |
The STM8S103F3P6 is a versatile microcontroller that can be used in a variety of embedded systems. Below are the steps and considerations for using this component effectively.
The STM8S103F3P6 can communicate with an Arduino UNO via UART. Below is an example Arduino sketch to send data to the STM8S103F3P6:
// Arduino UNO UART Communication with STM8S103F3P6
// Connect Arduino TX (Pin 1) to STM8 RX (PB7)
// Connect Arduino RX (Pin 0) to STM8 TX (PB6)
// Ensure both devices share a common ground
void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600); // Initialize UART at 9600 baud rate
}
void loop() {
Serial.println("Hello, STM8!"); // Send data to STM8
delay(1000); // Wait for 1 second
}
Microcontroller Not Responding
Programming Failure
Unstable Operation
UART Communication Issues
Q: Can the STM8S103F3P6 operate at 3.3V?
A: Yes, the microcontroller can operate within a voltage range of 2.95V to 5.5V.
Q: What is the maximum clock speed of the STM8S103F3P6?
A: The maximum clock speed is 16 MHz.
Q: How do I program the STM8S103F3P6?
A: Use the SWIM interface with an ST-Link programmer and the ST Visual Programmer (STVP) software.
Q: Does the STM8S103F3P6 support low-power modes?
A: Yes, it supports multiple low-power modes for energy-efficient applications.