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STM32C051K8T6

STM32C051K8T6

STMicroelectronics
ARM® Cortex®-M0+ STM32C0 Microcontroller IC 32-Bit 48MHz 64KB (64K x 8) FLASH 32-LQFP (7x7)
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Overview

The STM32C051K8T6 is a cost-optimized 32-bit microcontroller based on the Arm Cortex-M0+ core, designed to bridge the gap between 8-bit/16-bit MCUs and more complex 32-bit systems. Operating at 48MHz, it offers 64KB of Flash memory and 12KB of SRAM in a compact 32-pin LQFP package. This MCU is intended for high-volume, cost-sensitive designs that require a modern 32-bit architecture and reliable peripheral performance.

Why Choose This Part

This MCU provides a highly efficient price-to-performance ratio by integrating essential features like a programmable brownout reset, DMA, and a hardware parity check on SRAM. Its 2V to 3.6V operating range and 5V tolerant I/Os simplify integration into mixed-voltage systems without requiring external level shifters.

Applications

White Goods
Ideal for small domestic appliances requiring basic user interfaces, sensor monitoring, and motor control logic.
Industrial Sensors
Utilizes the 20-channel 12-bit ADC for high-density analog signal acquisition in factory automation nodes.
Battery-Powered Handhelds
Leverages low-power modes such as Shutdown (35nA) and Standby (7.9uA) to extend the shelf life of portable consumer electronics.
Legacy 8-bit Upgrades
Provides a pin-to-pin upgrade path for designs outgrowing traditional 8-bit architectures while maintaining a similar cost structure.

Key Specifications

Speed 48MHz
RAM Size 12K x 8
Core Size 32-Bit
Peripherals Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, I2S, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity I2C, IrDA, LINbus, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 30
Core Processor ARM Cortex-M0+
Package / Case 32-LQFP
Data Converters A/D 20x12b SAR
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 64KB (64K x 8)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 32-LQFP (7x7)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 2V ~ 3.6V

Getting Started

Developers can begin evaluation using the NUCLEO-C051K8 development board, which includes an integrated ST-LINK debugger. The part is fully supported by the STM32Cube ecosystem, including STM32CubeIDE for software development and STM32CubeMX for graphical peripheral configuration and initialization code generation.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the STM32C051K8T6 or compatible chips — ready to use for prototyping.

NUCLEO-C031C6 STMicroelectronics
Development Boards & Kits - ARM STM32 Nucleo-64 development board, STM32C031C6 supports Arduino and ST morpho
Mouser 807 in stock

STM32C051 Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number I/O Pins Package ADC/DAC Stock
STM32C051K8T6 (this part) 30 LQFP-32 A/D 20x12b SAR 4,601
STM32C051G8U6 26 UFQFN-28 A/D 19x12b SAR 11,579
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