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STM32C071GBU6

STM32C071GBU6

STMicroelectronics
- Microcontroller IC
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Overview

The STM32C071GBU6 is an entry-level 32-bit microcontroller featuring an Arm Cortex-M0+ core operating at up to 48MHz. It is designed to provide a cost-effective bridge between 8-bit/16-bit architectures and the 32-bit ecosystem, offering 128KB of Flash memory and 24KB of RAM in a compact 28-pin UFQFPN package. Notably, this variant includes a crystal-less USB full-speed device interface, simplifying modern connectivity in budget-constrained designs.

Why Choose This Part

This MCU offers a significantly higher performance-to-cost ratio than traditional 8-bit microcontrollers while maintaining a simple power supply design with only one pair of VDD/VSS pins. The integration of a high-accuracy internal oscillator allows for crystal-less USB operation, reducing both Bill of Materials (BOM) costs and PCB footprint.

Applications

USB Peripherals
Ideal for cost-sensitive PC accessories, industrial USB dongles, and bridge devices that require a Full-Speed USB interface without an external crystal.
White Goods and Appliances
Serves as a main controller for small appliances or a dedicated UI/motor control processor in larger systems.
Industrial Sensor Nodes
Leverages the 12-bit ADC and multiple serial interfaces (I2C, SPI, USART) to process and transmit sensor data.
Legacy 8-bit Replacement
Provides a modern 32-bit upgrade path for designs previously using 8-bit or 16-bit MCUs that require more memory and better power efficiency.

Getting Started

Developers can begin with the STM32Cube ecosystem, using STM32CubeMX for clock and peripheral configuration and STM32CubeIDE for development. For hardware evaluation, the NUCLEO-C071RB development board provides a compatible platform for prototyping code before moving to the UFQFPN28 layout.

STM32C071 Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
STM32C071C8U6N 48-pin · 64KB Flash 260

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