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STM32F030K6T6

STM32F030K6T6

STMicroelectronics
ARM® Cortex®-M0 STM32F0 Microcontroller IC 32-Bit 48MHz 32KB (32K x 8) FLASH 32-LQFP (7x7)
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Overview

The STM32F030K6T6 is a cost-effective 32-bit microcontroller based on the ARM Cortex-M0 core, operating at frequencies up to 48MHz. It integrates 32KB of Flash memory and 4KB of RAM within a compact 32-pin LQFP package, making it suitable for space-constrained entry-level embedded applications. The device includes a balanced set of peripherals such as a 12-bit ADC, five DMA channels, and multiple serial communication interfaces.

Why Choose This Part

The STM32F030K6T6 offers a low-cost entry point into the ARM ecosystem while maintaining 5V-tolerant I/O pins, which simplifies interfacing with legacy logic. It provides high performance-to-cost efficiency with its 48MHz clock and 5-channel DMA controller that offloads the CPU during data transfers.

Applications

Appliance Control
Ideal for controlling small domestic appliances that require PWM for motor or heater control and multiple I/O for user interfaces.
Sensor Hubs
Utilizes the 12-bit, 12-channel ADC and I2C/SPI interfaces to aggregate data from multiple analog and digital sensors.
Industrial Actuators
Features 16-bit advanced-control timers capable of six-channel PWM output for driving small motors and valves.
User Interface Controllers
Manage LED arrays, simple displays, and button matrices in cost-sensitive consumer electronics.

Key Specifications

Speed 48MHz
RAM Size 4K x 8
Core Size 32-Bit
Peripherals DMA, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity I2C, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 26
Core Processor ARM Cortex-M0
Package / Case 32-LQFP
Data Converters A/D 12x12b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 32KB (32K x 8)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 32-LQFP (7x7)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 2.4V ~ 3.6V

Getting Started

Development is typically performed using the STM32Cube ecosystem, including STM32CubeIDE and the STM32CubeF0 firmware package. For hardware prototyping, an ST-LINK/V2 debugger can be connected to the Serial Wire Debug (SWD) interface, or engineers can use a NUCLEO-F030R8 development board for initial code verification before migrating to this 32-pin variant.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the STM32F030K6T6 or compatible chips — ready to use for prototyping.

NUCLEO-F072RB STMicroelectronics
STM32F072 Nucleo-64 STM32F0 ARM® Cortex®-M0 MCU 32-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
424 in stock
STM32F072RBT6 STMicroelectronics
Very similar STM32F0 device commonly available on Nucleo boards; good for evaluation and quick prototyping.
Digi-Key 2,225 in stock
STM32F0DISCOVERY STMicroelectronics
Development Boards & Kits - ARM Discovery F0 Board 32-Bit ARM Cortex M0
Digi-Key Mouser 210 in stock
NUCLEO-F030R8 STMicroelectronics
Development Boards & Kits - ARM Nucleo Board STM32F0 STM32F030R8 64K
Digi-Key Mouser 171 in stock

STM32F030 Family

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

Part Number RAM I/O Pins Package ADC/DAC Flash Stock
STM32F030K6T6 (this part) 4K 26 LQFP-32 A/D 12x12b 32KB 2,824
STM32F030C8T6 8K 39 LQFP-48 A/D 12x12b 64KB 10,892
STM32F030F4P6 4K 15 TSSOP-20 A/D 11x12b 16KB 8,639
STM32F030R8T6 8K 55 LQFP-64 A/D 18x12b 64KB 1,898
STM32F030F4P6TR Tape & Reel 4K 15 TSSOP-20 A/D 11x12b 16KB 35,224

Also Consider

STM32F030F4P6 STMicroelectronics - A more compact 20-pin TSSOP version for applications with lower I/O requirements and tighter space constraints.
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