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STM32F303RET6

STM32F303RET6

STMicroelectronics
Well-established STM32 device family with strong analog peripherals suitable for motor control and precision acquisition as an alternative.
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Overview

The STM32F303RET6 is a high-performance 32-bit microcontroller featuring an ARM Cortex-M4 core with a Floating Point Unit (FPU) and DSP instructions, operating at speeds up to 72MHz. It is specifically optimized for mixed-signal applications, integrating advanced analog peripherals including 22 channels of 12-bit ADC and dual 12-bit DACs. With 512KB of Flash and 80KB of SRAM, it provides a robust platform for real-time control and precision data acquisition.

Why Choose This Part

The device excels in real-time performance due to its ARM Cortex-M4 core with hardware division and single-cycle multiplication. It offers a highly capable analog front-end with 5V tolerant I/O, reducing external component count for mixed-signal designs. Additionally, the low-power modes (Sleep, Stop, Standby) allow for efficient power management in sensitive industrial applications.

Applications

Digital Power Conversion
Utilizes the high-speed ADC and PWM peripherals to implement closed-loop control in power supplies and solar inverters.
Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Control
Leverages dedicated motor control timers and analog comparators for sensorless or hall-effect commutation.
Precision Sensor Interfacing
Integrates multiple ADCs and op-amps to process small-signal inputs from industrial pressure or flow sensors.
Industrial Gateway
Supports CANbus and multiple USART interfaces for bridging fieldbus protocols in automation environments.

Key Specifications

Speed 72MHz
RAM Size 80K x 8
Core Size 32-Bit
Peripherals DMA, I2S, POR, PWM, WDT
Connectivity CANbus, I2C, IrDA, LINbus, SPI, UART/USART, USB
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 51
Core Processor ARM Cortex-M4
Package / Case 64-LQFP
Data Converters A/D 22x12b; D/A 2x12b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 512KB (512K x 8)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 64-LQFP (10x10)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 2V ~ 3.6V

Getting Started

Engineers can begin development using the NUCLEO-F303RE development board, which provides full access to all 64 pins of the LQFP package. The STM32CubeIDE provides a free, integrated environment for code generation and debugging via the ST-LINK interface. For high-performance motor control, the ST MC SDK (Motor Control Software Development Kit) is recommended to simplify FOC (Field Oriented Control) implementation.

STM32F303 Family

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

Part Number RAM I/O Pins Package ADC/DAC Flash Stock
STM32F303RET6 (this part) 80K 51 LQFP-64 A/D 22x12b; D/A 2x.. 512KB 2,214
STM32F303CCT6 40K 37 LQFP-48 A/D 15x12b; D/A 2x.. 256KB 865
Also available as: STM32F303C8T6, STM32F303VCT6

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