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STM32WL3RK8V6

STM32WL3RK8V6

STMicroelectronics
ARM Microcontrollers - MCU Sub-GHz Wireless Microcontrollers. Sing-core Arm Cortex-M0+ at 64 MHz with 64 Kbytes of Flash memory, 8 Kbytes of SRAM. 2(G)FSK, 4(G)FSK, OOK, ASK, D-BPSK, DSSS modulation I/Q channel interface. AES 128. Multiprotocol System-on-Chip.
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Overview

The STM32WL3RK8V6 is a highly integrated sub-GHz wireless System-on-Chip (SoC) combining an Arm Cortex-M0+ core running at 64 MHz with a multi-protocol radio. It supports a wide range of modulations including 2(G)FSK, 4(G)FSK, OOK, ASK, and D-BPSK across the 413-479 MHz and 826-958 MHz bands. This device is optimized for ultra-low power consumption, featuring a high-efficiency SMPS and power modes as low as 0.377 uA in standby.

Why Choose This Part

This SoC eliminates the need for an external RF transceiver, reducing BOM cost and PCB footprint in a 32-VFQFN package. It provides a high output power of 20 dBm and a sensitivity of -132 dBm, ensuring robust links over long distances. The integrated AES-128 hardware accelerator and secure bootloader provide essential security for IoT endpoints.

Applications

Smart Utility Metering
Ideal for battery-powered water, gas, and heat meters requiring long-range communication via WM-Bus or proprietary protocols.
Industrial Sensor Networks
Used in long-range industrial monitoring for collecting data from remote sensors in environments where cabling is impractical.
Home and Building Automation
Enables wireless connectivity for KNX, Zigbee, and smart lighting controls within the sub-GHz spectrum for better wall penetration.
Asset Tracking
Supports LPWAN protocols like Sigfox for wide-area tracking of assets with minimal battery maintenance.

Key Specifications

GPIO 17
Type TxRx + MCU
Protocol KNX, LPWAN, Sigfox, Zigbee
Frequency 413MHz ~ 479MHz, 826MHz ~ 958MHz
Modulation 2-FSK, 4-FSK, 2-GFSK, 4-GFSK, ASK, DBPSK, DSSS, FSK, GFSK, OOK
Memory Size 128kB Flash, 8kB SRAM
Sensitivity -132dBm
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 32-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Power - Output 20dBm
Data Rate (Max) 600kbps
Voltage - Supply 1.7V ~ 3.6V
Serial Interfaces GPIO, I2C, I2S, IrDA, JTAG, PCM, PWM, SPI, UART, USART
RF Family/Standard 802.15.4
Current - Receiving 4mA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Current - Transmitting 10mA ~ 80mA
Supplier Device Package 32-VFQFPN (5x5)

Getting Started

Developers can start with the STM32CubeWL software package, which includes the hardware abstraction layer (HAL) and radio stacks. Hardware evaluation is typically performed using the NUCLEO-WL33CC development board. Projects are managed through STM32CubeIDE, which provides integrated tools for configuration, code generation, and power consumption analysis.

Also Consider

STM32WL55CCU6 STMicroelectronics - Offers a dual-core architecture with LoRa modulation support for more complex wide-area networking requirements.
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