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STM32WL3RK8V6X

STM32WL3RK8V6X

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 STM32WL3RK8V6X is an ultra-low power multiprotocol system-on-chip designed for sub-GHz wireless communication. It integrates an Arm Cortex-M0+ core running at 64 MHz with a highly flexible radio capable of multiple modulations including 2(G)FSK, 4(G)FSK, OOK, and DSSS.

Why Choose This Part

This SoC features a high-performance 20dBm power amplifier and high sensitivity of -132dBm for robust long-range links. Its ultra-low power architecture consumes as little as 0.41uA in standby mode, making it suitable for energy-constrained applications.

Applications

Smart Metering
Ideal for water, gas, and electricity meters requiring long-range communication and multi-year battery life.
Industrial IoT Sensors
Enables long-range telemetry and monitoring in industrial environments using proprietary or standard LPWAN protocols.
Home Automation
Supports KNX and other sub-GHz protocols for smart lighting, climate control, and security systems.

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

Development is supported by the STM32Cube ecosystem, including STM32CubeIDE and the STM32CubeWL software expansion packages. Engineers can evaluate the radio performance using the STM32WL Nucleo-64 boards or dedicated sub-GHz prototyping kits from STMicroelectronics.

Also Consider

STM32WL55CCU6 STMicroelectronics - Offers a dual-core architecture (Cortex-M4 and M0+) and LoRa modulation support for more complex LPWAN applications.
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