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STM8S103F3P6TR

STM8S103F3P6TR

STMicroelectronics
8-bit Microcontrollers - MCU Access line MCU 8Kbyt 16 MHz
70 in stock

Overview

The STM8S103F3P6TR is an 8-bit microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, part of their Access line. It features an 8 Kbyte Flash program memory and operates at a 16 MHz CPU frequency. This MCU offers a balance of essential peripherals and low pin count, making it suitable for cost-sensitive and space-constrained applications.

Why Choose This Part

This microcontroller provides an economical solution with its 8-bit architecture and essential feature set. Its compact package and integrated peripherals help reduce overall bill of materials and board space. The STM8S platform is known for its robustness and ease of development within the STMicroelectronics ecosystem.

Applications

Small Appliance Control
Controlling basic functions in household appliances like coffee makers, blenders, or thermostats.
Industrial Sensor Interfaces
Interfacing with and processing data from various industrial sensors for monitoring and control.
LED Lighting Control
Managing simple LED lighting systems, including dimming and basic pattern control.
Motor Control for Small Motors
Driving small DC or stepper motors in applications that do not require high precision or complex algorithms.
HVAC System Controls
Implementing control logic for basic heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units.
Battery-Powered Gadgets
Providing embedded control for low-power, portable devices where efficiency and cost are key.

Getting Started

To get started with the STM8S103F3P6TR, engineers can use STMicroelectronics' STM8 development boards. Programming and debugging are typically done using ST-LINK/V2 via the SWIM interface. The IAR Embedded Workbench for STM8 or STMicroelectronics' free Cosmic C compiler are common IDE choices.

STM8S103F3P6 Family

Also available as: STM8S103F3P6

Also Consider

STM8S003F3P6 STMicroelectronics - A pin-compatible, lower-cost option within the STM8S family for applications requiring even fewer features or lower memory.