Description
The STM32F103C8T6 Mini Development Board, commonly known as the "Blue Pill," is a compact and affordable microcontroller platform built around the ARM Cortex-M3 processor. Operating at 72MHz with 64KB of Flash and 20KB of SRAM, this board delivers solid performance for embedded applications while remaining budget-friendly. It supports essential communication interfaces including UART, SPI, I2C, and USB, and features an onboard Mini USB connector for power and programming. With Serial Wire Debug (SWD) support, it is well suited for professional firmware development and debugging.
Key Features
- High-speed ARM Cortex-M3 CPU enables responsive, real-time embedded control
- Mini USB interface provides easy power delivery and firmware uploads
- SWD debugging support brings professional-grade debugging within reach
- Multiple communication interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, and USB
- Small footprint fits comfortably into compact embedded designs
Specification
- Microcontroller: STM32F103C8T6 (ARM Cortex-M3)
- CPU speed: 72MHz
- Flash memory: 64KB
- SRAM: 20KB
- Operating voltage: 2.0V – 3.6V
- Power supply via: Mini USB or external 3.3V
- Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C, USB 2.0 Full Speed
- Debugging interface: SWD (Serial Wire Debug)
- Board dimensions: 53mm × 22mm
Applications
- Embedded systems development
- Robotics control systems
- Industrial automation
- IoT sensor hubs
- Real-time data acquisition
- Engineering education and prototyping