STM32F030F4P6 core board development board core ARM CORTEX-M0

STM32F030F4P6 ARM Cortex-M0 Core Board is a cost-effective, high-performance development module that grants immediate access to the power of the STM32F030F4P6 microcontroller. This minimalist board provides the essential circuitry—including power regulation, reset, and crystal oscillator—to utilize the full feature set of the ARM Cortex-M0 core. Consequently, engineers and hobbyists easily prototype embedded systems, focusing on application development rather than complex hardware setup. Since the STM32F030F4P6 is a mainstream device, this core board offers low-power operation and rich peripheral integration within a tiny footprint. Therefore, deploy this board in projects where size, power consumption, and budget are critical factors.

Key Features:

• High-Efficiency Core: Integrates the ARM Cortex-M0 core, which delivers excellent processing power with ultra-low power consumption for battery-operated devices.
• All I/O Accessible: The design breaks out every I/O pin from the 20-pin TSSOP package to standard 2.54 mm pitch headers, maximizing usability on breadboards and custom PCBs.
• Built-in Programming Header: Includes a standard SWD (Serial Wire Debug) interface header, allowing for simple flashing and debugging using common ST-Link programmers.
• On-Board Power Supply: Features a built-in LDO regulator, enabling direct powering of the board from a 5V USB source or external supply.
• Integrated Crystal Oscillator: Uses the necessary high-speed external (HSE) crystal oscillator for precise timing and clock generation.

Technical Specifications:

• Microcontroller: STM32F030F4P6 (ARM Cortex-M0)
• Core Speed (F_CLK): Up to 48 MHz
• Flash Memory: 16 Kbytes
• SRAM: 4 Kbytes
• Operating Voltage: 2.4 V to 3.6 V (On-board LDO allows 5V input)
• I/O Ports: Up to 15 rapid I/O ports
• Analog Converters: One 12-bit ADC, 1.0 μs conversion time (up to 10 channels)
• Timers: One 16-bit advanced control timer, four general-purpose 16-bit timers
• Temperature Range: −40°C to +85°C (Industrial Grade)

Mechanical Specifications:

• PCB Material: FR4 high-quality fiberglass
• Package Style (MCU): TSSOP-20
• Interface Pin Pitch: 2.54 mm (Standard breadboard compatible)
• Mounting: Solderable header pins for through-hole mounting
• Pin Count: 20 general-purpose pins (including power and dedicated function pins)

Dimensions:

• Board Length: ≈ 33.0 mm
• Board Width: ≈ 20.0 mm
• Board Thickness: ≈ 1.6 mm
• Weight: ≈ 3 g (Extremely lightweight for integration)
• Total Footprint: Highly compact design enables integration into small enclosures.

Pinout and Wiring:

• V_IN (5V): Connect an external 5V regulated power supply or USB VBUS to this pin.
• 3V3: This is the regulated 3.3V output from the on-board LDO. Use this to power external low-current peripherals.
• GND: Connect to the system ground reference (0 V).
• SWDIO/SWCLK: Dedicated pins for connecting the ST-Link V2 programmer, simplifying code upload and debugging.
• PAx/PBx (I/O): These pins serve as the general-purpose digital input/output, configurable for various peripheral functions like UART, SPI, I²C, and ADC.

Datasheet Reference:

• Download STM32F030F4P6 Microcontroller Datasheet

Commonly Used in:

• Entry-Level IoT Devices: Ideal for sensor nodes, smart monitoring, and simple data logging applications due to its low power draw.
• Educational Projects: A popular choice for teaching basic embedded programming and ARM architecture principles.
• Peripheral Control Units: Used for managing small displays, motor drivers, and handling communications (I²C, SPI) in larger systems.

Applications:

• Low-Power Sensor Hubs: Collects and processes data from multiple sensors with high energy efficiency.
• Basic Motor and LED Control: Manages simple PWM control for DC motors, fans, or RGB LED lighting effects.
• USB-to-Serial Adapters: Configurable to handle data exchange protocols where a compact, high-speed controller is necessary.
• Wearable Electronics: Its small size and low consumption make it suitable for compact, battery-powered gadgets.

Equivalent Models:

• STM32F030C8T6 (Higher Pin/Memory): Offers similar core functionality but in a larger package with more memory (64KB Flash) for projects needing more resources.
• ATtiny Series (Microchip): Although a different architecture, it serves a similar market need for ultra-low-cost and compact control solutions.
• CH32V003 (WCH): A RISC-V based competitor that targets the same ultra-low-cost, minimal-resource microcontroller segment.

Package Includes:

• 1 x STM32F030F4P6 Core Board (ARM Cortex-M0 Development Module)