STM32F103C8T6 Blue Pill ARM Development Board

STM32F103C8T6 Blue Pill ARM Development Board is a compact, affordable, and powerful microcontroller board based on the ARM Cortex-M3 32-bit RISC core from STMicroelectronics. Known as the Blue Pill, it is widely used in embedded systems, robotics, IoT, and automation due to its high processing power, rich peripherals, and flexible programming support.

At its heart, the board runs at a 72 MHz clock speed with 64 KB Flash memory and 20 KB SRAM, offering much better performance than typical Arduino boards like the Uno or Nano. Its compact size makes it ideal for both prototyping and final project integration.

Key Features & Technical Specifications:

• Microcontroller: STM32F103C8T6 (ARM Cortex-M3 core)
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V (tolerant up to 5V on some pins)
• Clock Speed: 72 MHz
• Flash Memory: 64 KB
• SRAM: 20 KB
• GPIO Pins: 37 (multiple functions)
• Communication Interfaces:
  • 3x USART (serial communication)
  • 2x I2C
  • 3x SPI
  • CAN bus support
  • USB 2.0 Full Speed
• Analog & PWM:
  • 10x 12-bit ADC channels
  • Multiple PWM outputs for motor control, dimming, and signal generation
• Timers: 7 (16-bit and 32-bit timers)
• Debug Interface: SWD (Serial Wire Debug)
• Power Supply Options:
  • Via Micro USB (5V input)
  • 3.3V or 5V external supply via pins
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Board Size: 53 mm x 22 mm (approx.)

Programming & Development Support:

• Can be programmed using STM32CubeIDE, Arduino IDE (with STM32 core installed), PlatformIO, or Keil uVision.
• Supports bootloading via UART (Serial) or ST-Link programmer using the SWD interface.
• Compatible with popular libraries and community resources for fast prototyping.

Applications:

• Robotics (motor drivers, robotic arms, automation)
• IoT devices (sensors, wireless communication modules, smart systems)
• Data loggers and monitoring systems
• Real-time embedded projects
• Industrial and educational projects

The STM32F103C8T6 Blue Pill is an excellent choice for students, hobbyists, and professional engineers seeking a low-cost yet high-performance ARM development platform.

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