8-bit STM8 microcontrollers with 64KB flash, 24MHz speed, 48-pin LQFP
Manufacturer: stm
# Introduction to the STM8S208C8T6 Product Series
## 1. Overview
The STM8S208C8T6 is a member of the STM8S microcontroller family developed by STMicroelectronics. This product series is designed to offer a cost - effective, high - performance solution for a wide range of embedded applications. With its rich set of features and capabilities, it has become a popular choice among engineers and developers in various industries.
## 2. Key Features
### 2.1 Core and Architecture
- **8 - bit Core**: The STM8S208C8T6 is based on an 8 - bit STM8 core. This core provides a good balance between performance and simplicity, making it suitable for applications that do not require the high - end processing power of a 32 - bit microcontroller but still need efficient execution of tasks.
- **Harvard Architecture**: It utilizes the Harvard architecture, which separates the program memory and data memory buses. This allows for simultaneous access to program instructions and data, resulting in faster execution speeds and improved overall performance.
### 2.2 Memory
- **Flash Memory**: It comes with 64 KB of in - system programmable Flash memory. This non - volatile memory is used to store the application code. The Flash memory can be easily reprogrammed, enabling developers to update the firmware of the device during the development process or in the field.
- **Data EEPROM**: The microcontroller also features 2 KB of Data EEPROM. This memory is used to store non - volatile data such as configuration parameters, calibration values, and user - specific settings. The EEPROM has a high endurance, allowing for a large number of write cycles.
- **Random - Access Memory (RAM)**: There is 6 KB of RAM available for storing variables and intermediate data during program execution. Sufficient RAM ensures smooth operation of the application, especially when dealing with complex algorithms or large data buffers.
### 2.3 Peripherals
#### 2.3.1 Timers
- **General - Purpose Timers**: The STM8S208C8T6 is equipped with multiple general - purpose timers. These timers can be used for a variety of applications such as generating PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) signals for motor control, measuring time intervals, and implementing delay functions.
- **Real - Time Clock (RTC)**: It includes an RTC that can operate independently even when the main microcontroller is in a low - power mode. The RTC provides accurate timekeeping and can be used for applications such as scheduling tasks, logging events, and implementing time - based control algorithms.
#### 2.3.2 Communication Interfaces
- **Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (USART)**: There are multiple USART interfaces available, which support both synchronous and asynchronous communication. These interfaces can be used to communicate with other devices such as sensors, displays, and communication modules using protocols like UART, SPI, and I2C.
- **Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)**: The SPI interface allows for high - speed serial communication between the microcontroller and external devices. It is commonly used for communicating with flash memories, sensors, and other peripherals that support the SPI protocol.
- **Inter - Integrated Circuit (I2C)**: The I2C interface enables communication with a wide range of I2C - compatible devices, such as EEPROMs, sensors, and display controllers. It uses a two - wire bus, which simplifies the hardware design and reduces the number of pins required for communication.
#### 2.3.3 Analog - to - Digital Converter (ADC)
- The microcontroller features a 10 - bit ADC with multiple input channels. This ADC
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