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2023/11/29
Design for the Future: 32-bit MCU Replaces 8-bit with Ease
Design for the Future: 32-bit MCU Replaces 8-bit with Ease
For an extended time, 8-bit microcontrollers have played a key role in the industry due to their low cost and simplicity. However, choosing an 8-bit MCU involves a trade-off between future development and price, as prioritizing a low Bill of Materials (BoM) often limits upgradability in memory, computational throughput, and pins.
The STM32C0, a groundbreaking microcontroller for entry-level applications, surpasses 8-bit MCUs in performance with its competitive pricing and upgraded memory (up to 256 KB flash, 32 KB RAM in 2024). It will add a crystal-less USB controller for efficient power delivery via USB and an internal clock, simplifying the PCB layout. Various packages from ST also ensure that PCBs relying on small 8-bit microcontrollers can maintain their form factor seamlessly.
The STM32C0 offers designers an affordable and efficient way to transition designs from 8-bit microcontrollers to an advanced 32-bit architecture, at the same time maintaining compatibility and providing access to more advanced features and capabilities of the enhanced roadmap in the STM32 family.
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