What is STM32?
The STM32 is a family of 32-bit microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics based on the ARM Cortex-M core. These chips are widely used in embedded applications due to their performance, low power consumption, and rich set of peripherals.
Common Applications
- IoT Devices
- Motor Control Systems
- Wearable Electronics
- Industrial Automation
Getting Started
To start working with STM32, you'll need a development board like the STM32F103C8T6 ("Blue Pill") and an IDE such as STM32CubeIDE. Most boards use SWD (Serial Wire Debug) for programming and debugging.
Popular Tools
- STM32CubeMX for peripheral configuration
- STM32CubeIDE for development
- OpenOCD and ST-Link for programming/debugging