GD32E230
Full part number: GD32E230C8T6
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What the GD32E230 does
The GD32E230xx is a 32-bit microcontroller based on the ARM Cortex-M23 core. This family spans multiple variants including the GD32E230Cx, Kx, Gx, and Fx series, available in LQFP48, LQFP32, QFN32, QFN28, TSSOP20, and LGA20 packages. It features 64 KB to 512 KB of flash memory, up to 64 KB of SRAM, and operates from a 1.8 V to 3.6 V supply. The device includes a high-speed 48 MHz internal oscillator, a 12-bit ADC, multiple timers, and communication interfaces such as USART, SPI, and I2C. Engineers typically use this MCU for cost-sensitive applications requiring low power consumption and high integration, such as consumer electronics, industrial control, and smart home devices.
Datasheet parameters
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quiescent current | — | 8.1 µA | — | Medium power mode; idd; GD32E230xx Datasheet | GigaDevice datasheet, p. 60 — GD32E230xx Datasheet |
| supply voltage range | 1.8 V | 3.3 V | 3.6 V | —; vdd; DC operating conditions | GigaDevice datasheet, p. 43 — Table 4-2. DC operating conditions |
| operating temperature (abs max) | -40 °C | — | 85 °C | ta; Absolute maximum ratings | GigaDevice datasheet, p. 43 — Table 4-1. Absolute maximum ratings |
| clock frequency | 0 Hz | — | 72 MHz | —; fapb1; Clock frequency | GigaDevice datasheet, p. 44 — Table 4-3. Clock frequency |
| input capacitance | — | 5 pF | — | —; cin; Low speed external user clock characteristics (LXTAL in bypass mode) | GigaDevice datasheet, p. 52 — Table 4-17. Low speed external user clock characteristics (LXTAL… |
| cpu speed | — | 72 MHz | — | GigaDevice datasheet, p. 8 | |
| program memory size | — | 62.5 KB | — | flash | GigaDevice datasheet, p. 71 — Table 6-1. Part ordering code for GD32E230xx devices |
| ram size | — | 8 KB | — | GigaDevice datasheet, p. 9 — Table 2-1. GD32E230xx devices features and peripheral list | |
| io count | — | 39 | — | GigaDevice datasheet, p. 18 — Table 2-4. GD32E230Cx LQFP48 pin definitions | |
| adc resolution | — | 12 bit | — | GigaDevice datasheet, p. 8 | |
| core size | — | 32 bit | — | GigaDevice datasheet, p. 8 | |
| rise time | — | — | 50 ns | —; tr(lxtal); Low speed external user clock characteristics (LXTAL in bypass mode) | GigaDevice datasheet, p. 52 — Table 4-17. Low speed external user clock characteristics (LXTAL… |
| data retention | 10 year | — | — | 10k cycles at TA = 85°C; tret; Flash memory characteristics | GigaDevice datasheet, p. 54 — Table 4-22. Flash memory characteristics |
| program erase cycles | 100 kcycle | — | — | TA = -40°C ~ +85°C; pecyc(endurance); Flash memory characteristics | GigaDevice datasheet, p. 54 — Table 4-22. Flash memory characteristics |
| output voltage high | 2.8 V | — | — | VDD = 3.3V; voh; GD32E230xx Datasheet | GigaDevice datasheet, p. 56 — GD32E230xx Datasheet |
| output voltage low | — | — | 200 mV | VDD = 1.8V; vol; I/O port DC characteristics | GigaDevice datasheet, p. 55 — Table 4-24. I/O port DC characteristics |
| sample rate | 7 kHz | — | 2 MHz | 12-bit; fs; ADC characteristics | GigaDevice datasheet, p. 58 — Table 4-19. ADC characteristics |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ADC resolution of the GD32E230C8T6?
The ADC resolution is 12 bit.
What is the fapb1 clock frequency?
The fapb1 clock frequency is 72 MHz.
What is the core size of the GD32E230C8T6?
The core size is 32 bit.
What is the CPU speed of the GD32E230C8T6?
The CPU speed is 72 MHz.
What is the data retention period for the GD32E230C8T6 Flash memory under the condition of 10k cycles at TA = 85°C?
The data retention is 10 year.
What is the input capacitance (cin) for the Low speed external user clock characteristics (LXTAL in bypass mode)?
The input capacitance is 5 pF.
How many I/O pins does the GD32E230C8T6 have?
The GD32E230C8T6 has 39 I/O pins.
What is the absolute maximum operating temperature (ta) for the GD32E230C8T6?
The absolute maximum operating temperature (ta) is 85 °C.
What is the output voltage high (VOH) for the GD32E230C8T6 when VDD is 3.3V?
The output voltage high is 2.8 V.
What is the output voltage low (vol) for the I/O port DC characteristics when VDD is 1.8V?
The output voltage low is 200 mV.
What is the program erase cycle endurance for the GD32E230C8T6 Flash memory at TA = -40°C ~ +85°C?
The program erase cycle endurance is 100 kcycle.
What is the program memory size of the GD32E230C8T6?
The program memory size is 62.5 KB in flash.