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STM8L052C6

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00 — Overview

What the STM8L052C6 family does

The STM8L052C6 is an 8-bit ultra-low-power microcontroller featuring 32-KB Flash, 256-byte EEPROM, and 2 Kbytes of RAM. It operates on a 1.8 V to 3.6 V supply across a -40 °C to 85 °C temperature range. Key specifications include a maximum clock frequency of 16 MHz, a 12-bit ADC sampling up to 1 Msps, and five distinct low-power modes with consumption as low as 350 nA in Halt. The device supports multiple communication interfaces including SPI, I2C, and USART, along with advanced timers for motor control and quadrature decoding. It integrates an LCD driver for up to 4x28 segments and includes a real-time clock with alarm capabilities. This MCU is designed for applications requiring minimal power consumption, such as battery-operated devices, smart meters, and portable electronics, while maintaining full production status for reliable industrial use.

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01 — Key specifications

STM8L052C6 datasheet parameters

ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
quiescent current 350 nA 350 nA 1.4 µA TA = -40 °C to 25 °C; idd(halt); Total current consumption and timing in Halt mode at $ VDD = 1.8 $ to 3.6 V ST datasheet, p. 66 — Table 23. Total current consumption and timing in Halt mode at to 3.6 V
output current 1 µA irefout; Reference voltage characteristics ST datasheet, p. 88 — Table 43. Reference voltage characteristics
supply voltage range 1.8 V 3.6 V fSYSCLK = 16 MHz; vdd(all modes, read/write/erase); Flash program and data EEPROM memory ST datasheet, p. 73 — Table 33. Flash program and data EEPROM memory
operating temperature -40 °C 85 °C 1.8 V ≤ VDD< 3.6 V; ta; General operating conditions ST datasheet, p. 55 — Table 15. General operating conditions
clock frequency 320 kHz 16 MHz 2.4 V ≤ VDDA≤ 3.6 V without zooming; fadc; ADC1 characteristics ST datasheet, p. 89 — Table 44. ADC1 characteristics
power dissipation 288 mW LQFP48; pd; General operating conditions ST datasheet, p. 55 — Table 15. General operating conditions
input capacitance 2.6 pF cin(hse); HSE external clock characteristics ST datasheet, p. 68 — Table 26. HSE external clock characteristics
cpu speed 16 MHz ST datasheet, p. 10 — Table 1. Medium-density value line STM8L052C6 low-power device features a…
program memory size 32 KB ST datasheet, p. 10 — Table 1. Medium-density value line STM8L052C6 low-power device features a…
ram size 2 KB ST datasheet, p. 10 — Table 1. Medium-density value line STM8L052C6 low-power device features a…
io count 41 ST datasheet, p. 10 — Table 1. Medium-density value line STM8L052C6 low-power device features a…
adc resolution 12 bit ST datasheet, p. 10 — Table 1. Medium-density value line STM8L052C6 low-power device features a…
core size 8 bit ST datasheet, p. 10 — Table 1. Medium-density value line STM8L052C6 low-power device features a…
rise time 30 ns Capacitive load: C = 30 pF; tr(sck); SPI1 characteristics ST datasheet, p. 82 — Table 40. SPI1 characteristics
fall time 300 ns tf(sda) ST datasheet, p. 85 — Table 41. I²C characteristics
data retention 30 year TRET = +85 °C; tret(data memory); Flash program and data EEPROM memory ST datasheet, p. 73 — Table 33. Flash program and data EEPROM memory
program erase cycles 100 cycle TA = -40 to +85 °C; (program memory); Flash program and data EEPROM memory ST datasheet, p. 73 — Table 33. Flash program and data EEPROM memory
load capacitance 20 pF c; HSE oscillator characteristics ST datasheet, p. 69 — Table 28. HSE oscillator characteristics
02 — FAQ

STM8L052C6 frequently asked questions

What is the ADC resolution for the STM8L052C6?

The ADC resolution is 12 bit.

What is the clock frequency for ADC1 characteristics when operating at 2.4 V ≤ VDDA ≤ 3.6 V without zooming?

The clock frequency is 16 MHz.

What is the core size of the STM8L052C6?

The core size is 8 bit.

What is the maximum CPU speed of the STM8L052C6?

The maximum CPU speed is 16 MHz.

What is the data retention time for the Flash program and data EEPROM memory at TRET = +85 °C?

The data retention time is 30 year.

What is the fall time (tf(sda))?

The fall time (tf(sda)) is 300 ns.

What is the input capacitance for the HSE external clock characteristics?

The input capacitance is 2.6 pF.

How many I/Os does the STM8L052C6 have?

The STM8L052C6 has 41 I/Os.

What is the load capacitance for the HSE oscillator characteristics?

The load capacitance is 20 pF.

What is the maximum operating temperature for the STM8L052C6 when VDD is between 1.8 V and 3.6 V under general operating conditions?

The maximum operating temperature is 85 °C.

What is the output current (irefout) under Reference voltage characteristics?

The output current (irefout) is 1 µA under Reference voltage characteristics.

What is the power dissipation for the STM8L052C6 in an LQFP48 package under general operating conditions?

The power dissipation is 288 mW.

03 — Alternatives

Closest matches to STM8L052C6

STM8L051F3P6 8.6× lower quiescent current, 4.0× lower program memory size, 2.0× lower ram size
STM8S105C4 2.0× lower program memory size, 1.6× higher supply voltage range, 1.5× higher power dissipation
STM8S003F3 4.1× lower program memory size, 2.0× lower ram size, 1.6× higher supply voltage range
STM32L011D3 4.1× lower program memory size, 4.0× higher core size, 2.4× lower fall time
STM8S903F3 4.1× lower program memory size, 2.0× lower ram size, 1.6× lower power dissipation
STM8S001J3M3 5.9× lower power dissipation, 4.1× lower program memory size, 2.0× lower ram size
STM32F103C8 10.0× higher ram size, 4.5× higher clock frequency, 4.5× higher cpu speed
CH32V203C6T6 9.0× higher cpu speed, 5.0× higher ram size, 4.2× higher rise time
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