STM32F072CBU7 - 48MHz Cortex-M0 USB MCU | STMicroelectronics
MPN: STM32F072CBU7 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $6.0679 | $6.07 |
| 10 | $6.0679 | $60.68 |
| 100 | $6.0679 | $606.79 |
| 500 | $6.0679 | $3,033.95 |
| 1,000 | $6.0679 | $6,067.90 |
STM32F072CBU7 Overview
A microcontroller is a programmable semiconductor that integrates a CPU core, memory, peripherals, and communication interfaces on one integrated circuit. The STM32F072CBU7 belongs to the STM32F0 family of ARM Cortex-M0 embedded processors, combining a low-complexity RISC architecture with serial connectivity and real-time peripherals. Its 32-bit instruction set and integrated flash support compact firmware for control, data acquisition, and communication functions.
The verified source data identifies the device as an ARM Cortex-M0 MCU with 128 KB flash, 48 MHz maximum operating frequency, USB, and CAN support. The part is supplied in a 48-UFQFPN 7 x 7 mm package. Arrow additionally identifies the STM32F072CBU7 as a 2.5 V or 3.3 V, 48-pin UFQFPN device with an exposed pad and tray packaging. Other electrical limits, RAM capacity, peripheral details, pin assignments, and temperature ratings were not included in the supplied evidence and require confirmation from the manufacturer datasheet.
Typical applications include USB-connected control equipment, industrial monitoring, low-speed CAN network nodes, data loggers, human-interface equipment, and compact embedded control platforms. USB is useful for configuration, firmware updates, and data exchange with a host computer, while CAN supports robust communication between embedded nodes in industrial or automotive-adjacent systems. The 48 MHz Cortex-M0 core provides a practical balance between processing capability, power efficiency, and software simplicity.
Designers should verify the complete pinout, exposed-pad connection, decoupling requirements, clock configuration, and peripheral electrical limits against the official STMicroelectronics datasheet before layout. USB signal routing, especially differential impedance and grounding, requires careful PCB planning. The verified distributor records do not provide a complete datasheet-derived electrical table, so unverified current, voltage, memory, timing, and compliance claims should not be assumed.
This product record combines verified distributor identification, manufacturer-family information, practical application context, and source-linked comparison data for engineers evaluating the STM32F072CBU7.
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View Datasheet →STM32F072CBU7 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| CPU Core | ARM Cortex-M0, 32-bit RISC |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 48 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 128 KB |
| Architecture | 32-bit ARM |
| Product Type | Microcontroller IC |
| Connectivity | USB and CAN |
| Package | 48-pin UFQFPN, 7 x 7 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface-mount package |
| Package Type | UFQFPN with exposed pad |
| Voltage Marking | 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Shipping Package | Tray |
STM32F072CBU7 tray Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for STM32F072CBU7 (tray package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for STM32F072CBU7.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
STM32F072CBU7 is suitable for 6 applications: USB-Connected Embedded Control, Industrial CAN Monitoring Node, USB Data Logger, Human-Interface Control Panel, Embedded Sensor Interface, USB-CAN Bridge.
USB-Connected Embedded Control
The STM32F072CBU7 is suitable for compact USB-connected control equipment because the verified product data identifies a 48 MHz ARM Cortex-M0 core, 128 KB flash, and USB connectivity. A controller can use the USB interface for configuration exchange, firmware updating, status reporting, or connection to a host computer. The 48-pin UFQFPN package supports compact placement, while the 32-bit architecture provides sufficient control processing for low- and medium-complexity embedded tasks. The design must still verify USB D+ and D- routing, power supply requirements, clock configuration, and the complete exposed-pad connection from the official datasheet before layout release.
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Industrial CAN Monitoring Node
The STM32F072CBU7 fits industrial monitoring designs requiring both CAN communication and embedded control. Its verified 48 MHz ARM Cortex-M0 core can execute acquisition logic, state-machine control, and communication handling, while the listed 128 KB flash provides storage for firmware and constants. CAN is valuable for distributed equipment where nodes exchange status or commands over a robust bus. The exact transceiver, connector, termination, isolation, and CAN electrical requirements are not provided in the verified data, so the MCU should be paired with a separately validated CAN transceiver and protection network.
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USB Data Logger
The STM32F072CBU7 can serve as the control MCU in a compact USB data logger when an application needs periodic sampling, buffering, and host transfer. The verified 128 KB flash and 48 MHz operating frequency provide a defined baseline for firmware storage and real-time control, while USB provides a direct path to a computer. The product’s small 7 x 7 mm UFQFPN footprint supports compact industrial enclosures, although the supplied records do not confirm RAM, external-memory interfaces, ADC specifications, or USB power requirements. Those details must be checked against the STMicroelectronics datasheet before selecting the MCU for a particular logger architecture.
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Human-Interface Control Panel
The STM32F072CBU7 is appropriate for a compact human-interface control panel when the panel includes USB configuration or communication. The Cortex-M0 processor handles button scanning, display-state logic, parameter management, and communication tasks, and the 128 KB flash capacity gives firmware storage a stated basis. Its 48-pin UFQFPN package can reduce board area compared with larger leaded packages, but the exact pin multiplexing and available GPIO count are not present in the supplied records. Interface selection should therefore be driven by the official pinout and datasheet, especially when the design uses USB, CAN, displays, buttons, or external memory.
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Embedded Sensor Interface
The STM32F072CBU7 can act as the central controller for a small embedded sensor system requiring a 48 MHz processing core, digital communication, and firmware storage of 128 KB flash. The MCU can coordinate sensor reads, filtering, threshold decisions, and host communication, subject to the actual peripheral configuration listed in the manufacturer documentation. Because ADC channels, GPIO count, RAM, and supply limits are not specified in the verified data, analog sensor designs should not assume suitability solely from the 48 MHz rating. Confirm analog input capability, reference voltage, acquisition timing, and I/O voltage before choosing the device.
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USB-CAN Bridge
The STM32F072CBU7 is a logical MCU candidate for a USB-to-CAN bridge because both USB and CAN are explicitly identified in the verified Mouser description. The processor can manage USB enumeration and data transfer while implementing CAN frame handling and application-level buffering. The supplied information does not establish CAN transceiver type, bus timing, isolation, ESD protection, or connector requirements, so those blocks must be designed independently. Firmware development should confirm the STM32 peripheral configuration and memory requirements against the official datasheet before committing to this bridge architecture.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | STM32F072CBU6 | STM32F072CBU6TR | STM32F072CBT7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated USB and CAN connectivity (vs STM32F072CBU6)
- Compact 7 x 7 mm package (vs STM32F072CBT7)
- 48 MHz ARM Cortex-M0 processing (vs STM32F072CBU6TR)
Design Notes
Use the official STMicroelectronics land pattern for the 48-pin UFQFPN rather than inferring a footprint from the distributor title. Place the decoupling network and exposed-pad thermal-via strategy according to the manufacturer layout guidance. The exposed pad may be tied to the appropriate supply or ground connection, but that requirement is not established by the supplied data and must be confirmed before fabrication.
For USB operation, route D+ and D- as a controlled-impedance differential pair with continuous reference-plane support, minimized stubs, and a clean return path. Keep the USB connector, protection components, and MCU pins arranged according to the official reference layout. The verified records identify USB capability but do not specify the supported USB standard, so the final trace geometry must be based on the datasheet and system USB requirements.
Do not treat a same-family MPN as a production substitute until its package, pin multiplexing, flash configuration, voltage range, temperature grade, and peripheral assignments have been compared. In particular, STM32F072CBU6 and STM32F072CBU6TR are listed by the supplied cross-reference evidence, but the exact differences are not included. Validate boot behavior, USB/CAN pin conflicts, clock requirements, and firmware compatibility on hardware.
Compliance Information
The supplied verified data identifies the manufacturer, package, core, frequency, flash memory, connectivity, voltage marking, and tray packaging, but does not provide compliance declarations.
