STM32F072VBH7 - 48MHz Cortex-M0 128KB MCU | STMicroelectronics
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STM32F072VBH7 Overview
A microcontroller is an integrated semiconductor device that combines a processor core, program memory, data memory, peripherals, and interface circuitry into one compact component. The STM32F072 series belongs to the STM32F0 mainstream MCU line and is designed for embedded control, communications, data acquisition, USB connectivity, and industrial equipment requiring low power and real-time peripheral integration.
The verified source data identifies the STM32F072VBH7 as an ARM Cortex-M0 MCU operating at up to 48 MHz with 128 KB Flash. The device also includes USB full-speed 2.0, CAN, 12 timers, ADC, DAC, and communication interfaces. Its stated operating supply condition includes 2.5 V or 3.3 V, while the distributor listings identify a maximum operating voltage of 3.6 V in the component summary.
The 100-UFBGA package provides a compact physical solution for high-density embedded designs while supporting exposed-pad thermal management. Compared with larger leaded packages, UFBGA is particularly useful when board area is constrained. Its fine pitch also increases manufacturing sensitivity, making land-pattern accuracy, solder-paste control, and reflow-profile validation essential.
Typical applications include USB-connected embedded peripherals, CAN-based industrial or automotive-adjacent control equipment, motor and power-control systems, data loggers, sensor hubs, consumer products, and communication gateways. The combination of USB, CAN, timers, analog conversion functions, and a 48 MHz ARM core makes the MCU suitable for designs that need multiple peripheral functions without a higher-complexity processor.
Designs using this MCU should verify every power rail, decoupling requirement, pin multiplexing option, boot configuration, clock source, and programming interface against the manufacturer datasheet before layout release. For BGA assembly, thermal vias, pad geometry, solder-mask design, and inspection requirements should be reviewed with the PCB assembly provider. STM32F072VBH7 availability and price should be checked directly with authorized distributors, as the supplied search data does not include numeric distributor pricing.
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| Product Type | 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0 microcontroller |
| CPU Frequency | 48 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 128 KB (128K x 8) |
| Operating Supply | 2.5 V or 3.3 V |
| Maximum Stated Voltage | 3.6 V |
| Processor Core | ARM Cortex-M0 |
| Instruction Set Width | 32-bit |
| Package | 100-UFBGA (7 mm x 7 mm) |
| USB Interface | USB full-speed 2.0 |
| Communication Interface | CAN |
| Timer Count | 12 timers |
| Analog Conversion | ADC and DAC |
| Communication Interfaces | Communication interfaces listed in the manufacturer-family data summary |
| Package Type | UFBGA |
| Package Pin Count | 100 pins |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
STM32F072VBH7 100 pins Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for STM32F072VBH7 (100 pins 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 STM32F072VBH7.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
STM32F072VBH7 is suitable for 6 applications: USB Embedded Peripheral Controller, CAN-Based Industrial Control Module, USB-to-CAN Communication Gateway, Sensor and Data Acquisition Hub, Motor and Power-Control Subsystem, Consumer Electronics and HMI Controller.
USB Embedded Peripheral Controller
The STM32F072VBH7 fits USB-connected products because the verified device data identifies USB full-speed 2.0 alongside a 48 MHz ARM Cortex-M0 core. It can manage device communication, control logic, and application-specific peripherals in one compact 100-UFBGA package. Use the USB pins, clock configuration, and firmware support from the manufacturer datasheet when planning the board. The MCU reduces the need for a separate USB interface controller, although connector protection, routing, firmware, and host or device compliance requirements still apply. The 7 mm x 7 mm UFBGA is especially useful when board space is constrained.
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CAN-Based Industrial Control Module
STM32F072VBH7 is a strong candidate for CAN-based industrial control because the verified feature list includes CAN, 12 timers, ADC, DAC, and communication interfaces. The 48 MHz Cortex-M0 core can support protocol handling, supervisory logic, timing functions, and analog monitoring without requiring a separate communications MCU. The design still needs a suitable CAN physical-layer transceiver, termination strategy, protection components, and validated bus timing. Confirm the exact CAN pin mapping, clock settings, and peripheral limits in the manufacturer datasheet before layout release.
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USB-to-CAN Communication Gateway
The STM32F072VBH7 can serve as the central controller in a USB-to-CAN gateway because USB full-speed 2.0 and CAN are both identified in the verified specifications. A gateway architecture can use the MCU to translate between a USB host interface and an external CAN transceiver while timers and communications peripherals support protocol timing. Board design must account for signal integrity, connector protection, grounding, bus termination, and firmware buffering. The compact UFBGA package helps reduce gateway size but requires qualified BGA assembly.
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Sensor and Data Acquisition Hub
STM32F072VBH7 is suitable for a compact sensor hub because the verified device family summary includes an ADC, DAC, 12 timers, and multiple communication interfaces. The MCU can sample analog sensors, manage timing, and forward data through USB or CAN while the 48 MHz core supports control and protocol processing. Designers should verify ADC resolution, sampling characteristics, input range, channel multiplexing, and timer details in the manufacturer datasheet. The package footprint and power architecture should be reviewed alongside sensor signal conditioning and isolation requirements.
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Motor and Power-Control Subsystem
The STM32F072VBH7 can be used in a compact motor-control or power-control subsystem where timing, ADC monitoring, DAC control, and communication are required. Its 12 timers provide resources for timing functions, while the ADC and DAC support analog measurement or control interfaces. The verified snippets do not specify motor-control timers, complementary outputs, current ratings, or safety functions, so those details must be checked against the exact datasheet. Use appropriate power-stage isolation, gate-driver components, current sensing, and protection rather than driving power devices directly from the MCU.
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Consumer Electronics and HMI Controller
STM32F072VBH7 is suitable for compact consumer electronics that need a low-cost, USB-capable control MCU. Its 48 MHz ARM Cortex-M0 core can coordinate user inputs, indicators, status reporting, and USB connectivity, while the ADC, DAC, and timers support analog or timing functions. The 100-UFBGA package helps reduce board area in high-volume products, although manufacturing and rework require a controlled BGA process. Validate USB enumeration, power consumption, enclosure temperature, EMC, and end-of-life requirements before production approval.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product |
|---|---|
| Package | 100-UFBGA (7 mm x 7 mm) |
| Brand | STMicroelectronics |
| CPU | ARM Cortex-M0 |
| CPU Frequency | 48 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 128 KB (128K x 8) |
| Operating Supply | 2.5 V or 3.3 V |
| Maximum Stated Voltage | 3.6 V |
| Communications | USB full-speed 2.0 and CAN |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated USB and CAN connectivity (vs Generic STM32 or cross-brand MCU candidates without verified USB and CAN support)
- 48 MHz Cortex-M0 processing with 128 KB Flash (vs Lower-frequency Cortex-M0 devices)
- Analog and timing resources (vs Basic communication-only MCUs)
- Compact 100-UFBGA package (vs Larger leaded microcontroller packages)
Design Notes
Use the exact manufacturer land pattern for the 100-UFBGA package and coordinate the PCB footprint with the assembly house before fabrication. The verified data identifies a 7 mm x 7 mm UFBGA package but does not provide the official ball map or land geometry. Confirm ball numbering, pin-1 orientation, exposed thermal-pad or thermal-via requirements, solder-mask clearances, and stencil design with the package documentation and your assembler.
The STM32F072VBH7 is identified as a 2.5 V or 3.3 V device with a stated maximum voltage of 3.6 V. Build the power tree around the manufacturer’s exact supply specifications, place local decoupling close to the device, and verify sequencing, voltage tolerance, and current demand before selecting regulators. The supplied snippets do not provide operating current, so a numerical power budget or thermal estimate would require datasheet values.
Do not select a substitute MCU based only on an STM32 family name or USB/CAN feature label. A true drop-in replacement for this 100-UFBGA device must match the package, ball assignments, power pins, clock pins, USB routing, CAN pins, peripheral resources, voltage limits, and firmware expectations. The supplied cross-reference data does not identify a confirmed replacement, so validate any candidate against the manufacturer datasheets and the existing PCB footprint.
The supplied data does not specify maximum current, junction temperature, thermal resistance, or package power dissipation, so no defensible thermal calculation can be made. Confirm those parameters in the manufacturer datasheet and use the board’s copper area, thermal vias, enclosure, and ambient temperature to design the power budget. For USB and CAN gateway designs, include regulator loss, transceiver loss, and external circuitry when estimating system heat.
Compliance Information
The supplied verified results do not state specific RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals status for STM32F072VBH7. Compliance must be confirmed from current manufacturer or distributor documentation for the exact MPN.
