STM32F373V8T6 - 72MHz Cortex-M4 64KB MCU | STMicroelectronics
MPN: STM32F373V8T6 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.25 | $3.25 |
| 10 | $3.25 | $32.50 |
| 100 | $3.25 | $325.00 |
| 500 | $3.25 | $1,625.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.25 | $3,250.00 |
STM32F373V8T6 Overview
An ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller is a reduced-instruction-set computing core designed for embedded control. Its Cortex-M4 processor combines a 32-bit architecture with an optional floating-point unit, while STM32 devices add memory, communication peripherals, analog converters, timers, and GPIO. This places the STM32F373V8T6 within the microcontroller → embedded processor → semiconductor hierarchy.
Key verified features include an ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit core, a maximum operating frequency of 72 MHz, 64 KB of Flash memory, and a 100-pin LQFP package measuring 14 mm by 14 mm. The STM32F373xx family is based on the Cortex-M4 core and is suitable for applications that need deterministic embedded processing alongside mixed-signal and communication resources.
The target orderable suffix T6 identifies a temperature and packaging configuration within STMicroelectronics’ ordering system; exact temperature and electrical limits require the manufacturer datasheet. Distributor listings identify the device as a 32-bit, 72 MHz, 64 KB Flash MCU with an FPU. Mouser likewise describes the part as a 64 kB MCU with an ARM Cortex-M4 core.
Typical uses include industrial automation, motor and motion control, sensor acquisition, embedded instrumentation, and connected industrial equipment. The 100-pin LQFP provides a larger lead-count package than lower-pin STM32 variants, allowing more external connections while retaining a standard surface-mount assembly process.
Designers should verify the complete pin assignment, peripheral multiplexing, electrical limits, clock tree, and decoupling requirements against the official STM32F373xx datasheet before layout. For sourcing, DigiKey lists STM32F373V8T6 as an orderable part, while LCSC reports in-stock status and a starting price of $3.25 in the retrieved data.
This page consolidates verified distributor and manufacturer information, technical comparison context, and engineering-oriented selection guidance. It does not infer unverified electrical limits, pin names, converter performance, or compliance claims.
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| Product Type | 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 microcontroller |
| Processor Core | ARM Cortex-M4 |
| Architecture | 32-bit RISC |
| Maximum Frequency | 72 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 64 KB |
| Flash Organization | 64K x 8 |
| Floating-Point Unit | Embedded FPU |
| Package | 100-pin LQFP |
| Package Body Size | 14 mm x 14 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| ADC | 16-bit Sigma-Delta ADC |
| Core Supply Voltage | 2 V to 3.6 V |
STM32F373V8T6 14 mm x 14 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for STM32F373V8T6 (14 mm x 14 mm 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 STM32F373V8T6.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
STM32F373V8T6 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation Controller, Motor and Motion Control, Precision Sensor Acquisition, Embedded Data Acquisition Unit, Connected Measurement Instrument, Communication Gateway.
Industrial Automation Controller
STM32F373V8T6 fits an industrial automation controller when the design needs deterministic 32-bit processing, arithmetic support from the Cortex-M4 FPU, and a relatively high pin count. The 72 MHz core provides headroom for control-loop computation, while the 100-pin LQFP exposes more I/O than small-package STM32 devices. A design should allocate pins carefully for motor-control outputs, encoder inputs, communications, analog signals, and safety or monitoring functions. The verified data does not confirm the full temperature rating or industrial qualification, so those requirements must be checked against the official datasheet before deployment.
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Motor and Motion Control
The STM32F373V8T6 is suitable as the control brain in a motor or motion-control module because its Cortex-M4 core operates up to 72 MHz and includes an embedded floating-point unit. Those characteristics are useful for timer-based commutation, current and position calculations, and control-loop filtering. The 100-pin LQFP can accommodate multiple timer channels, encoder interfaces, analog feedback, and communications. Designers must still verify the exact timer features, pin alternate functions, electrical limits, and thermal conditions in the manufacturer documentation before assigning a particular motor-control topology.
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Precision Sensor Acquisition
STM32F373V8T6 can serve as the digital controller for a multi-sensor acquisition system, particularly when analog measurements must be combined with real-time processing. The retrieved comparison data identifies a 16-bit Sigma-Delta ADC, while the core provides 72 MHz performance and an FPU for filtering and calibration. The 100-pin package can support sensor inputs, digital interfaces, status indicators, and communication ports. Exact converter resolution, sampling characteristics, input ranges, and channel multiplexing must be verified from the official STM32F373xx datasheet rather than inferred from the distributor summary.
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Embedded Data Acquisition Unit
The STM32F373V8T6 is a reasonable candidate for compact embedded data-acquisition equipment because it combines a high-performance Cortex-M4 core with 64 KB Flash and a 100-pin package. Firmware can sample supported inputs, perform scaling and filtering, maintain local data integrity, and expose results through a communications interface. The 72 MHz operating point provides computational margin, but memory capacity and peripheral availability remain design constraints. For deployments requiring larger buffers, more communication channels, or wider analog functionality, compare the target against higher-memory STM32 devices and confirm the exact pinout before upgrading.
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Connected Measurement Instrument
For connected measurement instruments, STM32F373V8T6 can combine local signal conditioning and control with an external communications interface. Its 72 MHz Cortex-M4 core can manage acquisition sequencing, calibration tables, filtering, and a user interface while the FPU assists numerical operations. The 100-pin LQFP provides a broad pin budget for sensors, displays, buttons, communications, and status signals. Because the supplied data does not verify display interfaces, USB support, operating temperature, or EMC performance, those requirements should be checked directly in the STM32F373 documentation and validated in the final instrument enclosure.
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Communication Gateway
STM32F373V8T6 can be evaluated for a communication gateway or protocol-conversion device when the gateway needs more processing capability and pin count than a basic microcontroller. The 72 MHz Cortex-M4 can handle framing, buffering, state machines, and interface conversion, while the 100-pin LQFP can expose several serial or digital connections. It is important to check which communication peripherals are available on the exact STM32F373V8T6 variant and how alternate-function pins are assigned. If the design requires Ethernet, high-speed USB, multiple CAN nodes, or larger memory, choose a more specialized STM32 family rather than assuming compatibility.
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Engineering reference data for STM32F373V8T6 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | STM32F372V8T6 | STM32F103V8T6TR | STM32F091VCT6U | STM32F373RBT7 | STM32F103V8T6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics |
| Package | 100-pin LQFP | 100-pin LQFP class | 100-pin LQFP class | 100-pin LQFP class | 100-pin LQFP class | 100-pin LQFP class |
Key Differentiators
- Embedded floating-point unit (vs STM32F103V8T6TR)
- 72 MHz Cortex-M4 performance (vs STM32F091VCT6U)
- Mixed-signal conversion positioning (vs STM32F372V8T6)
- 100-pin LQFP integration (vs STM32F103V8T6)
Design Notes
Begin PCB design from the official STM32F373xx package drawing and pin table rather than distributor pinout images. Place all decoupling capacitors close to the corresponding supply pins, keep the exposed ground and power distribution continuous, and preserve the manufacturer’s recommended decoupling values. Confirm the package pin numbering and all alternate-function assignments before routing 100 LQFP lands.
The supplied comparison data reports a 2 V to 3.6 V core supply range for STM32F373V8T6. Design the regulator and decoupling network for the exact operating mode and peripheral load, and verify absolute maximum ratings, startup behavior, and current limits in the official datasheet. Do not treat the reported supply range as a substitute for the complete power-budget and load-current tables.
For mixed-signal or high-speed communication functions, route sensitive analog and digital signals away from switching nodes and noisy clock edges. Establish clean ground return paths, use appropriate source termination for high-speed interfaces, and verify signal levels against the selected peripheral’s input thresholds. The 72 MHz CPU frequency does not by itself determine the maximum external interface speed.
Do not substitute a similarly named STM32F3 or STM32F1 device based only on package count or nominal clock speed. Validate pin names, alternate functions, memory size, peripheral availability, interrupt mappings, boot behavior, and software support against the exact ordering code. A package-compatible footprint is not sufficient evidence of a drop-in replacement.
Compliance Information
The supplied verified web results provide product, distributor, package, price, and selected technical descriptions, but do not explicitly extract RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals status. Compliance must be confirmed from current STMicroelectronics documentation and supplier certificates.
