Overview
STMicroelectronics' STM32 family is one of the most comprehensive Arm Cortex-M microcontroller portfolios available. With over 1000 part numbers across multiple series, selecting the right MCU can be challenging.
Series Comparison
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Selection Criteria
1. **Compute Requirements**: Determine needed DMIPS and DSP performance
2. **Memory**: Flash (up to 2MB) and SRAM (up to 1MB) configurations
3. **Peripherals**: USB, Ethernet, CAN, ADC channels needed
4. **Power Budget**: Active current and wake-up time constraints
5. **Package**: QFN, LQFP, or BGA options for your form factor