STMicroelectronics STM3210B-EVAL

Overview

STM3210B-EVAL from STMicroelectronics is an evaluation board for STM32F10x 128 KB ARM® Cortex-M3 microcontrollers, enabling full peripheral validation including USB 2.0 Full Speed, CAN 2.0A/B, microSD™ (1 GB), and 240×320 TFT LCD with touchscreen-capable joystick. It supports boot from Flash/SRAM and features dual RS-232 with RTS/CTS, IrDA, smartcard (Type A/B), and induction motor control interface.

For engineers reviewing the STM3210B-EVAL datasheet, STM3210B-EVAL pinout, STM3210B-EVAL application, or STM3210B-EVAL equivalent, this board serves as a validated hardware platform for rapid firmware prototyping, peripheral driver development, and system-level integration testing of STM32F10x-based embedded control applications.

Technical Context

The board implements the complete reference design for STM32F103RB (LQFP64) MCU, integrating all essential support circuitry: 5 V power selection (jack/USB/daughterboard), RTC with backup battery, I²C temperature sensor (STTS751), and trace-capable SWD/JTAG debug interface. It provides native signal-level access to all MCU peripherals via standardized connectors.

Hardware abstraction includes dedicated headers for motor control (3-phase inverter interface), smartcard (ISO/IEC 7816-3 compliant), and audio codec (WM8978), with on-board serial Flash (8 MB) and microSD socket supporting FAT file system implementation.

Key Specifications

Availability

STM3210B-EVAL is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor control validation, embedded USB device development, and smartcard-based secure authentication systems requiring stable component supply and long-term design reference availability.

Supply support for STM3210B-EVAL includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

STMicroelectronics is a global semiconductor leader headquartered in Geneva, designing and manufacturing microcontrollers, analog ICs, power devices, and sensors for industrial, automotive, and consumer applications.

The STM32 evaluation board series targets rapid embedded software development and hardware validation for Cortex-M based MCUs, emphasizing out-of-box peripheral interoperability and real-world interface fidelity.

FAQ

Is STM3210B-EVAL still in production?

No - STM3210B-EVAL is marked Obsolete by STMicroelectronics (as confirmed in Doc ID 17805 Rev 1, August 2010). It is no longer manufactured or stocked by ST, but remains supported for legacy design reuse and educational use with available documentation and community resources.

What MCU is soldered on the board?

The board is populated with the STM32F103RB, a 128 KB Flash, 20 KB SRAM, 72 MHz ARM Cortex-M3 MCU in LQFP64 package. This is explicitly stated in the "Device summary" table and confirmed across ST's official evaluation board documentation.

Does it support SWD debugging?

Yes - the board provides full SWD (Serial Wire Debug) connectivity via a standard 10-pin ARM Cortex debug connector, alongside JTAG and trace port support, enabling real-time debugging and flash programming using ST-LINK or compatible tools.

Can it run bare-metal or RTOS firmware?

Yes - the board supports both bare-metal firmware and real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, µC/OS-II) via its complete peripheral set, documented startup files, and ST-provided Standard Peripheral Library examples covering USB, CAN, SDIO, and motor control.