STMicroelectronics STM32F038E6Y6TR

Overview

STM32F038E6Y6TR from STMicroelectronics is an ARM® Cortex®-M0 32-bit microcontroller operating at up to 48 MHz, featuring 32 KB Flash, 4 KB SRAM with hardware parity, a 12-bit 1.0 µs ADC (10-channel), and integrated communication interfaces including I²C (Fast Mode Plus), USART (LIN/IrDA/ISO7816), and SPI (18 Mbit/s). It supports industrial temperature range (−40 to +105°C) and targets compact embedded control in power tools, motor drives, and smart sensors.

For engineers reviewing the STM32F038E6Y6TR datasheet, STM32F038E6Y6TR pinout, STM32F038E6Y6TR application, or STM32F038E6Y6TR equivalent, key selection criteria include its 1.8 V core supply, 5 V-tolerant I/Os (up to 25 pins), advanced timer with deadtime generation for motor control, RTC with alarm/wakeup from Stop mode, and ECOPACK®2-compliant UFQFPN32 package.

Technical Context

The device integrates a single-cycle ARM Cortex-M0 core with nested vectored interrupt controller (NVIC), supporting deterministic real-time response. Its clock system combines internal oscillators (8 MHz HSI with x6 PLL, 40 kHz LSI, 32 kHz LSE for RTC) and external crystal options (4–32 MHz HSE), enabling flexible low-power and high-accuracy timing configurations.

Peripherals are tightly coupled via AHB/APB buses: the 5-channel DMA controller offloads CPU during ADC conversions and SPI transfers; the advanced-control timer (TIM1) delivers 6-channel complementary PWM with programmable deadtime and emergency stop-critical for BLDC inverter gate driving.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

STM32F038E6Y6TR is housed in a 5 × 5 mm UFQFPN32 (32-pin ultra-fine pitch quad flat no-lead) package with 0.5 mm pitch, optimized for space-constrained PCB layouts in motor control modules and sensor hubs.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar microcontroller applications.

Compared with STM32F070F6P6 and STM32G031F8P6, the STM32F038E6Y6TR uniquely balances industrial-grade I/O resilience (25 × 5 V tolerant), motor-control-ready peripherals (TIM1 with deadtime), and extended temperature operation - making it irreplaceable in ruggedized motion control designs where reliability trumps raw flash size or cryptographic features.

Availability

STM32F038E6Y6TR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor drives, battery-powered power tools, HVAC sensor nodes, and DIN-rail PLC I/O modules requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.

Supply support for STM32F038E6Y6TR 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, Switzerland, designing and manufacturing microcontrollers, power devices, sensors, and analog ICs for industrial, automotive, and consumer markets.

The STM32F0 series targets cost-sensitive, resource-constrained embedded applications requiring high integration, low power, and industrial reliability - with the F038 variant specifically engineered for motor control and industrial I/O where 5 V tolerance and advanced timer features are essential.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency and core type of the STM32F038E6Y6TR?

The STM32F038E6Y6TR uses an ARM Cortex-M0 32-bit RISC core rated for up to 48 MHz operation. This frequency is achieved using the internal 8 MHz HSI oscillator with a 6× PLL multiplier or an external 4–32 MHz crystal. The core supports Thumb-2 instruction set and delivers 45.4 DMIPS at 48 MHz, enabling deterministic real-time control in motor and power applications.

Does the STM32F038E6Y6TR support 5 V tolerant I/Os, and how many pins have this capability?

Yes, the STM32F038E6Y6TR supports 5 V tolerant inputs on up to 25 I/O pins - specifically PA0–PA15, PB0–PB11, and PB13–PB14 as defined in the datasheet's pin description table. This allows direct interfacing with 5 V logic, sensors, and industrial control signals without external level-shifting circuitry, reducing BOM cost and PCB area in mixed-voltage systems.

What packaging and pin count does the STM32F038E6Y6TR use, and what are its key mechanical attributes?

The STM32F038E6Y6TR is supplied in a UFQFPN32 package: 32-pin ultra-fine pitch quad flat no-lead with 5 × 5 mm body size and 0.5 mm lead pitch. It features exposed thermal pad (EP) for improved heat dissipation and complies with ECOPACK®2 environmental standards. This compact, surface-mount package supports high-density routing and automated assembly in space-constrained motor control modules.

Can the STM32F038E6Y6TR operate across the full industrial temperature range, and what are its supply voltage requirements?

Yes, the STM32F038E6Y6TR is fully specified for operation from −40°C to +105°C ambient temperature. Its digital supply (VDD) requires 1.8 V ±8% (1.656–1.944 V), while the analog supply (VDDA) accepts 2.4–3.6 V - allowing independent regulation to minimize noise coupling into the ADC and RTC. This dual-supply architecture ensures precision analog performance across the full temperature range.