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GD32F103C8T6

Arm Cortex-M3 32-bit MCU

The GD32F103C8T6 is a arm cortex-m3 32-bit mcu from GigaDevice. View the full GD32F103C8T6 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Official GD32F103C8T6 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

GigaDevice

Package

LQFP-48

GD32F103C8T6 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
ADC2 units, 10 channels
CAN1
I2C2
SPI2
CoreArm Cortex-M3 32-bit
EXTI16
GPIO37
SRAM20 KB
USBD1 (full-speed device)
Flash64 KB
USART3
Watchdog Timers2
General Timers (16-Bit)3
Advanced Timers (16-Bit)1
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to +85°C

GD32F103C8T6 Overview

Part: GD32F103xx — GigaDevice Semiconductor Inc.

Type: Arm Cortex-M3 32-bit Microcontroller

Description: 32-bit Arm Cortex-M3 MCU with embedded Flash and SRAM, advanced timers, and extensive communication peripherals.

Operating Conditions:

  • Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: VSS + 3.6 V (VDD, VDDA, VBAT)
  • Max continuous current: ±25 mA (GPIO pins IIO)
  • Max junction/storage temperature: 125 °C (TJ max), -65 to +150 °C (TSTG)

Key Specs:

  • Maximum current for GPIO pins: ±25 mA
  • Power dissipation (TA = 85 °C, LQFP48): 621 mW
  • Power dissipation (TA = 85 °C, LQFP64): 647 mW
  • Power dissipation (TA = 85 °C, LQFP100): 697 mW
  • Power dissipation (TA = 85 °C, LQFP144): 820 mW
  • Power dissipation (TA = 85 °C, QFN36): 926 mW
  • Input voltage on 5V tolerant pin: VSS - 0.3 to VDD + 3.6 V
  • Input voltage on other I/O pins: VSS - 0.3 to 3.6 V

Features:

  • Arm Cortex-M3 32-bit RISC processor core
  • Nested Vectored Interrupt Controller (NVIC)
  • On-chip Flash memory and SRAM
  • Multiple timers and PWM generation capabilities
  • Real-time clock (RTC)
  • Multi-channel DMA controller
  • Analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and digital-to-analog converter (DAC)
  • Rich communication interfaces: I2C, SPI, USART, I2S, SDIO, USBD, and CAN
  • External memory controller (EXMC)

Applications:

  • Industrial control and automation
  • Motor drives and power management
  • Medical and handheld equipment
  • Consumer electronics and IoT devices

Package:

  • LQFP144
  • LQFP100
  • LQFP64
  • LQFP48
  • QFN36

GD32F103C8T6 Pin Configuration

Figure 2-3. GD32F103Zx LQFP144 pinouts

Figure 2-4. GD32F103Vx LQFP100 pinouts

Figure 2-5. GD32F103Rx LQFP64 pinouts

Figure 2-6. GD32F103Cx LQFP48 pinouts

Figure 2-7. GD32F103Tx QFN36 pinouts

GD32F103C8T6 Electrical Characteristics

Table 4-34. ADC characteristics(For GD32F103x4/6/8/B devices)

SymbolParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
V DDA (1)Operating voltage-2.63.33.6V
V IN (1)ADC input voltage range16 external; 2 internal0-V REFPV
V REFP (2)Positive Reference Voltage-2.6-V DDAV
V REFN (2) (3)Negative Reference Voltage--V SSA-V
f ADC (1)ADC clock-0.6-14MHz
f S (1)Sampling rate12-bit0.04-1MSP S
R AIN (2)External input impedanceSee Equation 1--54.8kΩ
R ADC (2)Input sampling switch resistance---0.2kΩ
C ADC (2)Input sampling capacitanceNo pin/pad capacitance included--32pF
t s (2)Sampling timef ADC = 14 MHz0.11-17.11μs
t CONV (2)Total conversion time(including sampling time)12-bit-14-1/ f ADC
t SU (2)Startup time---1μ s

Table 4-34. ADC characteristics(For GD32F103x4/6/8/B devices)

  • (2) Guaranteed by design, not tested in production.
  • (3) VREFP should always be equal to or less than VDDA, especially during power up.
  • (2) Guaranteed by design, not tested in production.

Table 4-35. ADC characteristics(For GD32F103xC/D/E/F/G/I/K devices)

SymbolParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
V DDA (1)Operating voltage-2.63.33.6V
V IN (1)ADC input voltage range-0-V REFPV
V REFP (2) (3)Positive Reference Voltage-2.6-V DDAV
V REFN (2)Negative Reference Voltage--V SSA-V
f ADC (1)ADC clock-0.6-14MHz
f S (1)Sampling rate12-bit0.04-1MSP S
R AIN (2)External input impedanceSee Equation 1--219.8kΩ
R ADC (2)Input sampling switch resistance---0.5kΩ
C ADC (2)Input sampling capacitanceNo pin/pad capacitance included--8pF
t CAL (2)Calibration timef ADC = 14 MHz-7.28-μs
t s (2)Sampling timef ADC = 14 MHz0.11-17.11μs
t CONV (2)Total conversion time(including sampling time)12-bit-14-1/ f ADC
t SU (2)Startup time---1μ s

(3) VREFP should always be equal to or less than VDDA, especially during power up.

$$R_{AIN} < \frac{T_s}{f_{ADC} * C_{ADC} * \ln(2^{N+2})} - R_{ADC}$$

The formula above ( Equation 1 ) is used to determine the maximum external impedance allowed for an error below 1/4 of LSB. Here N = 12 (from 12-bit resolution).

Table 4-36. ADC RAIN max for fADC = 14 MHz (For GD32F103x4/6/8/B devices)

  • T s (cycles) t s (μs) R AIN max (kΩ)
  • 1.5 0.11 0.1
  • 7.5 0.54 1.5
  • 13.5 0.96 2.9
  • 28.5 2.04 6.3
  • 41.5 2.96 9.3
  • 55.5 3.96 12.5
  • 71.5 5.11 16.2
  • 239.5 17.11 54.8

Table 4-36. ADC RAIN max for fADC = 14 MHz (For GD32F103x4/6/8/B devices)

Table 4-37. ADC RAIN max for fADC = 14 MHz (For GD32F103xC/D/E/F/G/I/K devices)

  • T s (cycles) t s (μs) R AIN max (kΩ)
  • 1.5 0.11 0.8
  • 7.5 0.54 6.4
  • 13.5 0.96 11.9
  • 28.5 2.04 25.7
  • 41.5 2.96 37.6
  • 55.5 3.96 50.5
  • 71.5 5.11 65.2
  • 239.5 17.11 219.8

GD32F103C8T6 Absolute Maximum Ratings

The maximum ratings are the limits to which the device can be subjected without permanently damaging the device. Note that the device is not guaranteed to operate properly beyond the maximum ratings. Exposure to the absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

Table 4-1. Absolute maximum ratings (1)(4)

SymbolParameterMinMaxUnit
V DDExternal voltage range (2)V SS - 0.3V SS + 3.6V
V DDAExternal analog supply voltageV SSA - 0.3V SSA + 3.6V
V BATExternal battery supply voltageV SS - 0.3V SS + 3.6V
V INInput voltage on 5V tolerant pin (3)V SS - 0.3V DD + 3.6V
V INInput voltage on other I/OV SS - 0.33.6V
|ΔV DDX |Variations between different VDD power pins-50mV
|V SSX -V SS |Variations between different ground pins-50mV
I IOMaximum current for GPIO pins-±25mA
T AOperating temperature range-40+85° C
P DPower dissipation at T A = 85° C of LQFP144-820mW
P DPower dissipation at T A = 85° C of LQFP100-697mW
P DPower dissipation at T A = 85° C of LQFP64-647mW
P DPower dissipation at T A = 85° C of LQFP48-621mW
P DPower dissipation at T A = 85° C of QFN36-926mW
T STGStorage temperature range-65+150° C
T JMaximum junction temperature-125° C

GD32F103C8T6 Thermal Information

Thermal resistance is used to characterize the thermal performance of the package device, which is represented by the Greek letter 'θ'. For semiconductor devices, thermal resistance represents the steady-state temperature rise of the chip junction due to the heat dissipated on the chip surface.

θJA: Thermal resistance, junction-to-ambient.

θJB: Thermal resistance, junction-to-board.

θJC: Thermal resistance, junction-to-case.

ᴪJB: Thermal characterization parameter, junction-to-board.

ᴪJT: Thermal characterization parameter, junction-to-top center.

$$\theta_{\mathrm{JA}} = (T_{\mathrm{J}} - T_{\mathrm{A}}) / P_{\mathrm{D}}$$

$$\theta_{\mathrm{JB}}=(T_{\mathrm{J}}-T_{\mathrm{B}})/P_{\mathrm{D}}$$

$$\theta_{\text{JC}}=(T_{\text{J}}-T_{\text{C}})/P_{\text{D}}$$

Where, TJ = Junction temperature.

TA = Ambient temperature

TB = Board temperature

TC = Case temperature which is monitoring on package surface

PD = Total power dissipation

θJA represents the resistance of the heat flows from the heating junction to ambient air. It is an indicator of package heat dissipation capability. Lower θJA can be considerate as better overall thermal performance. θJA is generally used to estimate junction temperature.

θJB is used to measure the heat flow resistance between the chip surface and the PCB board.

θJC represents the thermal resistance between the chip surface and the package top case. θJC is mainly used to estimate the heat dissipation of the system (using heat sink or other heat dissipation methods outside the device package).

Table 5-6. Package thermal characteristics (1)

SymbolConditionPackageValueUnit
θ JANatural convection, 2S2P PCBLQFP14448.76° C/W
θ JANatural convection, 2S2P PCBLQFP10057.42° C/W
θ JANatural convection, 2S2P PCBLQFP6461.80° C/W
θ JANatural convection, 2S2P PCBLQFP4864.40° C/W
θ JANatural convection, 2S2P PCBQFN3643.20° C/W
θ JBCold plate, 2S2P PCBLQFP14435.00° C/W

Table 5-6. Package thermal characteristics (1)

SymbolConditionPackageValueUnit
LQFP100
LQFP64
LQFP48
QFN36
LQFP144
LQFP100
31.68
42.83
42.32
16.51
12.03
13.85
θ JCCold plate, 2S2P PCBLQFP64
LQFP48
QFN36
LQFP144
LQFP100
21.98
22.47
16.18
35.32
41.28
° C/W
ᴪ JBNatural convection, 2S2P PCBLQFP64
LQFP48
QFN36
LQFP144
LQFP100
43.05
42.42
16.64
1.86
0.75
° C/W
ᴪ JTNatural convection, 2S2P PCBLQFP64
LQFP48
QFN36
1.58
1.74
1.07
° C/W

GD32F103C8T6 Package Information

Figure 5-1. LQFP144 package outline

Table 5-1. LQFP144 package dimensions

SymbolMinTypMax
A--1.60
A10.05-0.15
A21.351.401.45
A30.590.640.69
b0.18-0.26
b10.170.200.23
c0.13-0.17
c10.120.130.14
D21.8022.0022.20
D119.9020.0020.10
E21.8022.0022.20
E119.9020.0020.10
e-0.50-
L0.45-0.75
L1-1.00-
θ0°-7°

(Original dimensions are in millimeters)

Table 5-1. LQFP144 package dimensions

Figure 5-2. LQFP144 recommended footprint

(Original dimensions are in millimeters)

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
GD32F103C8GigaDeviceLQFP-48
GD32F103C8/BGigaDeviceLQFP-48

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