The STM32F103x8 and STM32F103xB performance line family incorporates the highperformance ARM Cortex™-M3 32-bit RISC core operating at a 72 MHz frequency,  highspeed embedded memories (Flash memory up to 128 Kbytes and SRAM up to 20 Kbytes), and an extensive range of enhanced I/Os and peripherals connected to two APB buses. All devices offer two 12-bit ADCs, three general purpose 16-bit timers plus one PWM timer, as well as standard and advanced communication interfaces: up to two I2Cs and SPIs, three USARTs, an USB and a CAN.

The STM32F103xx medium-density performance line family operates from a 2.0 to 3.6 V power supply. It is available in both the –40 to +85 °C temperature range and the –40 to +105 °C extended temperature range. A comprehensive set of power-saving mode allows the design of low-power applications.

The STM32F103xx medium-density performance line family includes devices in six different package types: from 36 pins to 100 pins. Depending on the device chosen, different sets of peripherals are included, the description below gives an overview of the complete range of peripherals proposed in this family.

These features make the STM32F103xx medium-density performance line microcontroller family suitable for a wide range of applications:

● Motor drive and application control

● Medical and handheld equipment

● PC peripherals gaming and GPS platforms

● Industrial applications: PLC, inverters, printers, and scanners

● Alarm systems, Video intercom, and HVAC