Model No: GD32E230C8T6

GigaDevice Semiconductor (HK) Limited GD32E230C8T6

Manufacturer: GigaDevice Semiconductor (HK) Limited
SEMICON NO.: GD32E230C8T6
Package: LQFP-48
Stock: In stock
Description: MCU 32-bit 64 KB Flash 39 I/Os
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 Mfr       GigaDevice Semiconductor (HK) Limited 
 Device Type     32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M23 Microcontroller (MCU)
 Product Series   GD32E230 Value Line
 Maximum CPU Speed   72 MHz
 Program Memory (Flash)   64 KB
 SRAM   8 KB 
 Analog Peripherals   ADC: 12-bit resolution, DAC: 12-bit resolution
 Analog Comparator   1x on-chip comparator
 Temperature Sensor   Integrated
 General-Purpose I/O Pins   39
 Communication Interfaces   2x USART, 2x I2C, 2x SPI, 1x I2S
 Supply Voltage (VDD)   1.8 V to 3.6 V
 Operating Temperature  -40°C to +85°C
 Package LQFP-48
 Mounting Type Surface Mount
 Compliance    
 RoHS Compliant
 
The GD32E230C8T6 is a cost-effective 32-bit ARM Cortex-M23 core microcontroller from GigaDevice, packaged in LQFP-48 tape-and-reel form factor, featuring 64KB flash memory and 8KB SRAM. Running at up to 72MHz core frequency, this entry-level MCU integrates rich analog and digital peripherals such as 12-bit ADC, multiple timers, USART, I2C and SPI interfaces, along with low-power modes and hardware security functions. It delivers high performance and excellent power efficiency for general embedded control projects, offering a mature, low-cost alternative to mainstream Cortex-M0/M0+ microcontrollers for mass production hardware.
Key features and applications 
● ARM Cortex-M23 core operating at maximum 72MHz
● 64KB on-chip flash and 8KB SRAM
● 12-bit 10-channel ADC with fast conversion rate
● Advanced PWM timers, basic timers and watchdog timer
● USART, I2C and SPI serial communication peripherals
● Up to 37 general-purpose GPIO pins
● Multiple low-power modes including sleep, deep sleep and standby
● 2.0V to 3.6V wide operating voltage
● Built-in CRC calculation unit and hardware security features
● Industrial temperature range from -40°C to +85°C
Typical applications cover smart home control modules, consumer electronic controllers, LED lighting drivers, battery-powered sensor nodes, industrial simple data acquisition units, small motor control circuits, handheld consumer devices and IoT edge sensing hardware. It handles real-time logic control, analog signal sampling and short-distance serial communication for low to medium complexity embedded systems with strict cost budgets.
FAQ
Q: What is the core of GD32E230C8T6?
A: It adopts ARM Cortex-M23 core with 72MHz maximum operating frequency.
Q: What is the difference between GD32E230 and GD32F103?
A: GD32E230 uses Cortex-M23 core with lower power consumption while GD32F103 uses Cortex-M3 core with stronger computing capability.
Alternative MCU parts
1. GD32E230C6T6: Pin-compatible GigaDevice Cortex-M23 MCU with 32KB flash and 8KB SRAM for cost reduction in projects requiring smaller program storage.
2. STM32G031C8T6: STMicroelectronics Cortex-M0+ microcontroller with 64KB flash and LQFP-48 package, serving as cross-brand replacement for general embedded designs.
3. GD32F103C8T6: Popular GigaDevice Cortex-M3 MCU with 64KB flash and richer peripherals for applications needing higher processing performance.