STMicroelectronics STM8A-DISCOVERY Discovery Kit User Manual

This user manual describes the STM8A-DISCOVERY development kit for STM8AF and STM8AL automotive microcontrollers, covering hardware features, quick start…

Brand: STMicroelectronics
Category: microcontrollers
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 48
File format: PDF
File size: 1.4 MB
Published: 13 October, 2026
Updated: 13 October, 2026
MD5 checksum: 7839337D7A0D8AD59B3ABC179D9A01D8
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About this manual

The STM8A-DISCOVERY is a low-cost development kit designed to help users evaluate and develop applications using the STM8AF and STM8AL microcontroller families. It consists of two dedicated application boards connected via a LIN network: the STM8AF board supports high-speed CAN and LIN communications powered at 5V, while the STM8AL board manages LIN slave communication with ultra-low power modes powered at 3.3V.

What's inside

Quick start
Features
Hardware and layout
Embedded ST-LINK/V2
Debugging STM8A-DISCOVERY
STM8AF board dedicated resources
STM8AL board dedicated resources

Specifications

Applicable Microcontrollers	STM8AF and STM8AL automotive microcontroller family
Power Supply (Common)	5 V USB bus
Internal Power Conversion	12 Vdc when powered by USB port
External Application Power Supply	up to 14 Vdc
Crystal Oscillator Frequency	16 MHz HSE XTAL crystal oscillator
STM8AF MCU Flash Memory	64 Kbytes Flash
STM8AL MCU Flash Memory	32 Kbytes Flash

Frequently asked questions

What are the system requirements for using the STM8A-DISCOVERY?

The kit requires a Windows PC (XP, Vista, or 7) and a USB cable with dual type A to mini-B connectors.

Which development toolchains support the STM8A-DISCOVERY?

The supported toolchains are IAR EWSTM8 and STMicroelectronics STVD.

How do you connect the STM8A-DISCOVERY boards for operation?

Connect CN3 and CN4 on the STM8AF board to CN3 and CN4 on the STM8AL board.

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