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STMICROELECTRONICS UM0817 STM8S-DISCOVERY evaluation board user manual
The STM8S‑DISCOVERY evaluation board is a quick‑start platform built around the STM8S105C6 microcontroller. It includes an embedded ST‑Link debugger, USB power, a touch‑sensing button (TS1) and a user LED (LD1), plus headers for all I/Os.
The manual provides step‑by‑step instructions to connect the board, use the ST‑Link for programming and debugging, and details the hardware layout, power options, and available peripherals.
STMicroelectronics STM8S-DISCOVERY specifications
| Microcontroller | STM8S105C6T6 |
|---|---|
| Flash Memory | 32 KB |
| RAM | 2 KB |
| EEPROM | 1 KB |
| Power Interface | USB cable |
| Selectable Power | 5 V or 3.3 V |
| Debug Interface | Embedded ST-Link |
All STMicroelectronics STM8S-DISCOVERY documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
How to use the product for one specific task, with worked examples.
- STMicroelectronics AN3332 Application Note Generating PWM signals using STM8S-DISCOVERY 7 p
- STMicroelectronics AN3280 Application Note STM8S-DISCOVERY LED Display 13 p
- STMicroelectronics AN3277 Application Note Adjustable Buzzer Frequency 13 p
- STMicroelectronics AN3266 Application Note 11 p
- STMicroelectronics AN3265 STM8S-DISCOVERY Application Note 19 p
Questions answered in these manuals
What microcontroller is used in the STM8S-DISCOVERY?
The board is built around an STM8S105C6T6 microcontroller.
What are the system requirements for the board?
It requires a Windows PC (2000, XP, Vista) and a USB type A to B cable.
What external equipment is required to evaluate the PWM signals?
An oscilloscope is needed as an external resource.
From: STMicroelectronics AN3332 Application Note Generating PWM signals using STM8S-DISCOVERY
What is the default frequency of the generated PWM signals?
The default frequency for all three channels is 2 KHz.
From: STMicroelectronics AN3332 Application Note Generating PWM signals using STM8S-DISCOVERY
What voltage range corresponds to no LEDs being on?
No LEDs are switched on when the input voltage is between 0.0V and 0.7V.
From: STMicroelectronics AN3280 Application Note STM8S-DISCOVERY LED Display
Which LEDs light up at a voltage of 3-4V?
At a voltage between 3V and 4V, LEDs LD2, LD3, and LD4 are switched on.
From: STMicroelectronics AN3280 Application Note STM8S-DISCOVERY LED Display
