Mechanical Dimensions & Land Pattern (VFQFPN36(6x6))
Extracted from Datasheet & IPC-7351B NormalizedRecommended Companion BOM & Drop-In Equivalents
Passive external components per reference schematic and 1:1 pin-compatible alternatives| Designator / Replacement MPN | Value / Package | Function & PCB Layout Rule |
|---|---|---|
| C1, C2, C3 BOM | 3× 100nF (0.1µF) 50V X7R 0402 / 0603 | Digital supply decoupling caps for VDD_1..3 (Pins 24, 36, 48) — place < 1.5mm from each VDD pin. |
| C4 BOM | 4.7µF ~ 10µF 10V X5R 0603 / 0805 | Bulk decoupling capacitor for main VDD rail — place near 3.3V power entry to the MCU. |
| C5, C6 + FB1 BOM | 100nF + 1µF + Ferrite 600Ω@100MHz 0402 / 0603 | Analog rail filter for VDDA/VSSA (Pins 8, 9) 12-bit ADC — isolate digital switching noise. |
| Y1 + C7, C8 BOM | 8MHz Crystal (CL=12pF) + 2× 18pF NP0 SMD-3225 + 0402 | Main HSE oscillator crystal (Pin 5 PD0, Pin 6 PD1) — route matched traces < 4mm with GND guard ring. |
| STM32F103CBT6 STMicroelectronics | 100% Drop-in | 100% Drop-in (128KB Flash Upgrade) — identical LQFP-48 pinout with doubled Flash capacity. |
| GD32F103C8T6 GigaDevice | Pin-to-Pin LQFP-48 (108MHz) | Pin-to-Pin LQFP-48 (108MHz) — higher core clock; verify Flash wait-states & USB timing. |
| APM32F103C8T6 Geehy | Pin-to-Pin LQFP-48 (96MHz) | Pin-to-Pin LQFP-48 (96MHz) — direct hardware replacement, register-compatible with STM32F1. |
Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — STM32F103T8U7 (VFQFPN36(6x6))
Quick answers covering Pinout, IPC-7351B Land Pattern dimensions, and CAD export formatsWhat is the Pinout and operating voltage specification of STM32F103T8U7 (VFQFPN36(6x6))?
Manufactured by ST, the STM32F103T8U7 is housed in a VFQFPN36(6x6) package with 37 pins and a 0.50 mm lead pitch. Key pins include: 1 (VDD_3: Power Supply Input (VDD_3 — 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V))), 2 (PD0: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin PD0 (General)), 3 (PD1: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin PD1 (General)), 4 (NRST: System Enable & Hardware Reset (NRST)), 5 (VSSA: Ground Reference Pin (VSSA)), 6 (VDDA: Power Supply Input (VDDA — 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V))).
What are the IPC-7351B PCB Footprint dimensions for STM32F103T8U7?
Normalized from the official datasheet mechanical drawing per IPC-7351B (Density Level B Nominal), STM32F103T8U7 (VFQFPN36(6x6)) has a nominal body envelope of 6.00 × 6.00 mm, pitch e = 0.50 mm, and 37 copper pads plus a central exposed thermal pad (EPAD) of 3.70 × 3.70 mm with a 60% IPC-7525 windowed solder paste grid.
Where can I download KiCad (.kicad_mod, .kicad_sym), Fusion 360 (.lbr), and 3D STEP models for STM32F103T8U7?
You can download the verified open-hardware (CERN-OHL-P-2.0) CAD library bundle for STM32F103T8U7 (ST, VFQFPN36(6x6)) directly on this page, including KiCad 8 Footprints (.kicad_mod), Schematic Symbols (.kicad_sym), Autodesk Fusion 360 / Eagle (.lbr), and 3D STEP AP214 / WebGL GLB models.
Static Reference Appendix: Pinout Table (37 pins) & STM32F103 Family VariantsExpand static table
| Pin # | Signal Name | Electrical Type | Functional Description & Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VDD_3 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD_3) operating in the 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain (Max rating: 4.0V). |
| 2 | PD0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PD0 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PD0. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 3 | PD1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PD1 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PD1. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 4 | NRST | Digital_IO | Active-low hardware reset terminal (NRST): pulling this pin Low resets the processor core and peripherals. |
| 5 | VSSA | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (VSSA) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 6 | VDDA | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDDA) operating in the 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain (Max rating: 4.0V). |
| 7 | PA0 WKUP - | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PA0 WKUP - (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PA0 WKUP -. Supported peripheral buses: UART, ADC, PWM. |
| 8 | PA1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PA1 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PA1. Supported peripheral buses: UART, ADC. |
| 9 | PA2 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PA2 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PA2. Supported peripheral buses: UART, ADC. |
| 10 | PA3 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PA3 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PA3. Supported peripheral buses: UART, ADC. |
| 11 | PA4 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PA4 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SPI1_NSS. Supported peripheral buses: SPI, ADC. |
| 12 | PA5 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PA5 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SPI1_SCK. Supported peripheral buses: SPI, ADC. |
| 13 | PA6 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PA6 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SPI1_MISO. Supported peripheral buses: SPI, ADC. |
| 14 | PA7 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PA7 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SPI1_MOSI. Supported peripheral buses: SPI, ADC. |
| 15 | PB0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PB0 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PB0. Supported peripheral buses: ADC. |
| 16 | PB1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PB1 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PB1. Supported peripheral buses: ADC. |
| 17 | PB2 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PB2 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PB2. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 18 | VSS_1 | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (VSS_1) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 19 | VDD_1 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD_1) operating in the 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain (Max rating: 4.0V). |
| 20 | PA8 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PA8 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PA8. Supported peripheral buses: UART, RTC/CLK. |
| 21 | PA9 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PA9 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PA9. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 22 | PA10 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PA10 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PA10. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 23 | PA11 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PA11 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PA11. Supported peripheral buses: USB, UART, CAN. |
| 24 | PA12 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PA12 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PA12. Supported peripheral buses: USB, UART, CAN. |
| 25 | PA13 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PA13 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PA13. Supported peripheral buses: SWD/JTAG. |
| 26 | VSS_2 | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (VSS_2) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 27 | VDD_2 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD_2) operating in the 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain (Max rating: 4.0V). |
| 28 | PA14 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PA14 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PA14. Supported peripheral buses: SWD/JTAG. |
| 29 | PA15 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PA15 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PA15. Supported peripheral buses: SWD/JTAG. |
| 30 | PB3 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PB3 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PB3. Supported peripheral buses: SWD/JTAG. |
| 31 | PB4 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PB4 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PB4. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 32 | PB5 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PB5 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: I2C1_SMBAL. Supported peripheral buses: I2C. |
| 33 | PB6 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PB6 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: I2C1_SCL. Supported peripheral buses: I2C. |
| 34 | PB7 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PB7 (I/O, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: I2C1_SDA. Supported peripheral buses: I2C. |
| 35 | BOOT0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal BOOT0 (I, 3.3V VDD (Max 4.0V) domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: BOOT0. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 36 | VSS_3 | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (VSS_3) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 37 | EP | GND | Bottom exposed die attach pad (EP) providing primary thermal conduction path to the PCB and low-inductance 0V ground return. |












