SPIDER Automation STM8S105K4T6 Minimum System Board | STM8 8-Bit Microcontroller | Embedded Evaluation Board
Description
SPIDER Automation STM8S105K4T6 Minimum System Core Board is an affordable, entry-level development platform tailored for hobbyists, students, and professional engineers looking to explore 8-bit microcontroller systems. Built around the robust STM8S105K4T6 microcontroller, this board delivers reliable processing power operating at a 16 MHz work frequency, supported by an external 4-16 MHz crystal oscillator for precise timing accuracy.
Designed for maximum workshop versatility, the module features an onboard Mini-USB interface that handles both 5V DC power distribution and USB communication. The compact hardware layout includes comprehensive pinout breakouts, accompanied by modular pin headers (two 15-pin male headers and one 4-pin right-angle male header) to facilitate rapid solderless breadboard integration, custom wiring harnesses, and peripheral expansion.
Key Features
- STM8S105K4T6 Microcontroller: High-performance 8-bit STM8 core architecture delivering dependable real-time control.
- 16 MHz Operating Frequency: Stable core clock supported by an onboard 4-16 MHz precision crystal oscillator.
- Onboard Memory Architecture: Integrates 32KB of Flash program memory and 2KB of SRAM for flexible application deployment.
- Mini-USB Port: Built-in Mini-USB interface for simplified 5V DC power input and serial communication.
- Complete Header Set Included: Comes supplied with two 15-pin male headers and one 4-pin right-angle male header for custom pin configuration.
- Optimized 5V Logic Support: Standard operating voltage compatibility for seamless integration with industrial sensors and modules.
- Compact Form Factor: Precision-engineered PCB measuring 49 × 23 × 4 mm with a lightweight 10-gram net profile.
Benefits
- Cost-Effective Prototyping: Provides an economical hardware platform for learning and testing 8-bit microcontroller firmware.
- Plug-and-Play USB Power: Eliminates external bench power supplies by operating directly off standard USB ports or mobile chargers.
- Breadboard Adaptability: Included pin headers allow users to customize I/O accessibility for solderless breadboards and custom enclosures.
- Robust Memory Capacity: 32KB Flash memory accommodates complex control scripts and multi-routine applications.
- Space-Saving Footprint: Minimalist minimum system layout fits effortlessly inside compact electronic enclosures and automated test fixtures.
Applications
- Embedded System Education: Ideal academic training platform for learning low-level 8-bit microcontroller programming and register configuration.
- Industrial Automation Control: Prototyping compact sub-assemblies for relay drivers, sensor monitors, and simple logic controllers.
- Consumer Electronics Prototyping: Building custom appliance controllers, LED lighting drivers, and interactive hobbyist gadgets.
- DIY Instrumentation: Developing dedicated signal routing units and local data-logging control boards.
- Replacement Control Core: Serving as an embedded sub-controller module inside larger legacy electronic machinery.
Package Includes
- 1 x SPIDER Automation STM8S105K4T6 Minimum System Board Microcomputer Core Board
- 2 x 15-Pin Male Header
- 1 x 4-Pin Right-Angle Male Header
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / STM8 Minimum System Series |
| Item Type | 8-Bit Microcontroller Development Board |
| Core Architecture | STM8 Based (8-Bit STM8 Core) |
| Microcontroller Unit (SoC) | STM8S105K4T6 |
| CPU Clock Frequency | 16 MHz Work Frequency (External 4-16 MHz Crystal) |
| Memory Configuration | 32 KB Flash Memory, 2 KB SRAM |
| Communication & Power Interface | Onboard Mini-USB Interface (Power Supply & USB Communication) |
| Operating Voltage | 5 VDC |
| Board Physical Dimensions | 49 mm × 23 mm × 4 mm |
| Device Net Weight | 10 g |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.015 kg (15 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 8 cm × 5 cm × 2 cm |
