STM32 USART Serial Communication Protocol
Communication Interfaces
Communication interfaces enable data transfer between devices to expand hardware systems. Communication protocols define rules for data exchange between devices.
Common communication interfaces include:
USART: TX (transmit) and RX (receive) pins
I2C: SCL (serial clock) and SDA (serial data)
SPI: SCLK (serial clock), MO ...
Posted on Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:42:03 +0000 by phpforever
Multi-Channel ADC Data Acquisition Using DMA on STM32
Configure the ADC to sample across 5 channels and enable DMA in circular mode.
Buffer Definition and Initialization
#define CHANNEL_COUNT 5
#define SAMPLES_PER_CHANNEL 100
static uint16_t raw_adc_buffer[CHAMPLES_PER_CHANNEL * CHANNEL_COUNT];
/**
* @brief Initialize ADC calibration and start DMA transfer
*/
void ADC_Startup(void)
{ ...
Posted on Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:54:34 +0000 by Magestic
STM32 Timer Implementation and PWM Control
Timers in STM32
Timers in STM32 microcontrollers are versatile peripherals that can count input clock signals and trigger interrupts when the count reaches a predetermined value. The timer's time base unit consists of a 16-bit counter, prescaler, and auto-reload register, enabling maximum timing periods of 59.65 seconds with a 72MHz clock. Beyo ...
Posted on Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:49:19 +0000 by helloise
Designing an Intelligent Herbal Pot System Using STM32 Microcontroller
The system displays "Welcome to the Smart Pot System, please wait" upon power-up. After a two-second delay, the normal interface appears.
On the first screen, the first line shows "Temperature Threshold Setting", the second line displays the current temperature reading, the third line shows the value from the DS18B20 sensor, ...
Posted on Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:10:33 +0000 by drbigfresh
STM32F4 I2S Audio Interface: Protocol Timing and Master Clock Generation
The Inter-IC Sound (I2S) bus defines a serial link standard for streaming digital audio between integrated circuits. By routing clock and data on independent conductors, the protocol prevents timing-skew distortion, removing the need for dedicated jitter-compensation hardware in many designs.
A minimal half-duplex I2S link uses three signals. T ...
Posted on Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:50:30 +0000 by shaneH
Implementing External Interrupts (EXTI) on STM32 with Standard Peripheral Library
External interrupts allow a microcontroller to respond immediately too external events by pausing its current program execution, handling the interrupt request, and then resuming normal operation. The STM32 EXTI controller manages up to 20 interrupt/event lines, with GPIO pins 0-15 connected to EXTI lines 0-15. Additional lines serve specific p ...
Posted on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:08:35 +0000 by developerdave
Developing BMP280 Sensor Support on STM32 Platforms
Hardware Wiring Specifications
Connecting the sensor requires attention to power levels and interface selection. The microcontroller must operate at 3.3V logic levels.
I2C Mode Configuration
The two-wire interface offers simplicity and supoprts multiple devices on the same bus.
MCU (STM32F103) Target Device
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Posted on Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:02:23 +0000 by 8ennett
STM32 External Interrupts and Timer Basics
Interrupt Fundamentals
An interrupt is a mechanism that temporarily suspends the main program execution when a specific interrupt condition is triggered. The CPU pauses the current task, executes an interrupt service routine (ISR), and then returns to continue the main program from where it left off.
Interrupt Priority
When multiple interrupt s ...
Posted on Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:23:59 +0000 by pvechi
STM32 DMA Transmission Issues and Solutions
Issue 1: Unexpected Data Transmission with DMA
#include "stm32f10x.h"
#include "Delay.h"
#include "DMA.h"
#include "Serial.h"
uint8_t dataBuffer[3];
int main(void)
{
/* Module initialization */
OLED_Init();
Key_Init();
Serial_Init();
MyDMA_TX_Init(DMA1_Channel4, (uint32_t)&USART1- ...
Posted on Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:04:21 +0000 by kir10s
STM32 USART Communication with Button-Triggered Data Transmission
USART Serial Communication Fundamentals
Communication Concepts
Communication refers to the process of information exchange between computers and external devices. Communication protocols define the rules that both parties must follow during data transmission.
Common Communication Methods
Parallel Communication
All binary data bits are transmitt ...
Posted on Sat, 30 May 2026 00:02:15 +0000 by adityakonda