24 MHz Cortex-M3 with 16 KB Flash — entry-density control MCU
This part is sized for single-purpose control loops, state machines, and simple communication stacks — not for a full RTOS with TCP/IP. The 4 KB RAM (organized as 4K x 8) handles a modest call stack, a few hundred bytes of global data, and a UART or SPI buffer. If your application needs over-the-air update staging or a large lookup table, step up to the 32 KB or 64 KB Flash siblings in the same 48-LQFP footprint.
48-LQFP — layout and supply rails
The 37 I/O lines include most peripheral signals; check the alternate-function mapping in the datasheet to avoid pin conflicts. Decouple with a 100 nF ceramic per VDD pair plus a 4.7 µF bulk cap.
