20 MHz Cortex-M3 — entry-level control, not number-crunching
It carries 2K x 8 of SRAM, enough for small protocol buffers and state machines.
Peripheral set — I²C, SPI, UART for sensor and actuator links
The on-chip brown-out detect and POR circuits help maintain reset integrity across the temperature range.
Lifecycle — active, no end-of-life pressure
This is a clean fit for new BOMs where long-term supply stability matters.
