GD32E230F8P6TR GigaDevice ARM Cortex-M23 MCU 72MHz 64KB Flash 8KB SRAM TSSOP-20

GD32E230F8P6TR Product Overview

The GD32E230F8P6TR is a value-line 32-bit general-purpose microcontroller from GigaDevice, based on the ARM Cortex-M23 core, in a TSSOP-20 package (6.5×4.4mm). Running at up to 72MHz, the GD32E230F8P6TR features 64KB Flash and 8KB SRAM, delivering 55DMIPS performance and a CoreMark score of 154. As a representative model of the GD32E230 series, the GD32E230F8P6TR offers exceptional cost-performance and low power consumption, making it suitable for industrial control, motor drives, consumer electronics, and IoT applications.

GD32E230F8P6TR Core Features

Cortex-M23 Core with 72MHz High Speed: The GD32E230F8P6TR is based on the ARM Cortex-M23 32-bit RISC corewith ARMv8-M architecture and TrustZone security technology support. The GD32E230F8P6TR runs at up to 72MHzwith built-in hardware multiplier, divider, and acceleration unit, delivering 55DMIPS performance and a CoreMark score of 154.

64KB Flash + 8KB SRAM: The GD32E230F8P6TR provides 64KB embedded Flash and 8KB SRAM.

15 GPIOs: The GD32E230F8P6TR offers 15 I/O ports.

High-Precision Analog Peripherals: The GD32E230F8P6TR integrates 1×12-bit ADC (9 channels)and 1×comparator.

Rich Communication Interfaces: The GD32E230F8P6TR supports 2×USART, 2×SPI, 2×I2C, 1×I2S.

Timer Resources: The GD32E230F8P6TR features 4×16-bit GPTM, 1×PWM advanced timer, 1×basic timer, 2×WDG, 1×RTC.

Wide Operating Voltage & Industrial Temperature: The GD32E230F8P6TR operates at 1.8V~3.6V, -40℃ to +85℃.

Low Power Design: The GD32E230F8P6TR supports three power-saving modes (sleep, deep sleep, and standby).

TSSOP-20 Compact Package: The GD32E230F8P6TR comes in a TSSOP-20 package (6.5×4.4mm). Also available in LGA20, QFN28, QFN32, LQFP32, and LQFP48 packages.

GD32E230F8P6TR Applications

Industrial Control & Automation: The GD32E230F8P6TR is used in PLCs, inverters, motor drives, power monitoring and alarm systems

Motor Control & Drives: The GD32E230F8P6TR supports BLDC motor control, ESCs, drone flight controllers

Consumer Electronics & Handheld Devices: The GD32E230F8P6TR is ideal for smart home, smart appliances, handheld devices

IoT & Embedded Systems: The GD32E230F8P6TR is used in IoT nodes, sensor data acquisition

Human-Machine Interfaces: The GD32E230F8P6TR enables small HMI applications

E-bikes & GPS Devices: The GD32E230F8P6TR is found in e-bike controllers, GPS modules

Gaming Peripherals & PC Peripherals: The GD32E230F8P6TR is used in game controllers, keyboards, mice

GD32E230F8P6TR Key Advantages

Exceptional Cost-Performance, Entry-Level Cortex-M23 Choice: The GD32E230F8P6TR offers Cortex-M23 performance at a highly competitive price point, suitable for high-volume applications.

72MHz Cortex-M23 + TrustZone for Low-Power High Performance: The GD32E230F8P6TR is based on the ARM Cortex-M23 core running at up to 72MHz with TrustZone security technology. The GD32E230F8P6TR delivers significant performance improvement over Cortex-M0+ productswith ultra-low power consumption, three power-saving modes for battery-powered devices.

Compact TSSOP-20 Package Saves PCB Space: The GD32E230F8P6TR TSSOP-20 package (6.5×4.4mm) provides 15 I/Os while saving PCB area, ideal for space-constrained portable and wearable applications.

Rich Peripherals for Flexible Adaptation: The GD32E230F8P6TR features 12-bit ADC, comparator, USART, SPI, I2C, I2S, and multiple timers.

Mature Development Ecosystem and Tool Support: Complete datasheets, user manuals, and firmware libraries for the GD32E230F8P6TR are available from GigaDevice. The official GD32E230F-START evaluation board features the GD32E230F8P6TR as the main controller and includes an onboard GD-Link debugger. The GD32E230F8P6TR supports Keil, IAR, GCC, and other mainstream IDEs.

Domestic Supply with Stable Availability: As an original GigaDevice product, the GD32E230F8P6TR offers stable supply and a mature development ecosystem.

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FAQ

1. What is GD32E230F8P6TR？

The GD32E230F8P6TR is a 32-bit value-line microcontroller (MCU) from GigaDevice, based on the ARM® Cortex®-M23 core. The GD32E230F8P6TR comes in a TSSOP-20 package and is part of the GD32E230 series, designed for cost-sensitive applications and positioned as a 32-bit alternative to traditional 8-bit and 16-bit products.

2. What are the key specifications of GD32E230F8P6TR？

• Core: The GD32E230F8P6TR uses ARM Cortex-M23, up to 72MHz

• Memory: The GD32E230F8P6TR provides 64KB Flash + 8KB SRAM

• Operating Voltage: The GD32E230F8P6TR operates at 1.8V ~ 3.6V

• I/Os: The GD32E230F8P6TR has 15 GPIO pins

• ADC: The GD32E230F8P6TR includes a 12-bit ADC

• Temperature: The GD32E230F8P6TR works from -40°C ~ +85°C (industrial grade)

• Package: The GD32E230F8P6TR comes in TSSOP-20 (6.5×4.4mm)

• ECCN: EAR99

3. What package does GD32E230F8P6TR use？

The GD32E230F8P6TR uses a TSSOP-20 package, measuring 6.5mm × 4.4mm with 0.65mm pin pitch. The GD32E230F8P6TR is surface-mount type (SMD) and RoHS compliant, with standard packaging of Tape & Reel, 3000 pieces per reel.

4. What applications is GD32E230F8P6TR suitable for？

The GD32E230F8P6TR is widely used in industrial control (small PLCs, sensor controllers, motor drive modules), smart home (thermostats, smart plugs), IoT terminals and portable devices (smart wearables, wireless sensor nodes), consumer electronics, and medical devices.

5. What development tools support GD32E230F8P6TR？

The GD32E230F8P6TR supports mainstream IDEs including Keil MDK, IAR Embedded Workbench, and GCC. GigaDevice provides the GD32 standard peripheral library (GD32E23x FW Lib) for rapid development of the GD32E230F8P6TR. The official GD32E230F-START evaluation board is also available for the GD32E230F8P6TR.

6. What is the operating temperature range of GD32E230F8P6TR？

The operating temperature range of the GD32E230F8P6TR is -40°C to +85°C. The GD32E230F8P6TR is an industrial-grade device suitable for harsh environments.

7. What are the key features of GD32E230F8P6TR？

• High-performance Cortex-M23 core: The GD32E230F8P6TR delivers 72MHz, 55DMIPS, CoreMark® score of 154

• Low power consumption: The GD32E230F8P6TR is manufactured using 55nm low-power technology, supports multiple low-power modes

• Large memory: The GD32E230F8P6TR provides 64KB Flash + 8KB SRAM

• Rich peripherals: The GD32E230F8P6TR includes SPI, I2C, USART, 12-bit ADC, multiple timers, etc.

• 5V tolerant I/O: I/O pins of the GD32E230F8P6TR can tolerate 5V levels

8. What peripheral interfaces does GD32E230F8P6TR support？

• Communication: The GD32E230F8P6TR supports SPI, I2C, USART

• Analog: The GD32E230F8P6TR includes a 12-bit ADC

• Timers: The GD32E230F8P6TR features 16-bit general-purpose timers (GPTM)

• Others: The GD32E230F8P6TR provides DMA, PWM, watchdog, RTC real-time clock, etc.

9. What are the alternative models for GD32E230F8P6TR？

• PIN-to-PIN compatible: STM32G030F6P6 (Cortex-M0+, 64MHz, 32KB Flash, 8KB SRAM)

• Same series upgrade: GD32E230F8P6 (TR suffix indicates tape & reel packaging, same specifications)

• Same series downgrade: GD32E230F4P6 (16KB Flash), GD32E230F6P6 (32KB Flash)

• Ecosystem compatible: GD32F310 series maintains hardware and software compatibility with GD32E230F8P6TR

10. What are the design considerations when using GD32E230F8P6TR？

• Software migration: When porting to GD32E230F8P6TR from STM32, GD libraries are highly compatible with ST libraries, but low-level driver differences require attention

• Availability: Some sources indicate the GD32E230F8P6TR model is End-of-Life (EOL) — verify availability of the GD32E230F8P6TR for new designs

• Debug interface: The GD32E230F8P6TR supports SWD debug interface

• Power decoupling: Place appropriate decoupling capacitors near VDD pins of the GD32E230F8P6TR for stable power delivery

• PCB layout: The GD32E230F8P6TR TSSOP-20 package (6.5×4.4mm) with 0.65mm pin pitch is suitable for compact PCB designs