Description

GD32F103C8T6 Development Board – Product Description

The GD32F103C8T6 Development Board is a powerful and versatile platform designed for embedded developers working with the GD32 ARM® Cortex-M3 microcontroller family. With a clean layout, clearly labeled pin headers, onboard crystal oscillator, reset/user buttons, and USB interface, this board is ideal for rapid prototyping, firmware experimentation, and production-ready embedded designs.

Built around the high-performance GigaDevice GD32F103C8T6 MCU, the board delivers fast processing, rich peripherals, and excellent compatibility with STM32F103-based tools, libraries, and workflows—making it a flexible choice for hobbyists, students, and professionals alike. Whether you’re developing motor controllers, data loggers, communication devices, or general-purpose embedded systems, this board provides a stable and feature-rich foundation.

Features

Microcontroller

• GD32F103C8T6 ARM® Cortex-M3 @ up to 108 MHz

• 64 KB Flash, 20 KB SRAM (varies slightly by GD32 revision)

• High-performance 32-bit MCU compatible with many STM32F103 tools and firmware

Connectivity & I/O

• Fully broken-out PA, PB, and PC GPIO pins

• Clearly labeled headers for fast prototyping

• Onboard USART, SPI, I²C, ADC, PWM, timers, and more

• ICD/SWD compatible debugging interface

Power

• Micro-USB port for power and programming

• Onboard 3.3 V regulator

• 5 V and 3.3 V pins readily available

• Multiple GND connections for easy wiring

Onboard Hardware

• User button and Reset button

• High-precision crystal oscillator for stable system clock

• Power and status indicator LEDs

• Compact, durable PCB with organized labeling

Headers & Expansion

• Dual-row pin headers for breadboards, jumpers, or expansion modules

• Additional color-coded pin group for quick-access I/O

• Suitable for shields, modules, and custom add-on boards

Software & Toolchain Compatibility

• Works with:

  • Keil MDK, IAR EWARM, PlatformIO, OpenOCD, GD32 SDK

  • Many STM32F103-compatible libraries and examples

• Supports programming over SWD or USB (depending on user setup)

Ideal For

• Embedded education and R&D

• Industrial control and automation

• Robotics and mechatronics

• Communication and sensor systems

• STM32-compatible project migration

• General-purpose ARM Cortex-M development