Product Description：

The GD32E518CET6 is an entry-level, high-efficiency microcontroller from GigaDevice's GD32E5 series, based on the Arm® Cortex®-M33 core operating at up to 48MHz . Designed for cost-sensitive embedded applications requiring a balance of performance and rich connectivity, this MCU integrates essential industrial-grade peripherals and communication interfaces. With its optimized power management and compact form factor, it serves as a versatile and reliable platform for simple industrial control, consumer electronics, and IoT edge devices .

Key Features：

Based on the general characteristics of the GD32E5 series and the specific parameters of the GD32E518CET6, its main features are as follows:

Feature Category：Specific Parameters

Core and Performance： Arm Cortex‑M33 core, maximum operating frequency 48 MHz.

Memory Configuration： 32 KB Flash and 6 KB SRAM.

Package and I/O： UQFPN‑28 package, providing 24 I/O ports.

Communication Interfaces： 1× CAN, 2× USART, 1× SPI, 1× I²C, 1× I²S, 1× USB.

Analog Peripherals： One 12‑bit ADC with a total of 13 channels.

Timers and System: 6 timers, watchdog, RTC.

Power and Reliability: Operating voltage 2.0 V to 3.6 V, industrial temperature range -40 °C to +85 °C.

Typical Applications:

Given its entry‑level performance positioning and rich peripheral set, the GD32E518CET6 is suitable for the following embedded fields:

Simple Industrial Control: Small sensor interfaces, data acquisition modules, basic motor control (e.g., auxiliary control of BLDC motors).

Consumer Electronics & Smart Home: Smart appliance remote controls, personal care devices, basic smart home sensors.

IoT Edge Nodes: Low‑data‑volume IoT terminals sensitive to power consumption and cost, smart meters.

Human‑Machine Interface Peripherals: Simple control panels, remote controllers, gaming peripherals.