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Choosing Internal vs external Clock

DJMicro
Associate

I do a project with the newer STM32 G , C series and i am curious what are the benefits of external clock vs using the internal clock, because it will save cost and layout space ?

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Andrew Neil
Super User

Internal RC clocks typically don't have the accuracy & stability of an external crystal or other clock source.

So check the datasheet carefully; if the specs meet your requirements, then the internal oscillators will be fine - if they don't, you'll need something else.

This is particularly important for things like UART - especially at higher baud rates.

A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked.
A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work.