Hi Everybody,
I have a number of Stm32L496VG without crystals but, with pin headers from 3 years ago that I would like to design a new (something) with.
These were designed while then learning the stm32 MCUs as I was moving away from PIC MCUs. Bottom line I, decided during that time to develop my own.
My question is, since I have the option to run these boards without an external crystal, in this new design I'm generating,
I will use an 8mhz crystal but, as close as possible to the MCU.
What should I be aware of meaning MCU, Pin header, and Crystal?
Below, the MCU and its traces are to be removed. The capacitors and crystal as well, is to be moved closer to the pins as possible. Looking at the Photo, I'm thinking it may be a better idea to moved them opposite side of the headers since the MCU will be topside on its PCB.
Will the crystal work this way?
Picture below show's the PCB that is used to program
the MCU. Of course, it had to be soldered.
