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Effective Date: December 10, 2025

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Warranty coverage is VOID if the damage is caused by:

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  2. Unauthorized Modification: This explicitly includes soldering, cutting pins, modifying the PCB, or flashing unauthorized/beta firmware that "bricks" the device.

  3. Physical Damage: Drops, moisture/water damage, or electrical surges (lightning).

  4. Normal Wear & Tear: Consumable parts (e.g., batteries), unless defective upon arrival.

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1. Full Refund (100%)

  • The item is Brand New, Unopened, and Unused.

  • The original packaging is intact and sealed.

  • All accessories are present.

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  • Damaged Packaging: Original box is torn, written on, or missing.

  • Technical Modification: The device has been soldered, permanently installed, or flashed with unauthorized firmware.

  • Broken Seals: Anti-static bags or security seals have been opened.

Depending on the severity of the usage/damage, the deduction may range from 15% to 50% of the product price. Items damaged beyond repair due to misuse will not be refunded.

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  3. Packing: Ship the item back in its original packaging with the RMA number clearly marked on the shipping label (not on the product box).

  4. Tracking: We strongly recommend using a trackable shipping method. OpenELAB is not responsible for returns lost in transit.
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GigaDevice GD32E230C-START Cortex-M23 Board

GigaDevice GD32E230C-START Cortex-M23 Board

38,50 €

The GigaDevice GD32E230C-START is a Cortex-M23 starter board for entry-level embedded development, MCU learning, and application prototyping based on the GD32E230 series. It is intended for engineers, students, and developers who need a simple hardware platform to evaluate the GD32 Arm Cortex-M23 ecosystem and begin firmware development quickly.

According to GigaDevice's official GD32E230 series announcement, the GD32E230 MCU family is based on the Arm Cortex-M23 core, operates at up to 72 MHz, provides 16 KB to 64 KB Flash and 4 KB to 8 KB SRAM, and includes interfaces such as USART, SPI, I2C, I2S, timers, comparator, and a 12-bit ADC with up to 2.6 MSPS sampling. GigaDevice's official quick start guide also confirms the company provides starter boards and development support for this family.

For embedded learning and early application bring-up, GD32E230C-START offers a practical way to evaluate Cortex-M23 performance, peripheral integration, and the GD32 software ecosystem. Because the public board page for this exact starter board is limited, this description stays conservative and avoids unsupported claims about accessory layout, exact memory density, or board-specific connector counts unless explicitly published by GigaDevice.

Features

  • Arm Cortex-M23 starter board - GD32E230C-START is part of GigaDevice's entry-level Cortex-M23 development-board ecosystem.
  • Up to 72 MHz MCU core - The official GD32E230 series information lists system frequency up to 72 MHz.
  • Entry-level MCU development platform - Suitable for firmware bring-up, peripheral testing, and Cortex-M23 learning workflows.
  • Embedded Flash and SRAM - The official MCU family specification lists 16 KB to 64 KB Flash and 4 KB to 8 KB SRAM depending on device variant.
  • Rich general-purpose peripherals - GigaDevice lists timers, USART, SPI, I2C, and I2S support in the GD32E230 family.
  • 12-bit ADC support - The official family announcement lists a 12-bit high-performance ADC with up to 2.6 MSPS sampling rate.
  • Comparator integration - GigaDevice lists a high-speed rail-to-rail comparator in the GD32E230 MCU family.
  • Low-power MCU family - The official announcement highlights low-power operation and portable-application suitability.
  • GD32 development ecosystem support - Official materials note complete development tools, documentation, and demo suites for the GD32E23x family.

Specifications

Parameter Value
Model GigaDevice GD32E230C-START
Board Type Starter board
MCU Family GD32E230 series
Core Arm Cortex-M23
Maximum Frequency Up to 72 MHz
Embedded Flash 16 KB to 64 KB depending on device variant
SRAM 4 KB to 8 KB depending on device variant
ADC 12-bit, up to 2.6 MSPS
Comparator High-speed rail-to-rail comparator
Timer Resources Up to five 16-bit general-purpose timers, one 16-bit basic timer, one advanced timer depending on device variant
Communication Interfaces Up to 2 USART, 2 SPI, 2 I2C, 1 I2S depending on device variant
Supply Voltage Range 1.8 V to 3.6 V
Development Support GD32 tools, firmware library, demo suites, and documentation

Reference Documents

Application

  • Cortex-M23 learning - Use the board to study Arm Cortex-M23 firmware development and peripheral control.
  • Embedded prototyping - Build early-stage embedded applications with timers, serial interfaces, and analog peripherals.
  • Motor-control exploration - Evaluate MCU resources relevant to motor-control and mixed-signal workflows.
  • Low-cost product evaluation - Assess the GD32E230 family for entry-level commercial or industrial designs.
  • Lab and classroom training - Suitable for MCU teaching, embedded labs, and practical firmware exercises.
  • Peripheral bring-up - Test ADC, comparator, timers, and communication interfaces during early firmware validation.

Packing List

Description Quantity
GigaDevice GD32E230C-START starter board 1

FAQ

Q1: What MCU family is used on GD32E230C-START?

This board belongs to the GD32E230 Cortex-M23 MCU family from GigaDevice.

Q2: What core does GD32E230C-START use?

The official GD32E230 series uses the Arm Cortex-M23 core.

Q3: What is the maximum frequency of the GD32E230 family?

GigaDevice lists a maximum system frequency of 72 MHz.

Q4: Does the GD32E230 family include ADC support?

Yes. The official family announcement lists a 12-bit ADC with sampling up to 2.6 MSPS.

Q5: What memory sizes are listed for the family?

The official GD32E230 series specification lists 16 KB to 64 KB Flash and 4 KB to 8 KB SRAM depending on variant.

Q6: Is this board suitable for embedded learning?

Yes. It is a starter board designed for entry-level development, learning, and early application evaluation.

Q7: Are exact board-layout details fully published on the sources used here?

No. This description avoids unsupported connector-count and layout claims unless explicitly published by GigaDevice.

Q8: Does GigaDevice provide software support for the GD32E23x family?

Yes. Official materials mention firmware libraries, demo suites, tools, and development documentation for the GD32E23x series.

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