Overview
The SPC58XXADPT292S is a premium evaluation board system designed by STMicroelectronics to support their 32-bit SPC58XN8XC3, SPC58XE84C3, and SPC58XG84C3 automotive microcontrollers. This system is part of the SPC58x modular evaluation platform, which includes a motherboard (SPC57XXMB or SPC58XXMB) and a daughter card (SPC58XXADPT292S). The evaluation board provides comprehensive access to the CPU, all CPU I/O signals, and various motherboard peripherals such as CAN, SCI, LIN, FlexRAY, and Ethernet.
The system is designed to be flexible, allowing different daughter cards to be used for evaluating various devices within the SPC58x family, across different package sizes and part numbers. The daughter card itself can also function as a standalone unit when access to I/O pins or peripherals is not necessary.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| MCU Socket | Open top MCU socket |
| MCU Clocking Options | 40 MHz crystal EVB clock circuit, 8 MHz EVB clock oscillator circuit, external clock via SMA connector |
| Power Supply | Single 12 V external power supply |
| On-board Regulators | 5.0 V, 3.3 V, 1.25 V switching regulators; 5 V linear regulator for ADC supplies and references |
| Expansion Connectors | Two 240-way high-density expansion connectors for MCU daughter cards |
| Interface Connectors | RS232/SCI with DB9 female connector, FlexRAY with DB9 connector, LINFlexD with two different style connectors, high speed CAN-FD with DB9 connectors, Ethernet with RJ45 connector |
| Dimensions | Mini module dimension: 127 mm x 114.3 mm; Max top components height: 19.4 mm; PCB thickness: 1.6 mm; Max bottom components height: 3.5 mm |
| JTAG and Other Interfaces | 14-pin standard JTAG connector, 34-pin connector for Nexus Aurora interface, 10-pin header connector for SIPI interface |
Key Features
- Modular evaluation system for SPC57x and SPC58x microcontrollers
- Single 12 V external power supply
- Four on-board regulators: 5.0 V, 3.3 V, 1.25 V switching regulators and 5 V linear regulator for ADC supplies and references
- Master power switch and regulator status LEDs
- All MCU signals readily accessible at a port-ordered group of 0.1” pitch headers
- RS232/SCI physical interface with standard DB9 female connector
- Two FlexRAY channels interface with DB9 connector and two alternative connectors
- LINFlexD interface with two different style connectors
- Two high speed CAN-FD channels with two female standard DB9 connectors
- Ethernet interface with a standard RJ45 Ethernet connector
- One potentiometer for analog voltage input and four user switches and 4 user LEDs, freely connectable
Applications
The SPC58XXADPT292S evaluation board is primarily designed for the development and evaluation of automotive applications using STMicroelectronics' 32-bit SPC58x microcontrollers. It is suitable for various automotive systems, including engine control units, transmission control units, chassis control units, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
The board's comprehensive set of interfaces and peripherals makes it an ideal tool for automotive engineers to test, debug, and optimize their designs before moving to production.
Q & A
- What microcontrollers does the SPC58XXADPT292S support?
The SPC58XXADPT292S supports the 32-bit SPC58XN8XC3, SPC58XE84C3, and SPC58XG84C3 STMicroelectronics' automotive microcontrollers.
- What is the power supply requirement for the SPC58XXADPT292S?
The system requires a single 12 V external power supply.
- What types of regulators are available on the board?
The board includes 5.0 V, 3.3 V, and 1.25 V switching regulators, as well as a 5 V linear regulator for ADC supplies and references.
- What interfaces are available on the SPC58XXADPT292S?
The board features RS232/SCI, FlexRAY, LINFlexD, high speed CAN-FD, and Ethernet interfaces.
- Can the daughter card be used as a standalone unit?
- What is the dimension of the mini module?
The mini module dimension is 127 mm x 114.3 mm.
- What is the maximum height of the top components?
The maximum height of the top components is 19.4 mm.
- What is the PCB thickness?
The PCB thickness is 1.6 mm.
- Are user switches and LEDs available on the board?
- Is the MCU included with the evaluation board?
