Overview
The SPC58XXMB is a premium evaluation board system designed by STMicroelectronics to support the 32-bit SPC57x and SPC58x families of automotive microcontrollers. This system consists of a motherboard (SPC58XXMB) and various daughter cards (such as SPC58xxADPT) that plug into the motherboard, allowing for the evaluation of different devices within these microcontroller families. The evaluation system provides full access to the CPU, all CPU I/O signals, and the motherboard peripherals, making it an ideal platform for prototyping and experimentation in automotive applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Single 12V external power supply |
| On-board Regulators | 5.0 V, 3.3 V, and 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 |
| Interfaces | RS232/SCI with DB9 female connector, two FlexRAY channels, two high-speed CAN-FD channels, Ethernet with RJ45 connector, LINFlexD interface |
| User Controls | Four user switches and four user LEDs, freely connectable |
| Analog Input | One potentiometer for analog voltage input |
| RoHS Compliance | Ecopack1 |
| Marketing Status | Active |
Key Features
- Modular evaluation system for SPC57x and SPC58x microcontrollers
- Master power switch and regulator status LEDs
- All MCU signals readily accessible at 0.1” pitch headers
- RS232/SCI physical interface and standard DB9 female connector
- Two FlexRAY channels interface with DB9 connector and alternative connectors
- LINFlexD interface with two different style connectors
- Two high-speed CAN-FD channels and two female standard DB9 connectors
- Ethernet interface with a standard RJ45 Ethernet connector
- Four user switches and four user LEDs, freely connectable
- One potentiometer for analog voltage input
Applications
The SPC58XXMB evaluation board is primarily designed for automotive applications, allowing developers to evaluate and prototype systems using the SPC57x and SPC58x families of microcontrollers. It is particularly useful for developing advanced automotive systems that require access to various communication protocols such as CAN, FlexRAY, LIN, and Ethernet.
Q & A
- What is the SPC58XXMB evaluation board used for?
The SPC58XXMB is used to evaluate and prototype systems using the SPC57x and SPC58x families of automotive microcontrollers. - What components make up the SPC58XXMB evaluation system?
The system consists of a motherboard (SPC58XXMB) and various daughter cards (such as SPC58xxADPT) that plug into the motherboard. - What power supply does the SPC58XXMB require?
The SPC58XXMB requires a single 12V external power supply. - What on-board regulators are available on the SPC58XXMB?
The board features 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 SPC58XXMB?
The board includes RS232/SCI, FlexRAY, high-speed CAN-FD, Ethernet, and LINFlexD interfaces. - Can the MCU signals be accessed on the SPC58XXMB?
- Are user controls available on the board?
- Is the SPC58XXMB RoHS compliant?
- What is the marketing status of the SPC58XXMB?
- Can the daughter card be used as a standalone unit?
- Are user controls available on the board?
