STMicroelectronics AEK-CON-5SLOTS1

Overview

AEK-CON-5SLOTS1 from STMicroelectronics is a 5-slot AutoDevKit interface board designed to extend and reconfigure the 4×37-pin connector of SPC5x Discovery boards for automotive prototyping. It provides two groups (A and B) of dual 4×37 connectors, configurable jumper-based pin remapping for ADC, LIN, Timers, DSPI, and GPIO peripherals, plus dedicated 5V and ground pins and a bare breadboard section.

For engineers reviewing the AEK-CON-5SLOTS1 datasheet, AEK-CON-5SLOTS1 pinout, AEK-CON-5SLOTS1 application, or AEK-CON-5SLOTS1 equivalent, this board enables rapid hardware iteration across AutoDevKit functional modules-especially when aligning non-matching pin assignments between SPC5x discovery hardware and specialized automotive function boards like LIN transceivers, CAN gateways, or sensor signal conditioners.

Technical Context

The AEK-CON-5SLOTS1 implements passive signal routing without active logic or level translation: all 4×37 connectors are electrically identical in pin count and mechanical layout, with Group A's inner connector serving as input source and Group B's inner connector as reconfigurable output destination via jumper wires. Pin remapping is achieved entirely through manual wire placement-not firmware or switch matrices.

It supports stacking via Group A's outer 4×37 connector, enabling cascaded extension boards; the included female-to-female jump wire set and breadboard area facilitate custom analog/digital circuit integration directly on the board for signal conditioning or voltage regulation prior to functional module connection.

Key Specifications

Availability

AEK-CON-5SLOTS1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive ECU prototyping, LIN/CAN gateway development, sensor interface validation, and SPC5x-based embedded controller evaluation requiring stable component supply and modular hardware expansion.

Supply support for AEK-CON-5SLOTS1 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

STMicroelectronics is a global semiconductor leader headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, specializing in automotive-grade microcontrollers, power devices, and system-level solutions for safety-critical applications.

The AEK-CON-5SLOTS1 belongs to ST's AutoDevKit ecosystem-a hardware/software co-design platform built to accelerate automotive functional prototyping by unifying pin assignment, firmware generation, and modular board interconnection under SPC5-Studio.

FAQ

Does AEK-CON-5SLOTS1 require firmware or drivers to operate?

No. The board contains no active components, microcontrollers, or programmable logic-it performs purely passive signal routing via jumper wires. Operation depends solely on correct physical wiring between Group A and Group B connectors; no software configuration or host-side drivers are needed.

Can AEK-CON-5SLOTS1 be used with non-ST microcontroller boards?

Only with mechanical and electrical compatibility. Its 4×37 connector pitch and pinout match SPC5x Discovery boards exclusively. Using it with other platforms requires verifying identical pin spacing, signal voltage levels (3.3V/5V), and pin function alignment-ST does not guarantee interoperability outside the AutoDevKit ecosystem.

What is the purpose of the "CHORUS BUS" labeling on the schematic?

"CHORUS BUS" refers to ST's internal naming for the standardized 4×37 interconnect architecture used across AutoDevKit functional boards. It denotes the physical bus structure-not a protocol-and confirms mechanical and pin-count compatibility between AEK-CON-5SLOTS1 and companion modules like AEK-MCU-C433 or AEK-POW-24V1.

Is the breadboard area electrically connected to any signals on the board?

No. The bare section is isolated copper with no pre-routed traces or vias to the 4×37 connectors. It is intended for user-defined circuitry-such as RC filters, level-shifting resistors, or op-amp buffers-that must be manually wired to adjacent header pins using discrete components and solder.