STMicroelectronics AEK-CON-BSPOTV1

Overview

AEK-CON-BSPOTV1 from STMicroelectronics is a dedicated connector board for the AutoDevKit Blind-spot Educational Tool, integrating signal routing and power distribution between AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1, EV-VN7050AS, and AEK-LED-21DISM1 boards. It provides an 8-pin interface for DC motor driving (2 pins), LED driving (2 pins), and Hall sensor connection (3 pins), plus a 3-pin Hall sensor header and side-mounted LED string connector - enabling magnetic-field-based blind-spot simulation with a 12 V, 40 RPM geared motor.

For engineers reviewing the AEK-CON-BSPOTV1 datasheet, AEK-CON-BSPOTV1 pinout, AEK-CON-BSPOTV1 application, or AEK-CON-BSPOTV1 equivalent, this board serves as a hardware integration hub in SPC5-based automotive education systems - supporting firmware development, signal interconnection, and modular actuator/load interfacing without custom wiring.

Technical Context

The AEK-CON-BSPOTV1 implements passive signal aggregation and power routing across three functional domains: motor control (via EV-VN7050AS), LED load driving (via AEK-LED-21DISM1), and magnetic field sensing (via Hall sensor). It does not contain active ICs or logic - all connections are direct copper traces with defined pin assignments per ST's DB4197 schematic.

Its architecture supports AutoDevKit's plug-and-play educational workflow: the 8-pin connector consolidates signals from AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1, while under-side dual connectors separate system power from AEK-LED-21DISM1 board power - preserving voltage domain integrity and simplifying debug access to Hall and LED control lines.

Key Specifications

Availability

AEK-CON-BSPOTV1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive education platforms, SPC5-based firmware prototyping, and AutoDevKit hardware integration requiring stable component supply and traceable sourcing for academic labs and embedded training programs.

Supply support for AEK-CON-BSPOTV1 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 microcontrollers, power ICs, sensors, and automotive-grade solutions.

AEK-CON-BSPOTV1 belongs to the AutoDevKit initiative - a modular, open-hardware ecosystem designed to accelerate learning and development of automotive embedded systems using SPC5 MCUs and VIPower actuators.

FAQ

Is AEK-CON-BSPOTV1 a standalone functional board?

No. AEK-CON-BSPOTV1 contains no active circuitry - it is a passive interconnect board. Its function is strictly mechanical and electrical signal routing between AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1, EV-VN7050AS, and AEK-LED-21DISM1. Operation requires all three companion boards and an SPC5-based host controller running STSW-BLINDSPOT firmware.

What voltage levels does AEK-CON-BSPOTV1 support?

AEK-CON-BSPOTV1 routes 12 V DC for the geared motor (via EV-VN7050AS), 5–24 V for LED string driving (via AEK-LED-21DISM1), and 5 V analog supply/signal for Hall sensor circuits. No voltage conversion or regulation is performed on-board - all levels are passed through as received from source boards.

Can AEK-CON-BSPOTV1 be used outside the Blind-spot Educational Tool?

It is not recommended. Pin assignments, mechanical layout, and signal grouping are purpose-built for the AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1/AEKD-BLINDSPOTB1 system. Interfacing with non-AutoDevKit boards would require trace-level modification and lacks official support or validation from STMicroelectronics.

Does AEK-CON-BSPOTV1 include ESD or overcurrent protection?

No. The board implements bare copper interconnects with no discrete protection devices. System-level protection relies entirely on upstream components - such as the VN7050AS output stages and AEK-LED-21DISM1 driver ICs - as specified in their respective datasheets.