STMicroelectronics AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1

Overview

AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1 from STMicroelectronics is a physical hardware assembly kit for blind-spot detection simulation, comprising a plexiglass structure, 12 VDC gearbox motor (40 RPM, high torque), Hall sensor for magnetic field sensing, two 1:43-scale car models (one stationary with Hall sensor, one moving with embedded magnets), and high-brightness LED indicator. It interfaces with AEKD-BLINDSPOTB1 control boards to demonstrate automotive ADAS warning logic.

For engineers reviewing the AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1 datasheet, AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1 pinout, AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1 application, or AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1 equivalent, this kit supports rapid firmware development for magnetic-field-based blind-spot detection using SPC5-Studio, AutoDevKit plugin, and SPC58EC80E5 MCU-based evaluation systems.

Technical Context

The AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1 is a mechanical-electromagnetic demonstration platform-not an IC or discrete component-but a calibrated physical subsystem designed to generate repeatable magnetic field variations as the magnet-equipped car traverses the conveyor belt. Its Hall sensor output feeds analog/digital signals to the AEKD-BLINDSPOTB1 control board, enabling real-time threshold detection and LED triggering.

It operates exclusively in conjunction with the AEKD-BLINDSPOTB1 board set, relying on external MCU (SPC58EC80E5), VIPower high-side driver (VN7050AS), and LED driver (AEK-LED-21DISM1) for signal processing, motor actuation, and visual feedback-no onboard intelligence or active electronics are integrated into AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1 itself.

Key Specifications

Availability

AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive ADAS training, embedded firmware validation, and academic safety-system prototyping requiring stable component supply and repeatable physical stimulus generation.

Supply support for AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1 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 specializing in automotive, industrial, and embedded microcontrollers, power devices, sensors, and development ecosystems.

AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1 belongs to the AutoDevKit™ initiative-a modular, plug-and-play hardware platform designed to accelerate firmware development for automotive safety functions using standardized board interfaces and high-level software abstractions.

FAQ

Is AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1 a standalone electronic component or IC?

No. AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1 is a mechanical demonstration kit-not an IC, discrete, or frequency control device. It contains no silicon, no active circuitry, and no programmable elements. Its function depends entirely on integration with AEKD-BLINDSPOTB1 control boards and external MCU firmware.

What electrical interface does AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1 provide to the control board?

AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1 provides three passive connections: Hall sensor analog output (0–5 V range), LED anode/cathode terminals, and motor power leads (12 VDC input). All signals route through standardized AutoDevKit headers to AEKD-BLINDSPOTB1-no onboard regulation, level-shifting, or signal conditioning is included.

Can AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1 be used without AEKD-BLINDSPOTB1?

No. AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1 has no embedded controller, power supply, or signal processing capability. It requires AEKD-BLINDSPOTB1 (with SPC58EC80E5 MCU, VN7050AS driver, and LED driver) to interpret Hall data, drive the motor, and activate the LED-functionality is distributed across the full kit pair.

Does AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1 include firmware or software?

No. AEKD-BLINDSPOTA1 contains no firmware, memory, or software. Firmware is developed separately using SPC5-Studio and the AutoDevKit plugin (STSW-AUTODEVKIT), targeting the SPC58EC80E5 on AEKD-BLINDSPOTB1. Example code (STSW-BLINDSPOT) is provided by ST but runs exclusively on the companion board.