STMicroelectronics AEK-MOT-TK200G1

Overview

AEK-MOT-TK200G1 from STMicroelectronics is an automotive evaluation board designed as a zone controller for power liftgate systems, integrating the L99DZ200G multioutput driver and SPC582B60E1 Chorus 1M 32-bit Power Architecture MCU. It drives up to three DC motors (two simultaneously via dual H-bridges, one independently), supports CAN bus remote control, and includes open-load/overcurrent detection and thermal shutdown protection.

For engineers reviewing the AEK-MOT-TK200G1 datasheet, AEK-MOT-TK200G1 pinout, AEK-MOT-TK200G1 application, or AEK-MOT-TK200G1 equivalent, key selection considerations include its dual H-bridge motor control capability, integrated current sensing for obstacle detection, CAN interface compliance, and preloaded firmware for liftgate actuation sequencing.

Technical Context

The board implements a distributed automotive zone control architecture centered on the SPC582B60E1 microcontroller, which executes real-time liftgate motion profiles and safety logic while interfacing with the L99DZ200G driver IC via PWM and status signals. The L99DZ200G provides two independent H-bridge gate drivers (HB-A and HB-B) with integrated high-side outputs, current sense amplifiers (TSC103IYPT), and fault reporting.

Motor control is enabled through six dedicated PWM channels (PWMH1A/PWMH2A/PWMH1B/PWMH2B + PWM1A/PWM2A), Hall sensor inputs (MPosition_A/MPosition_B), and analog current sensing paths (Csensing_A/Csensing_B) tied to external MOSFET half-bridges. CAN communication uses MCP2562FD transceiver supporting ISO 11898-2 high-speed operation at 500 kbps.

Key Specifications

Availability

AEK-MOT-TK200G1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive power liftgate development, zone controller prototyping, and CAN-based body electronics validation requiring stable component supply and production-aligned reference design fidelity.

Supply support for AEK-MOT-TK200G1 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, industrial, and embedded solutions with broad IP portfolio and AEC-Q100 qualified product lines.

The AEK-MOT-TK200G1 belongs to ST's AutoDevKit ecosystem - a family of interoperable, production-ready evaluation boards targeting automotive body electronics, specifically engineered for rapid validation of zone controllers, motor actuators, and CAN/LIN networked subsystems.

FAQ

Is AEK-MOT-TK200G1 compatible with SPC5 Studio IDE?

Yes. The board is fully supported by SPC5 Studio v5.5+ with preconfigured device drivers, CAN stack, and HAL libraries. The STSW-AUTODEVKIT plugin provides project templates, code generation for PWM timing, GPIO mapping, and CAN message handling tailored to the L99DZ200G interface.

What motor types and ratings can be controlled using AEK-MOT-TK200G1?

The board controls brushed DC motors rated up to 30 V and 15 A per H-bridge channel when paired with external STL76DN4LF7AG MOSFETs. It supports spindle (dual simultaneous) and cinch (single) actuation modes typical of power liftgate mechanisms, with Hall sensor feedback for position tracking.

Does AEK-MOT-TK200G1 support functional safety requirements?

The board integrates AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualified components (SPC582B60E1, L99DZ200GTR) and implements hardware-level diagnostics including overcurrent detection, thermal warning/shutdown, open-load reporting, and voltage monitoring - enabling ASIL-B decomposition in system-level safety architectures.

Can AEK-MOT-TK200G1 operate without external domain controller communication?

Yes. The preloaded firmware enables standalone liftgate operation using onboard push buttons (S1/S2) and LED indicators. CAN remains optional for remote command injection, status reporting, and synchronization with vehicle domain controllers - not required for basic actuation sequence execution.