STMicroelectronics P-NUCLEO-IHM002

Overview

P-NUCLEO-IHM002 from STMicroelectronics is a complete motor control evaluation kit comprising the X-NUCLEO-IHM07M1 three-phase driver board, NUCLEO-F302R8 MCU board, Bull-Running BR2804-1700 kV BLDC motor, and an integrated 12 V/2 A DC power supply. It implements field-oriented control (FOC) and 6-step commutation for low-voltage (<48 V), low-current (<5 A) PMSM/BLDC motors in sensorless or Hall-sensor configurations.

For engineers reviewing the P-NUCLEO-IHM002 datasheet, P-NUCLEO-IHM002 pinout, P-NUCLEO-IHM002 application, or P-NUCLEO-IHM002 equivalent, this kit delivers validated hardware for rapid prototyping of closed-loop motor control-specifically targeting embedded motion control validation, algorithm development (ST-FOC SDK), and shunt-based current sensing configuration (1-shunt or 3-shunt).

Technical Context

The system integrates the L6230 three-phase DMOS gate driver with non-dissipative overcurrent protection and thermal shutdown, directly driving the BR2804-1700 kV motor (7 pole pairs, 11.1 V nominal, 5 A max). The STM32F302R8 MCU provides 72 MHz Cortex-M4 with FPU, advanced analog peripherals (ADCs, comparators, op-amps), and dedicated timers for motor control PWM generation.

Hardware architecture supports dual current sensing topologies via configurable jumpers, Hall encoder interface, potentiometer-based speed reference, and seamless integration with ST's Motor Control SDK. The included 12 V/2 A AC/DC adapter enables standalone operation without external lab power.

Key Specifications

Availability

P-NUCLEO-IHM002 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor prototyping, educational robotics labs, and embedded motion control validation requiring stable component supply, pre-integrated firmware-ready hardware, and traceable sourcing of ST-validated reference platforms.

Supply support for P-NUCLEO-IHM002 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, designing and manufacturing microcontrollers, power devices, sensors, and analog ICs for industrial, automotive, and consumer applications.

This kit belongs to ST's STM32 Nucleo ecosystem-designed to accelerate development of real-time embedded control systems, with emphasis on motor control, digital power, and sensor fusion using open-hardware, mbed-enabled platforms.

FAQ

What motor control algorithms are supported out-of-the-box?

The P-NUCLEO-IHM002 supports ST's official Motor Control SDK v5.x, enabling immediate deployment of both sensored and sensorless Field-Oriented Control (FOC) and 6-step (trapezoidal) commutation. Precompiled binaries and source code for both algorithms are provided, along with configuration tools for tuning PI controllers and observer parameters.

Can the X-NUCLEO-IHM07M1 board be used independently of the NUCLEO-F302R8?

Yes-the X-NUCLEO-IHM07M1 is designed as a stackable expansion board with ST morpho and Arduino headers; it can interface with any compatible STM32 Nucleo board (e.g., NUCLEO-G474RE or NUCLEO-H743ZI2) that provides required PWM, ADC, and GPIO signals per the L6230 control interface specification.

Is the included power supply compliant with international safety standards?

The supplied 12 V/2 A AC/DC adapter meets EN 60950-1 and UL 60950-1 safety standards, with CE, UKCA, and EAC markings. Input voltage range (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) and isolation rating (>3 kV AC) are documented in ST's official compliance report for DocID028298 Rev 2.

Does the kit include motor position feedback hardware beyond Hall sensors?

No-only Hall encoder interface circuitry and connector are provided on the X-NUCLEO-IHM07M1. Encoders (e.g., incremental or absolute) or resolvers require external interface boards; the NUCLEO-F302R8 does not include dedicated resolver-to-digital converter (RDC) or high-resolution quadrature decoder peripherals.