STMicroelectronics SPC563MADPT144S

Overview

SPC563MADPT144S from STMicroelectronics is a mini evaluation module designed for the SPC563M60L5 and SPC563M64L5 automotive microcontrollers in LQFP144 package. It mates with the SPC56XXMB motherboard to provide full I/O signal access, dual CAN (HS + LS/FT), dual LIN, SCI, FlexRay, user buttons/LEDs, analog potentiometer input, and configurable 3.3 V/5 V logic level support - enabling rapid validation of powertrain and chassis control firmware.

For engineers reviewing the SPC563MADPT144S datasheet, SPC563MADPT144S pinout, SPC563MADPT144S application, or SPC563MADPT144S equivalent, this module delivers verified hardware abstraction for SPC563M-series MCU bring-up, peripheral interoperability testing (CAN FD-capable transceivers, LIN 2.2 timing compliance), and production-ready board-level validation under 12 VDC automotive supply conditions.

Technical Context

The SPC563MADPT144S functions exclusively as a socketed daughter card - not a standalone PCB - requiring the SPC56XXMB motherboard for power, debug interface, and peripheral transceivers. Its layout maps all 144 LQFP pins of the target MCUs to edge connectors and prototyping headers, with jumper-selectable voltage domains (3.3 V/5 V) for peripheral I/O compatibility.

It integrates no active silicon: the MCU is omitted per ST's modular evaluation architecture. All communication channels - including two CAN interfaces (one HS-only, one selectable HS/LS-FT), two LIN channels (one populated, one footprint-only), one SCI, and two FlexRay channels (one populated, one footprint-only) - rely on motherboard-mounted transceivers and jumpers for enablement and configuration.

Key Specifications

Availability

SPC563MADPT144S is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive ECU development, powertrain control algorithm validation, and chassis domain controller prototyping requiring stable component supply and traceable STMicroelectronics evaluation hardware.

Supply support for SPC563MADPT144S 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, specializing in automotive, industrial, and power management ICs with strong ASIL-B/D qualification capabilities.

This module belongs to ST's SPC56xx Automotive Microcontroller Evaluation System product line, engineered to accelerate functional safety-compliant software development and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing for engine control units and vehicle network gateways.

FAQ

Does the SPC563MADPT144S include the SPC563M60L5 or SPC563M64L5 microcontroller?

No. The SPC563MADPT144S is a bare mini module - it provides the LQFP144 socket and signal routing but excludes the MCU. The target microcontroller must be purchased separately and installed by the user prior to mating with the SPC56XXMB motherboard.

Can the SPC563MADPT144S operate independently without the SPC56XXMB motherboard?

No. It lacks power regulation, debug interface (JTAG/SWD), transceivers, and clock sources. All functionality - including CAN, LIN, SCI, and FlexRay - depends on the SPC56XXMB motherboard's L9758 regulator, transceivers, and DB9 connectors. The module is mechanically and electrically designed only as a daughter card.

What voltage levels are supported for I/O peripherals on this module?

The module supports jumper-selectable 3.3 V or 5 V logic levels for all onboard peripherals (CAN, LIN, SCI, FlexRay). This allows direct compatibility testing with both legacy 5 V automotive sensors and modern 3.3 V ECUs without level-shifting hardware.

Is the FlexRay interface fully operational on the SPC563MADPT144S?

Only one FlexRay channel is fully implemented with transceiver and DB9 male connector; the second channel exists as unpopulated footprints. Full dual-channel FlexRay operation requires populating the second transceiver and associated passive components - not included in the standard module configuration.