STMicroelectronics SPC5-EV-ADIS

Overview

SPC5-EV-ADIS from STMicroelectronics is an M0-7 adapter board that bridges the SPC560B-DIS automotive discovery board with ST's EV-series high-side driver (M0-7) and H-bridge easy boards. It features dual 2×36-pin 100-mil extension headers, supports USB-connected GUI control via STSW-SPC5EV-ADIS, and enables rapid firmware-based evaluation of automotive power drivers on Windows PCs.

For engineers reviewing the SPC5-EV-ADIS datasheet, SPC5-EV-ADIS pinout, SPC5-EV-ADIS application, or SPC5-EV-ADIS equivalent, this adapter board serves as a validated interconnect solution for evaluating ST's automotive-grade high-side drivers and H-bridge controllers in conjunction with the SPC560B-DIS platform and associated GUI/firmware stack.

Technical Context

The SPC5-EV-ADIS operates as a passive mechanical and signal-routing interface-no active logic, voltage translation, or embedded firmware resides on the board itself. All control intelligence resides in the host SPC560B-DIS microcontroller and the external STSW-SPC5EV-ADIS GUI application running on a Windows PC.

Signal routing follows ST's defined EV-series pin mapping: it routes GPIO, PWM, enable, fault feedback, and power supply lines between the SPC560B-DIS's expansion connectors and the M0-7 or H-bridge easy board headers. No level-shifting or isolation is implemented.

Key Specifications

Availability

SPC5-EV-ADIS is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive driver evaluation, SPC5 ecosystem prototyping, and H-bridge functional validation requiring stable component supply and documented ST reference integration paths.

Supply support for SPC5-EV-ADIS 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 systems solutions, with deep expertise in power control, microcontrollers, and automotive-grade development tools.

The SPC5-EV-ADIS belongs to ST's Automotive Discovery Ecosystem product line, designed specifically to accelerate evaluation and firmware development for ST's automotive power driver ICs-including high-side switches and H-bridge controllers-using standardized, GUI-driven reference platforms.

FAQ

Does the SPC5-EV-ADIS include onboard microcontroller or firmware?

No. The SPC5-EV-ADIS is a passive adapter board with no embedded processor, memory, or firmware. It relies entirely on the SPC560B-DIS discovery board for control execution and the STSW-SPC5EV-ADIS GUI application running on a Windows PC for user interaction and command generation.

Which ST easy boards are mechanically and electrically compatible with SPC5-EV-ADIS?

The board is explicitly validated for use with ST's M0-7 high-side driver easy board (VIP-M07-ADIS) and H-bridge easy boards (e.g., EV-HBRIDGE-ADIS series). Compatibility is confirmed by matching 2×36-pin 100-mil header layout and signal assignment per ST's EV-series documentation.

Is a separate power supply required for the SPC5-EV-ADIS?

No. The SPC5-EV-ADIS draws all required power-including VDD, VCC, and gate drive supplies-through the SPC560B-DIS expansion connector. It does not feature independent power inputs or regulators, and no external power source is needed beyond the SPC560B-DIS board's supply.

Can the SPC5-EV-ADIS be used without the STSW-SPC5EV-ADIS GUI software?

No. The board lacks native command interface or configuration registers. All functional control-including channel enable/disable, PWM duty cycle, fault monitoring, and status readback-is implemented exclusively through the STSW-SPC5EV-ADIS GUI communicating over USB to the SPC560B-DIS firmware stack.