STMicroelectronics SPC5-MCTK-01

Overview

SPC5-MCTK-01 from STMicroelectronics is an automotive motor control evaluation kit integrating the SPC560P 32-bit MCU, L9907 gate driver, and Nanotec DF45 24V/65W/4800RPM BLDC motor for field-oriented control (FOC) development. It supports single-motor vector control with 1-shunt and 2-shunt current sensing, encoder/Hall/sensorless operation, and implements MTPA, flux weakening, and feed-forward algorithms.

For engineers reviewing the SPC5-MCTK-01 datasheet, SPC5-MCTK-01 pinout, SPC5-MCTK-01 application, or SPC5-MCTK-01 equivalent, this kit delivers validated FOC firmware, real-time Live Monitor tuning, SPC5Studio-integrated configuration, and production-ready MISRA-C software targeting automotive EPS, HVAC blower, and electric powertrain subsystems.

Technical Context

The kit implements a complete automotive-grade motor control stack: the SPC560P-DISP MCU executes real-time FOC algorithms at ≤100 µs loop time, while the EVAL-L9907 board provides high-side/low-side gate driving for 3-phase inverter stages with overcurrent and thermal protection. The L9907 supports 12–24 V supply and drives N-channel MOSFETs with programmable dead-time and fault reporting.

Software architecture centers on the SPC5-MCTK-LIB library - ANSI C, MISRA-compliant, compiled with FreeGCC/Hightec/Green Hills toolchains - and integrates with SPC5Studio's graphical configurator for parameter auto-tuning and Live Monitor for runtime variable visualization, including speed reference, torque command, and observer-based rotor position estimates.

Key Specifications

Availability

SPC5-MCTK-01 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive electric power steering (EPS), HVAC blower systems, and auxiliary electric pump development requiring stable component supply, full-stack validation, and production-aligned firmware.

Supply support for SPC5-MCTK-01 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 power management ICs with broad AEC-Q100-qualified portfolio.

This kit belongs to ST's SPC5 Automotive MCU ecosystem, designed specifically to accelerate functional-safety-aware motor control development for ASIL-B compliant applications in chassis, body, and powertrain domains.

FAQ

Is SPC5-MCTK-01 compatible with SPC56EL microcontrollers?

Yes - the SPC5-MCTK-LIB software library explicitly supports both SPC560P and SPC56EL families per ST's DB3457 data brief. Hardware integration requires separate evaluation boards (e.g., SPC56EL-DISP), but the core FOC algorithms, configurator, and Live Monitor remain functionally identical across supported platforms.

Does the kit include hardware for resolver interface?

No - the SPC5-MCTK-01 supports resolver sensors only via external signal conditioning circuitry not included in the base kit. It natively interfaces with Hall-effect sensors and incremental encoders through dedicated GPIO and quadrature decoder peripherals on the SPC560P-DISP board.

Can the Live Monitor adjust parameters during motor operation?

Yes - SPC5 Motor Control Live Monitor enables real-time, on-the-fly adjustment of key control parameters including speed reference, torque command, PI controller gains, and observer bandwidth while the motor is running, without recompilation or firmware reload.

What compilers are certified for SPC5-MCTK-LIB?

The library is verified for MISRA-C compliance and fully supported with FreeGCC, Hightec, and Green Hills compilers as stated in ST's DB3457 Rev 2 documentation. No vendor-specific extensions or proprietary toolchain dependencies are required.