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STMicroelectronics STEVAL-BFA001V1B

Name: STEVAL-BFA001V1B
Brand: STMicroelectronics
SKU: STEVAL-BFA001V1B
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Part No.:: STEVAL-BFA001V1B

Manufacturer:: STMicroelectronics

Category:: Sensor Evaluation Boards

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Datasheet:: STEVAL-BFA001V1B.pdf

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Overview

STEVAL-BFA001V1B from STMicroelectronics is an industrial reference design kit for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, integrating a 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M4 MCU (STM32F469AI), 6DoF inertial module (ISM330DLC), digital barometer (LPS22HB), humidity/temperature sensor (HTS221), MEMS microphone (MP34DT05-A), IO-Link PHY (L6362A), and dual-regulator power management. It supports FFT-based vibration analysis up to 2048 points with programmable windowing and spectral alarm thresholds.

For engineers reviewing the STEVAL-BFA001V1B datasheet, STEVAL-BFA001V1B pinout, STEVAL-BFA001V1B application, or STEVAL-BFA001V1B equivalent, this kit delivers validated firmware for time/frequency-domain signal processing, acoustic emission detection, and IO-Link device-level communication in industrial CM/PdM deployments.

Technical Context

The kit implements a complete edge-sensing node architecture: the STM32F469AI executes real-time vibration analytics using onboard ISM330DLC accelerometer data (3 kHz flat bandwidth), LPS22HB pressure readings, HTS221 environmental metrics, and MP34DT05-A acoustic streams. Signal processing includes configurable FFT size (512–2048), overlapping, averaging, and windowing (Flat Top, Hanning, Hamming).

IO-Link communication is handled by the L6362A transceiver over standard M12 3-wire cabling (L+, L−, IO-Link data), supporting diagnostics, output control (OL), and warning signals (DIAG). Power is supplied via 18–32 V DC, regulated internally by L6984 (buck) and LDK220 (LDO).

Key Specifications

Parameter	Value and Actual Design Meaning
Main Supply Voltage	18 V – 32 V DC: Enables direct integration into industrial 24 V control systems without external DC-DC conversion.
MCU Core	ARM Cortex-M4 @ 180 MHz with FPU/DSP: Supports real-time FFT, RMS, peak detection, and multi-sensor fusion algorithms.
Accelerometer Bandwidth	3 kHz flat response (ISM330DLC): Captures high-frequency mechanical faults (e.g., bearing defects, gear mesh anomalies).
FFT Configuration	512 / 1024 / 2048 points, programmable windowing & overlap: Enables resolution-flexible spectral analysis for varying fault frequencies.
IO-Link Compliance	L6362A PHY (Class A, 3-wire): Provides standardized, robust wired connectivity to IO-Link masters (e.g., STEVAL-IDP004V1) with diagnostics.
Acoustic Sensitivity	MP34DT05-A: −26 dBFS, 64 dB SNR, top-port omnidirectional: Detects early-stage acoustic emissions from insulation breakdown or partial discharge.
Environmental Sensors	LPS22HB (260–1260 hPa), HTS221 (0–100% RH, −40°C to +120°C): Enables correlated thermal/pressure/vibration trending for root-cause analysis.

Availability

STEVAL-BFA001V1B is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for motor health monitoring, pump condition assessment, and fan vibration analytics requiring stable component supply and rapid prototyping of IO-Link–enabled predictive maintenance nodes.

Supply support for STEVAL-BFA001V1B 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, sensors, power ICs, and analog/mixed-signal devices for industrial, automotive, and consumer applications.

This kit belongs to ST's Industrial Sensing & Predictive Maintenance Reference Design portfolio, engineered to accelerate deployment of certified, IEC-compliant edge analytics solutions for factory automation and asset reliability programs.

FAQ

Does STEVAL-BFA001V1B include the IO-Link stack protocol?

No. The kit integrates the L6362A IO-Link PHY transceiver for physical-layer communication but does not embed the full IO-Link stack (e.g., COM layer, device profile). Users must implement or license the stack separately, or interface with an external IO-Link master such as STEVAL-IDP004V1 that provides protocol handling.

What firmware is preloaded and how is it updated?

The board ships with STSW-BFA001V1 firmware, including drivers for all sensors, FFT-based vibration analytics, acoustic emission algorithms (PDM-to-PCM, audio FFT), and IO-Link data framing. Firmware updates are performed via SWD connector using ST-LINK/V2-1 or compatible debuggers-no bootloader required.

Can STEVAL-BFA001V1B operate standalone without an IO-Link master?

Yes. It functions as a self-contained sensor analytics node: raw and processed data (RMS, spectral peaks, temperature, pressure, sound pressure level) can be viewed via UART terminal using the STEVAL-UKI001V1 adapter and any STM32 Nucleo-64 board, independent of IO-Link infrastructure.

Which expansion interfaces are exposed on the auxiliary connector?

The 10-pin expansion connector provides GPIO, ADC inputs, I²C bus (SCL/SDA), and auxiliary SMBus lines (SMBCLK/SMBDATA/SMBALERT). Pin assignments match the schematic in DB3663 Rev 2, enabling custom peripheral integration such as additional sensors or actuators without modifying the base board layout.

STEVAL-BFA001V1B Specifications

Product attributes: Attribute value

Manufacturer:: STMicroelectronics

Series:: -

Packaging:: Bulk

Product Status:: Active

Sensor Type:: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Humidity, Pressure, Sound, Temperature

Sensing Range:: -

Interface:: -

Sensitivity:: -

Voltage - Supply:: 18V ~ 32V

Embedded:: Yes, MCU, 32-Bit

Contents:: Board(s)

Utilized IC / Part:: STM32F469

STEVAL-BFA001V1B FAQ

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5.How can I obtain technical support or documentation for STEVAL-BFA001V1B?

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6.How does Aetrix verify that STEVAL-BFA001V1B is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?

All STEVAL-BFA001V1B products on Aetrix are procured from qualified distributors and authorized channels. Our dedicated quality assurance team conducts strict verification, including traceability checks and, if necessary, third-party testing. This ensures that STEVAL-BFA001V1B meets industry standards.

7.What is the process for return or replacement of STEVAL-BFA001V1B?

All STEVAL-BFA001V1B units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with STEVAL-BFA001V1B, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:

1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.

2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.

3.The STEVAL-BFA001V1B part is unused and in its original packaging.

Return procedure for STEVAL-BFA001V1B:

1.Submit a request within 90 days.

2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.

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