STMicroelectronics STEVAL-IDB013V1

Overview

STEVAL-IDB013V1 from STMicroelectronics is a Bluetooth® Low Energy 5.2 certified evaluation platform built around the BlueNRG-LPS (BlueNRG-332VC) SoC in WLCSP36 package, featuring an Arm Cortex-M0+ core, 192 KB flash, 24 KB SRAM, integrated MEMS accelerometer/gyroscope (LSM6DSOX), pressure/temperature sensor (LPS2X), chip antenna, UFL connector, Arduino R3 headers, and CMSIS-DAP debugger - designed for rapid BLE application prototyping and RF performance validation.

For engineers reviewing the STEVAL-IDB013V1 datasheet, STEVAL-IDB013V1 pinout, STEVAL-IDB013V1 application, or STEVAL-IDB013V1 equivalent, this board supports Bluetooth 5.2 features including AoA/AoD direction finding, LE Power Control, periodic advertising sync transfer, GATT caching, and long-range mode at -101 dBm sensitivity - with USB/battery/external power options and drag-and-drop firmware programming.

Technical Context

The platform integrates the BlueNRG-LPS SoC operating at 64 MHz with full BLE 5.2 protocol stack support, including simultaneous master/slave roles, 2 Mbps PHY, CSA#2, and LE L2CAP connection-oriented channels. Its radio subsystem delivers +7 dBm programmable output power and -95 dBm sensitivity at 1 Mbps.

Onboard sensors include the LSM6DSOX 6-axis inertial module (accelerometer + gyroscope) and LPS2X environmental sensor (pressure + temperature), both interfaced via I²C. The embedded CMSIS-DAP debugger enables SWD-based debugging and UART-to-USB serial bridging through an STM32F103RCT6 companion MCU.

Key Specifications

Availability

STEVAL-IDB013V1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for Bluetooth 5.2 development, direction-finding prototyping, MEMS sensor integration, and low-power wireless connectivity validation requiring stable component supply and full production traceability.

Supply support for STEVAL-IDB013V1 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, delivering microcontrollers, sensors, power ICs, and wireless SoCs for industrial, automotive, and consumer applications.

The STEVAL-IDB013V1 belongs to ST's Bluetooth Low Energy evaluation platform product line, engineered to accelerate time-to-proof-of-concept for BLE 5.2 features including AoA/AoD, long range, and multi-role operation in resource-constrained edge devices.

FAQ

Does STEVAL-IDB013V1 support Bluetooth Direction Finding (AoA/AoD)?

Yes, the onboard BlueNRG-LPS SoC natively supports Bluetooth 5.2 Direction Finding features including Angle of Arrival (AoA) and Angle of Departure (AoD). It provides dedicated hardware timing control and IQ sample capture capability via its RF interface, enabling precise location tracking when used with compatible antenna arrays and host software.

What development software is included with STEVAL-IDB013V1?

The board ships with the STSW-BNRGLP-DK BlueNRG-LPS development kit software package, containing BLE stack libraries, example projects (including sensor fusion, beaconing, and direction finding), configuration utilities, and comprehensive documentation aligned with Bluetooth SIG qualification requirements.

Can STEVAL-IDB013V1 operate solely on battery power?

Yes, it supports standalone operation using a CR2032 coin-cell battery. The BlueNRG-LPS SoC draws only 3.4 mA in RX mode at sensitivity level and 4.3 mA in TX mode at 0 dBm, enabling multi-week operation in periodic sensing and advertising scenarios typical of asset tracking applications.

Are Arduino-compatible peripherals accessible on STEVAL-IDB013V1?

Yes, it features standard Arduino R3 pin headers (CN1–CN4) exposing GPIO, I²C, SPI, UART, PWM, and analog-capable pins mapped directly to BlueNRG-LPS peripherals - allowing seamless integration with off-the-shelf shields and rapid hardware expansion without signal translation or level-shifting.