STMicroelectronics STEVAL-IKA001V1

Overview

STEVAL-IKA001V1 from STMicroelectronics is an STM32 interconnection board designed to adapt STEVAL-IFD001V1 (STR912 dongle) extensions to the Hitex STM32-PerformanceStick based on the STM32F103Rx 32-bit microcontroller. It supports motion sensor (MEMS) and ZigBee® wireless control/sensory network demonstrations, with dual 40-pin headers (CN1/CN6), analog (CN5), digital (CN3), and extended (CN4) connectors.

For engineers reviewing the STEVAL-IKA001V1 datasheet, STEVAL-IKA001V1 pinout, STEVAL-IKA001V1 application, or STEVAL-IKA001V1 equivalent, this board enables rapid prototyping of STM32-based sensor and wireless interface systems using standardized extension modules and documented peripheral mappings including I2C, SPI, USART, ADC, PWM, and GPIO.

Technical Context

The board implements passive signal-level translation and routing between the STR912 dongle's legacy interface and the STM32F103Rx's native peripheral pins, preserving function mapping for TIM, USART, SPI, I2C, ADC, and CAN signals. It includes pull-up resistors (R1–R4, R6), decoupling capacitors (C1–C4), reset circuitry (CN2), and power-enable logic.

No active logic or firmware resides on the board; all functionality is implemented via fixed PCB traces and discrete passives. Pin assignments follow STM32F103Rx pinout conventions, with CN1 and CN6 providing full 40-pin dual-row access to PA/PB/PC port signals, including BOOT0, reset, and power rails (3.3 V, 5 V, GNDA).

Key Specifications

Availability

STEVAL-IKA001V1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial sensor gateway development, MEMS motion evaluation, ZigBee® node prototyping, and STM32 ecosystem expansion requiring stable component supply and legacy module reuse.

Supply support for STEVAL-IKA001V1 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, designing and manufacturing microcontrollers, sensors, power ICs, and analog/mixed-signal devices for industrial, automotive, and consumer applications.

This board belongs to ST's STEVAL (ST Evaluation) product line, created to accelerate hardware evaluation and interoperability testing across ST's microcontroller and sensor platforms using standardized mechanical and electrical interfaces.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the STEVAL-IKA001V1 board?

The STEVAL-IKA001V1 is a passive interconnection adapter that electrically and mechanically bridges the STR912-based STEVAL-IFD001V1 dongle to the Hitex STM32-PerformanceStick. It routes all required signals-including GPIO, USART, SPI, I2C, ADC, and timer peripherals-without level-shifting or protocol conversion, enabling reuse of existing STR912 extension modules on STM32F103Rx hardware.

Does the board include firmware or require programming?

No. The STEVAL-IKA001V1 contains no microcontroller, memory, or programmable logic. It is a purely passive PCB with fixed copper traces, resistors (R1–R4, R6), capacitors (C1–C4), LEDs (LD1/LD2), and headers. All functionality depends entirely on the firmware running on the connected STM32-PerformanceStick and/or STR912 dongle.

Which extension modules are compatible with this interconnection board?

The board is explicitly designed for use with STEVAL-IFD001V1-compatible extensions-particularly those developed for motion sensing (e.g., STEVAL-MKI062V1 accelerometer/gryo board) and ZigBee® wireless networking. Compatibility requires matching pinout definitions and voltage levels (3.3 V logic) as defined in ST's interconnection documentation and schematics.

Is the STEVAL-IKA001V1 still in active production?

No. STMicroelectronics has marked STEVAL-IKA001V1 as Obsolete Product(s), as confirmed in the official data brief (Rev 1, June 2008). While functional and supported by legacy documentation, it is no longer manufactured or stocked by ST. Aetrix Electronics provides remaining inventory with full traceability and technical reference support for legacy design continuity.