STMicroelectronics STEVAL-PCC010V2

Overview

STEVAL-PCC010V2 from STMicroelectronics is a dual-board Ethernet evaluation platform comprising the ST802RT1A Fast Ethernet PHY demonstration board and the STM32F207 Connectivity Line microcontroller demonstration board. It supports 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T operation, implements MII and RMII interfaces, includes onboard 25 MHz crystals and 3.3 V LDO regulators on both boards, and ships pre-flashed with a web server demo for immediate connectivity validation.

For engineers reviewing the STEVAL-PCC010V2 datasheet, STEVAL-PCC010V2 pinout, STEVAL-PCC010V2 application, or STEVAL-PCC010V2 equivalent, this board enables rapid functional verification of PHY-MAC interface timing, RMII/MII configuration flexibility, power consumption measurement via dedicated test points, and embedded web server deployment on Cortex-M3 hardware.

Technical Context

The platform integrates two functionally coupled but physically separate PCBs: one hosting the ST802RT1A 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PHY with configurable boot-strapping jumpers (MII address, auto-negotiation, loopback, power-down, MII/RMII mode), and the other featuring the STM32F207ZGT6 MCU with integrated Ethernet MAC, USB device interface, JTAG debug header, and user I/O (buttons, LEDs).

Inter-board communication occurs via a 20-pin full-pitch header supporting MII or RMII signaling; the PHY board provides embedded transformer-coupled RJ45 connectivity while the controller board delivers +5 V USB power and supports Spirent SmartBits analysis via unpopulated 40-pin footprint.

Key Specifications

Availability

STEVAL-PCC010V2 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial Ethernet prototyping, embedded web server development, PHY-MAC interface validation, and educational labs requiring stable component supply and documented reference hardware.

Supply support for STEVAL-PCC010V2 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 analog, MCU, power, sensor, and automotive ICs with emphasis on energy efficiency and system integration.

This board belongs to ST's STEVAL (ST Evaluation) series - purpose-built to accelerate evaluation of ST silicon in real-world connectivity applications, particularly Ethernet PHY-MAC interoperability and embedded TCP/IP stack deployment.

FAQ

Is STEVAL-PCC010V2 still in production?

No - STEVAL-PCC010V2 is marked obsolete per ST's official documentation (Doc ID 18403 Rev 1, February 2011). It remains available through authorized distributors and Aetrix Electronics for legacy design support, repair, and educational use, but no new revisions or manufacturing runs are planned.

Does the board include firmware, and what does it do?

Yes - the STM32F207 controller board ships pre-flashed with a web server demo. It implements a lightweight HTTP server responding to Ethernet requests, serving static pages, and demonstrating TCP/IP stack integration with the ST802RT1A PHY via MII or RMII, enabling immediate network connectivity verification.

Can I use this board with third-party Ethernet MAC controllers?

Yes - the ST802RT1A PHY board is electrically and mechanically independent. Its 20-pin header exposes all MII/RMII signals, control lines, and power pins, allowing direct connection to any compatible external MAC (e.g., FPGA-based, ASIC, or other MCU Ethernet peripherals) using standard interface timing and voltage levels.

What test equipment is needed to evaluate PHY register access?

A JTAG debugger (e.g., ST-LINK/V2) and STM32CubeIDE are required to load custom firmware onto the STM32F207. PHY registers are accessed via MDIO/MDC bus - the board provides full signal access through its jumper-configurable interface, and register reads/writes can be verified using logic analyzer capture of MDC/MDIO waveforms or debug console output.