STMicroelectronics STM32100B-MCKIT

Overview

STM32100B-MCKIT from STMicroelectronics is a complete motor control starter kit built around the STM32F100B microcontroller, enabling Field-Oriented Control (FOC) of three-phase PMSM motors with single-shunt current sensing, sensorless or Hall/encoder-based position feedback, and out-of-the-box operation using the included 24 V DC Shinano PMSM motor.

For engineers reviewing the STM32100B-MCKIT datasheet, STM32100B-MCKIT pinout, STM32100B-MCKIT application, or STM32100B-MCKIT equivalent, this kit supports rapid evaluation of FOC algorithms, real-time torque/speed control development, JTAG debugging via SEGGER J-Link, and integration of opto-isolated gate drivers and auxiliary power supply TR30R in industrial motor drive prototyping.

Technical Context

The kit integrates STEVAL-IHM023v2 (MB991) as its 3-phase inverter stage with IGBTs and gate drivers, MB871 as the STM32F100B-based control board featuring ARM Cortex-M3 core, and MB535B for opto-isolated JTAG interface-enabling safe, noise-immune firmware programming and real-time debug. All boards are interconnected via standardized headers and ribbon cables.

It implements closed-loop motor control using hardware-accelerated PWM timers, ADC sampling synchronized to switching cycles, and embedded PMSM software libraries supporting both sensored (quadrature encoder, Hall) and sensorless (high-frequency injection, back-EMF observer) position estimation methods.

Key Specifications

Availability

STM32100B-MCKIT is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor drive evaluation, PMSM FOC algorithm validation, and embedded motion control education requiring stable component supply and full toolchain integration.

Supply support for STM32100B-MCKIT 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, power devices, sensors, and analog ICs for industrial, automotive, and consumer applications.

This kit belongs to ST's STM32 Motor Control ecosystem, developed specifically to accelerate adoption of cost-optimized, high-efficiency FOC solutions for small-to-medium power PMSM drives in HVAC, appliances, and automation equipment.

FAQ

Does STM32100B-MCKIT support BLDC motors with six-step commutation?

No. The kit's firmware, hardware design, and documentation exclusively target Field-Oriented Control of three-phase PMSM motors. It does not include six-step commutation routines, hall sensor timing tables for trapezoidal control, or BLDC-specific PWM configurations. Users must implement BLDC support independently.

Can the J-Link debugger included with STM32100B-MCKIT be used with other STM32 families?

Yes. The included SEGGER J-Link USB-JTAG debugger is fully compatible with all ARM Cortex-M based STM32 microcontrollers, including F0, F1, F3, F4, G0, G4, L0, L4, and H7 series, provided appropriate IDE and flash programming tools (e.g., STM32CubeIDE, Keil MDK) are installed.

Is the 24 V DC Shinano PMSM motor included with full mechanical mounting hardware?

Yes. The kit includes the Shinano Kenshi PMSM motor with integrated shaft coupling, mounting flange, and fasteners. Mechanical drawings and mounting dimensions are provided in the CD-ROM documentation under "Mechanical Integration Guide" for direct panel or chassis installation.

What software tools are required to modify the motor control firmware on STM32100B-MCKIT?

Users need STM32CubeMX for initialization code generation, a C compiler (e.g., GCC ARM Embedded or Arm Compiler 6), and STM32CubeIDE or Keil µVision for build/debug. The CD-ROM supplies PMSM library source code, example projects, and detailed API reference-no proprietary ST toolchain lock-in is required.