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SPC570S-DISP

STMicroelectronics
SPC570S Discovery - e200 MCU 32-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
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Overview

The SPC570S-DISP is a Discovery evaluation board featuring the SPC570S50E1, a 32-bit Power Architecture microcontroller designed specifically for entry-level automotive safety applications. This hardware platform enables development on the e200z0h core and includes a checker safety core for functional safety verification. The board is equipped with an integrated PLS debugger, eliminating the need for external hardware during initial firmware development.

Why Choose This Part

The board features a built-in USB-JTAG PLS debugger and includes a 256 kByte code-limited debugging license for immediate development. It offers hardware-level safety features such as a checker core and is designed to interface with automotive standard buses including CAN, LIN, and K-Line.

Applications

Automotive Safety Systems
Evaluation of ASIL-compliant firmware using the integrated checker core and safety-specific peripherals.
Chassis and Airbag Control
Prototyping entry-level automotive electronic control units that require high reliability and hardware-level safety monitoring.
Industrial Functional Safety
Development of industrial safety nodes that benefit from the Power Architecture's deterministic performance and error-checking capabilities.
Vehicle Networking Nodes
Testing communication stacks for CAN, LIN, and K-Line interfaces within a vehicle network architecture.

Key Specifications

Type MCU 32-Bit
Contents Board(s)
Platform Discovery
Mounting Type Fixed
Core Processor e200
Utilized IC / Part SPC570S

Getting Started

Connect the board to a PC via the USB port to provide 5V power and access the integrated PLS debugger. Download the SPC5Studio integrated development environment from STMicroelectronics to begin coding for the e200z0h core. Utilize the extension headers to access the 148 pins for custom peripheral interfacing or external 12V power supply operation.

Also Consider

S32K144 Evaluation Board NXP Semiconductors - An alternative automotive-grade development platform based on the Arm Cortex-M4F architecture for similar safety applications.