Unlock new design possibilities with latest-generation smart actuators
Combining AI, sensing, & motion control
The EVLSPIN32G4-ACT edge-AI motor-drive reference design, based on the STSPIN32G4 intelligent 3-phase motor driver, is making it easier to build smart actuators. The board connects directly with ST's wireless industrial sensor node, STWIN.box (STEVAL-STWINBX1), to accelerate the development of systems that combine motor control, real-time analysis of environmental data, and IoT connectivity.
By combining cutting-edge motor-control systems with data science, the EVLSPIN32G4-ACT achieves breakthrough performance and ensures sustainable profitability. The STWIN.box contains high-quality sensors that capture information about the status of actuation engines, while high-speed data-logging capabilities facilitate the creation of advanced solutions based on edge AI and machine learning. By blending environmental and control data, system engineers gain a clear understanding of how an application is operating, can identify anomalous conditions, and leverage data-driven algorithms to guide troubleshooting and performance optimization.
The EVLSPIN32G4-ACT is based on the STSPIN32G4 system-in-package that integrates a triple high-performance half-bridge gate driver with a rich set of programmable features and a mixed signal STM32G431 microcontroller in a 9x9 mm VFQFPN package. The board is designed to drive three-phase brushless motors up to 5 Arms output current and 48 V supply input, delivering a total power of 250 W in a very compact, 62 x 50 mm form factor.
State-of-the-art, flexible, 3-phase, 75-V motor controller embedding gate driver, STM32G431 MCU, and power management.
STSPIN32G4 and STWIN.box combine in synergy to form a fully connected smart actuator equipped with a suite of sensors and MCU for advanced applications and Edge AI.
The STWIN.box can simultaneously detect environmental conditions and motor status in real-time, and the information can be stored, transferred, and used to feed AI models.
The FP-IND-DATALOGMC software function pack enables real-time monitoring and accurate performance assessment by collecting and displaying comprehensive system operating data from STSPIN32G4 and STWIN.box.
STMicroelectronics’ newly-released 6.0 version of the advanced Motor Control Software Development Kit (SDK) brings a brand new Workbench tool, featuring a modern UI with a fully reworked use flow. This new UI has been designed to guide the user through every phase of the configuration.
The embedded AI algorithm on the STWIN.box detects motor state in real time and sends the results back to the GUI. The user can use the toggle switch to simulate different faults: anomalies from magnet interference or overlapping vibrations.