STMicroelectronics STEVAL-CTM020A Compact MCU-Based Control Board

The hardware architecture supports a wide range of synchronous and asynchronous brushless motors, including permanent-magnet, induction, synchronous-reluctance, and switched-reluctance machines. Thanks to its multimotor and multiphase drive capability, the STEVAL-CTM020A is well-suited for complex motion systems that require independent or coordinated control of several motors.

The control board is designed to be used with external power stages or inverter boards via the MC connector V2, enabling easy adaptation to different power ratings and topologies while reusing the same control platform. Multiple feedback options can be supported, such as sensorless control, hall-effect sensors, and encoder-based sensing, depending on the specific system configuration.

The STMicroelectronics STEVAL-CTM020A is fully zest-compatible and is part of the STM32 motor control ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration with ST motor control firmware libraries, configuration tools, and development environments. Debug and communication interfaces available via the STLINK connector enable straightforward tuning, monitoring, and parameterization of motor control applications.

This control board can serve as a reference design or a development and evaluation platform for high-performance motor control in industrial applications, helping designers accelerate the implementation and optimization of advanced FOC-based multimotor systems.