Freescale and Farnell collaborate on MagniV development kit

element14, part of the global Premier Farnell Group, has teamed up with Freescale to launch the MagniV S12ZVML-MINIBRD variable speed motor control development kit.

The S12ZVML-MINIBRD provides an easy-to-use motor control evaluation and development platform. The kit includes both the hardware and software needed to get a variable speed motor up and running quickly with the included software libraries and development tools. It is suitable for sensorless BLDC or PMSM motor control as well as bidirectional DC motors (H-Bridge).

The board is designed for engineers and hobbyists requiring a single board solution to drive low-voltage, variable-speed BLDC/PMSM motors using trapezoidal or field oriented control. David Shen, group CTO at Premier Farnell, said: “In alignment with our strategic partnership, Freescale worked with us to produce and launch the MagniV S12ZVML-MINIBRD board through the manufacturing capabilities we are now able to offer through Embest, a wholly owned Premier Farnell subsidiary.”

Features of the S12ZVML-MINIBRD include: allows FOC and trapezoidal control; includes easy-to-use motor tuning software and libraries; S12ZVML128; 6 N-channel FETs with 5-8 A drive capability; LIN connector; onboard BDM-to-USB debug interface.