Evaluation Kit for Industrial PLC Applications

STMicroelectronics STEVAL-SILKT01 Evaluation Kit

<p dir="ltr" id="isPasted">The STEVAL-SILKT01 is an evaluation kit from STMicroelectronics designed to help developers create and test applications using the STSILK01A System-in-Package (SiP). It’s a solution for industrial PLC development focused on SIL3 applications. The kit features a low-power &nbsp;STEVAL-SILKTA01 motherboard and two STEVAL-SILKTB01 daughter boards (actuation boards). The motherboard also features up to three connectivity interfaces with RS485, CAN, and Ethernet options. There is a set of dual digital inputs and outputs, diagnostics coverage, and evaluation options for programmable logic controllers.&nbsp;</p><h2 dir="ltr">Comprehensive Kit Designed for Safety-Critical Applications</h2><p dir="ltr">The complete kit features a variety of peripherals and boards:</p><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">STEVAL-SILKT01 -&nbsp;It’s the evaluation kit for industrial PLC solutions, purpose-built for developing safety-critical SIL3 applications. The safety elements are demonstrated by its design compliance with stringent safety standards like IEC61508-2, EN 62061, EN ISO 13849-1, and EN ISO 13849-2, targeting SIL3/PLe achievement. This focus on safety is further reinforced by its dual-core architecture, leveraging the STM32H743ZG and STM32G431RB microcontrollers, providing both performance and redundancy. A key aspect of the STEVAL-SILKT01 is its comprehensive diagnostic coverage, exceeding 90%, which is crucial for identifying and responding to potential faults in safety-related systems.</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">STM32H743ZG -&nbsp;It’s a high-performance Digital Signal Processing Unit featuring an Arm Cortex M7 microcontroller with 1MB Flash memory and 1MB RAM. It also features a 480 MHz processor, external memory interfaces, and flexible external peripheral interfaces.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">STM32G431RB -&nbsp;It’s the mainstream Arm Cortex M4 microcontroller featuring a 128 Kb memory, a math accelerator, &nbsp;and medium analog level integration.</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">STSW-SILKT01 -&nbsp;It’s the firmware package built around the STM32Cube architecture, featuring an application layer, drivers layer, and HAL libraries for necessary development support.&nbsp;</p></li></ul><h2 dir="ltr">Flexible I/O and Communications Features </h2><p dir="ltr">The kit features dual digital outputs using the IPS1025H and IPS4260L, along with dual digital inputs via the CLT03-1SC3, all contributing to the system's safety integrity. Galvanic isolation, implemented using the STISO621, is employed for both data transmission and digital I/O signals, ensuring robust protection against electrical interference and enhancing system safety. &nbsp;Redundancy is a core principle, implemented not only at the hardware level but also in data processing, further enhancing reliability. &nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Real-time communication capabilities are essential for many safety-critical applications, and the STEVAL-SILKT01 supports this through Ethernet technology for protocols like Ethernet/IP, and differential serial communication for RS485 and CAN. &nbsp;Finally, the kit incorporates overload and overtemperature protections directly on the board at the device level, safeguarding the system from potentially damaging conditions. &nbsp;These combined features make the STEVAL-SILKT01 well-suited for developing applications where functional safety is paramount.</p>

STMicroelectronics STEVAL-SILKT01 Evaluation Kit Product Brief

I/O Modules

Communication

Memory

The STEVAL-SILKT01 is an evaluation kit from STMicroelectronics designed to help developers create and test applications using the STSILK01A System-in-Package (SiP). It’s a solution for industrial PLC development focused on SIL3 applications.

I/O Modules	Dual Digital Inputs and Outputs
Communication	Ethernet, CAN, and RS485
Memory	1MB Flash, 1MB RAM