STMicroelectronics STEVAL-HILE1G4K1 Evaluation Kit

STMicroelectronics STEVAL-HILE1G4K1 Evaluation Kit features an emulator board based on the Stellar E1 MCU and a control board including the STM32G474RE MCU. The STEVAL-HILE1G4K1 is designed for safe, low-voltage emulation of digital power converters. The kit facilitates verification of control algorithms by simulating a virtual power circuit in which the real controller operates under both normal and fault conditions, eliminating the risk to physical power hardware.

The HIL board emulates the complete power conversion system, including AC and DC sources, converter power stages, and loads. The board supports multiple converter types, including three-phase PFC and isolated DC-DC converters. It encompasses topologies such as the Vienna rectifier, 3-Level T-type, 3-Phase 2 Level (B6), and Dual-Active-Bridge (DAB) converters.

A dedicated software GUI delivers intuitive real-time visualization and analysis of critical parameters and signals, helping users to monitor system performance, detect anomalies, and fine-tune control algorithms efficiently. The interface fosters customizable dashboards, signal logging, and interactive controls to enable comprehensive debugging and validation throughout the development process. The STMicroelectronics STEVAL-HILE1G4K1 Evaluation Kit significantly reduces development time and costs by promoting early-stage testing and debugging of power converter control strategies in a risk-free environment.

Features

High simulation accuracy for AFE and VSI (100kHz maximum simulation frequency)
Extensive onboard I/Os: 12x PWM inputs, 20x DAC outputs
Fault injection support
- AC and DC overvoltage
- AC and DC overcurrent

Model-based power plant emulation
User interface: pushbuttons, LEDs, potentiometers
- Grid and relay status monitoring
- Grid and load activation and setting
GUI for real-time monitoring and efficient debugging