MIKROE Unveils Development Board for Automotive Motor Control
March 2, 2026 Editorial Staff
The development board integrates MCU and relay drivers for rapid prototyping of automotive body electronics and actuators.
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MIKROE has introduced the SmartMCD TB9M001FTG development board, a dedicated platform for reliable control of brushed DC motors and high-current automotive body loads. The board targets rapid proof-of-concept development and embedded prototyping for applications such as electric sunroofs, power windows, and adjustable seats.
The SmartMCD TB9M001FTG board centers on the TB9M001FTG automotive-grade relay driver IC from Toshiba Semiconductor. This SmartMCD device integrates an embedded MCU with low-side and high-side driver outputs and relay control functionality. By combining control logic and power stages in a single device, the IC enables direct actuation of motors, relays, and other power loads typically found in automotive body electronics. Developers can evaluate control strategies and validate hardware concepts without building a custom power stage from scratch.
The board uses an ARM® Cortex®-M0 core running at up to 40 MHz. It provides 192 KB of Code Flash, 16 KB of Data Flash, 16 KB of SRAM, and 12 KB of ROM, supporting firmware development for real-world automotive use cases. For fast bring-up and debugging, MIKROE integrates an onboard debug unit based on Toshiba's TMPM067FW microcontroller. This configuration allows out-of-the-box operation, testing, and firmware debugging of the target device.
The SmartMCD TB9M001FTG board supports two high-current brushed DC motor channels through onboard solid-state relays rated up to 20 A per channel. It also offers USB Type-C connectivity, USB-to-UART communication, and LIN interface support for integration into automotive communication networks. Developers can monitor Hall sensors and configure operation through onboard switches, jumpers, headers, LEDs, and push buttons. These features simplify parameter adjustment and functional verification during development.
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The SmartMCD IC meets AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification and operates over a temperature range from –40 °C to +90 °C, ensuring suitability for demanding automotive environments. The compact board measures 130 mm by 73 mm and integrates all required motor control circuitry and test interfaces. This design allows engineers to move quickly from evaluation to application-specific prototyping in automotive body control systems.
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