Hilscher Switch Shield netX 90 SoC Development Kit for STM32 Nucleo-64 and Nucleo-144 development boards NSHIELD 90-RE

Hilscher Evaluation Board, Ethernet Technology, Evaluation Board Type - NSHIELD 90-RE

This evaluation board provides a development environment for industrial communication based on the netX 90 SoC. It connects to STM32 Nucleo-64 and Nucleo-144 development boards to extend host functionality and enable Ethernet and fieldbus diagnostics. The board is intended as a development kit component to assist engineers in integrating networked interfaces into automation and electronic systems.

Features and Benefits:

• Includes netX 90 SoC enabling multi-protocol support and offload
  Compatible with STM32 Nucleo-64 and Nucleo-144 for Rapid prototyping
  Provides Ethernet connectivity for network-level testing and analysis
  Offers fieldbus and host interfaces to validate industrial links
  Designed as a Switch Shield to integrate switching functions into Nucleo setups

Applications

• Suitable for developing industrial communication stacks on STM32 platforms
  Used for validating Ethernet-based control and monitoring systems
  Ideal for prototyping fieldbus gateway and bridge solutions
  Can be used for diagnostic testing of network interfaces in automation

Which development boards can it physically connect to?

It is designed to Interface directly with both 64-pin and 144-pin STM32 Nucleo development boards for expansion.

What types of interfaces are available for integration testing?

The board exposes Ethernet, host and fieldbus interfaces Plus diagnostic channels for protocol verification.

Is the product intended for standalone production deployment?

It is classified as a development kit component to support evaluation and prototyping rather than final product installation.

What classification does the kit carry for use in development workflows?

It is provided as a development kit configured as a Switch Shield for system-level testing.