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

• 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

• 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

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

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

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

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