Würth Elektronik and Nexperia have unveiled the NEVB-MTR1-KIT1, a modular motor driver evaluation kit designed to accelerate the development of efficient, reliable motor controllers. Built for engineers working on advanced BLDC motor systems, the kit is plug-and-play in under two minutes and powered via USB-C.
The platform includes a 3-phase inverter board, motor controller board, microcontroller development board, pre-wired motor connections, and a brushless DC motor. Its open architecture allows engineers to swap out components, microcontrollers, and control strategies with ease. Würth Elektronik’s high-current connectors, rated for up to 1 kW at 48 V, support real-world testing under demanding conditions.
Modern motion systems, whether for robotics, industrial automation, or electric mobility, demand high performance, fault tolerance, and energy efficiency. But delivering all three means navigating a complex design landscape where switching behaviour, EMI, thermal performance, and software all have to align.
The NEVB-MTR1-KIT1 helps engineers confront that challenge head-on. With open-source firmware and a flexible hardware layout, the kit becomes a testbed for validating driver-switch combinations and experimenting with real-world conditions—right down to parasitic elements, transient behaviour, and layout-induced noise.
“Our collaboration with Würth Elektronik brings together the strengths of both companies to support engineers in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible,” said Oleg Krapivner, Marketing Senior Director at Nexperia. “By combining passive components and power semiconductors on a single board, we’re providing a practical platform that helps accelerate innovation at the heart of designs. We’re offering more than just an evaluation tool – it’s a playground for engineers to experiment, iterate, and bring new ideas to life.”
Alexander Gerfer, CTO at the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group, added: “The NEVB-MTR1-KIT1 marks a paradigm shift in our evaluation boards. Rather than forcing engineers to adopt a fixed reference design, the board becomes a modular, developer-friendly platform that can be adapted to a wide range of motors, control algorithms, and test setups. This flexibility not only speeds up motor controller development but also enables faster iterations, testing, and optimization – exactly what modern development projects need.”
The NEVB-MTR1-KIT1 is designed to get out of the way and let engineers focus on what matters: iterating faster, validating more accurately, and refining performance without hitting roadblocks. Whether you're fine-tuning control algorithms, evaluating gate driver behaviour, or pushing for tighter efficiency margins, this kit provides a solid foundation.
And in a world where development cycles are getting tighter and demands are only rising, that kind of flexibility isn’t just helpful, it’s essential.
