Evaluation and Demonstration Boards and Kits

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
PRT-12885

PRT-12885

SparkFun

SPARKFUN SUNNY BUDDY - MPPT SOLA

47

BOB-09868

BOB-09868

SparkFun

ADMP401 MEMS MICROPHONE

0

PRT-15217

PRT-15217

SparkFun

LIPO CHARGER PLUS

94

SEN-12650

SEN-12650

SparkFun

SPARKFUN SINGLE LEAD HEART RATE

205

ROB-16836

ROB-16836

SparkFun

SPARKFUN PRODRIVER - STEPPER MOT

57

WIG-09555

WIG-09555

SparkFun

SPARKFUN OBD-II UART

6

LCD-09352

LCD-09352

SparkFun

SPARKFUN GRAPHIC LCD SERIAL BACK

0

WIG-12772

WIG-12772

SparkFun

SPARKFUN LOGOMATIC V2 - SERIAL S

26

BOB-13830

BOB-13830

SparkFun

CY7C65213 USB UART SERIAL BRKOUT

28

BOB-13601

BOB-13601

SparkFun

16 OUTPUT I/O EXPANDER BREAKOUT

195

DEV-13955

DEV-13955

SparkFun

OPENLOG WITH HEADERS

517

TOL-10617

TOL-10617

SparkFun

SPARKFUN LIPO FUEL GAUGE

81

PRT-14765

PRT-14765

SparkFun

LOGIC LEVEL CONVERTER - SINGLE S

44

BOB-10160

BOB-10160

SparkFun

DEADON RTC BREAKOUT

60

BOB-09822

BOB-09822

SparkFun

SPARKFUN USB TO RS-485 CONVERTER

104

ROB-09664

ROB-09664

SparkFun

SERVO CTLR MAESTRO 6CH USB

0

COM-12781

COM-12781

SparkFun

SPARKFUN EL SEQUENCER

1

SEN-12642

SEN-12642

SparkFun

SPARKFUN SOUND DETECTOR

164

DEV-16832

DEV-16832

SparkFun

SPARKFUN OPENLOG ARTEMIS

20

BOB-12052

BOB-12052

SparkFun

SPARKFUN COULOMB COUNTER BREAKOU

17

Evaluation and Demonstration Boards and Kits

Evaluation and Demonstration Boards and Kits are hardware platforms designed to facilitate the development, testing, and demonstration of electronic systems. They serve as critical tools for engineers and developers to prototype applications, validate designs, and accelerate time-to-market. These boards integrate processors, sensors, communication interfaces, and software ecosystems, enabling rapid experimentation across diverse industries such as IoT, automotive, and industrial automation.

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Microcontroller Development BoardsEmbedded CPUs, GPIOs, integrated peripheralsIoT devices, robotics
FPGA Evaluation BoardsReconfigurable logic, high-speed interfacesCommunication systems, AI accelerators
Sensor Expansion KitsMulti-sensor integration (temperature, motion, etc.)Smart agriculture, environmental monitoring
Wireless Communication ModulesBluetooth/Wi-Fi/LoRa protocols, antenna interfacesConnected healthcare, smart cities

Typical architecture includes: - Processing Units: Microcontrollers, FPGAs, or SoCs - Memory: RAM, Flash, EEPROM - Interfaces: USB, UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet - Power Management: Regulators, battery connectors - Software Stack: SDKs, device drivers, IDEs Physical designs often feature standardized form factors (e.g., Arduino Uno, Raspberry Pi HATs) for modular expansion.

ParameterDescription
Processor Performance (MHz/GHz)Determines computational capability
Memory Capacity (RAM/Flash)Affects program complexity and data storage
Interface TypesDictates peripheral compatibility
Power Consumption (mW/MHz)Critical for battery-operated devices
Operating Temperature (-40 C to +85 C)Defines environmental durability

- Internet of Things (IoT): Smart home controllers, edge AI nodes - Automotive: ADAS sensor fusion platforms - Industrial Automation: PLC controllers, predictive maintenance systems - Consumer Electronics: Wearables, AR/VR prototypes

ManufacturerRepresentative Products
STMicroelectronicsSTM32 Nucleo Series, SensorTile Kit
IntelIntel Edison, Movidius Neural Compute Stick
XilinxZynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Evaluation Kit
ArduinoArduino MKR Series, Nano 33 IoT

Key considerations: 1. Match processor capabilities to application complexity 2. Verify interface compatibility with target peripherals 3. Assess software ecosystem maturity (e.g., ROS support) 4. Evaluate power budget requirements 5. Consider long-term availability and community support

- Growing adoption of RISC-V-based evaluation platforms - Integration of AI/ML accelerators in edge computing boards - Expansion of open-source hardware ecosystems - Increased focus on energy-efficient architectures for IoT - Standardization of form factors (e.g., SparkFun's Qwiic system)

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