Evaluation Boards - Expansion Boards, Daughter Cards

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
4648 Adafruit	ADAFRUIT PCF8591 QUAD 8-BIT ADC	28
GEN4-4DCAPE-43CT-CLB 4D Systems	LCD CAPE 4.3" CAP TOUCH	25
EVAL-CN0395-ARDZ Analog Devices, Inc.	CN0395	2
PIS-1128 Pi Supply	IOT LORA NODE PHAT 868MHZ/915MHZ	41
SEN0114 DFRobot	SOIL MOISTURE SENSOR (ARDUINO CO	20
MIKROE-2508 MikroElektronika	ECG 2 CLICK BUNDLE	7
MIKROE-4560 MikroElektronika	VOLUME 2 CLICK	0
DFR0055 DFRobot	GRAVITY:TERMINAL SENSOR ADAPTER	10
S5U13513R00C100 Epson	BOARD EVAL FOR BEAGLEBONE BLACK	0
ISOIOM17427-4 Made Systems	ISOLATED I/O WITH 4 RELAY OUTPUT	25
PIM523 Pimoroni	RGB POTENTIOMETER BREAKOUT	42
MIKROE-3445 MikroElektronika	MIC 2 CLICK	0
MIKROE-2555 MikroElektronika	GAINAMP CLICK	0
106990020 Seeed	SOLAR CHARGER SHIELD V2.2	51
EVAL-AD7686-PMDZ Analog Devices, Inc.	EVAL BOARD 16BIT 500K ADC AD7686	1
SEN-15577 SparkFun	PULSED RADAR BREAKOUT - A111	13
MIKROE-1201 MikroElektronika	BOARD 7SEG CLICK	33
ASX00006 Genuino (Arduino)	ARDUINO MKR ETH SHIELD	16
2078 Adafruit	SHIELD PWRBOOST 500 RECHARGE 5V	4
KITXMCLEDDALI20RGBTOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	XMC 3CH RGB LED SHIELD XMC1302	6

Evaluation Boards - Expansion Boards, Daughter Cards

1. Overview

Evaluation Boards (EVBs), Expansion Boards, and Daughter Cards are essential hardware tools for embedded system development, prototyping, and testing. These platforms enable engineers to assess processor capabilities, interface peripherals, and validate designs before mass production. Their modular architecture supports rapid innovation in IoT, automotive, industrial automation, and consumer electronics sectors.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
Microcontroller EVBs	ARM/FPGA SoC integration, onboard sensors, debug interfaces	IoT edge devices, smart sensors
Expansion Boards	Standard interfaces (PCIe, USB-C), protocol converters	Industrial gateways, communication modules
Daughter Cards	Specialized functionality modules (ADC/DAC, RF transceivers)	Medical imaging equipment, test instruments
Programmer Kits	Flash programming, JTAG/SWD debugging, voltage monitoring	Automotive ECUs, aerospace controllers

3. Structure and Components

Typical architecture includes:

Multi-layer PCB with high-speed traces
Processor sockets or soldered-down SoCs
Standardized connectors (2.54mm headers, M.2)
Onboard memory (RAM, Flash storage)
Power management ICs and voltage regulators
Debug interfaces (SWD, JTAG, UART)

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Description
Clock Speed	Determines processing capability (1MHz-2GHz range)
Bus Width	Memory bandwidth (8/16/32-bit configurations)
Interface Support	USB 3.0, Ethernet, CAN, SPI/I2C compatibility
Power Consumption	Typical range: 0.5W-25W (varies with workload)
Operating Temperature	Industrial (-40 C to +85 C) or commercial grade

5. Application Areas

Major industries include:

Telecommunications (5G base stations, optical transceivers)
Medical equipment (MRI scanners, patient monitors)
Industrial automation (PLC controllers, robotics)
Consumer electronics (smart home devices, wearables)
Automotive (ADAS systems, V2X communication)

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Vendor	Product Series
Xilinx	Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Evaluation Kit
Intel	Stratix 10 GX FPGA Development Board
STMicroelectronics	STM32 Nucleo Expansion Boards
Texas Instruments	Processor DKx Daughter Cards

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations:

Match SoC architecture to target application requirements
Verify interface compatibility with existing systems
Evaluate available ecosystem (IDE support, middleware)
Consider power budget and thermal management needs
Assess long-term availability and RoHS compliance

8. Industry Trends

Future developments include:

Integration of AI accelerators (NPU modules)
Adoption of 5nm/3nm process technologies
Expansion of RISC-V based evaluation platforms
Increased focus on functional safety (ISO 26262 compliance)
Growing adoption of modular "Lego-style" prototyping systems