Evaluation Boards - Expansion Boards, Daughter Cards

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
P0057 Terasic	HSMC DEBUG LOOPBACK CONN	18
P0078 Terasic	HSMC COMMUNICATION CARD	1
P0083 Terasic	HDMI RECEIVER DAUGHTER CARD	1
P0185 Terasic	HMI TOUCHSCREEN 2.4" COLOR	166
P0024 Terasic	GPIO-HSTC CARD (FEMALE)	10
P0001 Terasic	MODULE DIGITAL CAMERA 5MP (D5M)	14
P0087 Terasic	HDMI-HSTC CARD (VER.1.4)	2
P0096 Terasic	APTINA SENSOR ADAPTER HSMC CARD	0
P0204 Terasic	DAUGHTER CARD HSMC ARRADIO	4
P0498 Terasic	12G SDI-FMC DAUGHTER CARD	2
P0189 Terasic	BOARD DEV DE0 DAUGHTER	0
P0531 Terasic	OCXO TIMING BOARD	0
P0504 Terasic	TIMING AND UART BOARD	0
P0038 Terasic	DAUGHTER BOARD FOR DE3/HSMC	0
CLT Terasic	CAMERA LINK TX DAUGHTER BOARD	0
CLR Terasic	CAMERA LINK RX DAUGHTER BOARD	0

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