Evaluation Boards - Expansion Boards, Daughter Cards

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
TLE94112ELSHIELDTOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	DC MOTOR SHIELD TLE94112EL	3
DCMOTORCONTRBTN8982TOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	KIT DC MOTOR BTN8982	151
MYIOTADAPTERTOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	EVAL MY IOT ADAPTER	13
BTS70082EPADAUGHBRDTOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	PROFET +2 12V BTS7008-2EPA DAUGH	3
SHIELDBTS70041EPPTOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	BTS7004-1EPP SHIELD FOR ARDUINO	8
BTS3011TEDEMOBOARDTOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	BTS3011TE DEMOBOARD	3
SHIELDBTS70041EPZTOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	PROFET+2 12V GRADE0 BTS7004-1EP	3
KITXMC1300IFX9201TOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	STEPPER MOTOR CONTROL SHIELD	3
SHIELDBTS70802EPZTOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	PROFET+2 12V GRADE0 BTS7080-2EP	3
SBCSHIELDTLE9471TOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	EVAL DCDC SBC SHIELD TLE9471-3ES	4
S2GO2HALLTLE4966KTOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	TLE4966K DOUBLE HALL SHIELD2GO	13
SPOC2DBBTS710336ESATOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	SPOC+2 BTS71330-6ESA DAUGHTERBOA	2
S2GO3DSENSETLV493DTOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	3D MAGNETIC SENSOR	1
TPM7012XENONBOARDTOBO1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	EVAL TPM SLB9670 XENON	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