Evaluation Boards - Expansion Boards, Daughter Cards

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
5651 Kitronik	TERMINAL BLOCK BREAKOUT FOR MICR	26
5631 Kitronik	:KLEF PIANO FOR THE MICRO:BIT	10
5693 Kitronik	KITRONIK COMPACT ALL-IN-ONE ROBO	0
5641 Kitronik	ROBOTICS BOARD FOR BBC MICRO:BIT	0
5601 Kitronik	EDGE CONNECTOR BREAKOUT BOARD FO	13
5636 Kitronik	KLIMATE BOARD FOR THE BBC MICRO:	41
5649 Kitronik	MI:SOUND SPEAKER BOARD FOR BBC M	0
5664 Kitronik	MICRO:BIT BREADBOARD BREAKOUT BO	47
5650 Kitronik	:VIEW TEXT32 LCD SCREEN FOR MICR	16
5642 Kitronik	STOP:BIT - TRAFFIC LIGHT FOR BBC	195
5609 Kitronik	PROTOTYPING SYSTEM FOR THE BBC M	0
5623 Kitronik	SERVO:LITE BOARD FOR :MOVE MINI	0
5610-V2 Kitronik	KITRONIK MI:POWER BOARD FOR THE	0
5649-V2 Kitronik	SOUND SPKR BOARD MICRO:BIT V1 &	43
5697 Kitronik	KITRONIK ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL B	0
5601B Kitronik	EDGE CONNECTOR BREAKOUT BOARD FO	58
5620 Kitronik	MOTOR DRIVER FOR BBC MICRO:BIT	21
5672 Kitronik	KITRONIK ZIP HALO HD FOR MICRO:B	2
5610 Kitronik	MI:POWER BOARD FOR THE BBC MICRO	31
5655 Kitronik	KLIP MOTOR DRIVER FOR MICROBIT	40

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