Evaluation Boards - Expansion Boards, Daughter Cards

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
U082 M5Stack	ESP32 PSRAM TIMER CAMERA OV3660	46
U055 M5Stack	M5STICKC SPEAKER HAT (PAM8303)	19
U095 M5Stack	6-AXIS IMU UNIT(MPU6886)	0
U031 M5Stack	MINI RFID UNIT (MFRC522)	39
M032 M5Stack	PROTO MODULE - 13.2MM	30
U070 M5Stack	M5STICKC YUN HAT (SHT20, BMP280,	33
U097 M5Stack	4 CHANNEL RELAY UNIT (STM32F030)	0
U029 M5Stack	MINI HEART RATE UNIT (MAX30100)	35
K048 M5Stack	ESP32 COREINK DEV KIT 1.54" EINK	95
U040 M5Stack	I2C HUB 1 TO 6 EXPANSION UNIT (T	57
M034 M5Stack	ECG MODULE 13.2(AD8232) WITH CAB	0
U098 M5Stack	ULTRASONIC UNIT RCWL-9600	31
U089 M5Stack	PDM MICROPHONE UNITSPM1423	0
U007 M5Stack	ESP32 CAMERA DEV BOARD (OV2640)	40
U101 M5Stack	WATERING UNIT WITH MOISTURE SENS	40
U028 M5Stack	NCIR TEMPERATURE UNIT MLX90614	145
U010 M5Stack	TIME-OF-FLIGHT UNIT VL53L0X	0
M029 M5Stack	LORA MODULE (868MHZ)	38
U082-F M5Stack	ESP32 PSRAM TIMER CAMERA FISHEYE	0
K012-B M5Stack	LAN MODULE WITH W5500	23

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