Evaluation Boards - Expansion Boards, Daughter Cards

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
MAX1240PMB# Maxim Integrated	PERIPHERAL MODULE FOR MAX1240	310
MAX31341SHLD# Maxim Integrated	EVKIT FOR LOW CURRENT REAL TIME	521
MAX22191PMB# Maxim Integrated	PERIPHERAL MODULE FOR MAX22191	314
MAX14912PMB# Maxim Integrated	PERIPHERAL MODULE FOR MAX14912	413
MAX13054AESHLD# Maxim Integrated	EVAL MAX13054 CAN TRANSCEIVER	195
MAX33250ESHLD# Maxim Integrated	EVAL DUAL TXRX RS232 MAX33250	434
MAX31343SHLD# Maxim Integrated	MAX31343 RTC SHIELD	512
MAX13053AESHLD# Maxim Integrated	EVAL MAX13053 TXRX CAN	27
DS18B20EVSYS1# Maxim Integrated	PROG RESOLUTION 1-WIRE DGTL THER	9
MAX30101WING# Maxim Integrated	FEATHERWING MODULE WITH PULSEOX	928
MAX14661PMB1# Maxim Integrated	EVKIT FOR BEYOND-THE-RAILS 16:2	8
MAX31345ATA/VY+ Maxim Integrated	IC CLOCK AND TIMING	0
MAX31345ATA/VY+T Maxim Integrated	IC CLOCK AND TIMING	0
MAX31345GTA/VY+T Maxim Integrated	IC CLOCK AND TIMING	0
MAXSHLD0003# Maxim Integrated	MAX5969 SHIELD DEVELOPMENT KIT.	0
MAX31345GTA/VY+ Maxim Integrated	IC CLOCK AND TIMING	0
MAXSHLD0002# Maxim Integrated	MAX14940 SHIELD DEVELOPMENT KIT.	0
MAXWINGDEMO1# Maxim Integrated	LOW POWER, TEMPERATURE SENSOR AN	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