Evaluation Boards - Expansion Boards, Daughter Cards

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
MIKROE-2765 MikroElektronika	MIC23099 CLICK	9
MIKROE-2299 MikroElektronika	MCP2542 CLICK	46
MIKROE-3676 MikroElektronika	SILENT STEP 3 CLICK	21
MIKROE-3788 MikroElektronika	SECURE SOIC CLICK	40
MIKROE-4156 MikroElektronika	RS485 5 CLICK	45
MIKROE-4332 MikroElektronika	DAC 9 CLICK	17
MIKROE-3452 MikroElektronika	AMBIENT 8 CLICK	13
MIKROE-1824 MikroElektronika	DEV BOARD ROTARY B CLICK	1
MIKROE-3298 MikroElektronika	LLC-SPI CLICK	9
MIKROE-3725 MikroElektronika	FEATHER CLICK SHIELD	21
MIKROE-2979 MikroElektronika	THERMO 7 CLICK	7
MIKROE-2735 MikroElektronika	PAC1934 CLICK	3
MIKROE-4423 MikroElektronika	NVSRAM 2 CLICK	5
MIKROE-3176 MikroElektronika	LIGHTRANGER 4 CLICK	21
MIKROE-4182 MikroElektronika	BRUSHLESS 7 CLICK	46
MIKROE-4088 MikroElektronika	ISO ADC CLICK	8
MIKROE-4108 MikroElektronika	SCANNER CLICK	0
MIKROE-2780 MikroElektronika	BOOST CLICK	0
MIKROE-3912 MikroElektronika	RS232 SPI CLICK	4
MIKROE-3449 MikroElektronika	GYRO 3 CLICK	4

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