Evaluation Boards - Expansion Boards, Daughter Cards

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
PIS-0398 Pi Supply	WISNODE LORA ARDUINO SHLD 433MHZ	10
PIS-0926 Pi Supply	BATTBORG PI BATTERY POWER BOARD	3
PIS-0701 Pi Supply	TRAFFIC HAT FOR RASPBERRY PI	0
PIS-0925 Pi Supply	BATTBORG PI BATTERY POWER BOARD	0
PIS-0261 Pi Supply	PAPIRUS ZERO MEDIUM (2.0")	21
PIS-0922 Pi Supply	ZEROBORG TRIPLE STACK 9V SOLDERE	0
PIS-0919 Pi Supply	ULTRABORG PWM SERVO CONTROL ULTR	28
PIS-0921 Pi Supply	ZEROBORG COMPLETE QUAD MOTOR CON	0
PIS-0924 Pi Supply	BATTBORG PI BATTERY POWER BOARD	0
PIS-0418 Pi Supply	ENERGENIE PI-MOTE CONTROL STARTE	0
PIS-1138 Pi Supply	NIGHT VISION RPI CAMERA MOD 160	29
PIS-0098 Pi Supply	ENERGENIE PI-MOTE IR (INFRARED)	0
PIS-0915 Pi Supply	THUNDERBORG WITH LID DUAL 5A MOT	0
PIS-0097 Pi Supply	ENERGENIE PI-MOTE CONTROL BOARD	0
PIS-0917 Pi Supply	PICOBORG QUAD MOTOR CONTROLLER	30
PIS-1349 Pi Supply	PI ZERO 1 WIRE I2C HAT	0
PIS-1594 Pi Supply	RAK2013 CELLULAR PI HAT EG95-NA	8
PIS-0243 Pi Supply	GPIO ADAPTER FOR RPI-DISPLAY B+	98
PIS-1211 Pi Supply	WISLINK CELL BG96 ARDUINO SHIELD	0
PIS-1364 Pi Supply	PI ZERO SERVO PWM HAT	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