Evaluation Boards - Sensors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MTI-200-2A8G4-DK

MTI-200-2A8G4-DK

Xsens

VRU DEVELOPMENT KIT

0

AG934-07E

AG934-07E

NVE Corporation

ATT101 ANGLE SENSOR EVAL KIT

36

EVALSHNBV01DPS422TOBO1

EVALSHNBV01DPS422TOBO1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

EVAL DPS422 BAROMETRIC HUB

2

EVB90621

EVB90621

Melexis

BOARD EVALUATION FOR MLX90621

42

TMD3725-EVM

TMD3725-EVM

ams

EVAL MODULE FOR THE TMD3725

1

LC717A10ARGPGEVB

LC717A10ARGPGEVB

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

EVAL BOARD CAP-DGTL CONV LSI

10

SI7034-EVB

SI7034-EVB

Silicon Labs

EVALUATION BOARD SI7034

1

AS5047D-TS_EK_AB

AS5047D-TS_EK_AB

ams

SOCKET BOARD AS5047D

117

VCNL4040-SB

VCNL4040-SB

Vishay / Semiconductor - Opto Division

EVAL BOARD FOR VCNL4040

18

MAX86140EVSYS#

MAX86140EVSYS#

Maxim Integrated

EVAL MAX86140 OXIMETER/HEARTRATE

33108

ATAVRTS2080B

ATAVRTS2080B

Atmel (Microchip Technology)

EVAL BOARD FOR ATTINY88 QTOUCH

0

4113

4113

Pololu Corporation

QTR-HD-13RC REF ARRAY 13CHNL

52

3463

3463

Adafruit

EVAL BOARD FXAS21002 FXOS8700

172

NNAMC1580PCEV

NNAMC1580PCEV

Neonode

EVAL KIT MODULE 0 DEG 158MM

88

3317

3317

Adafruit

VL53L0X TIME FLIGHT DIST STEMMA

824

PIM373

PIM373

Pimoroni

VL53L1X TIME OF FLIGHT (TOF) SEN

84

STEVAL-MKI092V2

STEVAL-MKI092V2

STMicroelectronics

EVAL BOARD FOR LIS331HH

16

ASEK31300EEJA-500-DK

ASEK31300EEJA-500-DK

Allegro MicroSystems

EVAL BOARD FOR ALS31300

6

AS5048A-TS_EK_AB

AS5048A-TS_EK_AB

ams

BOARD ADAPTER AS5048

206

TMD2620-DB

TMD2620-DB

ams

DAUGHTER BOARD FOR THE TMD2620

1

Evaluation Boards - Sensors

1. Overview

Evaluation boards for sensors are specialized hardware platforms designed to test, validate, and develop sensor-based applications. These boards integrate sensor elements with processing units, communication interfaces, and power management modules. They play a critical role in accelerating product development cycles in industries such as IoT, industrial automation, healthcare, and consumer electronics by enabling rapid prototyping and performance characterization.

2. Major Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Temperature Sensor BoardsHigh-precision thermal sensing with digital/analog outputsClimate control systems, medical devices
Accelerometer Boards3-axis motion detection with programmable sensitivityVibration monitoring, fitness trackers
Pressure Sensor BoardsAtmospheric/differential pressure measurementWeather stations, automotive systems
Environmental Sensor BoardsMulti-parameter detection (humidity, gas, light)Smart agriculture, air quality monitors
Image Sensor BoardsHigh-resolution optical sensing with ISP integrationSurveillance cameras, machine vision

3. Structure and Components

Typical evaluation boards consist of: - Sensor element (MEMS, CMOS, or discrete transducers) - Microcontroller/SoC with ADC/DAC interfaces - Communication modules (I2C, SPI, UART, BLE/Wi-Fi) - Power management ICs and voltage regulators - Debugging interfaces (JTAG, SWD) - Auxiliary components (LED indicators, potentiometers) The PCB layout optimizes signal integrity while minimizing electromagnetic interference.

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterDescriptionImportance
Measurement RangeMinimum/maximum detectable valuesDetermines application suitability
AccuracyError margin vs. reference valuesImpacts system reliability
Sampling RateData acquisition frequencyDefines dynamic response capability
Power ConsumptionOperating current/voltage requirementsAffects battery life and thermal design
Interface TypeCommunication protocol compatibilityDictates system integration complexity

5. Application Areas

  • Industrial Automation: Predictive maintenance systems, process control
  • Healthcare: Wearable vital sign monitors, diagnostic equipment
  • Consumer Electronics: Smart home devices, mobile accessories
  • Automotive: Tire pressure monitoring, ADAS sensors
  • Aerospace: Structural health monitoring, navigation systems

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerRepresentative ProductKey Features
STMicroelectronicsSTEVAL-MKI187V16-axis IMU with advanced calibration
Texas InstrumentsBOOSTXL-ULTRASONICUltrasonic sensing for distance measurement
Analog DevicesEVAL-ADICUP3029Low-power Cortex-M4F based platform
NXP SemiconductorsFRDM-FXS-MULTI-BMulti-sensor fusion for IoT applications

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations include: - Match sensor specifications to target application requirements - Verify compatibility with existing development ecosystems - Evaluate power budget and form factor constraints - Consider available software support (drivers, SDKs) - Assess calibration and certification requirements Example: For a wearable health monitor, prioritize low-power accelerometers with medical-grade accuracy.

8. Industry Trends

Emerging trends include: - Integration of AI accelerators for edge computing - Development of wireless sensor nodes with energy harvesting - Advancements in MEMS fabrication for higher sensitivity - Standardization of sensor fusion algorithms - Growth of open-source hardware ecosystems Market projections indicate a 12% CAGR through 2027 driven by IoT and Industry 4.0 adoption.

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