Evaluation Boards - Sensors

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
VCNL36826S-SB

VCNL36826S-SB

Vishay / Semiconductor - Opto Division

EVAL BOARD FOR VCNL36826S

26

MICROFJ-SMA-30020-GEVB

MICROFJ-SMA-30020-GEVB

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

J-SERIES 3MM 20U SMA

0

NANOUSB2.2

NANOUSB2.2

ams

NANOUSB2.2

11

AS5045-SS_EK_AB

AS5045-SS_EK_AB

ams

BOARD ADAPTER AS5045

27

SEN-13679

SEN-13679

SparkFun

CURRENT SENSOR BREAKOUT - ACS723

188

ASEK-1335-SUBKIT-T

ASEK-1335-SUBKIT-T

Allegro MicroSystems

EVAL BOARD FOR A1335

2

NN AMC 2301 PCEV

NN AMC 2301 PCEV

Neonode

EVAL KIT MODULE 90 DEG 230MM

125

MPRLS0300YG00001BB

MPRLS0300YG00001BB

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions

MICROPRESSURE EVAL BRD 300 MMHG

30

ZMID5203MARC13001

ZMID5203MARC13001

Renesas Electronics America

EVALUATION KIT

3

DRV425EVM

DRV425EVM

Texas Instruments

DRV425 EVALUATION MODULE

0

STEVAL-MKIT01V2

STEVAL-MKIT01V2

STMicroelectronics

MEMS MOTION SENSOR EVAL BOARDS

50

ZMID5201MROT36001

ZMID5201MROT36001

Renesas Electronics America

EVALUATION KIT

5

AFBR-S50MV85I-EK

AFBR-S50MV85I-EK

Broadcom

AFBR-S50MV85I EVALKIT

4

IS31SE5104-QFLS2-EB

IS31SE5104-QFLS2-EB

ISSI (Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc.)

DEMO BOARD

2

FRDMSTBC-A8471

FRDMSTBC-A8471

NXP Semiconductors

EVAL BOARD FOR FXLS8471Q

4

DK-20680HP

DK-20680HP

TDK InvenSense

IAM-20680HP EVAL BOARD

33

AR0143ATSC00XUEAH3-GEVB

AR0143ATSC00XUEAH3-GEVB

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

BOARD EVAL 1.3MP 1/4 CIS 0 DEG C

1

MT9V024IA7XTRH-GEVB

MT9V024IA7XTRH-GEVB

Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor

BOARD EVAL WVGA 1/3 GS CIS HB

0

SEN0032

SEN0032

DFRobot

TRIPLE AXIS ACCELEROMETER ADXL34

9

EVAL-CN0287-SDPZ

EVAL-CN0287-SDPZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVAL BOARD 4-CH TEMP MEASUREMENT

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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