Evaluation Boards - Sensors

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USEQMSK1220900

USEQMSK1220900

KEMET

EVAL KIT SENSOR USEQMSEA220980

1

SX9500EVKA

SX9500EVKA

Semtech

KIT EVALUATION SX9500 SX9501

1

DK-42688-P

DK-42688-P

TDK InvenSense

ICM-42688-P EVAL BOARD

64

TMD2635-EVM

TMD2635-EVM

ams

EVALUATION MODULE FOR TMD2635

11

STEVAL-MKI110V1

STEVAL-MKI110V1

STMicroelectronics

BOARD AIS328DQ FOR DIL24 SOCKET

6

SDAWIR01

SDAWIR01

Renesas Electronics America

WIRELESS DEMO KIT

2

IQS624EV01-S

IQS624EV01-S

Azoteq

IQS624 EVALUATION KIT 1

3

STEVAL-MKI177V1

STEVAL-MKI177V1

STMicroelectronics

EVAL BOARD FOR LPS35HW

5

ATAVRSBIN2

ATAVRSBIN2

Atmel (Microchip Technology)

INERTIAL TWO SENSOR BOARD

0

SEK-STC31

SEK-STC31

Sensirion

STC31 EVAL KIT

44

ADIS16203/PCBZ

ADIS16203/PCBZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD EVAL FOR ADIS16203

2

USEQDAK8000000

USEQDAK8000000

KEMET

FOOD SENSOR EVALUATION KIT LINEA

1

STEVAL-MKI141V2

STEVAL-MKI141V2

STMicroelectronics

EVAL BOARD HUMIDITY SENSR HTS221

30

MPRLS0015PA0000SAB

MPRLS0015PA0000SAB

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions

MICROPRESSURE EVAL BOARD 15 PSI

68

ECVQ-EK3

ECVQ-EK3

Amphenol

MINIATURE CATALYTIC AND ELECTROC

8

P-NUCLEO-53L3A2

P-NUCLEO-53L3A2

STMicroelectronics

VL53L3 NUCLEO PACK - NEW - INCLU

40

2763

2763

Pololu Corporation

UM7-LT ORIENTATION SENSOR

34

TSL2772EVM

TSL2772EVM

ams

BOARD EVAL FOR TSL2772

0

STEVAL-MKI176V1

STEVAL-MKI176V1

STMicroelectronics

EVAL BOARD FOR LSM6DS3H

9

TSL2572XEVM REV.2.0

TSL2572XEVM REV.2.0

ams

TSL2572X EVALUATION MODULE

4

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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