15 Evaluation Board Manufacturers in 2023
This section provides an overview for evaluation boards as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 15 evaluation board manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked evaluation board companies as of December, 2023: 1.Wavelength Electronics, 2.HuMANDATA LTD., 3.CAEN RFID srl.
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What Is an Evaluation Board?
An evaluation board is an electronic board that contains ICs, circuits with specific functions, and input/output terminals.
They are also called reference boards. There are CPU evaluation boards by semiconductor manufacturers and microcontroller development boards (target boards) by microcontroller manufacturers.
Usage of Evaluation Boards
Evaluation boards are used to check the performance of mounted ICs, circuit compatibility, hardware and software development, and other purposes. It is necessary to select an evaluation board equipped with ICs and electronic components suitable for the intended use.
Examples of evaluation board uses are as follows:
- Equipment manufacturer (evaluation)
To evaluate the performance of mounted ICs and circuits and to check compatibility. - Equipment manufacturer (development)
To develop new products and software in a short time and at a low cost. - Educational institutions, students, and the public
For learning about electronics, electric circuits, programming, etc.
A wide variety of evaluation boards are available from various semiconductor manufacturers. Typical evaluation targets are as follows:
- Automotive systems.
- Video cameras.
- Industrial robots.
- Terrestrial/satellite communications.
- Mobile communication terminals.
- Aerospace.
Our evaluation boards are used for a wide range of products, from those close to familiar home appliances to those related to robots and satellites.
Principle of Evaluation Boards
The principle of operation is that when power is supplied, the microcontroller operates according to the program written in the memory of the microcontroller. The program can be rewritten arbitrarily, and the source code of the program created on a PC is written into the memory area of the microcontroller using software called a writer.
The hardware used to support the debugging process is an emulator. The emulator is connected to the Evaluation Board.
Evaluation Board Configuration
In most cases, an evaluation board consists of IC chips, communication devices, sensors, input/output terminals, etc., on a single printed circuit board. There are various types of evaluation boards depending on the components mounted on them, but microcontroller evaluation boards sold by microcontroller manufacturers are widely used in general.
Microcontroller evaluation boards are used to evaluate and experiment with the functions and circuit characteristics of the microcontrollers on which they are mounted.
1. Microcontroller
A microcontroller is an LSI that writes programs and combines circuits to perform arbitrary operations. It consists of a CPU that performs various processes and flash memory or SRAM for writing programs.
2. Power Supply IC
An IC that generates the voltage required for a microcontroller to operate from a power supply voltage of 100 VAC.
3. Clock
An oscillator with a specific frequency that operates the microcontroller. It is sometimes built into the microcontroller.
4. Communication Device
A USB terminal or LAN for communication with an external PC for programming.
5. Input/Output Terminals
USB pins for communication/power supply and input/output (I/O) pins for sending data to external interfaces.
Debugging functions include LEDs and a reset button for visual confirmation of the microcontroller status, a switch for switching operations, a sensor for measuring external information, and a 7-segment display for displaying collected data.
Other Information on the Evaluation Board
1. ICE (In-Circuit Emulator)
It can take on the functions of a CPU and can be attached to a board under development in place of a CPU to enable verification of program operation. Since there is no microcontroller on the target board, the ICE itself has an emulation chip and memory, and the target board is responsible for the operation of peripheral circuits. Advanced debugging functions such as real-time trace can be used.
Generally, a sample program for operating a microcontroller Evaluation Board is included.
2. How to Use an Evaluation Board
Evaluation boards are often used by connecting them to a PC for evaluation. The interface is typically USB, RS232C, or other terminals that the PC is equipped with.
The power supply for the board may come with an AC adapter that can be plugged into an ordinary household 100 V outlet. Or, it may be a cable that connects to a power supply unit such as a regulated power supply instead of an AC adapter.
The environment on the PC for evaluation is typically provided by the manufacturer of the evaluation board, using a software package specific to that evaluation board. However, the manufacturer or other party that receives the delivery may prepare its own software for evaluation.
In addition, since waveform measurement is frequently performed using measurement devices such as oscilloscopes and logistic analyzers, some evaluation boards may have terminals for connecting such devices in advance.
The Price of Evaluation Boards
Prices vary widely depending on the semiconductor manufacturer and the purpose of the board.
Note that when a manufacturer orders a full custom-made board for the development of its own products, the cost will depend on the quotation from the semiconductor manufacturer.
List of 15 Evaluation Board Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Analog Devices, Inc.
Product Evaluation Boards and Kits
Manufacturer Overview
Incorporated in 1965, Analog Devices, Inc. designs, manufactures, tests, and markets integrated circuits (ICs), software, and subsystems that leverage analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing technologies. The company provides data converter products, power management and reference products for power conversion, driver monitoring, sequencing, and energy management applications in the automotive, communications, industrial, and high-end consumer markets. In addition, the company provides digital signal processing and system products for high-speed numeric calculations. It serves clients in the industrial, automotive, consumer, instrumentation, aerospace, and communications markets.
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Wavelength Electronics
Evaluation Boards
Company Overview
Wavelength Electronics is a manufacturing company that specializes in laser control technology, founded in 1993, the company is based in Bozeman, Montana. The company offers a range of products, including laser diode drivers, quantum cascade laser drivers, temperature controllers, instruments, and accessories. Their products are used in many applications, including biomedical, life sciences, remote sensing, military, aerospace and more. Their knowledgeable applications engineers are always available to provide guidance and assistance to customers.
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Radiall SA
EVALUATION BOARDS AND TOOLING
Manufacturer Overview
Radiall, a global company founded in 1952, is a great manufacturer and supplier of interconnect solutions for industrial markets, including energy, sensors, and private communication networks. The company provides RF and fiber optic solutions, which offer support for intricate applications in the transportation, automation, and renewable energy industries. These applications encompass power plants, wind farms, and oil rigs. The company also collaborates with customers worldwide, delivering award-winning products and services. Leveraging its technical expertise and global existence, the company empowers people and drives the success of diverse industries.
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Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage
Evaluation Boards
Manufacturer Overview
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation is a division of Toshiba focusing on providing designs for end-product developers as well as semiconductor and drive equipment for automotive, industrial equipment, green energy, and consumer and personal electronic devices. Toshiba’s storage products include cloud-scale and enterprise-level products, and PC hard drives. Semiconductor products include Si Cower devices, MOSFETs, IGBTs, IEGTs, isolators, solid state relays, power management and intelligent power ICs, diodes, bipolar transistors, microcontrollers, automotive devices, ICs for wireless communication equipment, general purpose logic ICs, radio-frequency devices, sensors, and linear image sensors.
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FTDI Chip
Development module
Manufacturer Overview
FTDI Chip, founded in, Glasgow, in 1992 is a manufacturer of silicon and software solutions for the Universal Serial Bus (USB). The company's product portfolio includes USB cables, including Type-A, Type-B, Micro USB, USB-C, Multi-port USB hubs that enable users to connect multiple devices to a single USB port, USB Flash Drives, USB Adapters and USB Chargers. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Education, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and IT. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, and Custom Manufacturing.
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HuMANDATA LTD.
FTDI USB chip evalution board
Manufacturer Overview
HuMANDATA, founded in Osaka, Japan in 1990 is a manufacturer of CPLD/FPGA boards and electrical equipment. The company's product portfolio includes CPLD/FPGA boards used for applications spanning from telecommunications to aerospace and electrical components, including power distribution units, control panels, and automation equipment. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, and Custom Manufacturing.
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STMicroelectronics
Evaluation Tools
Manufacturer Overview
ST Micro Electronics is a global semiconductor company serving customers with innovations to have a positive impact on people's lives. Their product line is micro electronic systems, such as switches, controllers, sensors and drivers. The main selling point of ST Micro Electronics is its provision of sustainable products, and introducing their electronics to create a more sustainable world. The company, as well as providing the electronic devices, also provides software and support, ensuring that all fields are covered to provide a fully provide a supported and strong relationship with their customer base. ST Micro Electronics believe that technology plays a key role in helping to solve environmental and social challenges, which is why their semiconductor technologies start with their employees, their customers and partners.
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CAEN RFID srl
Evaluation Board
Company Overview
CAEN RFID is a leading company in AutoID and it has focused its activities on RAIN RFID technology. CAEN RFID developed its easy2read© and easy2log© product lines according to the RAIN RFID standards. Our engineers design state-of-the-art devices and provide continuous support and feedback to customers. The quality of our products, the consultancy service at the time of purchase and the after-sales support are among our top priority objectives. CAEN RFID is the ideal contact point to plan and develop outstanding and performing RAIN RFID solutions.
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Tibbo Technology Inc.
Development Boards and Kits
Company Overview
Tibbo Technology Inc. was founded in 2001 in New Taipei City, Taiwan, as a manufacturer of device servers, programmable controllers, and embedded modules. The company offers various products, including the WM2000 Programmable Wireless IIoT Module, the DS1100 Programmable RS232 Controller, the IO Ninja Serial Tap, the Size 3 Linux Tibbo Project PCB, Gen. 2, and the 12V DC Adapter. The products are utilized in diverse industries, providing advanced wireless and serial communication capabilities to streamline data monitoring, control, and automation, ultimately optimizing various industrial processes and operations. The company caters to the manufacturing, industrial automation, energy, telecommunications, and aerospace sectors.
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Toradex
Evolution Board
Company Overview
Since 2013, Toradex has been working as a provider of computing solutions for IoT and embedded applications. Moreover, Toradex's offerings include a comprehensive System on Module (SoM) solution that encompasses a range of robust hardware, advanced software, and comprehensive technical support. Apart from their operations in Vietnam and China, the company has expanded its sales and support services to Japan and Brazil as well. The company operates with a vision to lower the ownership cost of enterprises with an extended lifecycle in operations.
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Kongatech Japan
Evaluation Board
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Aim and Thurlby Thandar Instruments,
Handheld 3GHz Freqency Counter
Company Overview
Aim and Thurlby Thandar Instruments, founded in 1989 and based in Huntingdon, UK, is a manufacturer of electronic test and measurement equipment and laboratory supplies. Its products include EMC analyzers, waveform amplifiers, pulse generators, multimeters, and DC power supplies. It also provides accessories related to the products, including power adaptors, cases, rack mounts, cables, and connectors. The company complies with the WEEE directive, and all its products are listed in Annex I of the RoHS directive. It sells its products worldwide through various distributors, and all the products are designed and manufactured at the Huntingdon facility.
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Sohwa & Sophia Technologies Inc.
Products
Distributor Overview
Sohwa & Sophia Technologies Inc., established in 1983 and headquartered in Fukushima, Japan, is a manufacturer of products for R&D engineers. The company provides a range of products and services, including printed circuit board design, electronic equipment prototyping and development, and system development. It also offers embedded development solutions for Toshiba microcontrollers, such as Flash writers and emulators for the TX03 Series. It has developed a hand-held device for train navigation that does not require the remodeling of cars to install the units. It serves various industries such as the automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications industries.
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Evaluation Board Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of December 2023 in United States of America
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Wavelength Electronics |
31.3%
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| 2 | HuMANDATA LTD. |
18.8%
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| 3 | CAEN RFID srl |
12.5%
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| 4 | iesy GmbH |
6.3%
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| 5 | UMA ELECTRONICS |
6.3%
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| 6 | Aim and Thurlby Thandar Instruments, |
6.3%
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| 7 | FTDI Chip |
6.3%
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| 8 | Radiall SA |
6.3%
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| 9 | Analog Devices, Inc. |
6.3%
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Ranking as of December 2023 Globally
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Wavelength Electronics |
31.3%
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| 2 | HuMANDATA LTD. |
18.8%
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| 3 | CAEN RFID srl |
12.5%
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| 4 | iesy GmbH |
6.3%
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| 5 | UMA ELECTRONICS |
6.3%
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| 6 | Aim and Thurlby Thandar Instruments, |
6.3%
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| 7 | FTDI Chip |
6.3%
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| 8 | Radiall SA |
6.3%
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| 9 | Analog Devices, Inc. |
6.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the evaluation board page as of December 2023. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage: 23,100
- Sohwa & Sophia Technologies Inc.: 134
- HuMANDATA LTD.: 8
Newly Established Company
- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage: 2017 (6 years ago)
- CAEN RFID srl: 2006 (17 years ago)
- Toradex: 2003 (20 years ago)
Company with a History
- Radiall SA: 1952 (71 years ago)
- iesy GmbH: 1966 (57 years ago)
- HuMANDATA LTD.: 1990 (33 years ago)
List of Evaluation Board Products
112 products are listed.
Prime Systems Co., Ltd.
Easy-to-use USB control software Smart-USB SIGMA (USB3.0 compatible) ZQ-Card system development board
■ Ideal for measurement and control systems in cooperation with PCs ･ Embedded system with Arm Cortex-A9 added to the conventional FPGA board ･ Eas...
Prime Systems Co., Ltd.
Easy-to-use USB control software Smart-USB SIGMA (USB3.0 compatible) AX-Card7 System Development Board
■ Small board products that can also support high -speed and wide band applications ･ Because it is a business card size, it is easy to incorporate...
Prime Systems Co., Ltd.
Easy-to-use USB control software SMART-USB SIGMA (USB3.0 compatible) SX-CARD7 System Development Board
■ Small board products with abundant I/O numbers and memory ･ System development board that can process high -speed and wide bandwidths with USB3.0...
Prime Systems Co., Ltd.
Easy-to-use USB control software Smart-USB Plus (USB2.0 compatible) CX-CARD2X System Development Board
■ Bestseller CX-CARD2 Succession model of system development board ･ The connector specification is exactly the same as the conventional product an...
Prime Systems Co., Ltd.
Small and high -performance system development board DAT series CM4MB
■ Computer on module adopted with "Raspberry Pie CM4" equipped with FPGA ･ 200 IOs can be controlled from raspberry pie by adopting rasp pie CM4 an...
Prime Systems Co., Ltd.
Easy-to-use USB control software Smart-USB Plus (USB2.0 compatible) CX-CARD10 System Development Board
■ It is a small and easy -to -use development board ･ Because it is a business card size, it is easy to incorporate into the equipment. It can be u...
Prime Systems Co., Ltd.
Easy-to-use USB control software Smart-USB SIGMA (USB3.0 compatible) KX-CARD7 System Development Board
■ The key to system development ･ You can build high-performance systems with Kintex7-FPGA and USB3.0 that can process high-speed processing. ･ Hig...
Prime Systems Co., Ltd.
Easy-to-use USB control software Smart-USB SIGMA (USB3.0 compatible) CX-CARD5 System Development Board
■ Characteristics ･ Effective transfer rate 350MB/s usb3.0 and FPGA can be efficiently collected and system control. -It can be used as a baseboard...
Prime Systems Co., Ltd.
Easy-to-use USB control software Smart-USB SIGMA (USB3.0 compatible) AX-CARD7M System Development Board
■ Characteristics ･ Effective transfer rate 350MB/s usb3.0 and FPGA can be efficiently collected and system control. -It can be used as a baseboard...
Prime Systems Co., Ltd.
Easy-to-use USB control software Smart-USB Plus (USB2.0 compatible) CX-CARD4 System Development Board
Useful data transfer speed with a 40MB/s USB2.0 and FPGA, SMART-USB SIGMA corresponding to low and medium-speed applications ■ Characteristics ･ B...
Prime Systems Co., Ltd.
Easy-to-use USB control software Smart-USB Plus (USB2.0 compatible) MXCARD system development board
Useful data transfer speed with a 40MB/s USB2.0 and FPGA, SMART-USB SIGMA corresponding to low and medium-speed applications ■ Characteristics Con...
LAPIS Technology
ML62Q2000 Series Reference Board equipped with microcomputer and minimum required parts
A reference board equipped with a microcomputer and minimum required parts. You can try the movement of the microcomputer. You can also develop sof...
LAPIS Technology
ML62Q1000 Series Reference Board ML62Q1300 Group
A reference board equipped with a microcomputer and minimum required parts. You can try the movement of the microcomputer. You can also develop sof...
LAPIS Technology
ML62Q1000 Series Reference Board ML62Q1500 Group
A reference board equipped with a microcomputer and minimum required parts. You can try the movement of the microcomputer. You can also develop sof...
LAPIS Technology
ML62Q1000 Series Reference Board ML62Q1800 Group
A reference board equipped with a microcomputer and minimum required parts. You can try the movement of the microcomputer. You can also develop sof...
LAPIS Technology
ML62Q1000 Series Reference Board ML62Q1700 Group
A reference board equipped with a microcomputer and minimum required parts. You can try the movement of the microcomputer. You can also develop sof...
LAPIS Technology
ML62Q1000 Series Reference Board ML62Q1200 Group
A reference board equipped with a microcomputer and minimum required parts. You can try the movement of the microcomputer. You can also develop sof...
LAPIS Technology
ML62Q1000 Series Reference Board ML62Q1400 Group
A reference board equipped with a microcomputer and minimum required parts. You can try the movement of the microcomputer. You can also develop sof...
LAPIS Technology
ML62Q1000 Series Reference Board ML62Q1600 Group
A reference board equipped with a microcomputer and minimum required parts. You can try the movement of the microcomputer. You can also develop sof...
LAPIS Technology
ML630Q400 Series Reference Board
A reference board equipped with a microcomputer and minimum required parts. You can try the movement of the microcomputer. You can also develop sof...
LAPIS Technology
ML610Q300 Series Reference Board
A reference board equipped with a microcomputer and minimum required parts. You can try the movement of the microcomputer. You can also develop sof...
Krone Co., Ltd.
Unnecessary unnecessary acceleration sensor evaluation board EB-L, EB-J series
■ No need for a solder ・ It is a board for evaluation of the substrate implementation type for acceleration sensor. ・ It supports both L-LEAD and...
Fuji Soft Co., Ltd.
Easy program development XILINX VERSAL ™ compatible FPGA evaluation board
■ Characteristics Hitech Global has developed an FPGA evaluation board equipped with XILINX FPGA. XILINX compatible FPGA evaluation boards (develop...
Fuji Soft Co., Ltd.
Providing the industry's highest level of performance and integration XILINX VIRTEX® Ultrascale+compatible FPGA evaluation board
■ Characteristics Hitech Global has developed an FPGA evaluation board equipped with XILINX FPGA. XILINX compatible FPGA evaluation boards (develop...
Fuji Soft Co., Ltd.
Providing the highest performance and integration at 20nm XILINX Virtex® Ultrascale compatible FPGA evaluation board
■ Characteristics Hitech Global has developed an FPGA evaluation board equipped with XILINX FPGA. XILINX compatible FPGA evaluation boards (develop...
Fuji Soft Co., Ltd.
Realize the highest price performance ratio per wat Xilinx Kintex®ultrascale compatible FPGA evaluation board
■ Characteristics Hitech Global has developed an FPGA evaluation board equipped with XILINX FPGA. XILINX compatible FPGA evaluation boards (develop...
Fuji Soft Co., Ltd.
Both high processing performance and flexibility XILINX ZynQ®ultrascale+compatible FPGA evaluation board
■ Characteristics Hitech Global has developed an FPGA evaluation board equipped with XILINX FPGA. XILINX compatible FPGA evaluation boards (develop...
Fuji Soft Co., Ltd.
XILINX Virtex®7 compatible FPGA evaluation board
■ Characteristics Hitech Global has developed an FPGA evaluation board equipped with XILINX FPGA. XILINX compatible FPGA evaluation boards (develop...
Fuji Soft Co., Ltd.
XILINX KINTEX®7 compatible FPGA evaluation board
■ Characteristics Hitech Global has developed an FPGA evaluation board equipped with XILINX FPGA. XILINX compatible FPGA evaluation boards (develop...
Fuji Soft Co., Ltd.
Various module Intel (Altera) compatible FPGA evaluation board with high expandability and flexibility
Hitech Global has developed an FPGA evaluation board (FPGA board) equipped with Intel (Altera) FPGA. Intel (Altera) FPGA evaluation board (developm...
OKI Nexstech Co., Ltd.
It is also possible to implement functional safety
■ Characteristics ・ Mounting of the latest I/F ... USB Type-C, Ethernet 2.5g ・ Consider the response to real -time (TSN) and security (TPM) ・ Im...
