Development Board
makerA development board is a printed circuit board containing a microcontroller or microprocessor with integrated peripherals and interfaces to facilitate prototyping and development of electronic projects.
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Development boards are essential tools for engineers and hobbyists as they provide a platform to design, prototype, and verify circuit functions efficiently. These boards usually include key components such as input/output ports, power supply connections, and sometimes, built-in network interfaces. They enable rapid testing and iteration of designs, making them instrumental in early-stage product development and educational purposes.
examples
The Arduino Uno R3 is equipped with an ATmega328P microcontroller, operates at 5 V and includes 14 digital I/O pins (6 of which provide PWM output) and 6 analog input pins.
Arduino Uno is commonly used in educational environments and amateur electronics projects due to its ease of use and vast community support. It is suitable for projects like home automation and sensor-related applications.
The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B features a 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A72 processor, with up to 8 GB RAM, operating at 5 V, capable of driving dual displays, and includes both wired and wireless networking capabilities.
The Raspberry Pi 4 is widely used for creating media centers, personal servers, and in IoT applications due to its high processing power and extensive peripheral support.