company blog about Supply NXP Connectivity Evaluation Boards: Ethernet Evaluation Board, LAN Evaluation Board, NFC Evaluation Board

Supply NXP Connectivity Evaluation Boards: Ethernet Evaluation Board, LAN Evaluation Board, NFC Evaluation Board

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I. NXP Ethernet Evaluation Board

The NXP Ethernet Evaluation Board focuses on functional verification and performance optimization of Ethernet communication protocols, covering 100Mbps, 1Gbps, and multi-gigabit speeds. It integrates NXP's high-performance Ethernet switches, PHY transceivers, and power management chips, supporting Ethernet application development across automotive, industrial, and communications scenarios. It serves as a core tool for Ethernet-related product R&D.

Core Product Models and Features

- SJA1110-MGS-EVM Multi-Gigabit Secure Evaluation Board: Compact and cost-effective, specifically designed for automotive Ethernet use cases. Integrates the SJA1110 multi-gigabit secure TSN Ethernet switch with two MACsec-enabled PHY transceivers compliant with ASIL B safety standards: TJA1121 (1000BASE-T1) and TJA1104 (100BASE-T1). Features the VR5510 multi-channel PMIC to meet ASIL D power supply requirements; includes one SFP+ cage, USB-C connector (SPI access), JTAG connector, and status indicator LEDs. Supports software examples based on real-time drivers (RTD), gPTP, and TCP/IP protocol stacks for rapid prototyping, suitable for automotive central computing, domain controllers, FOTA wireless firmware updates, and other scenarios.

- SJA1110-EVM Ethernet Switch Evaluation Board: Integrates two SJA1110A switches for evaluating all core functions including AVB and TSN, supporting dual-switch cascading configurations; Equipped with 13 100BASE-T1 PHYs, compatible with OPEN Alliance TC10 wake-on-wake-up, and featuring 1 100BASE-TX, 1 1000BASE-T RJ45 port, plus 3 SFP/SFP+ connectors (supporting external multi-gigabit PHYs); Supports connection to i.MX and S32x series processor motherboards for rapid ECU prototyping, widely applicable in automotive electronics, digital instrument clusters, service gateways, and other fields.

- TJA1103EVB 100BASE-T1 PHY Evaluation Board: A low-cost hardware development tool specifically designed for functional evaluation of the TJA1103 100BASE-T1 Ethernet PHY. Supports selection of all configuration options via jumpers, with pin headers providing access to all logic interfaces. Features onboard LEDs for chip status reporting. Its simple structure and user-friendly operation make it ideal for low-cost PHY functional verification scenarios.

- SJA1105Q-EVM Ethernet Switch Evaluation Board: Supports SJA1105 series automotive Ethernet switches paired with TJA1102 HN Ethernet PHY transceivers for evaluating common switch functionality across the entire series; Compatible with evaluation boards for i.MX 6, i.MX 8, S32x processors, and supports OPEN Alliance TC10 wake-up functionality. Enables rapid development of switch-related software for automotive gateways, industrial vision systems, and electronic cockpits.

II. NXP LAN Evaluation Board

Centered on LAN communication technology, the NXP LAN Evaluation Board integrates NXP's high-performance MCUs, LAN controllers, and interface modules. It supports multiple LAN architectures including Ethernet LAN and industrial LAN, facilitating LAN communication solution development, network testing, and performance optimization for industrial automation, smart home, and enterprise-grade device scenarios. It offers core advantages of high stability and compatibility.

Core Features

- Highly Compatible Networking: Compliant with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards, supporting 100Mbps/1Gbps LAN speeds. Seamlessly interfaces with mainstream LAN devices, routers, and gateways. Enables multi-device networking tests and supports industrial protocols like Modbus and EtherCAT to meet diverse networking requirements.

- Powerful Core Configuration: Equipped with high-performance NXP ARM Cortex series MCUs (e.g., LPC1778, LS1028A) operating at up to 1.5GHz. Features ample Flash and SRAM storage, supports Harvard architecture and high-speed pipelining for efficient instruction execution, enabling effective handling of LAN data transmission and protocol parsing.

- Extensive Interface Expansion: Integrates multiple Ethernet ports (some models support up to 5 x 2.5G Gigabit Ethernet ports), alongside various peripheral interfaces including UART, I²C, SPI, and CAN. Supports SerDes high-speed serial interfaces (configurable as PCIe 3.0, SATA 3.0, etc.), enabling flexible expansion of peripherals like sensors, displays, and storage devices to accommodate complex LAN applications.

- Stable and Reliable Design: Adheres to industrial-grade standards with a wide operating temperature range (-40°C to +105°C) for harsh industrial environments. Features multi-layer PCB design with gold-plated vias and an integrated heat sink on the core board, delivering superior EMI immunity and electromagnetic radiation resistance to ensure stable and continuous LAN communication.

- Streamlined Development Support: Compatible with mainstream development toolchains including MCUXpresso IDE, IAR, and Keil. Provides comprehensive BSP drivers, networking example code, and technical documentation to accelerate LAN protocol development, network debugging, and performance testing, shortening R&D cycles.

Suitable Applications

Industrial automation (PLC controllers, servo drives, HMI networking), smart home (smart home gateways, multi-device LAN coordination), enterprise equipment (office device networking, data acquisition terminal networking), and communication devices (industrial routers, fiber optic transceiver LAN testing).

III. NXP NFC Evaluation Board

The NXP NFC Evaluation Board focuses on functional verification and product development for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. It features NXP's high-performance NFC controller/front-end IC, supports all NFC Forum modes (Reader Mode, Card Emulation Mode, Peer-to-Peer Mode), complies with EMVCo standards, and is suitable for NFC product development across consumer electronics, industrial control, healthcare, automotive electronics, and other fields. It serves as a core tool for rapid NFC product implementation.

Core Product Models and Features

- PNEV7220BP1 NFC Controller Evaluation Board: Specifically designed for the PN7220 NFC controller, optimized for contactless payment terminal development. Connects to an i.MX 8 microcontroller running Android. Supports all NFC Forum modes. Reader mode is compatible with multiple protocols and tag types including ISO/IEC 14443-A/B, FeliCa, and MIFARE. Card emulation mode supports NFC Forum T4T. Equipped with 3 contact interface slots, supports flexible host interfaces including I2C (up to 3.4Mb/s) and SPI (up to 15Mb/s), compliant with EMVCo 3.2 L1 standards and NFC Forum specifications; Supports Android 13 system, includes NFC Cockpit configuration tool for rapid evaluation of NFC application performance, suitable for scenarios like POS terminals, healthcare terminals, and EVSE electric vehicle supply equipment.

- PN5180 NFC Front-End Evaluation Board: Incorporates the PN5180 high-performance multi-protocol NFC front-end IC, compliant with NFC Forum standards and EMVCo 3.1 L1 specifications, supporting all NFC Forum modes; Reader mode supports multiple protocols including ISO/IEC 14443-A/B, FeliCa, and ISO/IEC 15693; card emulation mode supports ISO/IEC 14443-type A (up to 848 kBit/s); Equipped with an SPI host interface (up to 7 Mbit/s), supports Dynamic Power Control (DPC) and Adaptive Waveform Control (AWC), and features zero-power wake-up capability; The development kit includes a 32-bit NXP LPC1769 MCU and antenna, supports Linux, Android, and other systems, and is suitable for industrial card readers, payment terminals, consumer electronics, and other applications.

- LPC8N04 NFC MCU Evaluation Board: Designed for the innovative LPC8N04 NFC MCU featuring an Arm® Cortex®-M0+ core, compatible with mainstream development toolchains like MCUXpresso IDE. Equipped with an integrated LED array and speaker, it provides sample smartphone applications and firmware to demonstrate NFC-linked functions such as scrolling messages and music playback. Supports integrated development of NFC and MCU control, suitable for wearable wireless healthcare patches, smart home gateways, electric bicycles, and wearable audio devices.

- PN7150 NFC Plug-and-Play Evaluation Board: Features the PN7150 high-performance NFC controller supporting all NFC Forum modes, with integrated firmware and NCI 1.0 interface. Compatible with Linux, Android, and other systems; connects to Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone Black, and Arduino-compatible boards; Host interface supports I2C (3.4Mbit/s), RF drive voltage range 3.0-4.75V, features low-power configurable polling cycles, suitable for home automation gateways, consumer electronics NFC pairing, IoT device personalization, and other scenarios.