DK-LM3S818

DK-LM3S818 evaluation board is a development platform for embedded microcontroller (MCU) design that enables designers to quickly prototype applications that use the LM3S818, ARM Cortex-M3 based Cortex-M3 MCU. The evaluation board makes it easy to evaluate and utilize the onboard features of the LM3S818 MCU with the ability to switch the internal operating parameters instantly.

The evaluation board is equipped with several peripheral devices to facilitate the evaluation of the LM3S818, such as Ethernet, CAN, USB 2.0, UART, and SPI ports, prototyping areas with 50mil spaced pads, and a 5V voltage regulator. The board also includes an debug interface that supports RealView development tools, as well as several other debug options, such as Segger’s J-Link. By including on-board real-time emulation, the evaluation board allows designers to quickly and easily identify and fix any software problems.

The LM3S818 application field can span across numerous different embedded applications needing reliable, rapid development, such as power generation, industrial control & automation, and digital instrumentation. The board itself can be used to develop a wide range of applications for these applications.

The LM3S818 works on the ARM Cortex-M3 processor and has 32 KBytes of data SRAM, 4KBytes of instruction SRAM, and 256KBytes of on-chip FLASH. The ARM Cortex-M3 processor delivers a range of performance and power benefits for embedded applications, like 32-bit performance, low-power design, and high reliability. Also, the on-chip peripherals include I/O devices like UARTs, SPI, USB, Ethernet, I2S, CAN, Timer/Counters, Analogue & Digital Converters, PWM, and System Controller.

The evaluation board is capable of providing versatile design solutions to meet the needs of design engineers and offers the following benefits:

• Ability to build high-performance applications
• Faster and easier debug of embedded software
• High bandwidth connections like Ethernet, CAN, and USB
• Extensible board design for seamless migrations
• Robust hardware platform with on-chip SRAM and FLASH.

Overall, the DK-LM3S818 evaluation board simplifies the development process of embedded applications. By leveraging the capabilities of the ARM Cortex-M3 processor, the board can enable engineers to create powerful, efficient, and reliable designs. The board comes with several configuration options that allow designers to tailor their designs to suit their application.

With the evaluation board, designers can quickly integrate their embedded applications with other devices. This flexibility gives the designer the ability to scale up their projects to meet the needs of each customer. The board also offers a wide range of on-board peripherals that allow designers to customize their design for specific applications.

The DK-LM3S818 evaluation board is an ideal choice for any designer looking for a development platform to quickly prototype their embedded application. It leverages the power and performance of the ARM Cortex-M3 processor, and the onboard peripherals make it easy for designers to configure and modify their design. The board also provides designers with a low-cost solution which makes it easy to get their product to market quickly.