DevKit Review

Welcome to the first installment in our series delving into the fascinating world of "DevKits". The term "DevKit" is a fusion of "Development" and "Kit." Traditionally, it refers to kits comprising electronic or software components, or a blend of both. These kits are invaluable tools for companies, engineers, and enthusiasts, facilitating the rapid prototyping, demonstration, development, proof of concept, and evaluation of software or electronic components in a typical configuration. Examples of these could be software (Software Development Kit / SDK), a new piece of silicon (microcontroller, microprocessor, op-amp, sensor - Hardware Development Kit) or a combination of the two (e.g. game consoles). While the scope includes Software Development Kits (SDKs), our focus will predominantly be on Hardware/Electronic Development Kits, and simply referred to as DevKits from now on. Before the ubiquity of DevKits, evaluating new electronic components me...