Renesas Electronics US159-DA16600EVZ, Pmod Board Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Evaluation Board for DA16600 30 → 160MHz

The US159-DA16600EVZ evaluation board is a compact, feature-rich Pmod daughter card from Renesas Electronics, integrating the DA16600 module, which combines a Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) subsystem and a Bluetooth 5.1 Low Energy (BLE) subsystem on a single board. Powered at 3.3 V and designed for plug-in use via a standard Type 3A Pmod connector, it enables rapid prototyping of IoT endpoint devices, sensor nodes, and embedded wireless applications with minimal integration effort.

Core Capabilities of the Renesas Electronics DA16600 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Evaluation Board

• Pre-integrated Wi-Fi + BLE combo module for dual-mode wireless connectivity
• Low-power design enabling battery-operated or energy-harvested applications
• Type 3A Pmod connector for seamless plug-and-play with supported MCU boards
• Full embedded stack: ARM Cortex-M4F + M0+ cores, 256 kB ROM + 512 kB RAM, 32 Mb SPI flash.
• Certified RF/sub-system (FCC, CE, KC, TELEC, SRRC) for faster time-to-market.
• Onboard debug connector and LED indicator for easier development and debugging.

Engineered for Streamlined Connectivity Development

This evaluation board simplifies the transition from concept to prototype by integrating the complex RF design, certification, and coexistence handling required for Wi-Fi and BLE into a single module. The dual-core architecture (M4F + M0+) handles both wireless stacks, while the standard Pmod interface lets you integrate it into existing FPGA or microcontroller boards without redesigning your base hardware. With debug access via a dedicated Cortex debug connector, developers can access full visibility into board behaviour and optimise performance.

Application Potential of the Board

• Rapid prototyping of IoT devices requiring both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE connectivity.
• Sensor-node or gateway development in smart home, industrial 4.0, or building-automation systems.
• Battery-powered monitoring platforms.
• Embedded firmware development and validation on wireless modules with external MCU hosts.
• Teaching and research platforms for wireless embedded systems with minimal RF design overhead.
• Integration in evaluation kits or platforms supporting Pmod expansion for IoT system trials.

For more information please check the datasheets.