As with many things in technology, breakout boards are here to make life easier by adapting many components and parts to a breadboard friendly format.
Analog to Digital
Measuring lots of analog signals takes up resources and pins, however, you can easily add more channels and separate processing with an external ADC.
ADS1115 16-Bit ADC - 4 Channel with Programmable Gain AmplifierFor microcontrollers without an analog-to-digital converter or when you want a higher-precision ADC, the ADS1115 provides 16-bit precision at 860 samples/second...- MCP3008 - 8-Channel 10-Bit ADC With SPI InterfaceSKU: ADA856 Brand: AdafruitNeed to add analog inputs? This chip will add 8 channels of 10-bit analog input to your microcontroller or microcomputer project. It's super easy to use, and uses...
- ADS1015 12-Bit ADC - 4 Channel with Programmable Gain AmplifierFor microcontrollers without an analog-to-digital converter or when you want a higher-precision ADC, the ADS1015 provides 12-bit precision at 3300 samples/second...
- MCP3424 18-Bit ADC-4 Channel with Programmable Gain AmplifierSKU: DFR0316 Brand: DFRobotThe module integrates MCP3432 A/D converter chip. The module can provide analog input function for Raspberry Pi and provide high accuracy analog input for Arduino.
- Pimoroni ADS1015 +/-24V ADC breakoutSKU: CE06453 Brand: PimoroniThis ADS1015 ADC (analog-to-digital converter) breakout has three channels that can read voltages from -24V to +24V at sampling rates up to 3.3KHz with 12-bit resolution.
- Analog to Digital Converter - MCP3002SKU: COM-08636 Brand: SparkfunThe MCP3002 has a 10-bit analog to digital converter (ADC) with a simple to use SPI interface. Use this IC if your microcontroller does not have an ADC or have enough ADC lines. A great chip when you need to add additional ADC lines.
Audio
Enhance your audio projects with our range of audio modules and breakouts, including amplifiers, codecs, and interfaces for superior sound quality and performance.
- Adafruit Mono 2.5W Class D Audio Amplifier - PAM8302This super small mono amplifier is surprisingly powerful - able to deliver up to 2.5 Watts into 4-8 ohm impedance speakers. Inside the miniature chip is a class...
- Bluetooth 5.0 Audio Receiver BoardThis is a compact and cost-effective Bluetooth 5.0 audio receiver module that supports automatic reconnect function. It can be powered by a micro USB or 3.7V lithium battery.
- HIFI Digital Bluetooth Amplifier-50W*2SKU: DFR0803 Brand: DFRobotDoes sound quality matter to you? If Yes, then come to take a look at this HIFI Bluetooth Power Amplifier board! With AM interference suppression and filtering function...
- Electret Microphone Amplifier - MAX4466 with Adjustable GainSKU: ADA1063 Brand: AdafruitAdd an ear to your project with this well-designed electret microphone amplifier. This fully assembled and tested board comes with a 20-20KHz electret microphone...
- Stereo 20W Class D Audio Amplifier - MAX9744Pump up the volume with this 20W stereo amplifier! This slim little board has a class D amplifier onboard that can drive 2 channels of 4-8 ohm impedance speakers...
- Bluetooth 4.2 Audio Receiver Board-with an Amplifier (2x5W)A small size and cost-effective Bluetooth 4.2 Audio Receiver with dual 5W power amplifier circuits. It can auto-reconnect and can be powered via USB or LiPO…
- Adafruit Audio FX Sound Board - WAV/OGG Trigger with 16MB FlashSKU: ADA2220 Brand: AdafruitWould you like to add audio/sound effects to your next project, without an Arduino+Shield? Or maybe you don't even know how to use microcontrollers, you just want...
- Stereo 3.7W Class D Audio Amplifier - MAX98306This incredibly small stereo amplifier is surprisingly powerful - able to deliver 2 x 3.7W channels into 3 ohm impedance speakers. Inside the miniature chip is a...
CAN Bus
Unlock seamless communication between microcontrollers and automotive networks with our CAN Bus modules, perfect for robust and reliable data transfer.
- Grove - CAN BUS Module based on GD32E103, CAN FD supportedSKU: SS114992978 Brand: Seeed Studio
CAN BUS Module based on GD32E103 adopts a brand-new design, uses the cheap and high-performance GD32E103 microcontroller as the main...
- DB9 Male Breakout BoardSKU: CE05146 Brand: Core ElectronicsThis handy breakout board provides 9 screw-down terminal block connectors for the whole DB9 connector pinout. Every terminal is clearly marked, and we've gone the extra mile by ensuring tall terminal boards are used on the rear set - this allows all your wire connections to flow from one side.
Communication
Enhance your projects with our range of communication modules and breakout boards, perfect for extending GPIO, managing power, and adding cooling solutions.
- TCA9548A I2C MultiplexerSKU: ADA2717 Brand: AdafruitYou just found the perfect I2C sensor, and you want to wire up two or three or more of them to your Arduino when you realize "Uh oh, this chip has a fixed I2C address...
- MAX485 - TTL UART to RS485 Converter ModuleSKU: CE05154 Brand: Core ElectronicsGoing from TTL to RS485 is made simple by this prototyping friendly module. On one side of the board are the TTL IOs, and on the other are the RS485. At the core is a MAX485 which is powered by 5V.
- USB to TTL UART RS232 Serial Converter Module PL2303HXASKU: CE05185 Brand: Core ElectronicsUSB to TTL converters are an essential for prototyping - they provide a direct interface with the target device. This module connects to your computer USB port and there are 4 wires which connect with your target device. This model is the bare version of our enclosed model.
- ENC28J60 Ethernet LAN Network ModuleSKU: CE05233 Brand: Core ElectronicsMicrochip ENC28J60 controller with SPI interface ready to prototype with.
Connectors & Sockets
Many connectors and plugs that we use in electronics aren't prototyping friendly, which makes them difficult to use without a breakout board, so we've got plenty.
- DB9 Male Breakout BoardSKU: CE05146 Brand: Core ElectronicsThis handy breakout board provides 9 screw-down terminal block connectors for the whole DB9 connector pinout. Every terminal is clearly marked, and we've gone the extra mile by ensuring tall terminal boards are used on the rear set - this allows all your wire connections to flow from one side.
- SMT Breakout PCB for SOIC-8, MSOP-8 or TSSOP-8 - 6 Pack!SKU: ADA1212 Brand: AdafruitBeguiled by a fancy new chip that is only available in a SOIC or MSOP/(T)SSOP pinout? This breakout PCB set will make your life much much easier and get you prototyping...
- Breakout Board for microSD CardSKU: POLOLU-2597 Brand: PololuThis simple board breaks out the pins of a microSD card connector to a 0.1″ pin spacing that is compatible with standard perfboards, solderless breadboards, and 0.1" connectors.
- SMT Breakout PCB for SOIC-28 or TSSOP-28 - 3 Pack!SKU: ADA1208 Brand: AdafruitBeguiled by a fancy new chip that is only available in a SOIC or (T)SSOP pinout? This breakout PCB set will make your life much much easier and get you prototyping...
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Date Time (RTC)
A Real Time Clock (RTC) is used to keep time accurately in a system, even if power is disconnected. Keep your project up-to-date with a quality RTC.
- PiicoDev Real Time Clock (RTC) RV-3028
Accurate timekeeping, even during a power outage.
- Makerverse Real Time Clock (RTC) with Supercapacitor Backup RV-3028Accurate timekeeping, even during power outages.
- Adafruit DS3231 Precision RTC BreakoutThe datasheet for the DS3231 explains that this part is an "Extremely Accurate I²C-Integrated RTC/TCXO/Crystal". And, hey, it does exactly what it says on the tin!...
- DS3231 Precision RTC FeatherWing - RTC Add-on For Feather BoardsSKU: ADA3028 Brand: AdafruitA Feather board without ambition is a Feather board without FeatherWings! This is the DS3231 Precision RTC FeatherWing: it adds an extremely accurate I2C-integrated...
- Adafruit DS1307 Real Time Clock Assembled Breakout BoardThis is a great battery-backed real time clock (RTC) that allows your microcontroller project to keep track of time even if it is reprogrammed, or if the power is...
Digital to Analog
Digital-Analog-Converters convert 1's and 0's from your microcontroller into a true analog signal for audio/analog projects. They're powerful and easy to use.
- MCP4725 Breakout Board - 12-Bit DAC w/I2C InterfaceSKU: ADA935 Brand: AdafruitYour microcontroller probably has an ADC (analog -> digital converter) but does it have a DAC (digital -> analog converter)??? Now it can! This breakout board features...
- Breakout Board for MCP4725 I2C DACSKU: BOB-12918 Brand: SparkfunYou’ve always wanted to output analog voltages from a microcontroller, the MCP4725 is the DAC that will let you do it! The MCP4725 is an I2C controlled Digital-to-Analog converter (DAC). A DAC allows you to send analog signal, such as a sine wave, from a digital source, such as the I2C interface on the Arduino microcontroller. Digital to analog converters are great for sound generation, musical instruments, and many other creative projects!
Data Storage
Micro SD cards are one of the most popular form factors for portable data storage thanks to their compact design, so we've got a few options for expanding your storage.
- Makerverse MicroSD Card Adapter (3.3 and 5V compatible)DIY datalogger - store mountains of data using an external Micro SD card.
- SD Card ModuleExpand your memory resources on your next project with the addition of this handy SD Card module. Supports 5V+3.3V inputs; all IOs are well marked.
- MicroSD Memory Card - 16GB Class 10Add speedy mega-storage in a jiffy using this 16 GB Class 10 micro-SD card
- Pimoroni SATA Hard Drive to USB AdapterSKU: ADP001 Brand: PimoroniNeed more gigabytes on your Pi? Connect a SATA hard disk or SSD to your Raspberry Pi with this compact and high-performance USB to SATA adapter.
- MicroSD card breakout board+SKU: ADA254 Brand: AdafruitNot just a simple breakout board, this microSD adapter goes the extra mile - designed for ease of use. Onboard 5v->3v regulator provides 150mA for power-hungry cards...
- Breakout Board for microSD CardSKU: POLOLU-2597 Brand: PololuThis simple board breaks out the pins of a microSD card connector to a 0.1″ pin spacing that is compatible with standard perfboards, solderless breadboards, and 0.1" connectors.
- Simplecom USB 2.0 All in One Memory Card ReaderSKU: CE10116 Brand: Core ElectronicsA versatile way of getting your data from data storage card into your computer.
- microSD AdapterSKU: CE09444 Brand: Core Electronics
If you need to load or store large amounts of data, look no further than this 3.3V SPI microSD card module.Â
Expanders
Expand your Raspberry Pi's capabilities with a variety of GPIO expanders, HATs, and breakout modules designed to enhance connectivity, cooling, and functionality.
- MCP23008 - i2c 8 input/output port expanderSKU: ADA593 Brand: AdafruitAdd another 8 pins to your microcontroller using a MCP23008 port expander. The MCP23008 uses two i2c pins (these can be shared with other i2c devices), and in exchange...
- MCP23017 - i2c 16 input/output port expanderAdd another 16 pins to your microcontroller using a MCP23017 port expander. The MCP23017 uses two i2c pins (these can be shared with other i2c devices), and in exchange...
- SparkFun 16 Output I/O Expander Breakout - SX1509SKU: BOB-13601 Brand: SparkfunAre you low on I/O? No problem! The SX1509 Breakout is a 16-channel GPIO expander with an I2C interface – that means with just two wires, your microcontroller can interface with 16 fully configurable digital input/output pins. But the SX1509 can do so much more than just simple digital pin control. It can produce PWM signals, so you can dim LEDs. It can be set to blink or even breathe pins at varying rates. And, with a built-in keypad engine, it can interface with up to 64 buttons set up in an 8x8 matrix.
Isolators
Isolators are essential for protecting your sensitive electronics from electrical noise and interference, ensuring reliable performance in your projects.
- Opto-isolator BreakoutSKU: BOB-09118 Brand: SparkfunThis is a board designed for opto-isolation. This board is helpful for connecting digital systems (like a 5V microcontroller) to a high-voltage or noisy system. This board electrically isolates a controller from the high-power system by use of an opto-isolator IC. This IC has two LEDs and two photodiodes built-in. This allows the low-voltage side to control a high voltage side.
LED Drivers
Need lots of PWM channels? No problem. Want to drive high-power LEDs? Absolutely. LED drivers make controlling LEDs from a microcontroller even easier.
- Adafruit 12-Channel 16-bit PWM LED Driver - SPI Interface - TLC59711SKU: ADA1455 Brand: AdafruitFor all of you out there who want to control 12 channels of PWM, Adafruit salute you! They also would like you to check out this breakout board for the TLC59711 PWM driver...
- FemtoBuck LED DriverSKU: COM-13716 Brand: SparkfunThis is the FemtoBuck, a small-size single-output constant current LED driver. Each FemtoBuck has the capability to dim a single high-power channel of LEDs from 0-350mA at up to 36V while the dimming control can be either accessed via PWM or analog signal from 0-2.5V. This board is based off of the PicoBuck LED Driver, developed in collaboration with Ethan Zonca, except instead of blending three different LEDs on three different channels the FemtoBuck controls just one.
- Mini Sparkle Motion - WLED-friendly ESP32 NeoPixel LED DriverSKU: ADA6160 Brand: AdafruitThe Adafruit Sparkle Motion Mini is part of our series of "Sparkle Motion" boards, that are our attempt to make the best small WLED-friendly...
- Adafruit NeoPixel Driver BFF Add-On for QT Py and XiaoSKU: ADA5645 Brand: AdafruitOur QT Py boards are a great way to make very small microcontroller projects that pack a ton of power - and now we have a way for you to quickly add a...
Logic Converters
Ensure seamless communication between different voltage systems in your electronics projects with our range of logic converters, perfect for I2C, GPIO, TTL, CMOS, and more.
- Logic Level Converter Bi-DirectionalSKU: CE07510 Brand: MakerverseThis Bi-Directional Logic Level Converter is a breadboard-friendly device that converts between 5V and 3.3V logic.
Motor Drivers & Controllers
Most microcontrollers aren't able to directly control motors due to their low current output capacity, so you'll need a chip to handle all that current (and voltage).
- Makerverse Motor Driver 2 ChannelDrive 2x Brushed DC motors or a bipolar stepper with optional current limiting
- Adafruit Motor/Stepper/Servo Shield for Arduino v2 Kit - v2.3The original Adafruit Motorshield kit is one of Adafruit's most beloved kits, which is why they decided to make something even better. This is an upgrade to the original shield...
- Adafruit 16-Channel PWM / Servo HAT for Raspberry Pi - Mini KitThe Raspberry Pi is a wonderful little computer, but one thing it isn't very good at is controlling DC Servo Motors - these motors need very specific and repetitive...
- DRV8833 Dual Motor Driver CarrierThis tiny breakout board for TI’s DRV8833 dual motor driver can deliver 1.2 A per channel continuously (2 A peak) to a pair of DC motors. With an operating voltage range from 2.7 V to 10.8 V and built-in protection against reverse-voltage, under-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature, this driver is a great solution for powering small, low-voltage motors.
- Kitronik Compact Motor Driver Board for the BBC micro:bitSKU: CE07360 Brand: KitronikAdd motor driving capability to the microbit with the Kitronik compact motor driver board for the BBC micro:bit. This motor driver board allows two motors to be driven simultaneously with forward, reverse & stop control, making it ideal for designs such as buggies. The board has built-in short circuit, over current and thermal protection.
SMD Adapters
Got a shiny new chip you want to breadboard with, but it's a surface mount component? That's where adapter breakout boards come to the rescue!
- SMT Breakout PCB for SOIC-8, MSOP-8 or TSSOP-8 - 6 Pack!SKU: ADA1212 Brand: AdafruitBeguiled by a fancy new chip that is only available in a SOIC or MSOP/(T)SSOP pinout? This breakout PCB set will make your life much much easier and get you prototyping...
- SOT23 to DIP AdapterSKU: BOB-00717 Brand: Sparkfun6 pin SOT-23 to DIP adaptor. Created to take SOT23 of various pin sizes breakout to DIP. This will work with 3-pin MOSFETs, BJTs, Voltage Regulators (SOT-23-5), and various other Micro6, Micro5, etc packages.
- SMT Breakout PCB for SOIC-28 or TSSOP-28 - 3 Pack!SKU: ADA1208 Brand: AdafruitBeguiled by a fancy new chip that is only available in a SOIC or (T)SSOP pinout? This breakout PCB set will make your life much much easier and get you prototyping...
- SparkFun SOIC to DIP Adapter - 8-PinSKU: BOB-13655 Brand: SparkfunThe SparkFun 8-Pin SOIC to DIP Adapter is a small PCB that lets you adapt SOIC packages into a DIP footprint. These tiny boards are useful for modding and upgrading devices that use 8-pin DIP ICs, when the upgraded IC is only available in a SOIC footprint. You can also use these adapters for prototyping by making SOIC packages compatible with solderless breadboards.
Radio
Explore our range of radio modules and breakout boards, perfect for enhancing your projects with wireless communication, power management, and more.
- PiicoDev Transceiver 915MHz
Unlock wireless communication up to 100m with this long-range transceiver.
- SparkFun FM Tuner Evaluation Board - Si4703SKU: WRL-12938 Brand: SparkfunThis is an evaluation board for the Silicon Laboratories Si4703 FM tuner chip. Beyond enabling you to tune in to FM radio stations, the Si4703 is also capable of detecting and processing both Radio Data Service (RDS) and Radio Broadcast Data Service (RBDS) information. The Si4703 even does a very good job of filtering and carrier detection. It also enables data such as the station ID and song name to be displayed to the user.
Remote Control
Take control of your projects with our range of remote control modules, including Bluetooth and infrared options, perfect for seamless wireless communication and audio applications.
- Adafruit Infrared IR Remote Transceiver - STEMMA JST PH 2mm - 940nm Emitter + 38KHz ReceiverSKU: ADA5990 Brand: AdafruitWe've got a high-powered infrared emitter board, and a super-sensitive infrared remote receiver board - but why buy two boards when you can pick up...
- IR Kit For ArduinoSKU: DFR0107 Brand: DFRobotThis IR kit provides a remote control capability to your project.
RS232
RS232 modules are essential for serial communication projects, providing reliable data transfer and easy integration with various devices through adapters, converters, and breakout boards.
- RS232 to Serial ConverterSKU: CE04442 Brand: Core ElectronicsA nifty RS232 (DB9) to Serial converter. Comes with pre-soldered 0.1" male header pins for easy connectivity to breadboards and projects.
RS485
RS485 modules are essential for robust and long-distance serial communication, providing reliable data transmission in industrial and commercial applications.
- USB to RS485 converterSKU: CE09877 Brand: Core Electronics
Featuring a MAX485 and CH340, this converter will take USB and turn it into an RS485 signal.
Special Price $2.72 AUD, inc GSTRegular Price $3.20 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Jul 8th - MAX485 - TTL UART to RS485 Converter ModuleSKU: CE05154 Brand: Core ElectronicsGoing from TTL to RS485 is made simple by this prototyping friendly module. On one side of the board are the TTL IOs, and on the other are the RS485. At the core is a MAX485 which is powered by 5V.
OpAmps
OpAmps are essential for analog signal processing, offering precise amplification for voltage and current in your electronic projects.
- OpAmp BreakoutSKU: BOB-09816 Brand: SparkfunThis is a simple Op Amp breakout board, set up as a 2-stage amplifier with a gain of 100 (gain of 10 for each stage). The on-board trim pot sets the signal level between the stages, not the feedback path. The bandwidth is set to 15.9kHz by a pair of feedback capacitors, or over 100kHz with the caps removed. The LMV358 opamp can source up to 160mA and works well as a low impedance driver/buffer.
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