Key Types of PCB Modules
- By Function:
- Communication Modules (e.g., Wi-Fi/BT modules like ESP32, Zigbee, LoRa).
- Sensor Modules (e.g., temperature/humidity sensors, accelerometers).
- Power Modules (e.g., DC-DC converters, battery management systems).
- Processing Modules (e.g., microcontroller boards like Arduino, Raspberry Pi).
- By Integration Level:
- Standalone Modules – Ready-to-use (e.g., GPS modules).
- Embedded Modules – Designed for integration into custom PCBs (e.g., System-on-Module, SoM).
- By Form Factor:
- Through-Hole Modules (e.g., classic Arduino shields).
- Surface-Mount (SMD) Modules (e.g., ESP8266 for compact designs).