Official Arduino Portenta Breakout board
The Arduino Portenta Breakout board is a crucial tool designed to simplify and accelerate prototyping and testing phases when working with Arduino Portenta board connections.
It makes all signals from the Portenta's high-density connectors individually accessible, enabling quick and straightforward connection to, and testing of, external hardware components and devices as typically required during lab-based development.
This significantly reduces development time for industrial-grade solutions and serves as an excellent aid for technical education in embedded systems.
The board features convenient elements like a power ON button, a boot mode DIP switch, and an RTC battery backup. Its design uniquely allows it to be interposed between a Portenta board and a shield, facilitating direct signal debugging and analysis.
Features:
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Power ON button for convenient control.
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Boot mode DIP switch for configuration.
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USB, RJ45 (up to 1Gb/s), and Micro SD card connectors onboard.
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CR2032 RTC Lithium Battery backup for timekeeping.
- All Portenta high-density connector signals are broken out for easy access.
Arduino Portenta Breakout Pinout Diagram:
1. How to connect the Arduino Portenta Breakout Board to a Portenta module?
You can attach your Portenta module to the Arduino Portenta Breakout Board by carefully aligning the high-density headers and pressing down evenly to ensure a secure fit. This connection provides easy access to all pins for prototyping and development, with clearly labeled test points and through-holes for reliable wiring.
2. How to use the Portenta Breakout Board for prototyping projects?
The Portenta Breakout Board exposes analog, digital, and communication pins such as I2C, SPI, and UART to accessible pads and headers. This makes it ideal for rapidly connecting sensors, actuators, and modules without soldering, streamlining your Arduino prototype board projects and enabling quick circuit validation.
3. How to power the Arduino Portenta Breakout Board?
You can power the Portenta Breakout Board through the connected Portenta module using its USB-C port or an external 5V supply connected to the module’s power input. This stable power delivery ensures reliable operation of all connected peripherals, with proper voltage regulation maintained by the Portenta module itself.
4. How to integrate external sensors with the Portenta Breakout Board?
The board provides GPIO, I2C, SPI, and UART connections via labeled breakout points, allowing you to interface a wide range of sensors and modules such as temperature probes, IMUs, or displays. This flexibility supports diverse IoT, automation, or industrial applications requiring mixed-signal integration and modular expansion.
5. How to program circuits using the Arduino Portenta Breakout Board?
Once the Portenta module is securely mounted on the breakout board, you can use the Arduino IDE to upload sketches directly via USB-C. This enables real-time testing, debugging, and iterative development of your circuits, making prototyping efficient and reducing development time for complex embedded systems.
6. How to troubleshoot connectivity issues with the Portenta Breakout Board?
You should ensure the Portenta module is properly seated on the breakout board with no bent pins, check all wiring for continuity and correct pin mapping, and verify that your Arduino IDE libraries are up to date. A correct setup ensures smooth operation and consistent signal integrity for your Arduino Portenta Breakout Board projects.
Documentation
- Schematics
- Datasheet
- Pinout Diagrams
For the full technical documentation, tutorials and much more, visit Arduino Docs
1. What is the Arduino Portenta Breakout Board used for?
The Arduino Portenta Breakout Board gives you full access to all low-level pins and interfaces of the Portenta H7 and other Portenta boards, simplifying hardware development. You can use it to prototype complex industrial, automation, or embedded applications with ease. It transforms the compact Portenta module into a versatile development platform.
2. How does the Portenta Breakout Board simplify prototyping?
By breaking out key interfaces like Ethernet, USB, CAN, and multiple GPIOs, this board lets you connect sensors, displays, and peripherals without custom wiring. You can quickly test and validate designs during development. It streamlines the process of integrating the Portenta system into real-world applications.
3. Which boards are compatible with the Arduino Portenta Breakout Board?
The Official Arduino Portenta Breakout Board – ASX00031 is designed to work seamlessly with the Arduino Portenta H7 and other members of the Portenta family boards. You can plug them directly into the carrier for immediate access to all signals. It’s fully integrated within the Arduino Pro ecosystem for professional use.
4. Can I use the Portenta Breakout Board for industrial applications?
Yes, this breakout board is built for industrial applications, supporting robust communication protocols and high-reliability connections. You can develop and test systems for automation, control, and monitoring in demanding environments. Its design supports integration into professional-grade, long-term deployments.
5. What kind of connectors and interfaces does the board include?
The board features Ethernet, USB host and device ports, a microSD slot, CAN bus, and extensive GPIO pins for maximum flexibility. You get everything needed to expand your Arduino Portenta projects with storage, networking, and peripheral support. This makes it ideal for complex, multi-interface applications.
6. How do I program a Portenta board using the Breakout Board?
You can program your Portenta board by mounting it on the breakout and connecting to your computer via USB. Then, use the Arduino IDE or Arduino Pro tools to upload code with full access to all hardware peripherals. This setup enables seamless development, debugging, and testing of your industrial or embedded applications.
Warranty Coverage:
This product comes with a 1-year manufacturer warranty from the date of purchase, covering manufacturing defects only.
Warranty Void If:
The product shows signs of physical damage, mishandling, exposure to water/moisture, fire, natural calamities, unauthorized repairs, improper storage near heat or direct sunlight, or alteration in any way.