Often it is beneficial to assemble early prototypes using a reference platform rather than jumping into a custom design. A prime example is motor selection and evaluation in consumer products. Many factors of motor performance such as current consumption, torque, and driving voltage will affect the circuit design. When these parameters are not considered by designers, the project may require additional circuit revisions or conflict with pre-determined size constraints. For example, the PWM motor drive demo board can be used to select the appropriate motor for the application and evaluate its performance before the application circuit has been engineered, leading to a seamless design cycle.