RF Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MAX2051EVKIT#

MAX2051EVKIT#

Maxim Integrated

EVAL BOARD FOR MAX2051

17

EVK-R200

EVK-R200

u-blox

LTE CAT 1 EVALUATION KITS

17

113589-HMC3653LP3B

113589-HMC3653LP3B

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVAL BOARD FOR HMC3653LP3B

18

DVK-RM024-P125-C

DVK-RM024-P125-C

Laird Connectivity

BOARD EVAL FOR RAMP RM024

0

PIS-1047

PIS-1047

Pi Supply

RAK8213 MPCIE CELLULAR IOT MODUL

0

EKSFDCSWX

EKSFDCSWX

TAIYO YUDEN

KIT EVAL EYSFDCSWX BLUETOOTH

0

ADL5724-EVALZ

ADL5724-EVALZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVALUATION BOARD FOR ADL5724

2

ADL5353-EVALZ

ADL5353-EVALZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVAL BOARD FOR ADL5353

0

SM1212E433

SM1212E433

Semtech

RF EVAL FOR SX1212 433MHZ ISM

2

MSP430-CCRFLCD

MSP430-CCRFLCD

Olimex

MSP430 CC430F5137 PROTO BOARD

0

DK-QCC5120-VFBGA124-A-0

DK-QCC5120-VFBGA124-A-0

Qualcomm

DEV KIT QCC5120 124VFBGA

32

EV1HMC8364LP6G

EV1HMC8364LP6G

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVAL BOARD

2

CYBLE-202007-EVAL

CYBLE-202007-EVAL

Cypress Semiconductor

EZ-BLE PROC EVALUATION BOARD

8

ENWC9B01AQEF

ENWC9B01AQEF

Panasonic

ONE DAUGHTER BOARD IN ESD BAG

50

B1010SP0-EVB-1

B1010SP0-EVB-1

CEL (California Eastern Laboratories)

EVAL KIT B1010 BT SMART MINI MOD

2

CMPA601C025F-AMP

CMPA601C025F-AMP

Wolfspeed - a Cree company

AMPLIFIER, 6.0-12.0GHZ, CMPA601C

1

DC1528A

DC1528A

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVAL BOARD FOR LTC5582IDD

9

115223-HMC577LC4B

115223-HMC577LC4B

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVAL BOARD HMC577LC4B

2

2607019211001

2607019211001

Würth Elektronik Midcom

AMB3626-EV EVALUATION KIT

1

102991297

102991297

Seeed

PITAYA GO - AN OPEN-SOURCE IOT D

0

RF Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards

1. Overview

RF/IF (Radio Frequency/Intermediate Frequency) and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) evaluation and development kits are hardware platforms designed to facilitate the testing, prototyping, and optimization of wireless communication systems. These kits enable engineers to validate circuit performance, debug protocols, and accelerate product development. They play a critical role in modern technologies such as IoT, 5G, smart logistics, and industrial automation by bridging theoretical design and real-world deployment.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
RF Evaluation BoardsFocus on RF signal generation, modulation/demodulation, and impedance matching testing5G base station prototyping, Wi-Fi 6 module testing
RFID Development KitsSupport NFC, UHF/HF RFID tag/reader development with protocol analysisSmart retail payment systems, asset tracking solutions
Multifunctional Development BoardsIntegrate RF, microcontroller, and sensor interfaces for system-level testingIndustrial IoT gateway development, drone communication modules

3. Structure and Components

Typical products consist of: - Base PCB: Multilayer board with RF shielding compartments - RF Front-End: Includes LNA (Low Noise Amplifier), PA (Power Amplifier), and frequency synthesizers - Processing Unit: Embedded FPGA or MCU for real-time signal processing - Interface Ports: USB-C, SMA connectors, GPIO headers for peripheral expansion - Power Management: Regulated voltage supplies for different RF components

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterDescriptionImportance
Frequency RangeOperational bandwidth (e.g., 300 MHz - 6 GHz)Determines application compatibility
Output PowerTransmit power level (e.g., -20 to +20 dBm)Impacts communication distance and FCC compliance
Receiver SensitivityMinimum detectable signal level (e.g., -120 dBm)Affects signal reliability in noisy environments
Impedance MatchingVSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) 2:1Ensures minimal signal reflection
Power Supply RequirementsVoltage/current specifications (e.g., 3.3V 5%)Critical for system integration

5. Application Areas

  • Telecommunications: 5G NR network testing, satellite communication simulation
  • Healthcare: Wireless patient monitoring device development
  • Retail: NFC-based payment terminal prototyping
  • Industrial: RFID-enabled supply chain automation

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerRepresentative ProductKey Features
Texas InstrumentsAFE7444EVMQuad-channel RF-sampling transceiver evaluation
STMicroelectronicsST25RU3993-DISCOUHF RFID reader IC development kit
Nordic SemiconductornRF52840-DKBluetooth 5.2 and Thread protocol testing
Impinj Speedway R420UHF Gen2 RFID reader for logistics automation

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations include: - Frequency Compatibility: Match kit range with target application (e.g., Sub-1GHz vs 2.4GHz) - Development Ecosystem: Availability of SDKs, simulation software, and community support - Scalability: Modular design for future hardware expansion - Compliance Certifications: Pre-tested for FCC/CE regulatory standards - Cost-Performance Ratio: Balance between feature set and project budget

8. Industry Trends

Emerging trends include: - Millimeter-wave Integration: Development kits supporting 24GHz+ for automotive radar - AI-Driven Testing: Embedded machine learning algorithms for signal optimization - Energy Harvesting Support: Ultra-low power RF modules for battery-free IoT devices - Cloud Integration: Over-the-air firmware updates and remote diagnostics - Standardization: Unified platform architectures across multiple vendors

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