RF Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
CC3220S-LAUNCHXL

CC3220S-LAUNCHXL

Texas Instruments

LAUNCHPAD DEV BOARD FOR CC3220S

14

110416-HMC452ST89

110416-HMC452ST89

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD EVAL HMC452ST89E 470MHZ

1

CGHV14250F-AMP

CGHV14250F-AMP

Wolfspeed - a Cree company

CGHV14250F DEV BOARD WITH HEMT

2

AD8344-EVALZ

AD8344-EVALZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVAL BOARD FOR AD8344

0

2608019024001

2608019024001

Würth Elektronik Midcom

PROTEUS-I AMB2621 EVAL BOARD

1

SW-314-TB

SW-314-TB

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

EVAL BOARD FOR SW-314-PIN

3

EVAL-ADF7023-JDB2Z

EVAL-ADF7023-JDB2Z

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD EVAL ADF7023-JDB2Z

0

SLEXP8031A

SLEXP8031A

Silicon Labs

BGX220P EVALUATION BOARD

268

EV1HMC812ALC4

EV1HMC812ALC4

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVAL BOARD FOR HMC812A

1

CMPA5259050F-AMP

CMPA5259050F-AMP

Wolfspeed - a Cree company

AMPLIFIER, 5.2-5.9GHZ, GAN MMIC

3

EVAL-900-PRO

EVAL-900-PRO

Linx Technologies

EVAL KIT 900MHZ HUMPRO

0

STEVAL-BCN002V1B

STEVAL-BCN002V1B

STMicroelectronics

BLUENRG-TILE - BLUETOOTH LE ENAB

137

SLWRB4502D

SLWRB4502D

Silicon Labs

EZR32WG 434 MHZ 10 DBM RADIO BOA

2

EVK-8N-0

EVK-8N-0

u-blox

U-BLOX 8 GNSS EVALUATION KIT FOR

7

SC14CVMDECTDEVKT

SC14CVMDECTDEVKT

Dialog Semiconductor

DEVELOPMENT KIT FOR SC14CVMDECT

3

BMD-300-EVAL-WP

BMD-300-EVAL-WP

u-blox

WIREPAS BLE 4.2 NRF52832 EVAL

0

CY8CKIT-062S2-43012

CY8CKIT-062S2-43012

Cypress Semiconductor

EVAL PSOC 62S2 WIFI BT KIT

19

DC2460A

DC2460A

Analog Devices, Inc.

DEMO BOARD FOR LTC5566

1

SE2432L-EK1

SE2432L-EK1

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

EVAL KIT SE2432L

14

SI4705-D60-EVB

SI4705-D60-EVB

Silicon Labs

BOARD EVALUATION FOR SI4705-D60

2

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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