RF Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
XM122 Acconeer AB	IOT MODULE RADAR SENSOR	568
105675-HMC434 Analog Devices, Inc.	BOARD EVAL DIVIDER HMC434	6
ISP1507-AX-TB Insight SiP	ISP1507-AX TEST BOARD	3
CYW920735Q60EVB-01 Cypress Semiconductor	EVAL FOR CYW20735B1 BLE 5	26
SLWSTK6020B Silicon Labs	EFR32 BLUE GECKO BLUETOOTH START	45
EV-ADF70301-915AZ Analog Devices, Inc.	DAUGHTER BOARD 902 MHZ - 928 MHZ	0
IOT9USSBREF-1-AWS Semtech	AWS SMART BUILDING REF KIT US915	5
SKY66423-11EK3 Skyworks Solutions, Inc.	KIT 866 870 MHZ DISC LC FILTER	2
109952-HMC260LC3B Analog Devices, Inc.	EVAL BOARD HMC260LC3B	2
KIT-WIFI-UDOOX86 UDOO	WI-FI KIT W/ GWF-3M08-50-B	107
AEK-GNSSCP-TH25L1 Linx Technologies	BOARD EVAL FOR ANT-GNSSCP-TH25L1	18
EK4259-01 pSemi	KIT EVAL FOR PE4259 RF SWITCH	2
EV1HMC253ALC4 Analog Devices, Inc.	SP8T NON-REFLECTIVE SWT , DC - 3	5
124022-HMC799LP3E Analog Devices, Inc.	BOARD EVAL HMC799LP3E	15
S510M804MD NDK	FREQ SYNTH 510MHZ TO 804MHZ	0
EV1HMC305SLP4 Analog Devices, Inc.	EVAL BOARD FOR HMC305	1
115242-HMC601LP4 Analog Devices, Inc.	BOARD EVAL HMC601LP4E	1
EVAL-ADF7021-NDBIZ Analog Devices, Inc.	BOARD EVALUATION FOR ADF7021	1
ESP8266-DEVKITC-02D-F Espressif Systems	ESP-WROOM-02D EVAL BOARD	61
EVAL ELS31-V Thales DIS (Formerly Gemalto)	EVALUATION MODULE CELLULAR	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

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
RF Evaluation Boards	Focus on RF signal generation, modulation/demodulation, and impedance matching testing	5G base station prototyping, Wi-Fi 6 module testing
RFID Development Kits	Support NFC, UHF/HF RFID tag/reader development with protocol analysis	Smart retail payment systems, asset tracking solutions
Multifunctional Development Boards	Integrate RF, microcontroller, and sensor interfaces for system-level testing	Industrial 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

Parameter	Description	Importance
Frequency Range	Operational bandwidth (e.g., 300 MHz - 6 GHz)	Determines application compatibility
Output Power	Transmit power level (e.g., -20 to +20 dBm)	Impacts communication distance and FCC compliance
Receiver Sensitivity	Minimum detectable signal level (e.g., -120 dBm)	Affects signal reliability in noisy environments
Impedance Matching	VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) 2:1	Ensures minimal signal reflection
Power Supply Requirements	Voltage/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

Manufacturer	Representative Product	Key Features
Texas Instruments	AFE7444EVM	Quad-channel RF-sampling transceiver evaluation
STMicroelectronics	ST25RU3993-DISCO	UHF RFID reader IC development kit
Nordic Semiconductor	nRF52840-DK	Bluetooth 5.2 and Thread protocol testing
Impinj	Speedway R420	UHF 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