RF Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
EV1HMC6301BG46

EV1HMC6301BG46

Analog Devices, Inc.

HMC6301BG46 EVALUATION PCB

1

DC1545A-A

DC1545A-A

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVAL BOARD FOR LT5578

1

DFR0478

DFR0478

DFRobot

FIREBEETLE ESP32 IOT BOARD

119

122826-HMC753LP4E

122826-HMC753LP4E

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD EVAL AMP MMIC HMC753

2

V-MD3_M12-EVAL-RFB-00A

V-MD3_M12-EVAL-RFB-00A

RFbeam Microwave GmbH

V-BAND EVALKIT WITH V-MD3

3

RC1882CEF-IPM-BRB

RC1882CEF-IPM-BRB

Radiocrafts

RIIM BORDER ROUTER BOARD

1

DFR0441

DFR0441

DFRobot

WRTNODE2P - DEVBOARD

0

SKY13351-378LF-EVB

SKY13351-378LF-EVB

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

BOARD EVAL SPDT SW SKY13351-378

4

LTP5903CEN-WHRB4B3#PBF

LTP5903CEN-WHRB4B3#PBF

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD WIRELESSHART MANAGER

0

RC1170HP-MBUS3-DK

RC1170HP-MBUS3-DK

Radiocrafts

WIRELESS MBUS DEVELOPMENT KIT

0

DEV-14431

DEV-14431

SparkFun

ONION OMEGA2+ IOT COMPUTER

0

PRO-EB-531

PRO-EB-531

ProAnt

EVAL BOARD ONBOARD SMD 868/2400

9

K007

K007

M5Stack

M5STACK FIRE IOT DEV KIT (PSRAM)

83

XBIB-U-DEV

XBIB-U-DEV

Digi

BOARD XBEE/XBEE PRO USB

128

SLWRB4544A

SLWRB4544A

Silicon Labs

DEV BOARD EZR32HG 169MHZ

3

CGHV40200PP-AMP

CGHV40200PP-AMP

Wolfspeed - a Cree company

CGHV40200PP DEV BOARD WITH HEMT

3

EVAL-ADF5002EB2Z

EVAL-ADF5002EB2Z

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD EVALUATION FOR ADF5002

0

W3008C-K

W3008C-K

PulseLarsen Antenna

EVAL BOARD W3008C W/ SMA FEMALE

1

DC9003A-C

DC9003A-C

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD DEMO WIRELESSHART

3

110387-HMC453ST89

110387-HMC453ST89

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD EVAL HMC453ST89E 900MHZ

1

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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