RF Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
1323XDSK-BDM

1323XDSK-BDM

NXP Semiconductors

RF EVAL FOR MC1323X

3

EV1HMC554ALC3B

EV1HMC554ALC3B

Analog Devices, Inc.

MIXER

0

JN5169XK020UL

JN5169XK020UL

NXP Semiconductors

JN5169 LIGHTING EXPANSION KIT

5

124133-HMC662LP3E

124133-HMC662LP3E

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD EVAL HMC662LP3E

0

NL-AB-PMOD

NL-AB-PMOD

NimbeLink

DEV ADAPTER KIT RENESAS RL78

0

F2977EVBI

F2977EVBI

Renesas Electronics America

EVALUATION BOARD

7

EK4152-02

EK4152-02

pSemi

HIGH-LINEARITY MOSFET QUAD MIXER

1

EV-BT840F

EV-BT840F

Fanstel Corp.

EVALUATION BOARD FOR BT840F BLUE

10

SKY66292-11-EVB

SKY66292-11-EVB

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

EVALUATION BOARD SKY66292-11

0

EVK-NINA-B221

EVK-NINA-B221

u-blox

EVK FOR NINA-B221 WITH U-BLOX SO

11

A10192H-EVB-1

A10192H-EVB-1

Antenova

A10192H FUSCA EVALUATION BOARD

1

ADMV8818-EVALZ

ADMV8818-EVALZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

ADMV8818 EVAL BOARD

0

STEVAL-IDB008V1M

STEVAL-IDB008V1M

STMicroelectronics

EVAL BOARD FOR BLUENRG-M2SA

46

EVK-7P-0

EVK-7P-0

u-blox

U-BLOX 7 GNSS EVALUATION KIT FOR

0

450-0141

450-0141

Laird Connectivity

DEVELOPMENT KIT SABLE-X

1

STM32W108B-SK

STM32W108B-SK

STMicroelectronics

STARTER KIT FOR STM32W108

0

RC1181-TM-DK

RC1181-TM-DK

Radiocrafts

TINYMESH DEVELOPMENT KIT

3

CMPA1D1E025F-TB

CMPA1D1E025F-TB

Wolfspeed - a Cree company

TEST FIXTURE FOR CMPA1D1E025F

1

EVAL-ADF7023DB2Z

EVAL-ADF7023DB2Z

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD EVALUATION FOR ADF7023

1

MDEV-GPS-FM

MDEV-GPS-FM

Linx Technologies

KIT MASTER DEV GPS FM SERIES

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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