RF Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
106651-HMC533LP4

106651-HMC533LP4

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD EVAL HMC533LP4E

0

ADRF5740-EVALZ-185

ADRF5740-EVALZ-185

Analog Devices, Inc.

ADRF5740 EVAL BOARD

3

MTUDK2-ST-MDOT

MTUDK2-ST-MDOT

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.

EVAL KIT FOR LORA

9

110227-HMC632LP5

110227-HMC632LP5

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD EVAL HMC632LP5E

2

EB_FR01-S4-250-CPW1R-850

EB_FR01-S4-250-CPW1R-850

Fractus Antennas S.L.

EB_CUBE MXTEND 1P 850 MHZ CPW

5

MTCDP-EV2-GP-N3-DK-1.0-EX

MTCDP-EV2-GP-N3-DK-1.0-EX

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.

REMOTE ASSET MONITOR DEV KIT

4

ADL5505-EVALZ

ADL5505-EVALZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

TRUPWR DETECTOR EVAL BOARD

1

EV9400

EV9400

CML Microcircuits

EVAL KIT FOR CMX940

28

CG2179M2-EVAL

CG2179M2-EVAL

CEL (California Eastern Laboratories)

EVAL BOARD FOR CG2179M2

1

1946

1946

Adafruit

BREAKOUT FONA MINI CELL GSM UFL

0

MASW-000932-001SMB

MASW-000932-001SMB

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

EVAL BOARD FOR MASW-000932-13560

0

DC1120A

DC1120A

Analog Devices, Inc.

DEMO BOARD FOR THE LT5538IDD

12

ENW89846AYKF

ENW89846AYKF

Panasonic

EVAL KIT FOR PAN1740

1

RC1180-MPC1-DK

RC1180-MPC1-DK

Radiocrafts

PULSE COUNTER DEVELOPMENT KIT

2

GS1500M-EVK2-S2W-WEB-R2

GS1500M-EVK2-S2W-WEB-R2

Telit

EVAL BOARD 802.11

3

ADL5371-EVALZ

ADL5371-EVALZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVAL BOARD FOR ADL5371

1

110227-HMC507LP5

110227-HMC507LP5

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD EVAL HMC507LP5E

0

317990029

317990029

Seeed

M328W WIRELESS INTERNET OF THING

0

AEK-915-USP410

AEK-915-USP410

Linx Technologies

EVALUATION BOARD ANT-915-USP410

16

BRN402KIT

BRN402KIT

Particle

BORON LTE KIT

234

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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