RF Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
110128-HMC546MS8G

110128-HMC546MS8G

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD EVAL HMC546MS8GE 1960MHZ

0

CGH40006P-TB

CGH40006P-TB

Wolfspeed - a Cree company

BOARD DEMO AMP CIRCUIT CGH40006P

1

CC2541DK-RC

CC2541DK-RC

Texas Instruments

KIT DEV MINI FOR CC2541

1

EKSLSNZWW

EKSLSNZWW

TAIYO YUDEN

EVALUATION KIT FOR BLUETOOTH LOW

2

H2B1BG2A1B0100

H2B1BG2A1B0100

Unictron

EVB AA055A WIFI/BT 2400-2500MHZ

10

IWR6843ISK

IWR6843ISK

Texas Instruments

MMWAVE SENSOR

30

EZDK 1220PA

EZDK 1220PA

KIT DEV EZ NET ZIGBEE NETWORKING

3

SLWSTK6120A

SLWSTK6120A

Silicon Labs

DEV KIT WIFI WGM110 2.4GHZ

11

ESP32-PICO-KIT

ESP32-PICO-KIT

Espressif Systems

ESP32 WIFI BLUETOOTH EVAL BOARD

312

EVK-N280-02B

EVK-N280-02B

u-blox

EVALUATION KIT FOR SARA-N280-02B

9

EV1HMC641ALC4

EV1HMC641ALC4

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVAL BOARD HMC641ALC4 PCB ASSY

38

MAPS-010165-001SMB

MAPS-010165-001SMB

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

EVAL BOARD FOR MAPS-010165-TR050

6

4455C-915-PDK

4455C-915-PDK

Silicon Labs

PICO BOARD 4455 MOTHERBOARD KIT

2

ADRF6614-EVALZ

ADRF6614-EVALZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVAL BOARD FOR ADRF6614

1

NWO-300DP

NWO-300DP

EnOcean

KIT EVAL DOLPHIN SENSOR

86

AT-107-TB

AT-107-TB

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

EVAL BOARD FOR AT-107-PIN

3

DC2191A-A

DC2191A-A

Analog Devices, Inc.

DEMO BOARD LTC2000 + LT5579

5

ATRF231USB-RD

ATRF231USB-RD

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

AT86RF231 AND CORTEXM3 USB STICK

4

UB18CP-100ST01

UB18CP-100ST01

Mitsubishi Materials U.S.A

RF ANTENNA DEVELOPMENT UNIT 2400

10

RC1780HP-TM-DK

RC1780HP-TM-DK

Radiocrafts

TINYMESH DEVELOPMENT KIT

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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