RF Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MSC-F930-PDK

MSC-F930-PDK

Silicon Labs

KIT DEV EZRADIOPRO MOTHERBOARD

8

EVK-M8N-0

EVK-M8N-0

u-blox

U-BLOX M8 GNSS EVALUATION KIT FO

32

ESP-BAT8

ESP-BAT8

Espressif Systems

RF TESTING BOARD FOR ESP8266 MOD

16

IOTCOMBOEVK-14585

IOTCOMBOEVK-14585

Inventek Systems

DIALOG DA14585 MODULE BLE5.0 EVB

99

MMRF5014H-200MHZ

MMRF5014H-200MHZ

NXP Semiconductors

MMRF5014H REF BOARD 2500MHZ 100W

1

29069

29069

Trenz Electronic

VECTOR NETWORK ANALYZER MODULE

9

LMH6401EVM

LMH6401EVM

Texas Instruments

EVALUATION MODULE LMH6401

8

EV1HMC589AST89

EV1HMC589AST89

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVAL BOARD

5

AEK-868-USP

AEK-868-USP

Linx Technologies

BOARD EVAL FOR ANT-868-USP

0

VN-871

VN-871

Volgen (Kaga Electronics USA)

FURUNO GV-87 EVALUATION KIT

0

ADL5246-EVALZ

ADL5246-EVALZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVAL BOARD FOR ADL5246

2

MAAL-010570-001SMB

MAAL-010570-001SMB

Metelics (MACOM Technology Solutions)

EVAL BOARD FOR MAAL-010570-TR100

4

ADL5906-EVALZ

ADL5906-EVALZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVAL BOARD FOR ADL5906

12

EVAL BGS1-E

EVAL BGS1-E

Thales DIS (Formerly Gemalto)

EVALUATION MODULE CELLULAR

2

LUCID SDR V3

LUCID SDR V3

B4 Limits

SDR BOARD WITH 3 TRANSCEIVERS

10

MMA044PP3E

MMA044PP3E

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

EVAL BOARD FOR MMA044

3

104217-HMC313

104217-HMC313

Analog Devices, Inc.

EVAL BOARD HMC313

2

30-Y9583-3

30-Y9583-3

Qualcomm

DEVELOPMENT KIT: QCA4012.SP240.1

1

115195-HMC536LP2

115195-HMC536LP2

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD EVAL HMC536LP2E

9

EVAL-ADF7021-NDBZ2

EVAL-ADF7021-NDBZ2

Analog Devices, Inc.

BOARD EVALUATION FOR ADF7021

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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