RF Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
EVK-ANNA-B112U

EVK-ANNA-B112U

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EVALUATION KIT FOR ANNA-B112 STA

6

ADP-U270-00S

ADP-U270-00S

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HSPA ADAPTER BOARD FOR WIRELESS

10

BMD-350-EVAL

BMD-350-EVAL

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EVAL BLE 4.2 NORDIC NRF52832

11

EVK-NINA-B312

EVK-NINA-B312

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EVK FOR NINA-B312 WITH U-BLOX SO

35

EVK-NINA-B112

EVK-NINA-B112

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EVALUATION KIT FOR NINA-B112 MOD

59

EVK-NINA-B301

EVK-NINA-B301

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EVK FOR NINA-B301 WITH OPEN CPU

8

EVK-NINA-W102

EVK-NINA-W102

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EVAL KIT NINA-W10 MULTIRADIO MOD

17

EVK-W262U-00

EVK-W262U-00

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EVAL KIT FOR ODIN-W262

0

EVK-NORA-B101

EVK-NORA-B101

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NORA-B101 EVK,BLUETOOTH, NRF5340

0

C94-M8P-2

C94-M8P-2

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NEO-M8P APPLICATION BOARD

95

EVK-R410M-02B

EVK-R410M-02B

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CAT M1 NB1 EVALUATION KIT FOR SA

29

BMD-341-EVAL

BMD-341-EVAL

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EVAL BOARD FOR BMD-341 NRF52840

18

EVK-U26-00S

EVK-U26-00S

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HSPA EVALUATION KIT FOR SARA-U26

17

BMD-345-EVAL

BMD-345-EVAL

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EVAL BOARD FOR BMD-345 NRF52840

26

EVK-L23

EVK-L23

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U-BLOX 4G LTE EVALUATION KIT WIT

0

EVK-N200-02B

EVK-N200-02B

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EVALUATION KIT FOR SARA-N200-02B

0

EVK-NINA-W106

EVK-NINA-W106

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EVAL KIT NINA-W10 WIFI BT4.2 MOD

10

C099-F9P-0

C099-F9P-0

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ZED-F9P EVAL ASIA AND ROW

0

ADP-R203-00B

ADP-R203-00B

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ADAPTER BOARD FOR EVK-R203 INCLU

10

ADP-L210-00S

ADP-L210-00S

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LTE ADAPTER BOARD FOR WIRELESS E

19

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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