RF Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
4060CPCE10B868

4060CPCE10B868

Silicon Labs

PICO BOARD TXRX 868MHZ

0

4455C-868-PDK

4455C-868-PDK

Silicon Labs

PICO BOARD 4455 MOTHERBOARD KIT

0

DKWF111

DKWF111

Silicon Labs

EVAL BOARD WF111

4

EZR-LEDK2W-868

EZR-LEDK2W-868

Silicon Labs

KIT DEMO EZRADIO TWO-WAY 868MHZ

2

SLWRB4164A

SLWRB4164A

Silicon Labs

EFR32MG12 2400/915 MHZ BOARD

83

SLEXP4320A

SLEXP4320A

Silicon Labs

WGM110 WI-FI EXPANSION KIT

29

4010-KFOBDEV-434

4010-KFOBDEV-434

Silicon Labs

KIT DEV SI4010 SI4355 RX 434MHZ

10

SLWRB4301A

SLWRB4301A

Silicon Labs

BLUETOOTH SMART RADIO

6

MSC-F930-PDK

MSC-F930-PDK

Silicon Labs

KIT DEV EZRADIOPRO MOTHERBOARD

8

SLWRB4251B

SLWRB4251B

Silicon Labs

EFR32FG 2400/434 MHZ 10 DBM DUAL

9

SLWSTK6063B

SLWSTK6063B

Silicon Labs

EFR32 FLEX GECKO 2400/434 MHZ WI

8

DKBLE

DKBLE

Silicon Labs

DEV KIT BLUETOOTH SMART LR MOD

12

SLWRB4167A

SLWRB4167A

Silicon Labs

EFR32MG13 2400/868 MHZ 10 DBMDUA

11

1064-915-DK

1064-915-DK

Silicon Labs

KIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SI1064

0

EM35X-DEV

EM35X-DEV

Silicon Labs

KIT DEV EM35X ZIGBEE

17

SLWRB4162A

SLWRB4162A

Silicon Labs

EFR32MG12 2.4GHZ BOARD

16

SLEXP8027A

SLEXP8027A

Silicon Labs

BGX13P STARTER KIT

178

EZR-LEDK1W-434

EZR-LEDK1W-434

Silicon Labs

KIT DEMO EZRADIO ONE-WAY 434MHZ

5

SLWSTK6023A

SLWSTK6023A

Silicon Labs

EFR32XG21 BLUETOOTH STARTER KIT

0

SLWRB4258B

SLWRB4258B

Silicon Labs

EFR32FG14 2400/169 MHZ 19 DBM RA

3

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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