RF Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SLUSB001A

SLUSB001A

Silicon Labs

Z-WAVE 700 UZB-7 USB STICK

180

Z-HAN-RANGE-LRS

Z-HAN-RANGE-LRS

Silicon Labs

KIT LONG RANGE FINDER ZHAN

3

SLWRB4305A

SLWRB4305A

Silicon Labs

BGM13S32 BLUE GECKO MODULE RADIO

52

AMW007-E03

AMW007-E03

Silicon Labs

AMW007 DEVELOPER BOARD

54

SLWRB4257B

SLWRB4257B

Silicon Labs

EFR32FG14 2400/868 MHZ 13 DBM RA

16

AMW037-E01

AMW037-E01

Silicon Labs

AMW037 DEVELOPER BOARD

9

SLWSTK6221A

SLWSTK6221A

Silicon Labs

DEV KIT WIRELESS EZR32WG 434MHZ

1

DKWT32I

DKWT32I

Silicon Labs

BLUETOOTH DEVELOPMENT KIT

17

SLWRB4159A

SLWRB4159A

Silicon Labs

EFR32MG13 2400 MHZ 10 DBMRADIO B

18

SLWRB4104A

SLWRB4104A

Silicon Labs

EVAL BOARD FOR EFR32BG13

16

ACC-UZB3-E-BRG

ACC-UZB3-E-BRG

Silicon Labs

UZB3 BRIDGE CTRLR W/SAW FILTER

30

EZR-LEDK2W-915

EZR-LEDK2W-915

Silicon Labs

KIT DEMO EZRADIO TWO-WAY 915MHZ

5

SLWRB4253A

SLWRB4253A

Silicon Labs

EFR32FG12 2400/915 MHZ BOARD

36

4463CPCE20A915

4463CPCE20A915

Silicon Labs

PICO BOARD ANTENNA DIVERSITY

1

ACC-ZDB5101-H2

ACC-ZDB5101-H2

Silicon Labs

DEVELOPMENT BOARD W/ ZM5101

3

1060-915-DK

1060-915-DK

Silicon Labs

KIT DEVELOPMENT FOR SI1060

0

4010-AESK1W-868

4010-AESK1W-868

Silicon Labs

KIT DEMO KEYFOB SI4355 RX 868MHZ

0

AMW007-E04

AMW007-E04

Silicon Labs

AMW007 EXPANSION BOARD

28

SI4133M-EVB

SI4133M-EVB

Silicon Labs

BOARD EVALUATION FOR SI4133

0

RBK-ZW500-H2

RBK-ZW500-H2

Silicon Labs

Z-WAVE 500SERIES REGIONAL 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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