RF Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
EV-BC833M

EV-BC833M

Fanstel Corp.

EVAL BOARD FOR BC833M

17

EV-BM833A

EV-BM833A

Fanstel Corp.

EVALUATION BOARD FOR BM833A

7

EV-BT840F

EV-BT840F

Fanstel Corp.

EVALUATION BOARD FOR BT840F BLUE

10

EV-BT832XE

EV-BT832XE

Fanstel Corp.

EVALUATION BOARD FOR BT832XE BLU

7

EV-BC840

EV-BC840

Fanstel Corp.

EV BOARD, BC840 BLE 5 MODULE

9

EV-BM832

EV-BM832

Fanstel Corp.

EVALUATION BOARD FOR BM832

10

EV-LN60G

EV-LN60G

Fanstel Corp.

EVAL BOARD FOR LN60G

9

EV-BC833E

EV-BC833E

Fanstel Corp.

EVAL BOARD FOR BC833E

16

EV-BT840

EV-BT840

Fanstel Corp.

EVALUATION BOARD FOR BT840 BLUET

16

EV-BM833

EV-BM833

Fanstel Corp.

EV BOARD, NRF52833 BLE 5.1 MODUL

21

EV-BT832F

EV-BT832F

Fanstel Corp.

EVALUATION BOARD FOR BT832F BLUE

1

EV-BC832

EV-BC832

Fanstel Corp.

EVALUATION BOARD FOR BC832 BLUET

6

EV-BM833F

EV-BM833F

Fanstel Corp.

EV BOARD, NRF52833 LONG RANGE MO

13

EV-BM833E

EV-BM833E

Fanstel Corp.

EV BOARD, NRF52833 BLE 5.1, U.FL

18

EV-BT832A

EV-BT832A

Fanstel Corp.

EVALUATION BOARD FOR BT832A BLUE

6

PK-LEW840X

PK-LEW840X

Fanstel Corp.

EVAL BOARD FOR LEW840X

10

EV-BT840XE

EV-BT840XE

Fanstel Corp.

EV BOARD, NRF52840 + PA + U.FL M

20

PK-BLG840F

PK-BLG840F

Fanstel Corp.

EVAL BOARD FOR BLG840F

9

EV-BT832AF

EV-BT832AF

Fanstel Corp.

EVALUATION BOARD FOR BT832AF BLU

6

EV-BM833AF

EV-BM833AF

Fanstel Corp.

EVALUATION BOARD FOR BM833AF

10

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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