RF Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards

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ENW89852AWKF

ENW89852AWKF

Panasonic

EVAL KIT FOR PAN1740A

10

ENW89820AY1F

ENW89820AY1F

Panasonic

EVAL KIT FOR PAN1720

0

ENWC9B01AQEF

ENWC9B01AQEF

Panasonic

ONE DAUGHTER BOARD IN ESD BAG

50

ENW49A01AZEF

ENW49A01AZEF

Panasonic

EVAL KIT PAN9320

5

ENW89849AYKF

ENW89849AYKF

Panasonic

BEACON KIT

3

ENW89854AYKF

ENW89854AYKF

Panasonic

EVAL KIT PAN1780AT ENW-89854A3KF

0

ENWF9201AXEF

ENWF9201AXEF

Panasonic

PAN9026 EVALUATION KIT

1

ENW49C01AYKF

ENW49C01AYKF

Panasonic

PAN9420 EVALUATION KIT

4

ENW89837AVKF

ENW89837AVKF

Panasonic

PAN1026 EXPERIMENTER KIT

3

ENW89846AYKF

ENW89846AYKF

Panasonic

EVAL KIT FOR PAN1740

1

EVAL_PAN4561

EVAL_PAN4561

Panasonic

EVAL KIT FOR PAN4561 MODULE

0

EVAL_PAN4555ETU

EVAL_PAN4555ETU

Panasonic

RF PROTO MODULE PAN4555 SNAP

0

ENW49A01AYEF

ENW49A01AYEF

Panasonic

PAN9320 DAUGHTER BOARD

8

EVAL_PAN4561ETU-UFL

EVAL_PAN4561ETU-UFL

Panasonic

RF PROTO MODULE PAN4561 UFL SNAP

0

EVAL_PAN1555

EVAL_PAN1555

Panasonic

KIT EVAL BLUETOOTH PAN1555

0

ENW89846AWKF

ENW89846AWKF

Panasonic

PAN1740 DAUGHTER BOARD

7

ENW89847AWKF

ENW89847AWKF

Panasonic

2X USB STICKS IN CASE

17

ENW89819AYKF

ENW89819AYKF

Panasonic

1X PAN1326C2 DAUGHTERBOARD (ETU)

0

ENW89854AWKF

ENW89854AWKF

Panasonic

EVAL KIT PAN1780 ENW-89854A1KF

17

ENW89837AWKF

ENW89837AWKF

Panasonic

PAN1026A EXPERIMENTER KIT

7

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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