RF Transmitters

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
RFM67W-433S2

RFM67W-433S2

RF Solutions

RF TX IC FSK 433MHZ 16SMD MOD

0

CC115LRGPR

CC115LRGPR

Texas Instruments

RF TX IC FSK 315/433MHZ 20VFQFN

396

HMC8200LP5METR

HMC8200LP5METR

Analog Devices, Inc.

RF XMITTER 800MHZ-4GHZ 32VFQFN

0

MPXY8500DK016T1

MPXY8500DK016T1

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NXP Semiconductors)

MICROPROCESSOR CIRCUIT, CMOS

7382

MICRF113YM6-TR

MICRF113YM6-TR

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

RF TX IC ASK 300-450MHZ SOT23-6

3000

PCF7961XTT/D1AC09J

PCF7961XTT/D1AC09J

NXP Semiconductors

IC REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 20TSSOP

2470

MAX41464GUB+

MAX41464GUB+

Maxim Integrated

RF TX IC FSK 300-960MHZ 10TFSOP

387900

SI4060-B1B-FM

SI4060-B1B-FM

Silicon Labs

RF TX IC 142MHZ-1.05GHZ 20VFQFN

0

SI4710-B30-GM

SI4710-B30-GM

Silicon Labs

RF XMITTER FM 76-108MHZ 20UFQFN

5

RCTX-434-L

RCTX-434-L

RadioControlli

433.92MHZ AM TRANSMITTER MODULE

60

TH72031KDC-BAA-000-TU

TH72031KDC-BAA-000-TU

Melexis

RF XMITTER FSK 868/915MHZ 8SOIC

0

MAX7058ATG+T

MAX7058ATG+T

Maxim Integrated

RF TX IC ASK 315-390MHZ 24WFQFN

7500

PCF7900NHN/C0K/UZ

PCF7900NHN/C0K/UZ

NXP Semiconductors

IC TRANSMITTER UHF 16HVQFN

0

ADF7012BRUZ-RL

ADF7012BRUZ-RL

Analog Devices, Inc.

RF TX IC ASK 75MHZ-1GHZ 24TSSOP

834

BH1427GUL-E2

BH1427GUL-E2

ROHM Semiconductor

RF XMITTER FM 76-108MHZ 32XFBGA

0

MAX2850ITK+T

MAX2850ITK+T

Maxim Integrated

RF TRANSMITTER 4.9-5.9GHZ 68TQFN

0

CC1151IRHBRG4Q1

CC1151IRHBRG4Q1

Texas Instruments

CC1151-Q1 LOW-COST LOW-POWER SUB

9000

ADF7011BRU-REEL7

ADF7011BRU-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

RF TX IC ASK 433-435MHZ 24TSSOP

1000

SI4055-C2A-GM

SI4055-C2A-GM

Silicon Labs

RF TX IC FSK 284-960MHZ 20VFQFN

0

BU2682MUV-E2

BU2682MUV-E2

ROHM Semiconductor

RF TRANSMITTER 32VFQFN

0

RF Transmitters

1. Overview

RF (Radio Frequency) transmitters are electronic devices that generate and transmit high-frequency electromagnetic waves for wireless communication. IF (Intermediate Frequency) components process signals at intermediate stages in transceivers. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) RF transmitters specifically enable contactless data exchange between tags and readers. These technologies form the backbone of modern wireless systems, supporting applications from mobile communications to IoT networks.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
ISM Band TransmittersUnlicensed operation at 2.4 GHz/900 MHzWi-Fi routers, Bluetooth devices
Cellular Transmitters5G/LTE protocol support with power controlSmartphones, base stations
UHF RFID Readers860-960 MHz frequency agilityWarehouse inventory systems
HF RFID Modules13.56 MHz contactless payment supportAccess control terminals

3. Structure and Components

Typical RF transmitter architecture includes: Power Amplifier (PA) for signal boosting, Voltage-Controlled Oscillator (VCO) for frequency generation, modulator for data encoding, impedance matching networks, and antenna interfaces. Advanced systems integrate DSP cores for digital modulation (QAM, OFDM) and temperature-compensated crystal oscillators (TCXO) for stability. RFID variants add protocol-specific encoding circuits and impedance-tuned front-ends.

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterSignificance
Frequency Range: 300 MHz - 6 GHzDetermines application compliance (e.g., FCC Part 15.247)
Output Power: 0.1 - 30 dBmAffects transmission distance and regulatory class
Modulation Accuracy: EVM < 5%Ensures data integrity in dense environments
Current Consumption: 5-100 mABattery life consideration for IoT devices

5. Application Fields

  • Telecommunications: 5G small cells, satellite modems
  • Logistics: UHF RFID for supply chain tracking
  • Healthcare: Medical implant telemetry systems
  • Retail: NFC payment terminals (13.56 MHz HF RFID)

Case Study: Amazon's warehouse robots use 868 MHz RFID readers for real-time inventory with 5 cm accuracy.

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

VendorRepresentative Product
TI (Texas Instruments)CC1352P7 multi-band wireless MCU
Nordic SemiconductornRF52840 Bluetooth 5.3 SoC
ImpinjR420 UHF Gen2 RFID reader
STMicroelectronicsCR95HF NFC/RFID transceiver

7. Selection Guidelines

  • Determine regulatory requirements (FCC/ETSI compliance)
  • Match frequency to use case (e.g., 900 MHz for liquid penetration)
  • Evaluate environmental factors (temperature, interference)
  • Assess protocol compatibility (LoRaWAN, BLE 5.4)
  • Optimize power vs. range trade-offs

8. Industry Trends

Key developments include: - 5G integration with sub-6 GHz RF front-ends - RFID moving to microwave frequencies (2.45 GHz active tags) - AI-enhanced spectrum sensing for dynamic frequency selection - Miniaturization via SiP (System-in-Package) technology - Energy harvesting transmitters for battery-free IoT

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