RF Transmitters

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
TXM-433-KH3

TXM-433-KH3

Linx Technologies

RF TX IC ASK 433MHZ 27SMD MOD

60

MAX2363EGM-TD

MAX2363EGM-TD

Analog Devices, Inc.

DUAL-BAND QUADRATURE TRANSMITTER

7500

PCF7952LTT/M1CC15,

PCF7952LTT/M1CC15,

NXP Semiconductors

RF TRANSMITTER UHF 24TSSOP

0

NXQ1TXP5/101J

NXQ1TXP5/101J

NXP Semiconductors

QI TRANSMITTER

0

MAX3042CSE

MAX3042CSE

Analog Devices, Inc.

+/-10KV ESD_PROTECTED, QUAD 5V R

1427

PCF7941ETT/M2AB300

PCF7941ETT/M2AB300

NXP Semiconductors

IC REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 20TSSOP

0

MAX1472AKA-T

MAX1472AKA-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

XTAL-BASED ASK TRANSMITTER

2500

TDK5110GEG

TDK5110GEG

IR (Infineon Technologies)

ASK/FSK TRANSMITTE 868/433 MHZ

0

SI4055-B1A-FM

SI4055-B1A-FM

Silicon Labs

RF TX IC FSK QFN

0

PCF7953PTTM1AC1800

PCF7953PTTM1AC1800

NXP Semiconductors

IC KEYLESS ENTRY/GO 28TSSOP

2421

MAX2502ELM

MAX2502ELM

Analog Devices, Inc.

COMPLETE CELLULAR BASEBAND-TO RF

0

PCF7941ATTM2AB1200

PCF7941ATTM2AB1200

NXP Semiconductors

IC REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 20TSSOP

0

CC2550-RTY1

CC2550-RTY1

Texas Instruments

RF TX IC 2-FSK/ASK 2.4GHZ 16QFN

0

TX7332ZBX

TX7332ZBX

Texas Instruments

CRYSTAL

1080

JN5148-001-M/00T534

JN5148-001-M/00T534

NXP Semiconductors

RF TXRX MOD 802.15.4 TRACE ANT

573

BH1411MUV-E2

BH1411MUV-E2

ROHM Semiconductor

RF TRANSMITTER FM 76-108MHZ

0

PCF7922ATT/D1AE07J

PCF7922ATT/D1AE07J

NXP Semiconductors

IC REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 20TSSOP

0

F6501AVGK8

F6501AVGK8

Renesas Electronics America

FCCSP 4.60X3.60X0.90 MM, 0.50MM

0

SI4010-C200RGT

SI4010-C200RGT

Silicon Labs

8B WIRELESS MCU

0

PCF7945MTT/C1AC220

PCF7945MTT/C1AC220

NXP Semiconductors

IC MCU RISC 28TSSOP

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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