RF Transmitters

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
PCF7945VTT/C1AC190

PCF7945VTT/C1AC190

NXP Semiconductors

IC MCU RISC 28TSSOP

0

MAX2598ELB#G42

MAX2598ELB#G42

Analog Devices, Inc.

QUAD-BAND TDD-WCDMA BITS-TO RF R

0

PCF7945XTT/C1AC200

PCF7945XTT/C1AC200

NXP Semiconductors

IC MCU RISC 28TSSOP

0

PCF7921ATSM2AB1200

PCF7921ATSM2AB1200

NXP Semiconductors

IC RF REMOTE WIRELESS 20-SSOP

0

BH1428MUV-E2

BH1428MUV-E2

ROHM Semiconductor

RF TRANSMITTER FM 76-108MHZ

0

MAX41461GUB+T

MAX41461GUB+T

Maxim Integrated

SUB-GHZ ASK/FSK TRANSMITTER

0

MAX2507ELM

MAX2507ELM

Analog Devices, Inc.

MAX2507 RF TRANSMITTER

662

MAX2599AELB+

MAX2599AELB+

Analog Devices, Inc.

FEMTO BASESTATION BITS-TO RF RAD

792

PCF7961ETT/D1AE16J

PCF7961ETT/D1AE16J

NXP Semiconductors

IC REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 20TSSOP

0

SI4010-C200FGT

SI4010-C200FGT

Silicon Labs

EZRADIO TX SUBG 8051 SOC

0

MAX41463GUB+T

MAX41463GUB+T

Maxim Integrated

SUB-GHZ ASK/FSK TRANSMITTER

15000

AK3713

AK3713

Asahi Kasei Microdevices / AKM Semiconductor

IC RF TX RKE 20QFN

0

F6503AVGK8

F6503AVGK8

Renesas Electronics America

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

0

SI4030-A0-FMR

SI4030-A0-FMR

Silicon Labs

RF TX ISM FSK 240-930MHZ 20VFQFN

0

PCF7953XTTC1AC2000

PCF7953XTTC1AC2000

NXP Semiconductors

IC KEYLESS ENTRY/GO 28TSSOP

2470

PCF7945ATTM1AC1500

PCF7945ATTM1AC1500

NXP Semiconductors

IC MCU RISC 28TSSOP

0

KESTX02A/IG/MPAS

KESTX02A/IG/MPAS

KESTX02 - 290 MHZ-320 MHZ ASK TR

270

F6501AVGK

F6501AVGK

Renesas Electronics America

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

0

PCF7945PTTM1AC1800

PCF7945PTTM1AC1800

NXP Semiconductors

IC MCU RISC 28TSSOP

0

F6502AVGK8

F6502AVGK8

Renesas Electronics America

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

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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