RF Transmitters

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MAX2502ELM#G42

MAX2502ELM#G42

Analog Devices, Inc.

COMPLETE CELLULAR BASEBAND-TO RF

0

F6502AVGK

F6502AVGK

Renesas Electronics America

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

0

MAX2507ELM-T

MAX2507ELM-T

Analog Devices, Inc.

MAX2507 RF TRANSMITTER

2500

PCF7921ATTM2AB1200

PCF7921ATTM2AB1200

NXP Semiconductors

IC RF REMOTE WIRELESS 20-TSSOP

0

PCF7953ATTM1AC1500

PCF7953ATTM1AC1500

NXP Semiconductors

IC KEYLESS ENTRY/GO 28TSSOP

2400

RX98-3

RX98-3

IR (Infineon Technologies)

RF TRANSMITTER

24745

SI4010-C2002GS

SI4010-C2002GS

Silicon Labs

8B WIRELESS MCU

0

SI4021-A1-FT1R

SI4021-A1-FT1R

Silicon Labs

RF TX IC FSK 433/868MHZ 16TSSOP

0

PCF7953MTTC1AC2200

PCF7953MTTC1AC2200

NXP Semiconductors

IC KEYLESS ENTRY/GO 28TSSOP

2325

PCF7953VTTC1AC1900

PCF7953VTTC1AC1900

NXP Semiconductors

IC KEYLESS ENTRY/GO 28TSSOP

0

FM-RTFQ2C-433P

FM-RTFQ2C-433P

RF Solutions

MODULE RF XMITTER 433MHZ 12SIP

8

PCF7938XA/LAAB3800

PCF7938XA/LAAB3800

NXP Semiconductors

IC REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY PLLMC

0

F6503AVGK

F6503AVGK

Renesas Electronics America

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

0

SI4021-A1-FT1

SI4021-A1-FT1

Silicon Labs

RF TX IC FSK 433/868MHZ 16TSSOP

0

F6513AVGI8

F6513AVGI8

Renesas Electronics America

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

0

MAX41460GUB+T

MAX41460GUB+T

Maxim Integrated

SUB-GHZ ISM ASK/FSK TRANSMITTER

17500

SI4055-B1A-FMR

SI4055-B1A-FMR

Silicon Labs

RF TX IC FSK QFN

0

LV2285VB-TLM-E

LV2285VB-TLM-E

FM TRANSMITTER IC

18000

MAX41462GUB+T

MAX41462GUB+T

Maxim Integrated

SUB-GHZ ASK/FSK TRANSMITTER

25000

SI4032-V2-FMR

SI4032-V2-FMR

Silicon Labs

RF TX ISM FSK 240-930MHZ 20VFQFN

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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