RF Transmitters

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
PCF7961MTT/D1AE13J

PCF7961MTT/D1AE13J

NXP Semiconductors

IC REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 20TSSOP

0

PCF7941MTT/C2AB410

PCF7941MTT/C2AB410

NXP Semiconductors

IC MCU RISC 20TSSOP

0

PCF7945ATJ/H1AC150

PCF7945ATJ/H1AC150

NXP Semiconductors

IC MCU RISC 36SOICJ

0

PCF7900VHN/C0L,112

PCF7900VHN/C0L,112

NXP Semiconductors

RF TX IC UHF 315/434MHZ 16VFQFN

0

CC1050PWRG3

CC1050PWRG3

Texas Instruments

RF TX IC FSK 300MHZ-1GHZ 24TSSOP

0

MOD6321-R-C

MOD6321-R-C

Lattice Semiconductor

GEN3 WIRELESSHD RECEIVER MODULE

0

MOD6321-R-12-C

MOD6321-R-12-C

Lattice Semiconductor

GEN3 WIRELESSHD RECEIVER MODULE

0

MLX72013CDC-AAA-000-TU

MLX72013CDC-AAA-000-TU

Melexis

RF XMITTER ASK/FSK 433MHZ 8SOIC

0

TXE-418-KH2

TXE-418-KH2

Linx Technologies

RF TX IC ASK 418MHZ 24SMD MOD

0

ATA6286N-PNPW 19

ATA6286N-PNPW 19

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

RF TX IC ASK/FSK 433MHZ 32VFQFN

0

RX983XUMA1

RX983XUMA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

RF TRANSMITTER 28TSSOP

0

MLX72013CDC-AAA-000-RE

MLX72013CDC-AAA-000-RE

Melexis

RF XMITTER ASK/FSK 433MHZ 8SOIC

0

ATA2745M-TCQY

ATA2745M-TCQY

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

RF XMITTER ASK 433MHZ 16LSSOP

0

TH72035KLD-BAA-000-RE

TH72035KLD-BAA-000-RE

Melexis

RF TX IC ASK 868/915MHZ 10VFDFN

0

AS3977B-BQFS

AS3977B-BQFS

ams

RF XMITTER FSK 300-928MHZ 16VQFN

0

317010004

317010004

Seeed

RF XMITTER ISM 315/433MHZ MODULE

0

TXM-900-HP3-PPO

TXM-900-HP3-PPO

Linx Technologies

RF TX IC FM/FSK 902-928MHZ 10SIP

0

SI4031-A0-FM

SI4031-A0-FM

Silicon Labs

RF TX IC FSK 240-930MHZ 20VFQFN

0

MAX1479ATE+C2R

MAX1479ATE+C2R

Maxim Integrated

INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

0

TXM-900-HP3-PPS

TXM-900-HP3-PPS

Linx Technologies

RF TX IC FM/FSK 902-928MHZ 10SIP

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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