RF Transmitters

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SI4030-B1-FMR

SI4030-B1-FMR

Silicon Labs

RF TX IC FSK 900-960MHZ 20VFQFN

0

MAX2902EGI

MAX2902EGI

Analog Devices, Inc.

TRANSMITTER, 868MHZ/915MHZ ISM

66

PIC12LF1840T39A-I/ST

PIC12LF1840T39A-I/ST

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

RF TX IC FSK 310/433MHZ 14TSSOP

643

TDK5116FHTMA1

TDK5116FHTMA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

RF TX IC ASK 866-870MHZ 10TFSOP

0

MAX2370ETM+

MAX2370ETM+

Analog Devices, Inc.

MAX2370 COMPLETE 450MHZ QUADRATU

8467

HMC8200LP5ME

HMC8200LP5ME

Analog Devices, Inc.

RF XMITTER 800MHZ-4GHZ 32VFQFN

0

BH1425GWL-E2

BH1425GWL-E2

ROHM Semiconductor

RF XMITTER FM 76-108MHZ 32UFBGA

0

CC1050PWG3

CC1050PWG3

Texas Instruments

RF AND BASEBAND CIRCUIT, CMOS, P

62

MICRF103BM

MICRF103BM

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

QWIKRADIO UHF ASK TRANSMITTER

5716

SX1240ISTRT

SX1240ISTRT

Semtech

RF XMITTER ISM 418/434MHZ 8SOIC

0

TDK5100FHTMA1

TDK5100FHTMA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

RF TX IC ASK 433-435MHZ 10TFSOP

5236

ADF7901BRUZ-RL7

ADF7901BRUZ-RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

RF TX IC 369.5-395.9MHZ 24TSSOP

3000

ATA8520-GHPW

ATA8520-GHPW

Atmel (Microchip Technology)

SINGLE-CHIP, SIGFOX RF TRANSCEIV

1214

BH1416F-E2

BH1416F-E2

ROHM Semiconductor

RF XMITTER FM 76-90MHZ 22SOIC

0

MAX2362ECM

MAX2362ECM

Analog Devices, Inc.

DUAL-BAND QUADRATURE TRANSMITTER

1738

CC1050PW

CC1050PW

Texas Instruments

RF AND BASEBAND CIRCUIT, CMOS, P

234

QAM-TX3-433

QAM-TX3-433

RF Solutions

RF XMITTER AM 433.92MHZ MODULE

40

BH1426GWL-E2

BH1426GWL-E2

ROHM Semiconductor

RF XMITTER FM 76-108MHZ 32UFBGA

0

CC115LRTKT

CC115LRTKT

Texas Instruments

RF AND BASEBAND CIRCUIT, PQCC20

768

BH1426KN-E2

BH1426KN-E2

ROHM Semiconductor

RF XMITTER FM 76-108MHZ 28VFQFN

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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