RF Transmitters

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
MAX2903EGI

MAX2903EGI

Analog Devices, Inc.

TRANSMITTER, 868MHZ/915MHZ ISM

1579

BH1418KN-E2

BH1418KN-E2

ROHM Semiconductor

RF XMITTER FM 76-108MHZ 28VFQFN

0

SI4022-A0-FTR

SI4022-A0-FTR

Silicon Labs

RF TX IC FSK 868/915MHZ 16TSSOP

0

RC-TX2-434

RC-TX2-434

RadioControlli

433.92MHZ AM TRANSMITTER MODULE

60

MICRF112YMU-TR

MICRF112YMU-TR

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

RF TX IC ASK 300-450MHZ 10XFDFN

0

SI4010-C2-GTR

SI4010-C2-GTR

Silicon Labs

RF TX IC FSK 27-960MHZ 10TFSOP

1200

BH1417FV-E2

BH1417FV-E2

ROHM Semiconductor

RF XMITTER FM 76-90MHZ 24LSSOP

0

CC115LRGPT

CC115LRGPT

Texas Instruments

RF TX IC FSK 315/433MHZ 20VFQFN

494

PCF7946AT/1081/CM'

PCF7946AT/1081/CM'

NXP Semiconductors

IC MCU TRANSPONDER 14SOIC

1922

CC1150-RTR1

CC1150-RTR1

Texas Instruments

RF TX IC 2-FSK 300-348MHZ 16VQFN

59850

PCF7961XTT/D1AE09J

PCF7961XTT/D1AE09J

NXP Semiconductors

IC REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 20TSSOP

2500

MAX2370ETM+T

MAX2370ETM+T

Maxim Integrated

RF TX IC CDMA2000 450MHZ 48WFQFN

0

MAX2900ETI+T

MAX2900ETI+T

Maxim Integrated

RF TX IC ASK 902-928MHZ 28WFQFN

0

TXM-433-LC

TXM-433-LC

Linx Technologies

RF TX IC ASK/OOK 433MHZ 8SMD MOD

283

MAX1479ATE+T

MAX1479ATE+T

Maxim Integrated

RF TX IC ASK 300-450MHZ 16WFQFN

7500

RX984XUMA1

RX984XUMA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

RF TRANSMITTER 28TSSOP

0

SI4010-C2-GT

SI4010-C2-GT

Silicon Labs

RF TX IC FSK 27-960MHZ 10TFSOP

104

MAX41460GUB+

MAX41460GUB+

Maxim Integrated

RF TX IC ASK 300-960MHZ 10TFSOP

1053

CC1070-RTY1

CC1070-RTY1

Texas Instruments

RF AND BASEBAND CIRCUIT, CMOS

462

AM-RT14-433P

AM-RT14-433P

RF Solutions

RF TRANSMITTER AM 433MHZ MODULE

14

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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