RF Transmitters

Image	Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity	Rfq
	806-0726-21+T Maxim Integrated	SUB 1GHZ TRANSMITTER	0
	PCF7941ATJ/CA1B00E NXP Semiconductors	RF TRANSMITTER 125KHZ 36BSSOJ	0
	BCM85810TLILGG Broadcom	MICROWAVE TRANSMITTER ON A CHIP	0
	TH72006KLD-BAA-000-TU Melexis	IC RF TRANSMITTER 10DFN	0
	TDA5101XUMA3 IR (Infineon Technologies)	TRANSMITTER ASK/FSK P-TSSOP-16	0
	MPXV8510DK016T1 NXP Semiconductors	RF TX IC FSK 315/434MHZ 32QFN	0
	TPIC82010FFER Texas Instruments	RF XMITTER ASK/FSK 315/434MHZ	0
	TDA5101XUMA2 IR (Infineon Technologies)	TRANSMITTER ASK/FSK P-TSSOP-16	0
	PCF7961ATT/C00V1,5 NXP Semiconductors	RF XMITTER ASK/FSK 315/434MHZ	0
	PCF7961ATTM1AC0700 NXP Semiconductors	RF XMITTER ASK/FSK 315/434MHZ	0
	SX1241ISETRT Semtech	IC TRANSMITTER 8SOIC	0
	HPA00471RSSR Texas Instruments	IC TXRX RF CMOS FSK/OOK 32QFN	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

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
ISM Band Transmitters	Unlicensed operation at 2.4 GHz/900 MHz	Wi-Fi routers, Bluetooth devices
Cellular Transmitters	5G/LTE protocol support with power control	Smartphones, base stations
UHF RFID Readers	860-960 MHz frequency agility	Warehouse inventory systems
HF RFID Modules	13.56 MHz contactless payment support	Access 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

Parameter	Significance
Frequency Range: 300 MHz - 6 GHz	Determines application compliance (e.g., FCC Part 15.247)
Output Power: 0.1 - 30 dBm	Affects transmission distance and regulatory class
Modulation Accuracy: EVM < 5%	Ensures data integrity in dense environments
Current Consumption: 5-100 mA	Battery 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

Vendor	Representative Product
TI (Texas Instruments)	CC1352P7 multi-band wireless MCU
Nordic Semiconductor	nRF52840 Bluetooth 5.3 SoC
Impinj	R420 UHF Gen2 RFID reader
STMicroelectronics	CR95HF 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