RF Transmitters

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
STS1TXQTR

STS1TXQTR

STMicroelectronics

RF TX IC ASK 169/315MHZ 20VQFN

8890

PIC12F529T39A-I/ST

PIC12F529T39A-I/ST

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

RF TX IC FSK 310/433MHZ 14TSSOP

41

TXM-315-LC

TXM-315-LC

Linx Technologies

RF TX IC ASK/OOK 315MHZ 8SMD MOD

0

CC1151QRHBRG4Q1

CC1151QRHBRG4Q1

Texas Instruments

CC1151-Q1 LOW-COST LOW-POWER SUB

0

MAX2598ELB+

MAX2598ELB+

Analog Devices, Inc.

QUAD-BAND TDD-WCDMA BITS-TO RF R

498

ADF7010BRUZ-REEL7

ADF7010BRUZ-REEL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW POWER RF TRANSCEIVER

10000

RCBTX-434

RCBTX-434

RadioControlli

433.92MHZ AM TRANSMITTER MODULE

60

ADF7011BRUZ-RL

ADF7011BRUZ-RL

Analog Devices, Inc.

RF TX IC ASK 433-435MHZ 24TSSOP

2500

MAX2360ECM

MAX2360ECM

Analog Devices, Inc.

DUAL-BAND QUADRATURE TRANSMITTER

1406

RFM67W-868S2

RFM67W-868S2

RF Solutions

RF TX IC FSK 868MHZ 16SMD MOD

0

CC1070RSQ

CC1070RSQ

Texas Instruments

RF AND BASEBAND CIRCUIT, CMOS

734

BH1415FV-E2

BH1415FV-E2

ROHM Semiconductor

RF XMITTER FM 70-120MHZ 24LSSOP

0

MAX2368EGM

MAX2368EGM

Analog Devices, Inc.

DUAL-BAND QUADRATURE TRANSMITTER

16561

NRF2402G-REEL

NRF2402G-REEL

Nordic Semiconductor

RF XMITTER GFSK 2.4GHZ 16VQFN

0

SX1243IULTRT

SX1243IULTRT

Semtech

RF TX IC FHSS 310-450MHZ 8UFDFN

31

RC-TFSK4-434

RC-TFSK4-434

RadioControlli

433.92MHZ FSK RADIO TRANSMITTER

60

MAX2367EGM-TD

MAX2367EGM-TD

Analog Devices, Inc.

DUAL-BAND QUADRATURE TRANSMITTER

5000

ADF7901BRUZ

ADF7901BRUZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

HIGH PERFORMANCE ISM BAND OOK/FS

32685

ATA8401C-6AQY-66

ATA8401C-6AQY-66

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

RF TX IC UHF 300-350MHZ 8TSSOP

4979

AX5031-1-TA05

AX5031-1-TA05

TELECOM CIRCUIT

610

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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