RF Transmitters

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ADF7011BRU-REEL

ADF7011BRU-REEL

Analog Devices, Inc.

RF TX IC ASK 433-435MHZ 24TSSOP

2350

TRF4900PW

TRF4900PW

Texas Instruments

RF AND BASEBAND CIRCUIT, CMOS

77

MAX7060ATG/V+

MAX7060ATG/V+

Maxim Integrated

RF TX IC ASK 280-450MHZ 24WFQFN

0

MAX41463GUB+

MAX41463GUB+

Maxim Integrated

RF TX IC FSK 300-960MHZ 10TFSOP

1850

PTM330U

PTM330U

EnOcean

RF TRANSMITTER FSK 902MHZ MODULE

0

ADF7011BRUZ-RL7

ADF7011BRUZ-RL7

Analog Devices, Inc.

RF TX IC ASK 433-435MHZ 24TSSOP

10000

RCTX-434

RCTX-434

RadioControlli

433.92MHZ AM TRANSMITTER MODULE

60

PCF7941ATSM2AB120,

PCF7941ATSM2AB120,

NXP Semiconductors

IC REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 20SSOP

15920

ATA8741C-PXQW-1

ATA8741C-PXQW-1

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

RF XMITTER UHF 310-350MHZ 24VQFN

5910

SI4021-A1-FT

SI4021-A1-FT

Silicon Labs

RF TX IC FSK 433/868MHZ 16TSSOP

71

ATA5756C-6DQY-66

ATA5756C-6DQY-66

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

RF TX IC ASK/FSK 315MHZ 10TFSOP

4993

STM320U

STM320U

EnOcean

RF TRANSMITTER FSK 902MHZ MODULE

89

SI4012-C1001GTR

SI4012-C1001GTR

Silicon Labs

RF TX IC FSK 27-960MHZ 10TFSOP

2723

MAX2363ETM+T

MAX2363ETM+T

Analog Devices, Inc.

DUAL-BAND QUADRATURE TRANSMITTER

22500

PMA7106XUMA1

PMA7106XUMA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

8-BIT FLASH MCU, 12MHZ

36833

RCQT4-434

RCQT4-434

RadioControlli

433.92MHZ AM TRANSMITTER MODULE

60

MAX7058ATG+

MAX7058ATG+

Maxim Integrated

RF TX IC ASK 315-390MHZ 24WFQFN

130

MAX2904EGI

MAX2904EGI

Analog Devices, Inc.

TRANSMITTER, 868MHZ/915MHZ ISM

953

ALPHA-TX433S

ALPHA-TX433S

RF Solutions

RF TRANSMITTER FSK 433MHZ MODULE

0

TH72016KLD-CAA-000-SP

TH72016KLD-CAA-000-SP

Melexis

RF TX IC ASK/FSK 433MHZ 10VFDFN

112

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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