RF Transmitters

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
RFM68W-868S2

RFM68W-868S2

RF Solutions

RF XMITTER FSK/OOK 868MHZ 14SMD

0

QFM-TX1-433

QFM-TX1-433

RF Solutions

RF XMITTER FM 433MHZ 6SMD MODULE

0

CC1070RSQR

CC1070RSQR

Texas Instruments

RF TX IC ASK 402-470MHZ 20QFN

933810000

SI4030-B1-FM

SI4030-B1-FM

Silicon Labs

RF TX IC FSK 900-960MHZ 20VFQFN

0

SI4010-C2-GS

SI4010-C2-GS

Silicon Labs

RF TX IC FSK 27-960MHZ 14SOIC

1582

ADF7011BRUZ

ADF7011BRUZ

Analog Devices, Inc.

RF TX IC ASK 433-435MHZ 24TSSOP

2664

RFM68W-433-S2

RFM68W-433-S2

RF Solutions

RF XMITTER FSK/OOK 433MHZ 14SMD

4

MAX1472AKA+T

MAX1472AKA+T

Maxim Integrated

RF TX IC ASK 300-450MHZ SOT23-8

4205

QAM-TX2-433

QAM-TX2-433

RF Solutions

RF TX IC ASK 433MHZ 4SMD MODULE

55

HMC6300BG46

HMC6300BG46

Analog Devices, Inc.

RF XMITTER ISM 57-64GHZ 65VFBGA

55

TDK5111FHTMA1

TDK5111FHTMA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

RF TX IC ASK 314-317MHZ 10TFSOP

0

ATA8520-GHQW

ATA8520-GHQW

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

RF TRANSMITTER 868MHZ 32VFQFN

0

SI4031-B1-FM

SI4031-B1-FM

Silicon Labs

RF TX IC FSK 240-930MHZ 20VFQFN

0

BH1414K-E2

BH1414K-E2

ROHM Semiconductor

RF XMITTER FM 75-110MHZ 44QFP

0

TDA7116FHTMA1

TDA7116FHTMA1

IR (Infineon Technologies)

RF TX IC ASK 866-870MHZ 10TFSOP

5000

MAX2902ETI+

MAX2902ETI+

Maxim Integrated

RF TX IC ASK 902-928MHZ 28WFQFN

3854

TXM-418-LC

TXM-418-LC

Linx Technologies

RF TX IC ASK/OOK 418MHZ 8SMD MOD

71

TH72002KDC-BAA-000-SP

TH72002KDC-BAA-000-SP

Melexis

RF TRANSMITTER ASK 315MHZ 8SOIC

14

TRF4400PW

TRF4400PW

Texas Instruments

RF AND BASEBAND CIRCUIT, CMOS

2877

ATA8743C-PXQW-1

ATA8743C-PXQW-1

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

RF XMITTER UHF 868-928MHZ 24VQFN

5971

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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