RF Transmitters

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
ATA6286C-PNQW-1

ATA6286C-PNQW-1

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

RF XMITTER UHF 433MHZ 32VFQFN

7

PCF7900VHN/C0L/UZ

PCF7900VHN/C0L/UZ

NXP Semiconductors

IC TRANSMITTER UHF 16HVQFN

5996

PCF7961ATT/D1AC07J

PCF7961ATT/D1AC07J

NXP Semiconductors

IC REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 20TSSOP

0

PIC12LF1840T39AT-I/ST

PIC12LF1840T39AT-I/ST

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

RF TX IC FSK 310/433MHZ 14TSSOP

2495

MAX2104CCM-D

MAX2104CCM-D

Analog Devices, Inc.

DOWN CONVERTER

165

TXM-315-KH3

TXM-315-KH3

Linx Technologies

RF TX IC ASK 315MHZ 27SMD MOD

0

SI4063-C2A-GM

SI4063-C2A-GM

Silicon Labs

RF TX IC 142MHZ-1.05GHZ 20VFQFN

0

SI4711-B30-GM

SI4711-B30-GM

Silicon Labs

RF XMITTER FM 76-108MHZ 20UFQFN

0

MICRF112YMM-TR

MICRF112YMM-TR

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

RF TX IC ASK 300-450MHZ 10TFSOP

7427

ADF7010BRU

ADF7010BRU

Analog Devices, Inc.

LOW POWER RF TRANSCEIVER

372

TH72036KLD-CAA-000-SP

TH72036KLD-CAA-000-SP

Melexis

RF TX IC ISM 850-930MHZ 10VFDFN

6

PCF7952ATT/M1CC15,

PCF7952ATT/M1CC15,

NXP Semiconductors

RF TRANSMITTER UHF 24TSSOP

1511

MPXY8510DK016T1

MPXY8510DK016T1

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NXP Semiconductors)

MICROPROCESSOR CIRCUIT, CMOS

2000

ATA5773C-PXQW-1

ATA5773C-PXQW-1

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

RF XMITTER UHF 310-350MHZ 24VQFN

0

MAX41464GUB+T

MAX41464GUB+T

Maxim Integrated

RF TX IC FSK 300-960MHZ 10TFSOP

215000

SI4063-B1B-FMR

SI4063-B1B-FMR

Silicon Labs

RF TX IC 142MHZ-1.05GHZ 20VFQFN

0

CC1070RGWT

CC1070RGWT

Texas Instruments

RF TX IC ASK 402-470MHZ 20VQFN

0

MAX2367EGM

MAX2367EGM

Analog Devices, Inc.

DUAL-BAND QUADRATURE TRANSMITTER

1283

MAX2507ELM-TD

MAX2507ELM-TD

Analog Devices, Inc.

MAX2507 RF TRANSMITTER

2700

ATA8742C-PXQW-1

ATA8742C-PXQW-1

Roving Networks / Microchip Technology

RF XMITTER UHF 429-439MHZ 24VQFN

441

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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