RF Transmitters

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
QAM-TX3-433 RF Solutions	RF XMITTER AM 433.92MHZ MODULE	40
AM-RT14-433P RF Solutions	RF TRANSMITTER AM 433MHZ MODULE	14
RFM67W-868S2 RF Solutions	RF TX IC FSK 868MHZ 16SMD MOD	0
ALPHA-TX433S RF Solutions	RF TRANSMITTER FSK 433MHZ MODULE	0
RFM119W-868S1 RF Solutions	RF TX IC FSK/GFSK 868MHZ MODULE	3
FM-RTFQ1-433SO RF Solutions	RF TX IC FM 433.92MHZ 6DIP MOD	0
RFM68W-868S2 RF Solutions	RF XMITTER FSK/OOK 868MHZ 14SMD	0
QFM-TX1-433 RF Solutions	RF XMITTER FM 433MHZ 6SMD MODULE	0
RFM68W-433-S2 RF Solutions	RF XMITTER FSK/OOK 433MHZ 14SMD	4
QAM-TX2-433 RF Solutions	RF TX IC ASK 433MHZ 4SMD MODULE	55
FM-RTFQ2-433P RF Solutions	RF XMITTER 433MHZ 12SIP MODULE	2
ALPHA-TX915S RF Solutions	RF TRANSMITTER FSK 915MHZ MODULE	0
RFM67W-433S2 RF Solutions	RF TX IC FSK 433MHZ 16SMD MOD	0
FM-RTFQ1A-433P RF Solutions	RF TX IC FM 433.92MHZ 6DIP MOD	664
FM-RTFQ2C-433P RF Solutions	MODULE RF XMITTER 433MHZ 12SIP	8
FM-RTFQ1-433 RF Solutions	RF TX IC FM 433.92MHZ 6DIP MOD	0
RFM110W-433S1 RF Solutions	RF TRANSMITTER 433MHZ MODULE	0
RFM117W-868S1 RF Solutions	RF TRANSMITTER 240-960MHZ MODULE	0
RFM119W-433S1 RF Solutions	RF TX IC FSK/GFSK 433MHZ MODULE	0
FMRTFQ2-433R RF Solutions	RF XMITTER FM 433.92MHZ MODULE	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