RFID Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards

Image	Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity	Rfq
	AT88SC-ADK2 Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	KIT ARIS+ DK CRYPTOMEM/COMPANION	0
	EVB90121 Melexis	BOARD EVAL FOR MLX90121	0
	ATARFID-EK1 Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	KIT BOARD 1 RFID IDIC GIS 125KHZ	0
	OM5569/NT322EM NXP Semiconductors	NTAG 12C PLUS EXPLORER KIT	0
	PNEV533D,699 NXP Semiconductors	BOARD EVAL NFC PN533	0
	ATA2270-EK3 Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	KIT EVAL LF RFID READER	0
	ANT3-M24LR-A STMicroelectronics	ANTENNA REF FOR M24LR-A	0
	RI-K2A-001A-01 Texas Instruments	RFID EVALUATION KIT 134.2KHZ	0
	USB-5EC-DEVKIT ThingMagic, a JADAK Brand	DEV KIT FOR USB-5EC	0
	OM5597/RD2612,699 NXP Semiconductors	KIT REF DESIGN POS NFC CTLR	0
	ATA6285-EK3 Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	EVAL ACTIVE RFID 125KHZ+315MHZ	0
	AS3956-WL_DK_ST ams	EVAL BOARD FOR AS3956	0
	EZ430-TMS37157 Texas Instruments	EVALUATION KIT FOR TMS37157	0
	AT88SCRF-ADK2 Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	KIT DEVELOPMENT RF READER KEEN	0
	ANT3-M24LR04E STMicroelectronics	ANTENNA REFERENCE BOARD M24LR	0
	DEMOKIT-M24LR-A STMicroelectronics	DEMO KIT M24LR-64-R	0
	AT88CK201STK Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	KIT DEV STARTER BAMBOO	0
	DEMOKITCRX14 STMicroelectronics	RFID EVALUATION KIT ISO14443-B	0
	ATA2270-U2 Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	DAUGHTER BOARD LF RFID READER	0
	100-3601-1 BECOM Systems GmbH	KIT NFC ADAPTER READER/WRITER	0

RFID Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards

1. Overview

RF/IF (Radio Frequency/Intermediate Frequency) and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) evaluation and development kits are essential tools for designing, testing, and optimizing wireless communication systems. These kits enable engineers to prototype hardware, validate protocols, and ensure compliance with industry standards. RFID systems utilize electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects, while RF/IF components handle signal processing between antennas and baseband systems. These technologies are critical in IoT, supply chain management, automotive systems, and healthcare.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
RFID Reader Kits	Support ISO/IEC 14443, NFC, UHF protocols; include antennas and SDKs	Contactless payment terminals, access control systems
RFID Tag Emulators	Simulate passive/active tags for protocol testing	Inventory management, logistics tracking
RF/IF Transceiver Boards	Cover 300 MHz 6 GHz; integrate frequency synthesizers and ADCs	5G prototyping, software-defined radios
Development Boards with MCUs	Embedded ARM/FPGA processors for algorithm implementation	Smart metering, industrial automation

3. Structure and Components

A typical kit includes:

RF front-end modules (amplifiers, filters, mixers)
Baseband processors with ADC/DAC interfaces
Programmable antennas (dipole, loop, patch types)
Onboard memory (Flash, EEPROM) for tag data storage
Debug interfaces (UART, SPI, USB 2.0/3.0)
Power management units for battery or USB-powered operation

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Description	Importance
Frequency Range	125 kHz 900 MHz (LF/HF/UHF) or 2.4 GHz ISM band	Determines application compatibility (e.g., 13.56 MHz for NFC)
Read/Write Distance	0 15 cm (HF) or 0 15 m (UHF)	Impacts deployment scenarios
Data Transfer Rate	106 kbps 848 kbps (ISO/IEC 14443)	Affects system throughput
Output Power	0 30 dBm adjustable	Regulatory compliance (FCC, ETSI)
Protocol Support	EPCglobal Gen2, ISO 15693, LoRaWAN	Interoperability assurance

5. Application Areas

Major industries include:

Retail: Inventory tracking (e.g., Amazon Go stores)
Healthcare: Patient monitoring and medication management
Automotive: Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS)
Logistics: Package tracking with UHF RFID portals
Industrial IoT: Predictive maintenance sensors

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Vendor	Key Product	Features
NXP Semiconductors	Mifare SDK Starter Kit	Supports 13.56 MHz, includes JavaCard development tools
TI (Texas Instruments)	RF430FRL152HEVM	Low-power HF RFID sensor tag development
STMicroelectronics	ST25R3911B-DISCO	Multi-protocol reader with NFC and FeliCa support
Impinj	Impinj Speedway R420	UHF Gen2 reader for supply chain applications

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations:

Frequency compatibility with target environment
Regulatory certifications (FCC, CE, RoHS)
Integration with existing development ecosystems (e.g., Arduino, STM32Cube)
Debugging capabilities (JTAG/SWD support)
Cost-to-performance ratio for volume production

8. Industry Trends

Future directions include:

Integration with AI for adaptive frequency hopping
Advancements in sub-6 GHz 5G RF front-ends
Energy-harvesting RFID tags for battery-free IoT
Increased adoption of RISC-V-based programmable transceivers
Expansion of RFID into medical implant tracking (ISO 18000-7 compliant)