RFID Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
NFC-TAG-MN63Y1208 Panasonic	ANTENNA BOARD MN63Y1208	4
OM5577/PN7120SM NXP Semiconductors	BOARD NFC CTLR PN7120A	21
0134213019 Woodhead - Molex	F800X READER KIT W/EMIS WR1	0
OM5592/MF1S50,699 NXP Semiconductors	DEMO MIFARE 1K 5 TAGS MF1S50	5
0134230006 Woodhead - Molex	9650 READER KIT WORLD	0
0134296002 Woodhead - Molex	9680 DEVELOPER KIT CHINA	0
73460000007 HARTING	HARTING MICA CISS COMPLETE IIOT	8
PREV533D,699 NXP Semiconductors	BOARD EVAL NFC PR533	0
DTE101 ifm Efector	RFID EVAL UNIT PROFINET IO	0
DLP-7970ABP Texas Instruments	BOOSTER PACK FOR TRF7970	69
OM29263ADK NXP Semiconductors	NFC ANTENNA DEV KIT	37
UNI-SDK-RWD RF Solutions	EVAL KIT FOR RFID/USB/RS232	0
0134230005 Woodhead - Molex	9650 READER KIT TAIWAN	0
DTE104 ifm Efector	RFID EVAL UNIT ETHERNET TCP/IP	0
0134236006 Woodhead - Molex	9650 DEVELOPER KIT WORLD	0
0134213008 Woodhead - Molex	F800X2 READER KIT W/EMIS CHINA	0
73460000006 HARTING	HARTING MICA RF-R300 COMPLETE RF	5
DVK90109 Melexis	KIT DEV FOR MLX90109	6
0134226009 Woodhead - Molex	F800 DEV KIT KOREA NO POWER SUPP	0
0134223008 Woodhead - Molex	F800 KIT JAP HI POWER T106 N/POW	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)