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RFID Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards

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100-3600-1

100-3600-1

BECOM Systems GmbH

KIT NFC ADAPTER PROGRAMMABLE

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100-3601-1

100-3601-1

BECOM Systems GmbH

KIT NFC ADAPTER READER/WRITER

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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

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
RFID Reader KitsSupport ISO/IEC 14443, NFC, UHF protocols; include antennas and SDKsContactless payment terminals, access control systems
RFID Tag EmulatorsSimulate passive/active tags for protocol testingInventory management, logistics tracking
RF/IF Transceiver BoardsCover 300 MHz 6 GHz; integrate frequency synthesizers and ADCs5G prototyping, software-defined radios
Development Boards with MCUsEmbedded ARM/FPGA processors for algorithm implementationSmart 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

ParameterDescriptionImportance
Frequency Range125 kHz 900 MHz (LF/HF/UHF) or 2.4 GHz ISM bandDetermines application compatibility (e.g., 13.56 MHz for NFC)
Read/Write Distance0 15 cm (HF) or 0 15 m (UHF)Impacts deployment scenarios
Data Transfer Rate106 kbps 848 kbps (ISO/IEC 14443)Affects system throughput
Output Power0 30 dBm adjustableRegulatory compliance (FCC, ETSI)
Protocol SupportEPCglobal Gen2, ISO 15693, LoRaWANInteroperability 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

VendorKey ProductFeatures
NXP SemiconductorsMifare SDK Starter KitSupports 13.56 MHz, includes JavaCard development tools
TI (Texas Instruments)RF430FRL152HEVMLow-power HF RFID sensor tag development
STMicroelectronicsST25R3911B-DISCOMulti-protocol reader with NFC and FeliCa support
ImpinjImpinj Speedway R420UHF Gen2 reader for supply chain applications

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations:

  1. Frequency compatibility with target environment
  2. Regulatory certifications (FCC, CE, RoHS)
  3. Integration with existing development ecosystems (e.g., Arduino, STM32Cube)
  4. Debugging capabilities (JTAG/SWD support)
  5. 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)

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