This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the RF Receiver, Transmitter, and Transceiver Finished Units category on DigiKey.com
RF Receiver, Transmitter, and Transceiver Finished Units are used to send and/or take in a radio frequency signal. The functions include access point, adapter, analog to wireless converter, controller, digital I/O, digital receiver, Ethernet, gateway, magnetic base antenna, modem, modulator/demodulator, receiver, relay switch, remote control system, router, sensor, software defined radio, switch, transceiver, transmitter, transmitter and receiver set, wireless lighting controller, and 2 transceivers.
SelectionCharacteristics
Function: Narrows the selection to product described by device type and their intended use.
Modulation or Protocol: Indicates the communication standard(s) or RF modulation techniques supported or employed by a device.
Frequency: The frequency or frequencies this product is designed to be compatible.
Applications: Narrows selection to products that fit applications that are described by their technology utilized
Interface: This is references the method of interaction or communication used to interact with the device. This can be interfaced by hardware, software, networking, as well as physically by a user.
Sensitivity: This references how the product receives radio frequencies. Measured in dBm, the lower the number the more sensitive the product tends to be.
Power - Output: This rating refers to the amount of energy used to transmit an RF signal in a specific amount of time.
Data Rate (Max): Characterizes the maximum rate at which information can be transmitted or received by a device. Does not necessarily refer to throughput rate for user data, see device datasheets for further information.
Features: Identifies important product attributes that are instrumental in finding a suitable selection.
ProductExamples
| Digi-Key Part Number | 602-1867-ND | |
| Manufacturer | Digi | |
| Manufacturer Product Number | XTP9B-PKC-UA | |
| Description | XTEND-PKG RF | |
| Datasheet | Click Here |
| Digi-Key Part Number | 2908-SSD005/4-V2B-ND | |
| Manufacturer | Smart Sensor Devices | |
| Manufacturer Product Number | SSD005/4-V2B | |
| Description | BLUETOOTH 5 LOW ENERGY USB DONGL | |
| Datasheet | Click Here |
| Digi-Key Part Number | VIPER-S4-ND | |
| Manufacturer | RF Solutions | |
| Manufacturer Product Number | VIPER-S4 | |
| Description | REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FM 4CH | |
| Datasheet | Click Here |
| Digi-Key Part Number | 1188-1156-ND | |
| Manufacturer | Olimex LTD | |
| Manufacturer Product Number | MOD-WIFI-R5370-ANT | |
| Description | MICROCHIP RT5370 WIFI MODULE | |
| Datasheet | Click Here |