04.11.2016
November 2016 – RF Power Modules
Published on: 04/11/2016
Radio Frequency Modules Explained
What is an RF Module?
RF Power Modules are small electronic circuits which receive, transmit or transceive radio waves on a number of frequencies. RF is an abbreviation for Radio Frequency, and are used in consumer applications such as wireless alarm systems and smart senor applications. RF Modules are often used instead of infrared remote controls because they do not require a line-of-sight operation.
RF Modules & Solutions from GD Rectifiers
GD Rectifiers stock a wide range of RF Modules and Solutions from the world’s leading manufacturer, IXYS. IXYS RF Power Modules combine state-of-the-art CMOS gate driver ICs and power RF MOSFETs in single devices to enable more compact and efficient designs along with a reduced parts count. The modules are packaged in IXYS RF’s low-inductance RF package incorporating layout techniques to minimise stray lead inductances for optimum switching performance in a surface-mountable device.
Applications for RF Modules
RF Modules are widely used in wireless power electronics, below is a list of typical applications where RF Modules are used in:
1. Access control systems
2. Alarm systems and wireless transmission for low-rate digital signals
3. Area paging
4. Biological signal acquisition
5. Digital home automation
6. Digital video/audio transmission
7. Hydrological and meteorological monitoring
8. Industrial data acquisition systems
9. Industrial remote controls
10. Reading of radio tags
11. Remote controls
12. RF contact-less smart cards
13. Robot remote control
14. Small range wireless networks
15. Telemetry
16. Telemetry and remote sensing
17. Vehicle monitoring
18. Wireless data terminals
19. Wireless data transmissions
20. Wireless fire protection systems
21. Wireless home security systems
22. Wireless meter reading
GD Rectifiers are the Official IXYS RF Distributor in the UK and Europe. We offer the widest range of RF Modules:
RM Amplifiers
- MMIC Amplifiers
- WiMAX Amplifiers
- Standard, Military & Hi-Rel Amplifiers
- Wireless Amplifiers
- HBT Amplifiers
- WiMAX Gan Based RF Power Amplifiers
RF MOSFETs
Hybrid Modules
RF Drivers
Gunn Diodes
For further information on all IXYS RF products please click here or contact our friendly sales team today on: 01444 243 452 / enquiries@gdrectifiers.co.uk
