DM182015-1

RF Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards

The DM182015-1 is a RF Evaluation and Development Kit and Board which has become a popular option amongst RF engineers. It is small in size and suits many applications in the RF evaluation and development space. Many engineers use this kit and board in order to get a first-hand look into the latest RF technologies and to debug and research issues that may come up in their projects.

The DM182015-1 features a comprehensive spread of multiple components, a programming interface, power cord and plug-in connectors and also an onboard 1 watt amplifier for enhanced performance. Thanks to these features, many RF engineers prefer the DM182015-1 over larger and bulkier RF evaluation and development kits.

Application field

The DM182015-1 is ideally suited for RF research and design of all kinds, thanks to its comprehensive spread, programming interface, power cord and plug-in connectors, etc. Engineers and researchers can utilize the DM182015-1 to carry out cutting-edge research and design of advanced RF technologies and systems. It is also commonly utilized to debug and fine-tune working RF solutions.

The DM182015-1 is also ideally suited for experimental applications which require high performance RF topologies. Examples of such applications include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) and communication between electronic devices. In addition, the DM182015-1 board has the capability to interface with additional tools such as an oscilloscope, signal generator, spectrum analyzer and other instruments.

Working principle

The DM182015-1 evaluation and development developmental platform consists of a hardware board and software which can be programmed using different IAR Embedded Workbench compilers. Additionally, the DM182015-1 offers an integrated graphical user interface (GUI) to facilitate real-time control and monitoring of the board.

Engineers can use the on board 1 watt amplifier for high speed and reliable performance. When a signal generated from the board or from an external signal source is sent to the amplifier, high-power single-carrier operation with excellent linearity can be achieved. The amplifier also uses low power devices like the ADMV1054s in order to conserve energy and also to reduce cost.

The DM182015-1 also features two integrated power measurement port. These ports can be used to measure the effective radiated power (ERP) at any frequency orfor power supply ripple and testing transceiver power supply current draw. This helps engineers to gain precise information on the power being transmitted from the board and to identify any potential problems.

Conclusion

The DM182015-1 is a suitable RF evaluation and development kit and board which can suit many applications in RF research and product design. Its integrated features like the 1 watt amplifier, GUI and port for power measurement make it ideal for testing various RF architectures. The board is also helpful for debugging and troubleshooting existing designs. All in all, this board is an essential tool for any RF engineer.