SKY66293-21-EVB

SKY66293-21-EVB, as a part of radio frequency (RF) evaluation and development kits, boards, is a miniature transceiver designed for the development of sub-1GHz RF applications. This transceiver board is assembled by semiconductor giant SkyWorks Solutions, and based on the company’s proven SKY66293-21 Integrated Front End Module (FEM).

SKY66293-21-EVB module comprises features such as a chip antenna, an integrated power amplifier (PA), an integrated low-noise amplifier (LNA) and a receive chain filter, covering a frequency range of up to 928 MHz, and offering 20 dBm transmitter and -115 dBm receiver sensitivity. Furthermore, the module features a total integrated gain of 26 dB, with an output power of 17 dBm at a supply voltage of 2.7V and current consumption of 27.5 mAs.

The application field of the SKY66293-21-EVB are wide, and include Zigbee and IEEE 802.15.4 systems operation in the sub-1 GHz band. It can be utilized for medical monitoring operations, smart home systems, tracking, wireless alarms, keyless entry systems, and many more. Key features such as low power consumption, low cost, superior selectivity and good sensitivity, make it a suitable solution for various RF applications.

The SKY66293-21-EVB circuit offers a direct conversion architecture with an integrated polar amplifier and demodulator. It comprises a low-power receive signal path with a fully integrated PA, LNA, and receive chain filter, as well as a programmable transmit signal path that supports up to 4 dBm output on the codec. Additionally, the SDAT/SDAC channels provide transmit and receive modes. An on-chip memory is also provided for data storage.

The SKY66293-21-EVB includes two RF output ports, in order to support the dual band operation. It also includes a headphone output driver that is used to drive mono or stereo headphones. Lastly, there are two digital-to-analog converter (DAC) ports, which enable the user to adjust the audio output level, as well as a pair of headphone connectors.

In summary, the SKY66293-21-EVB is an ideal solution for a wide array of RF applications, and its features make it an attractive tool for RF evaluation and development. It is a comprehensive, integrated transceiver solution with excellent sensitivity and robust performance, and simplifies transceiver designs. Additionally, it has a low power consumption requirement, as well as a wide range of features and options.