RF transceivers

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Duty Rate (from China)

50%
MFN Base RateFree

Effective with respect to entries on or after January 1, 2025, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Total Effective Rate50%

Products classified under HTS 8542.39.00.10

nRF52840 RF Transceiver IC

The nRF52840 is a multi-protocol Bluetooth 5.4 and 2.4 GHz RF transceiver integrated circuit from Nordic Semiconductor, designed for IoT devices with support for BLE, Zigbee, and Thread. It falls under HTS 8542.39.0010 as an RF transceiver because it integrates both transmitter and receiver functions for radio frequency communications in a single chip. This monolithic IC handles modulation, demodulation, and protocol processing for wireless connectivity.

CC2652R SimpleLink RF Transceiver

Texas Instruments CC2652R is a multi-standard 2.4 GHz RF transceiver IC supporting Bluetooth Low Energy 5, Zigbee, and proprietary protocols for wireless sensor networks. Classified under HTS 8542.39.0010 as it embodies complete RF transceiver functionality including power amplifiers, mixers, and filters in silicon. Used in battery-powered IoT nodes requiring low-power wireless communication.

SX1262 LoRa Transceiver IC

Semtech SX1262 is a low-power RF transceiver IC for LoRaWAN and long-range LPWAN applications operating in 150-960 MHz bands. It qualifies for HTS 8542.39.0010 as a dedicated RF transceiver with integrated PA, LNA, and modem for sub-GHz communication. Essential for smart agriculture, metering, and asset tracking deployments requiring km-range connectivity.

Si4463 Ultra-Low Power RF Transceiver

Silicon Labs Si4463 is a sub-GHz RF transceiver IC for narrowband FSK, GFSK, and 802.15.4g applications in smart metering and remote controls. Falls under HTS 8542.39.0010 due to its integrated RF transceiver architecture including fractional-N synthesizer and antenna diversity support. Optimized for battery life in remote sensor applications.

AT86RF212B 802.15.4 Transceiver

Microchip AT86RF212B is a 800/900 MHz transceiver IC compliant with IEEE 802.15.4 for Zigbee and smart energy applications. Classified HTS 8542.39.0010 as RF transceiver IC with complete MAC/PHY layer implementation in silicon. Used in AMI meters and building automation requiring reliable mesh networking.

ESP32 Dual-Mode WiFi+BT Transceiver SoC

Espressif ESP32 is a system-on-chip with integrated WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.2 BR/EDR/BLE transceiver functions. Qualifies for HTS 8542.39.0010 as RF transceiver IC despite processor integration, due to primary RF communication role. Powers millions of IoT devices worldwide.

MAX32690 Ultra-Low Power RF Transceiver

Maxim Integrated MAX32690 is an Arm Cortex-M4F based RF transceiver SoC for Matter/Thread/Zigbee with 2.4 GHz radio. HTS 8542.39.0010 classification reflects integrated RF transceiver core despite processing capability. Targeted at secure IoT edge devices with always-on connectivity.

QN908x Bluetooth Low Energy Transceiver

NXP QN908x series is a multiprotocol 2.4 GHz RF transceiver IC supporting Bluetooth 5 LE, Zigbee, Thread with integrated PA. Falls under HTS 8542.39.0010 as dedicated wireless connectivity transceiver for battery-powered sensors. Features low-power listen-before-talk for dense deployments.

DA14695 Bluetooth 5.2 Transceiver SoC

Dialog Semiconductor DA14695 is a Bluetooth 5.2 LE transceiver SoC with 512 kB RAM for wearables and beacons. Classified HTS 8542.39.0010 for integrated RF transceiver function enabling long-range, high-throughput wireless links. Ultra-low power design extends battery life to years.

BCM43340 WiFi Transceiver IC

Broadcom BCM43340 single-chip 802.11n WiFi transceiver with Bluetooth 4.0 coexistence for smartphones and tablets. HTS 8542.39.0010 due to dedicated RF transceiver architecture with MIMO support. High-volume mobile connectivity solution.

RTL8720DN WiFi+BLE Combo Transceiver

Realtek RTL8720DN dual-band WiFi 802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth 5 LE transceiver IC for voice IoT and smart home. Classified under HTS 8542.39.0010 as integrated RF transceiver supporting concurrent operation. Compact QFN package for space-constrained designs.

Fanstel BT840 Bluetooth LE Transceiver Module IC

Fanstel BT840 series core IC provides Bluetooth 5.4 LE transceiver function for pre-certified modules. HTS 8542.39.0010 classification maintained despite module association due to IC-level import. Long-range PHY support for asset tracking.

CYW20721 Bluetooth Classic Transceiver

Cypress CYW20721 single-chip Bluetooth 5.0 BR/EDR transceiver for audio gateways and headsets. Falls under HTS 0542.39.0010 as RF transceiver IC with CVSD voice codec integration. High-performance audio wireless connectivity.

NRF21540 RF Front-End Transceiver IC

Nordic nRF21540 PA/LNA RF front-end IC companion to transceiver SoCs, providing high-power transmit for BLE/Zigbee. Technically a transceiver companion but classified HTS 8542.39.0010 for RF signal chain integration. Extends range 3x over reference designs.

SI24RGN Zigbee Transceiver IC

Silicon Labs SI24RGN is a low-cost 2.4 GHz transceiver IC for Zigbee Green Power harvesting devices. HTS 8542.39.0010 for complete 802.15.4 PHY implementation in 40-pin QFN. Enables battery-less wireless sensors.