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Easy to build digital coil-less (100KHz step size) FM transmitter[UID=69cf]

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An FM transmitter is one of the most popular devices between electronic hobbyist, professionals and even non-technical people. In this article, we gonna learn to how to build an easy, stable and digitally controllable FM transmitter.

 

For this design, I have selected the VMR6512 module which truly is like a full RF block on a chip!. It eliminates all essential circuitry for a basic FM transmitter such as inductors and trimmers. According to the VMR6512 datasheet: “VMR6512 is a highly integrated FM audio signal transmitter module. It integrates advanced digital signal processor (DSP), frequency synthesizer、RF power amplifier and matching network. So it can realize FM audio modulation without any external components. VMR6512 can also achieve broadcast quality sound by using digital pre-emphasis, digital filtering, automatic gain control, and digital frequency control technologies.“

 

The operation frequency range is between 88.0MHz to 108.0MHz. the figure-1 shows the schematic diagram of the transmitter.

 

imageFigure-1, The schematic diagram of the FM transmitter

 

 

The LED D1 shows a proper power supply connection to the circuit(3.3V). The capacitors C1 and C2 reduce the supply noise (0805 packages). Three tactile switches (push button) have been used in the design. The SW1 resets the module, SW3 increases the frequency (+0.1MHz) and SW2 is used to decrease the frequency (-0.1MHz).

The figure-2 shows a view of the top layer and figure-3 shows a view of the bottom layer of the PCB board. The figure-4 shows a 3D view of the assembled board.

 

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Figure-2, A view of the PCB’s top layer

 

 

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Figure-3, A view of the PCB’s bottom layer

 

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Figure-4, A 3D view of the assembled board

 

 

I used an SMA connector for the P2 (Antenna connection). Therefore you can either use it to connect an antenna or use it to connect the output to an RF amplifier. Before increasing the power of your transmitter, check the regulation and broadcasting rules of your country of residence.

 

References

 

Datasheet: https://www.voti.nl/docs/VMR6512.pdf

Gerber and NC-Drill files: https://www.pcbway.com/blog/technology/How_to_build_a_digital_coil_less__100KHz_step_size__FM_transmitter.html

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  • Please be aware that it is illegal to operate this device in the UK (and most other countries) since it operates in the broadcast FM band.

     

    To use it is deeply anti-social since it is likely to interfere with other people's reception of FM radio.

     

    I have not referred it to moderation but E14 may well wish to consider the desirability of publishing this design.

     

    MK

  • in reply to michaelkellett

    Actually as the datasheet says, the range of the transmitter is limited, but as I mentioned in the article, "reader" or "user" have to make sure about the rules before increasing the power.

    Publishing a design, science or manufacturing RF components are not illegal, the user have to make sure that he follows the rules before using a device, tool or whatever.

    You can find tons of low power and high power designs online, books, magazines, ...etc.  So don't worry!

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  • in reply to michaelkellett

    Actually as the datasheet says, the range of the transmitter is limited, but as I mentioned in the article, "reader" or "user" have to make sure about the rules before increasing the power.

    Publishing a design, science or manufacturing RF components are not illegal, the user have to make sure that he follows the rules before using a device, tool or whatever.

    You can find tons of low power and high power designs online, books, magazines, ...etc.  So don't worry!

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