A transceiver is a combination transmitter/receiver in a single package.

The term applies to

wireless communications devices such as cellular telephones, cordless telephone sets, handheld
two-way radios, and mobile two-way radios.
Examples
Long Range Wireless Transceiver Module
The LT Series transceiver is ideal for the low-cost, bi-directional wireless transfer of serial data,
control, and command information in the favorable 260 to 470MHz band. Thanks to an
advanced, synthesized architecture, this RF transceiver can form a reliable wireless link capable
of transferring data at rates of up to 10,000bps over distances of up to 3,000 feet (1,000m).
The LT Series is a single channel On-Off Key (OOK) RF transceiver only. There is no processor
or protocol embedded inside the module, so no configuration or programming is required. This
transceiver module is just the radio, so all protocol functions are handled outside the module.
This allows the designer to create a system that is specifically tuned for the application, with no
extra overhead, power consumption or cost above what is absolutely necessary.
The wireless transceiver is capable of generating +10dBm into a 50-ohm load and achieves an
outstanding typical sensitivity of -112dBm. The modules operate over a 2.1 to 3.6VDC range and
feature very low power consumption, a wide operational temperature range, adjustable
transmitter power, and RSSI output. As with all Linx RF modules, no external RF components
are required (except an antenna), which allows rapid integration, even by engineers without
previous RF design experience.
The LT Series is compatible with the LR Series transmitter and receiver, so mixed systems are
possible. This allows for systems with transmit-only or receive-only devices to use the lower cost
LR Series while more complicated base-stations use the transceiver.
These RoHS-compliant modules are housed in a tiny SMD package that are well-suited to both
prototyping and high-volume production.

Benefits
Attain longer range: send and receive digital data up to 3,000 feet (914 meters) away

when used with another LT Series wireless transceiver or LR Series module

Integrate with ease: simple hardware configuration lets you transfer raw data without
protocol constraints or the need for user programming

Save power: low current consumption compared to competing wireless modules extends
battery life

Simplify design: modules and antennas are the only RF components you need to make
your product wireless; no tuning required

Diagram Understanding

Sensor transceiver

Wireless Transceiver Circuits: System Perspectives and Design Aspects

Summary
Modern transceiver systems require diversified design aspects as various radio and sensor
applications have emerged. Choosing the right architecture and understanding interference and
linearity issues are important for multi-standard cellular transceivers and software-defined
radios. A millimeter-wave complementary metaloxidesemiconductor (CMOS) transceiver
design for multi-Gb/s data transmission is another challenging area. Energy-efficient short-range
radios for body area networks and sensor networks have recently received great attention. To
meet different design requirements, gaining good system perspectives is important.
Wireless Transceiver Circuits: System Perspectives and Design Aspects offers an in-depth
look at integrated circuit (IC) design for modern transceiver circuits and wireless systems.
Ranging in scope from system perspectives to practical circuit design for emerging wireless
applications, this cutting-edge book:

Provides system design considerations in modern transceiver design

Covers both systems and circuits for the millimeter-wave transceiver design

Introduces four energy-efficient short-range radios for biomedical and wireless

connectivity applications

Emphasizes key building blocks in modern transceivers and transmitters, including

frequency synthesizers and digital-intensive phase modulators

Featuring contributions from renowned international experts in industry and academia, Wireless
Transceiver Circuits: System Perspectives and Design Aspects makes an ideal reference for
engineers and researchers in the area of wireless systems and circuits.