Overview
The AD9161BBCZ is a high-performance, 11-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) produced by Analog Devices Inc. This component is designed to support data rates up to 6 GSPS and features a quad-switch architecture coupled with a 2× interpolator filter, enabling an effective DAC update rate of up to 12 GSPS in certain modes. The AD9161 is ideal for demanding high-speed radio frequency (RF) DAC applications, offering high dynamic range and bandwidth.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 11 | Bits |
| DAC Update Rate | 1.5 to 6 GSPS (max) | GSPS |
| Output Current Range | 8 mA to 38.76 mA | mA |
| Interface | SERDES, SPI | |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 to 85 | °C |
| Power (typical) | 2.35 | W |
| Package | 169-ball CSP_BGA (11mm x 11mm x 0.95mm) | |
| RoHS Compliance | Compliant |
Key Features
- High dynamic range and signal reconstruction bandwidth, making it suitable for demanding RF DAC applications.
- Quad-switch architecture with a 2× interpolator filter, enabling effective DAC update rates up to 12 GSPS.
- Support for baseband mode with wide bandwidth capability and compliance with DOCSIS 3.1 cable infrastructure.
- Mix-Mode™ operation to reconstruct RF carriers in the second and third Nyquist zones up to 7.5 GHz.
- Programmable output current from 8 mA to 38.76 mA.
- Up to eight JESD204B serializer/deserializer (SERDES) lanes for application flexibility.
- Serial peripheral interface (SPI) for configuration and status monitoring.
Applications
- Broadband communications systems, including DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem termination systems (CMTS), video on demand (VOD), and edge quadrature amplitude modulation (EQAM).
- Wireless communications infrastructure, such as W-CDMA, LTE, LTE-A, and point-to-point systems.
- Instrumentation and automatic test equipment (ATE).
- Radar and jamming systems.
Q & A
- What is the resolution of the AD9161BBCZ DAC? The AD9161BBCZ has a resolution of 11 bits.
- What is the maximum DAC update rate of the AD9161BBCZ? The maximum DAC update rate is up to 6 GSPS, and up to 12 GSPS with the 2× interpolator filter enabled.
- What is the output current range of the AD9161BBCZ? The output current can be programmed from 8 mA to 38.76 mA.
- What interfaces does the AD9161BBCZ support? The AD9161BBCZ supports SERDES and SPI interfaces.
- What is the operating temperature range of the AD9161BBCZ? The operating temperature range is from -40°C to 85°C.
- What is the typical power consumption of the AD9161BBCZ? The typical power consumption is 2.35 W.
- In what package is the AD9161BBCZ available? The AD9161BBCZ is available in a 169-ball CSP_BGA package (11mm x 11mm x 0.95mm).
- Is the AD9161BBCZ RoHS compliant? Yes, the AD9161BBCZ is RoHS compliant.
- What are some of the key applications of the AD9161BBCZ? Key applications include broadband communications, wireless communications infrastructure, instrumentation, and radar systems.
- How can the AD9161BBCZ be configured and monitored? The AD9161BBCZ can be configured and monitored using a serial peripheral interface (SPI).
