Overview
The AD9162BBCA, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a high-performance 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) designed for demanding high-speed radio frequency (RF) applications. This DAC supports data rates up to 6 GSPS and features a quad-switch architecture combined with a 2× interpolator filter, enabling an effective DAC update rate of up to 12 GSPS in certain modes. The device is optimized for wide bandwidth and high dynamic range, making it suitable for applications such as DOCSIS 3.1 cable infrastructure and RF signal reconstruction in the second and third Nyquist zones up to 7.5 GHz.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 16 bits | |||
| Maximum Data Rate | 6 GSPS | |||
| Effective DAC Update Rate | Up to 12 GSPS | |||
| Output Current Range | 8 mA | 38.76 mA | mA | |
| Package Type | 169-ball CSP_BGA (11 mm x 11 mm x 0.95 mm) | |||
| Operating Temperature | -40°C | +85°C | °C | |
| Supply Voltages | VDD25_DAC = 2.5 V, VDD12A = VDD12_CLK = 1.2 V, VNEG_N1P2 = -1.2 V | V | ||
| JESD204B SERDES Lanes | Up to 8 lanes | |||
Key Features
- Quad-switch architecture with a 2× interpolator filter for high-speed operation.
- Support for data rates up to 6 GSPS and effective DAC update rates up to 12 GSPS.
- High dynamic range and bandwidth, suitable for DOCSIS 3.1 cable infrastructure and RF signal reconstruction.
- Programmable output current from 8 mA to 38.76 mA.
- Up to eight JESD204B serializer/deserializer (SERDES) lanes for flexible data interface.
- Serial peripheral interface (SPI) for configuration and register monitoring.
- Mix-Mode™ operation to reconstruct RF carriers in the second and third Nyquist zones up to 7.5 GHz.
Applications
- High-speed radio frequency (RF) DAC applications.
- DOCSIS 3.1 cable infrastructure.
- RF signal reconstruction in the second and third Nyquist zones.
- Wideband communication systems.
- High-performance test and measurement equipment.
Q & A
- What is the maximum data rate supported by the AD9162BBCA?
The AD9162BBCA supports data rates up to 6 GSPS.
- What is the effective DAC update rate of the AD9162BBCA?
The effective DAC update rate can be up to 12 GSPS in certain modes.
- What is the output current range of the AD9162BBCA?
The output current can be programmed from 8 mA to 38.76 mA.
- What package types are available for the AD9162BBCA?
The AD9162BBCA is available in a 169-ball CSP_BGA package (11 mm x 11 mm x 0.95 mm) and a 165-ball CSP_BGA package (8 mm x 8 mm).
- How many JESD204B SERDES lanes does the AD9162BBCA support?
The AD9162BBCA supports up to eight JESD204B SERDES lanes.
- What is the operating temperature range of the AD9162BBCA?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to +85°C.
- What are the supply voltages for the AD9162BBCA?
The supply voltages include VDD25_DAC = 2.5 V, VDD12A = VDD12_CLK = 1.2 V, and VNEG_N1P2 = -1.2 V.
- Can the AD9162BBCA be configured using a serial interface?
Yes, the AD9162BBCA can be configured and monitored using a serial peripheral interface (SPI).
- What are some common applications of the AD9162BBCA?
Common applications include high-speed RF DAC applications, DOCSIS 3.1 cable infrastructure, and RF signal reconstruction.
- How does the Mix-Mode™ operation work on the AD9162BBCA?
In Mix-Mode™ operation, the AD9162BBCA can reconstruct RF carriers in the second and third Nyquist zones up to 7.5 GHz while maintaining exceptional dynamic range.
