Overview
The AD9162BBCAZRL is a high-performance, 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) produced by Analog Devices Inc. This component is part of the AD9162 family, which is designed to support demanding high-speed radio frequency (RF) applications. The AD9162 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. This makes it ideal for applications requiring high dynamic range and bandwidth, such as broadband communications systems, wireless communications infrastructure, and instrumentation.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 16-bit | |
| Maximum Data Rate | 6 GSPS | |
| Effective DAC Update Rate | Up to 12 GSPS | |
| Output Current Range | 8 mA to 38.76 mA | |
| Package Type | 169-Ball CSP_BGA (11mm x 11mm x 0.95mm) | |
| Interface | Up to eight JESD204B serializer/deserializer (SERDES) lanes | |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
Key Features
- High dynamic range and signal reconstruction bandwidth.
- Supports data rates up to 6 GSPS and effective DAC update rates up to 12 GSPS.
- Quad-switch architecture with a 2× interpolator filter.
- Programmable output current from 8 mA to 38.76 mA.
- Configurable via a serial peripheral interface (SPI).
- Supports Mix-Mode™ operation for reconstructing RF carriers in the second and third Nyquist zones up to 7.5 GHz.
- Bypassable interpolation (1× or bypass mode) and multiple interpolation factors (2×, 3×, 4×, 6×, 8×, 12×, 16×, 24×).
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 jammer systems.
Q & A
- What is the maximum data rate supported by the AD9162?
The AD9162 supports data rates up to 6 GSPS.
- What is the effective DAC update rate of the AD9162?
The effective DAC update rate can be up to 12 GSPS in certain modes.
- What is the range of the programmable output current?
The output current can be programmed from 8 mA to 38.76 mA.
- What interface is used for configuration and monitoring?
A serial peripheral interface (SPI) is used for configuration and monitoring.
- What are the key applications of the AD9162?
The AD9162 is used in broadband communications, wireless communications infrastructure, instrumentation, and radar systems.
- What is the package type of the AD9162BBCAZRL?
The AD9162BBCAZRL is available in a 169-Ball CSP_BGA package (11mm x 11mm x 0.95mm).
- What is the operating temperature range of the AD9162?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C.
- How many JESD204B SERDES lanes does the AD9162 support?
The AD9162 supports up to eight JESD204B serializer/deserializer (SERDES) lanes.
- What is Mix-Mode™ operation in the AD9162?
Mix-Mode™ operation allows the AD9162 to reconstruct RF carriers in the second and third Nyquist zones up to 7.5 GHz.
- Can the interpolation factor be configured?
Yes, the interpolation factor can be configured with multiple options (1×, 2×, 3×, 4×, 6×, 8×, 12×, 16×, 24×).
