Overview
The AD9163BBCZ is a high-performance, 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) produced by Analog Devices Inc. This component is designed to support data rates up to 6 GSPS and is particularly suited for demanding high-speed radio frequency (RF) DAC applications. The DAC core is based on 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 high dynamic range and bandwidth of the AD9163 make it ideal for applications in broadband communications, wireless infrastructure, and cable systems.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Bits | 16 |
| Number of D/A Converters | 1 |
| DAC Update Rate | Up to 12 GSPS |
| Output Type | Current - Unbuffered |
| Data Interface | JESD204B |
| Reference Type | External, Internal |
| Voltage - Supply, Analog | 1.14 V ~ 1.326 V, 2.375 V ~ 2.625 V |
| Voltage - Supply, Digital | 1.14 V ~ 1.326 V |
| INL/DNL (LSB) | ±2.7, ±1.7 |
| Architecture | Quad-Switch |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Package | 169-ball CSP_BGA (11 mm × 11 mm × 0.8 mm pitch) |
Key Features
- High dynamic range and signal reconstruction bandwidth supporting RF signal synthesis up to 7.5 GHz.
- Up to eight JESD204B serializer/deserializer (SERDES) lanes, flexible in terms of lane speed and number of lanes.
- Direct RF synthesis at 6 GSPS (minimum) and up to 12 GSPS in some modes.
- Selectable interpolation rates: 6×, 8×, 12×, 16×, 24×.
- Complex NCO and digital upconverter for dual and triple band direct RF synthesis.
- Programmable output current from 8 mA to 38.76 mA.
- 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, including MC-GSM, W-CDMA, LTE, and LTE-A.
- Cable multiple dwelling unit (MDU) applications.
- High-speed RF transmit applications.
Q & A
- What is the maximum DAC update rate of the AD9163?
The AD9163 can achieve a maximum DAC update rate of up to 12 GSPS in certain modes.
- What is the architecture of the DAC core in the AD9163?
The DAC core is based on a quad-switch architecture.
- What are the supported data interfaces for the AD9163?
The AD9163 supports up to eight JESD204B serializer/deserializer (SERDES) lanes.
- What is the operating temperature range of the AD9163?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C.
- What are the key applications of the AD9163?
The AD9163 is used in broadband communications, wireless infrastructure, and cable systems.
- How is the output current of the AD9163 programmed?
The output current can be programmed from 8 mA to 38.76 mA.
- What is the package type of the AD9163?
The AD9163 is offered in a 169-ball CSP_BGA package.
- What is the purpose of the complex NCO and digital upconverter in the AD9163?
The complex NCO and digital upconverter enable dual and triple band direct RF synthesis of wireless infrastructure signals.
- How is the AD9163 configured and monitored?
The AD9163 is configured and monitored using a serial peripheral interface (SPI).
- What are the interpolation rates supported by the AD9163?
The AD9163 supports selectable interpolation rates of 6×, 8×, 12×, 16×, and 24×.
