Overview
The AD9163BBCZRL is a high-performance, 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) manufactured 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 AD9163 is ideal for demanding high-speed radio frequency (RF) DAC applications due to its high dynamic range and bandwidth.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 16 bits |
| DAC Update Rate | Up to 12 GSPS |
| Direct RF Synthesis | Up to 6 GSPS (minimum) |
| Bandwidth | DC to 3 GHz in NRZ mode, DC to 6 GHz in 2× NRZ mode, 1.5 GHz to 7.5 GHz in Mix-Mode |
| Interpolation Rates | Selectable: 6×, 8×, 12×, 16×, 24× |
| Data Interface | Up to eight JESD204B SERDES lanes |
| Output Current Range | 8 mA to 38.76 mA |
| Package Type | 169-ball, 11 mm × 11 mm, 0.8 mm pitch CSP_BGA |
Key Features
- High dynamic range and signal reconstruction bandwidth supporting RF signal synthesis up to 7.5 GHz.
- Flexible JESD204B SERDES interface with up to eight lanes, programmable in terms of lane speed and number of lanes.
- Bandwidth and dynamic range to meet multiband wireless communications standards with margin.
- Configurable 2× interpolator filter (FIR85) for lower data rates and reduced system power.
- Mix-Mode operation for reconstructing RF carriers in the second and third Nyquist zones.
- 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, such as MC-GSM, W-CDMA, LTE, and LTE-A.
- Cable multiple dwelling unit (MDU) applications.
- Point-to-point wireless communication systems.
Q & A
- What is the resolution of the AD9163BBCZRL DAC?
The AD9163BBCZRL has a resolution of 16 bits.
- What is the maximum DAC update rate of the AD9163BBCZRL?
The maximum DAC update rate is up to 12 GSPS.
- What are the bandwidth capabilities of the AD9163BBCZRL?
The bandwidth capabilities include DC to 3 GHz in NRZ mode, DC to 6 GHz in 2× NRZ mode, and 1.5 GHz to 7.5 GHz in Mix-Mode.
- What types of interpolation rates are supported by the AD9163BBCZRL?
The AD9163BBCZRL supports selectable interpolation rates of 6×, 8×, 12×, 16×, and 24×.
- What is the data interface of the AD9163BBCZRL?
The data interface consists of up to eight JESD204B SERDES lanes.
- What is the range of the output current for the AD9163BBCZRL?
The output current can be programmed from 8 mA to 38.76 mA.
- In what package type is the AD9163BBCZRL offered?
The AD9163BBCZRL is offered in a 169-ball, 11 mm × 11 mm, 0.8 mm pitch CSP_BGA package.
- What are some of the key applications of the AD9163BBCZRL?
Key applications include broadband communications systems, wireless communications infrastructure, and cable multiple dwelling unit (MDU) applications.
- How is the AD9163BBCZRL configured and monitored?
The AD9163BBCZRL can be configured and monitored using a serial peripheral interface (SPI).
- What is the significance of Mix-Mode operation in the AD9163BBCZRL?
In Mix-Mode operation, the AD9163BBCZRL can reconstruct RF carriers in the second and third Nyquist zones up to 7.5 GHz while maintaining exceptional dynamic range.
