Overview
The AD9164BBCA, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a high-performance, 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and direct digital synthesizer (DDS). This component supports update rates up to 6 GSPS and features a DAC core 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. It is designed for demanding high-speed radio frequency (RF) DAC applications, offering high dynamic range and bandwidth.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 16-bit |
| DAC Update Rate | Up to 12 GSPS |
| DDS Update Rate | Up to 6 GSPS |
| Number of NCOs | 32, 32-bit numerically controlled oscillators |
| Output Current Range | 8 mA to 38.76 mA |
| Serial Interface | Up to eight JESD204B serializer/deserializer (SERDES) lanes |
| Package Options | 165-ball, 8 mm × 8 mm, 0.5 mm pitch CSP_BGA; 169-ball, 11 mm × 11 mm, 0.8 mm pitch CSP_BGA |
| Power Supply Voltages | DVDD: 1.14 V to 1.326 V; IOVDD3: 1.71 V to 3.465 V; SYNC_VDD_3P3: 3.135 V to 3.465 V |
Key Features
- High dynamic range and signal reconstruction bandwidth supporting RF signal synthesis up to 7.5 GHz.
- Phase coherent fast frequency hopping (FFH) enabled by a 100 MHz SPI interface and fast hop modes.
- Flexible JESD204B SERDES interface with up to eight lanes, programmable in terms of lane speed and number of lanes.
- Support for DOCSIS 3.1 compliance and multiband wireless communications standards.
- Mix-Mode™ operation allowing RF carrier reconstruction in the second and third Nyquist zones.
- Configurable output current and power management options to reduce system power and ease filtering requirements.
Applications
- Broadband communications systems, including DOCSIS 3.1 CMTS/video on demand (VOD)/edge quadrature amplitude modulation (EQAM).
- Wireless communications infrastructure, such as W-CDMA, LTE, LTE-A, and point-to-point systems.
- High-speed radio frequency (RF) DAC applications requiring high dynamic range and bandwidth.
Q & A
- What is the resolution of the AD9164BBCA DAC?
The AD9164BBCA has a resolution of 16 bits. - What is the maximum DAC update rate of the AD9164BBCA?
The maximum DAC update rate is up to 12 GSPS. - How many numerically controlled oscillators (NCOs) does the AD9164BBCA have?
The AD9164BBCA has 32, 32-bit NCOs. - What is the range of the output current for the AD9164BBCA?
The output current can be programmed from 8 mA to 38.76 mA. - What type of serial interface does the AD9164BBCA use?
The AD9164BBCA uses up to eight JESD204B serializer/deserializer (SERDES) lanes. - In what package options is the AD9164BBCA available?
The AD9164BBCA is available in 165-ball and 169-ball CSP_BGA packages. - What are the typical applications of the AD9164BBCA?
The AD9164BBCA is used in broadband communications systems, wireless communications infrastructure, and high-speed RF DAC applications. - Does the AD9164BBCA support fast frequency hopping?
Yes, the AD9164BBCA supports phase coherent fast frequency hopping (FFH) through its SPI interface and fast hop modes. - Can the AD9164BBCA be configured for lower data rates?
Yes, the AD9164BBCA can be configured for lower data rates using a 2× interpolator filter to reduce system power and ease filtering requirements. - What is the maximum RF signal synthesis frequency supported by the AD9164BBCA?
The AD9164BBCA supports RF signal synthesis up to 7.5 GHz.
