Overview
The AD9164BBCARL, 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 quad-switch architecture combined 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
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 16 bits | |||
| Sample Rate | - | - | 12 GSPS | - |
| Output Current Range | 8 mA | - | 38.76 mA | - |
| Package Type | 165-ball or 169-ball CSP_BGA | |||
| Package Size | 165-ball: 8 mm × 8 mm, 0.5 mm pitch; 169-ball: 11 mm × 11 mm, 0.8 mm pitch | |||
| JESD204B SERDES Lanes | Up to 8 lanes | |||
| SPI Interface Clock Speed | 100 MHz | |||
Key Features
- High dynamic range and signal reconstruction bandwidth supporting RF signal synthesis up to 7.5 GHz.
- Quad-switch architecture with a 2× interpolator filter for high-speed operation.
- Direct digital synthesizer (DDS) with 32, 32-bit numerically controlled oscillators (NCOs).
- Phase coherent fast frequency hopping (FFH) capability with fast hop modes.
- Configurable output current from 8 mA to 38.76 mA.
- Up to eight JESD204B serializer/deserializer (SERDES) lanes for application flexibility.
- SPI interface for configuration and status monitoring.
Applications
- High-speed radio frequency (RF) DAC applications.
- DOCSIS 3.1 cable infrastructure compliance.
- Multiband wireless communications.
- Baseband and RF signal synthesis.
- Phase coherent fast frequency hopping (FFH) systems.
Q & A
- What is the resolution of the AD9164BBCARL?
The AD9164BBCARL has a resolution of 16 bits. - What is the maximum sample rate of the AD9164BBCARL?
The maximum sample rate of the AD9164BBCARL is up to 12 GSPS. - What is the range of the output current for the AD9164BBCARL?
The output current can be programmed from 8 mA to 38.76 mA. - What types of packages are available for the AD9164BBCARL?
The AD9164BBCARL is available in 165-ball and 169-ball CSP_BGA packages. - What is the purpose of the JESD204B SERDES interface in the AD9164BBCARL?
The JESD204B SERDES interface provides up to eight lanes for data transmission, offering flexibility in terms of lane speed and number of lanes. - How is the AD9164BBCARL configured and monitored?
The AD9164BBCARL is configured and monitored using a 100 MHz SPI interface. - What are some of the key applications of the AD9164BBCARL?
The AD9164BBCARL is used in high-speed RF DAC applications, DOCSIS 3.1 cable infrastructure, multiband wireless communications, and phase coherent fast frequency hopping systems. - What is the significance of the DDS in the AD9164BBCARL?
The DDS consists of 32, 32-bit numerically controlled oscillators (NCOs), enabling phase coherent fast frequency hopping and supporting multiple applications. - How does the AD9164BBCARL support RF signal synthesis?
The AD9164BBCARL supports RF signal synthesis up to 7.5 GHz with its high dynamic range and bandwidth capabilities. - What is the benefit of the 2× interpolator filter in the AD9164BBCARL?
The 2× interpolator filter allows the AD9164BBCARL to be configured for lower data rates and converter clocking, reducing overall system power and easing filtering requirements.
