Overview
The AD9166BBPZ, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a high-performance, wideband, on-chip vector signal generator. It integrates a high-speed JESD204B serializer/deserializer (SERDES) interface, a flexible 16-bit digital datapath, an in-phase/quadrature (I/Q) digital-to-analog converter (DAC) core, and an integrated differential to single-ended output buffer amplifier. This component is designed to support a wide range of high-speed ultrawideband RF transmit applications, including instrumentation, electronic test and measurement, arbitrary waveform generators, electronic warfare, and broadband communications systems.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| DAC Resolution | 16 bits |
| DAC Core Update Rate | Up to 12.8 GSPS |
| Analog Output Bandwidth | True DC to 9.0 GHz |
| Output Power | Up to 4.3 dBm, -9.5 dBm at 9 GHz |
| Power Dissipation | 4.88 W in 2× NRZ mode (10 GSPS DAC update rate) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Package Type | 324-ball BGA-ED package |
| Supply Voltage | 2.375 V to 2.625 V |
| Interface | Serial, SPI |
Key Features
- Quad-switch architecture DAC core for increased effective update rate.
- Integrated differential to single-ended output buffer amplifier matched to a 50 Ω load up to 10 GHz.
- Multiple interpolation filter stages, direct digital synthesizer (DDS) block with multiple numerically controlled oscillators (NCOs) for fast frequency hopping (FFH).
- FIR85 and inverse sinc filter stages for flexible spectrum planning.
- Configurable JESD204B SERDES interface with up to eight lanes, each capable of carrying up to 12.5 Gbps.
- Support for various operation modes including 2× NRZ, mix mode, and baseband modes (RZ and 1× NRZ).
- Phase coherent FFH with a phase settling time as low as 300 ns.
Applications
- Instrumentation: automated test equipment, electronic test and measurement, arbitrary waveform generators.
- Electronic warfare: radars, jammers.
- Broadband communications systems.
- Local oscillator drivers.
Q & A
- What is the maximum DAC core update rate of the AD9166BBPZ?
The maximum DAC core update rate is up to 12.8 GSPS. - What is the analog output bandwidth of the AD9166BBPZ?
The analog output bandwidth is true DC to 9.0 GHz. - What is the power dissipation in 2× NRZ mode?
The power dissipation is 4.88 W in 2× NRZ mode (10 GSPS DAC update rate). - What type of package does the AD9166BBPZ come in?
The AD9166BBPZ comes in a 324-ball BGA-ED package. - What is the operating temperature range of the AD9166BBPZ?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C. - What is the supply voltage range for the AD9166BBPZ?
The supply voltage range is 2.375 V to 2.625 V. - What interface does the AD9166BBPZ use?
The AD9166BBPZ uses a serial, SPI interface. - What are the key features of the AD9166BBPZ's DAC core?
The DAC core features a quad-switch architecture, multiple interpolation filter stages, and a direct digital synthesizer (DDS) block with multiple NCOs. - What are some of the applications of the AD9166BBPZ?
Applications include instrumentation, electronic warfare, broadband communications systems, and local oscillator drivers. - How does the AD9166BBPZ support fast frequency hopping?
The AD9166BBPZ supports fast frequency hopping through its DDS block with multiple NCOs and a phase settling time as low as 300 ns.
