Overview
The AD9171BBPZ, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a high-performance, dual, 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) designed to support DAC sample rates up to 6.2 GSPS. This device is tailored for single-band direct to radio frequency (RF) wireless applications, featuring advanced digital signal processing capabilities and a high-performance on-chip DAC clock multiplier.
The AD9171BBPZ is part of the AD9171 family and is available in a 144-ball BGA_ED package, making it suitable for high-bandwidth and multichannel applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| DAC Sample Rate | Up to 6.2 GSPS | GSPS |
| Resolution | 16-bit | |
| Complex Data Input Rate | Up to 516 MSPS | MSPS |
| Data Input Interface | 8-lane, 15.4 Gbps JESD204B | |
| Package Type | 144-ball BGA_ED | |
| Power Consumption (single-channel mode) | 1.45 W at 6 GSPS | W |
| Two-Tone IMD at 1.8 GHz | −83 dBc at −7 dBFS/tone RF output | dBc |
| SFDR at 1.8 GHz | < −80 dBc at −7 dBFS RF output | dBc |
Key Features
- Supports single-band wireless applications.
- One complex data input channel per RF DAC with a configurable gain stage, interpolation filter, and an independent NCO for each channel.
- Proprietary, low spurious and distortion design.
- Flexible interpolation filters with 2×, 3×, 4×, and 6× configurable data channel interpolation and 6× and 8× configurable final interpolation.
- A final 48-bit NCO that operates at the DAC rate to support frequency synthesis up to 3.1 GHz.
- Transmit enable function for extra power saving and downstream circuitry protection.
- High-performance, low-noise PLL clock multiplier.
- Supports JESD204B Subclass 1.
- Multiple chip synchronization capability.
Applications
- Wireless communications infrastructure.
- Single-band base station radios.
- Instrumentation and automatic test equipment (ATE).
Q & A
- What is the maximum DAC sample rate supported by the AD9171BBPZ?
The AD9171BBPZ supports DAC sample rates up to 6.2 GSPS.
- What is the resolution of the AD9171BBPZ DAC?
The AD9171BBPZ has a 16-bit resolution.
- What type of data input interface does the AD9171BBPZ use?
The AD9171BBPZ uses an 8-lane, 15.4 Gbps JESD204B data input interface.
- How many complex data input channels does the AD9171BBPZ support per RF DAC?
The AD9171BBPZ supports one complex data input channel per RF DAC.
- What is the maximum complex data rate per input channel?
The maximum complex data rate per input channel is up to 516 MSPS.
- What is the package type of the AD9171BBPZ?
The AD9171BBPZ is available in a 144-ball BGA_ED package.
- What is the power consumption of the AD9171BBPZ in single-channel mode at 6 GSPS?
The power consumption is 1.45 W at 6 GSPS in single-channel mode.
- What are the key applications of the AD9171BBPZ?
The key applications include wireless communications infrastructure, single-band base station radios, and instrumentation and automatic test equipment (ATE).
- Does the AD9171BBPZ support multiple chip synchronization?
- What is the significance of the transmit enable function in the AD9171BBPZ?
The transmit enable function allows for extra power saving and protection of downstream circuitry.
