Overview
The AD9172BBPZ, 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 12.6 GSPS. This device is tailored for single-band and multiband direct to radio frequency (RF) wireless applications, featuring advanced digital signal processing capabilities and a high-performance on-chip DAC clock multiplier. The AD9172 is packaged in a 144-ball BGA_ED package, making it suitable for a variety of high-speed RF applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 16 | - | - | Bit |
| DAC Sample Rate | - | - | 12.6 | GSPS |
| Complex Input Data Rate per Channel | - | - | 1.5 | GSPS |
| Integral Nonlinearity (INL) | -7 | - | 7 | LSB |
| Differential Nonlinearity (DNL) | -7 | - | 7 | LSB |
| Gain Error (with Internal ISET Reference) | -15% | - | 15% | % |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C | - | 85°C | °C |
| Package Type | - | - | 144-ball BGA_ED | - |
Key Features
- Supports multiband wireless applications
- Three bypassable, complex data input channels per RF DAC
- Configurable gain stage, interpolation filter, and channel numerically controlled oscillator (NCO) per input channel
- High-performance on-chip DAC clock multiplier
- Proprietary, low spurious and distortion design
- 2-tone intermodulation distortion (IMD) = −83 dBc at 1.8 GHz, −7 dBFS/tone RF output
- Spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) <−80 dBc at 1.8 GHz
- 8-lane, 15 Gbps JESD204B data input port
Applications
- Wireless communications infrastructure
- Multiband base station radios
- Microwave/E-band backhaul systems
- Instrumentation, automatic test equipment (ATE)
- Radar and jammer systems
Q & A
- What is the maximum DAC sample rate of the AD9172?
The AD9172 supports DAC sample rates up to 12.6 GSPS. - How many complex data input channels does the AD9172 have per RF DAC?
The AD9172 features three complex data input channels per RF DAC. - What is the maximum complex input data rate per channel?
The maximum complex input data rate per channel is 1.5 GSPS. - What type of package does the AD9172 come in?
The AD9172 is packaged in a 144-ball BGA_ED package. - What are the operating temperature ranges for the AD9172?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to 85°C. - What is the resolution of the AD9172 DAC?
The resolution of the AD9172 DAC is 16 bits. - What is the gain error specification for the AD9172 with the internal ISET reference?
The gain error is ±15% with the internal ISET reference. - What are some of the key applications for the AD9172?
The AD9172 is used in wireless communications infrastructure, multiband base station radios, microwave/E-band backhaul systems, instrumentation, and radar and jammer systems. - Does the AD9172 support ultrawide bandwidth modes?
Yes, the AD9172 supports ultrawide bandwidth modes bypassing the channelizers to provide maximum data rates of up to 3.08 GSPS (with 16-bit resolution) and 4.1 GSPS (with 12-bit resolution). - What is the purpose of the on-chip DAC clock multiplier in the AD9172?
The on-chip DAC clock multiplier is designed to provide high-performance clocking for the DAC, ensuring accurate and stable operation at high sample rates.
