Overview
The AD9172BBPZRL is a high-performance, dual, 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) produced by Analog Devices Inc. This device supports DAC sample rates up to 12.6 GSPS, making it suitable for a wide range of high-speed applications. It features an 8-lane, 15 Gbps JESD204B data input port and a high-performance, on-chip DAC clock multiplier. The AD9172 is designed for single-band and multiband direct to radio frequency (RF) wireless applications, offering advanced digital signal processing capabilities.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAC Sample Rate | - | - | 12.6 | GSPS |
| Resolution | - | - | 16-bit | - |
| Data Input Rate per Channel | - | - | 1.54 | GSPS (complex) |
| JESD204B Data Input Port | - | - | 8-lane, 15 Gbps | - |
| Power Supply (AVDD1.0) | 1.0 | - | 1.0 ± 2.5% | V |
| Power Supply (AVDD1.8) | 1.8 | - | 1.8 ± 2.5% | V |
| Total Power Dissipation | 2.2 | - | 2.851 | W |
| Package Type | - | - | 144-ball BGA_ED | - |
Key Features
- Three bypassable, complex data input channels per RF DAC, each with a configurable gain stage, an interpolation filter, and a channel numerically controlled oscillator (NCO) for flexible, multiband frequency planning.
- Supports up to 1.5 GSPS complex data rate per input channel and can aggregate multiple complex input data streams.
- High-performance, on-chip DAC clock multiplier and digital signal processing capabilities.
- Proprietary, low spurious and distortion design with 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.
- Ultrawide bandwidth modes allowing bypassing of channelizers for maximum data rates up to 3.08 GSPS (16-bit) and 4.1 GSPS (12-bit).
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 AD9172BBPZRL? The maximum DAC sample rate is 12.6 GSPS.
- What is the resolution of the AD9172BBPZRL? The resolution is 16-bit.
- How many data input channels does the AD9172BBPZRL have per RF DAC? It has three bypassable, complex data input channels per RF DAC.
- What is the maximum complex data rate per input channel? The maximum complex data rate per input channel is 1.54 GSPS.
- What type of data input port does the AD9172BBPZRL feature? It features an 8-lane, 15 Gbps JESD204B data input port.
- What are the power supply voltages for the AD9172BBPZRL? The power supply voltages are AVDD1.0 = 1.0 V ± 2.5%, AVDD1.8 = 1.8 V ± 2.5%, DVDD1.0 = 1.0 V ± 2.5%, and DVDD1.8 = 1.8 V ± 2.5%.
- What is the total power dissipation of the AD9172BBPZRL? The total power dissipation is between 2.2 W and 2.851 W.
- In what package type is the AD9172BBPZRL available? It is available in a 144-ball BGA_ED package.
- What are some of the key applications of the AD9172BBPZRL? Key applications include wireless communications infrastructure, multiband base station radios, microwave/E-band backhaul systems, instrumentation, and radar and jammer systems.
- Does the AD9172BBPZRL support ultrawide bandwidth modes? Yes, it supports ultrawide bandwidth modes by bypassing the channelizers to achieve maximum data rates.
