Overview
The AD9173BBPZ, 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. It features an 8-lane, 15.4 Gbps JESD204B data input port and a high-performance, on-chip DAC clock multiplier. The AD9173BBPZ also includes digital signal processing capabilities, making it suitable for a variety of wireless communication and instrumentation applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| DAC Resolution | 16-bit | |
| DAC Sample Rate | Up to 12.6 GSPS | |
| Data Input Port | 8-lane, 15.4 Gbps JESD204B | |
| Complex Data Input Channels per RF DAC | 3 (bypassable) | |
| Maximum Complex Input Data Rate per Channel | 1.54 GSPS | |
| Independent NCO per Input Channel | Yes | |
| Power Consumption (Dual Channel Mode at 12 GSPS) | 2.55 W | |
| Package Type | 144-ball BGA_ED | |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
Key Features
- Supports multiband wireless applications with three bypassable complex data input channels per RF DAC.
- Maximum complex input data rate of 1.54 GSPS per input channel.
- One independent numerically controlled oscillator (NCO) per input channel.
- Ultrawide bandwidth channel bypass modes supporting up to 3.08 GSPS and 3.4 GSPS data rates with 11-bit resolution.
- Low power consumption, with 2.55 W at 12 GSPS in dual channel mode.
- High performance, low noise PLL clock multiplier.
- Transmit enable function for extra power saving and downstream circuitry protection.
- Flexible 8-lane, 15.4 Gbps JESD204B interface.
Applications
- Wireless communications infrastructure.
- Multiband base station radios.
- Microwave/E-band backhaul systems.
- Instrumentation and automatic test equipment (ATE).
Q & A
- What is the maximum DAC sample rate of the AD9173BBPZ?
The AD9173BBPZ supports DAC sample rates up to 12.6 GSPS.
- How many complex data input channels does the AD9173BBPZ have per RF DAC?
The device features three bypassable 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 1.54 GSPS.
- Does the AD9173BBPZ have independent NCOs for each input channel?
Yes, each input channel has one independent numerically controlled oscillator (NCO).
- What is the power consumption of the AD9173BBPZ in dual channel mode at 12 GSPS?
The power consumption is approximately 2.55 W in dual channel mode at 12 GSPS.
- What type of package does the AD9173BBPZ come in?
The device is packaged in a 144-ball BGA_ED package.
- What is the operating temperature range of the AD9173BBPZ?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to +85°C.
- What are some of the key applications of the AD9173BBPZ?
Key applications include wireless communications infrastructure, multiband base station radios, microwave/E-band backhaul systems, and instrumentation and automatic test equipment (ATE).
- Does the AD9173BBPZ support ultrawide bandwidth modes?
Yes, the device supports ultrawide bandwidth channel bypass modes with data rates up to 3.08 GSPS and 3.4 GSPS with 11-bit resolution.
- What interface does the AD9173BBPZ use for data input?
The device uses an 8-lane, 15.4 Gbps JESD204B interface for data input.
