Overview
The AD9174BBPZRL, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a high-performance, dual, 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) designed for advanced wireless and RF applications. This device supports DAC sample rates up to 12.6 GSPS, making it suitable for single-band and multiband direct to radio frequency (RF) wireless applications. The AD9174 features an 8-lane, 15.4 Gbps JESD204B data input port, a high-performance on-chip DAC clock multiplier, and comprehensive digital signal processing capabilities.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| DAC Sample Rate | Up to 12.6 | GSPS |
| Resolution | 16-bit | |
| Data Input Port | 8-lane, 15.4 Gbps JESD204B | |
| Input Data Rate (Complex) | Up to 3.08 | GSPS |
| Input Data Rate (Non-Complex) | Up to 6.16 | GSPS |
| Package Type | 144-ball BGA_ED | |
| Power Supply | AVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, AVDD1.8 = 1.8 V, DVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, DVDD1.8 = 1.8 V, SVDD1.0 = 1.0 V | |
| Total Power Dissipation | 1.51 to 3.69 W |
Key Features
- Low power, multichannel, dual DAC design to reduce power consumption in higher bandwidth and multichannel applications while maintaining performance.
- Supports single-band and multiband wireless applications with three bypassable complex data channels per RF DAC datapath.
- Configurable gain stage, interpolation filter, and channel numerically controlled oscillator (NCO) for flexible, multiband frequency planning in each data input channel.
- Ultrawide bandwidth single-DAC modes, supporting up to 6.16 GSPS data rates with 16-bit resolution.
- A bank of 31, 32-bit NCOs with an independent phase accumulator for phase coherent, fast frequency hopping (FFH).
- 80 MHz serial peripheral interface (SPI) for programming the NCOs.
Applications
- Wireless communications infrastructure
- Multiband base station radios
- Microwave/E-band backhaul systems
- Instrumentation and automatic test equipment (ATE)
- Radars and jammers
Q & A
- What is the maximum DAC sample rate of the AD9174?
The AD9174 supports DAC sample rates up to 12.6 GSPS.
- What is the resolution of the AD9174 DAC?
The AD9174 is a 16-bit DAC.
- What type of data input port does the AD9174 feature?
The AD9174 features an 8-lane, 15.4 Gbps JESD204B data input port.
- What are the input data rates supported by the AD9174?
The AD9174 supports input data rates of up to 3.08 GSPS complex (I/Q) and up to 6.16 GSPS non-complex (real).
- What is the package type of the AD9174?
The AD9174 is available in a 144-ball BGA_ED package.
- What are the power supply requirements for the AD9174?
The AD9174 requires power supplies of AVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, AVDD1.8 = 1.8 V, DVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, DVDD1.8 = 1.8 V, and SVDD1.0 = 1.0 V.
- What is the total power dissipation of the AD9174?
The total power dissipation of the AD9174 ranges from 1.51 to 3.69 W.
- What are some key applications of the AD9174?
The AD9174 is used in wireless communications infrastructure, multiband base station radios, microwave/E-band backhaul systems, instrumentation and ATE, and radars and jammers.
- Does the AD9174 support fast frequency hopping?
Yes, the AD9174 supports phase coherent, fast frequency hopping (FFH) through its bank of 31, 32-bit NCOs and an 80 MHz SPI interface.
- Can the AD9174 operate in single-DAC or dual-DAC modes?
Yes, the AD9174 can operate in both single-DAC and dual-DAC modes, with various configuration options for the datapaths.
