Overview
The AD9176BBPZ, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a high-performance, dual, 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) designed for advanced radio frequency (RF) applications. This device supports DAC sample rates up to 12.6 GSPS and features an 8-lane, 15.4 Gbps JESD204B data input port. It is optimized for single-band and multiband direct to RF wireless applications, including wireless communications infrastructure, multiband base station radios, and microwave/E-band backhaul systems.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 16-bit |
| Maximum Sample Rate | Up to 12.6 GSPS |
| Data Input Port | 8-lane, 15.4 Gbps JESD204B |
| Input Data Rate | Up to 3.08 GSPS complex (I/Q), up to 6.16 GSPS non-complex (real) |
| Package Type | 144-ball BGA_ED |
| DAC Clock Multiplier | On-chip, high performance |
| Channelizers per RF DAC Datapath | Three complex data input channels |
| Main Datapath Components | Interpolation filter, 48-bit main NCO |
| Operating Modes | Single DAC, dual DAC, ultrawide data rate modes |
Key Features
- High-performance, dual 16-bit DAC with sample rates up to 12.6 GSPS.
- Eight-lane, 15.4 Gbps JESD204B data input port.
- On-chip DAC clock multiplier and digital signal processing capabilities.
- Three complex data input channels per RF DAC datapath, each with a configurable gain stage, interpolation filter, and channel numerically controlled oscillator (NCO).
- Support for ultrawide data rate modes, allowing bypass of channelizers and main datapaths for maximum data rates.
- Flexible routing options using the modulator switch to operate as a single DAC or dual DAC.
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 sample rate of the AD9176BBPZ?
The AD9176BBPZ supports DAC sample rates up to 12.6 GSPS. - What type of data input port does the AD9176BBPZ have?
The AD9176BBPZ features an 8-lane, 15.4 Gbps JESD204B data input port. - What are the key components of each main datapath in the AD9176BBPZ?
Each main datapath includes an interpolation filter and a 48-bit main NCO. - Can the AD9176BBPZ operate in different modes?
Yes, the AD9176BBPZ supports single DAC, dual DAC, and ultrawide data rate modes. - What are the primary applications of the AD9176BBPZ?
The primary applications include wireless communications infrastructure, multiband base station radios, microwave/E-band backhaul systems, instrumentation, and radars and jammers. - What is the package type of the AD9176BBPZ?
The AD9176BBPZ is available in a 144-ball BGA_ED package. - How many complex data input channels are there per RF DAC datapath?
There are three complex data input channels per RF DAC datapath. - What is the role of the on-chip DAC clock multiplier?
The on-chip DAC clock multiplier provides high-performance clock generation capabilities. - Can the channelizers be bypassed for higher data rates?
Yes, the AD9176BBPZ supports ultrawide data rate modes that allow bypassing the channelizers and main datapaths for maximum data rates. - How does the modulator switch function in the AD9176BBPZ?
The modulator switch allows the outputs of a main datapath to be routed to either DAC0 alone or both DAC0 and DAC1 for different operating modes.
