Overview
The AD9176BBPZRL, 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, making it suitable for single-band and multiband direct to RF wireless applications. The AD9176 features an 8-lane, 15.4 Gbps JESD204B data input port and includes a high-performance, on-chip DAC clock multiplier along with digital signal processing capabilities.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| DAC Resolution | 16-bit |
| DAC 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 (10x10x1.71 mm with 6.6 mm EP) |
| DAC Clock Multiplier | On-chip, high performance |
| Channelizers per RF DAC Datapath | Three complex data input channels |
| Main Datapath Components | Interpolation filter and 48-bit main NCO |
Key Features
- High-performance, dual 16-bit DAC with sample rates up to 12.6 GSPS.
- 8-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 configurable gain stage, interpolation filter, and channel NCO.
- Support for ultrawide data rate modes, allowing bypass of channelizers and main datapaths for maximum data rates.
- Modulator switch to route outputs to either DAC0 alone or both DAC0 and DAC1 for single or dual DAC operation.
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 AD9176?
The AD9176 supports DAC sample rates up to 12.6 GSPS.
- What type of data input port does the AD9176 feature?
The AD9176 features an 8-lane, 15.4 Gbps JESD204B data input port.
- How many complex data input channels are available per RF DAC datapath?
There are three complex data input channels per RF DAC datapath.
- What are the key components of each data input channel?
Each data input channel includes a configurable gain stage, an interpolation filter, and a channel numerically controlled oscillator (NCO).
- What are the maximum input data rates supported by the AD9176?
The AD9176 supports input data rates of up to 3.08 GSPS complex (I/Q) or up to 6.16 GSPS non-complex (real).
- What package type is the AD9176 available in?
The AD9176 is available in a 144-ball BGA_ED package.
- Can the AD9176 operate in ultrawide data rate modes?
Yes, the AD9176 supports ultrawide data rate modes that allow bypassing the channelizers and main datapaths for maximum data rates.
- What are the primary applications of the AD9176?
The AD9176 is used in wireless communications infrastructure, multiband base station radios, microwave/E-band backhaul systems, instrumentation and ATE, and radars and jammers.
- How does the modulator switch function in the AD9176?
The modulator switch allows the outputs of a main datapath to be routed to either DAC0 alone or both DAC0 and DAC1 for single or dual DAC operation.
- What is the significance of the on-chip DAC clock multiplier in the AD9176?
The on-chip DAC clock multiplier provides high-performance clocking capabilities, which are essential for the device's high-speed operations.
