Overview
The AD9177BBPZ, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a highly integrated quad, 16-bit, 12 GSPS RF digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with wideband channelizers. This device is designed to support up to eight baseband channels and is particularly suited for applications requiring wideband DACs to process signals of wide instantaneous bandwidth. It features advanced digital signal processing (DSP) datapaths, an on-chip clock multiplier, and an 8-lane JESD204C or JESD204B data receiver port, making it ideal for various high-performance applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| DAC Cores | Four 16-bit |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 12 GSPS |
| Data Receiver Port | 8-lane, 24.75 Gbps JESD204C or 15.5 Gbps JESD204B |
| Package | 324-Ball BGA_ED (15mm x 15mm x 1.58mm) |
| Analog Bandwidth | Up to 8 GHz |
| Clock Input | On-chip PLL with external RFCLK input option |
| NCOs | One 48-bit NCO and thirty-one 32-bit NCOs per DUC; sixteen 48-bit NCOs per DDC |
| Data Input | Supports real or complex digital data (8-, 12-, 16-, or 24-bit) |
Key Features
- Flexible, reconfigurable common platform design
- Four DAC cores connected to various DSP and bypass datapaths
- Supports single, dual, and quad band operations
- Datapaths and DSP blocks are fully bypassable
- On-chip PLL with multichip synchronization and external RFCLK input option
- General-purpose input/output (GPIO) controls for frequency hopping and preconfigurable profile selection
- Phase coherent fast frequency hopping (FFH) capabilities
Applications
- Wireless communications infrastructure
- Microwave point-to-point, E-band, and 5G mmWave
- Broadband communications systems (DOCSIS 3.1 and 4.0 CMTS)
- Phased array radar and electronic warfare
- Electronic test and measurement systems
Q & A
- What is the maximum sample rate of the AD9177BBPZ?
The maximum sample rate of the AD9177BBPZ is 12 GSPS. - How many DAC cores does the AD9177BBPZ have?
The AD9177BBPZ has four 16-bit DAC cores. - What types of data does the AD9177BBPZ support?
The AD9177BBPZ supports real or complex digital data (8-, 12-, 16-, or 24-bit). - What is the purpose of the on-chip PLL in the AD9177BBPZ?
The on-chip PLL provides clock multiplication and synchronization capabilities, with an option for an external RFCLK input. - What are the key applications of the AD9177BBPZ?
The key applications include wireless communications infrastructure, microwave point-to-point and 5G mmWave, broadband communications systems, phased array radar, electronic warfare, and electronic test and measurement systems. - Can the DSP datapaths in the AD9177BBPZ be bypassed?
Yes, the DSP datapaths in the AD9177BBPZ are fully bypassable to allow a direct connection between the data receiver port and the DAC cores. - What is the package type and size of the AD9177BBPZ?
The AD9177BBPZ is packaged in a 324-Ball BGA_ED (15mm x 15mm x 1.58mm). - What is the analog bandwidth of the AD9177BBPZ?
The analog bandwidth of the AD9177BBPZ is up to 8 GHz. - Does the AD9177BBPZ support phase coherent fast frequency hopping?
Yes, the AD9177BBPZ supports phase coherent fast frequency hopping (FFH) for applications where multiple devices are synchronized or where NCO frequencies are continuously adjusted. - What is the maximum data rate of the JESD204C interface on the AD9177BBPZ?
The maximum data rate of the JESD204C interface is 24.75 Gbps.
