Overview
The AD9363ABCZ-REEL, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a high-performance, highly integrated RF agile transceiver. It is designed specifically for use in 3G and 4G femtocell applications, as well as other wireless communication systems. The device combines an RF front end with a flexible mixed-signal baseband section and integrated frequency synthesizers, simplifying the design process by providing a configurable digital interface to a processor. This transceiver operates in the frequency range of 325 MHz to 3.8 GHz, covering most licensed and unlicensed bands, and supports channel bandwidths from less than 200 kHz to 20 MHz.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Test Conditions/Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 325 MHz to 3.8 GHz | Covers most licensed and unlicensed bands | |
| Channel Bandwidth | < 200 kHz to 20 MHz | ||
| Noise Figure (NF) | 3.3 dB | dB | At 3.5 GHz |
| Modulation Accuracy (EVM) | -34 dB | dB | |
| Receiver Isolation | 65 dB (RX1A_x to RX2A_x, RX1C_x to RX2C_x), 50 dB (RX1B_x to RX2B_x) | dB | |
| ADC Resolution | 12-bit | ||
| Package Type | CSPBGA-144 (10x10 mm) | ||
| Power Supply | 1.3 V regulator | V | Core power supply |
Key Features
- Highly integrated RF agile transceiver with a flexible mixed-signal baseband section and integrated frequency synthesizers.
- Two independent direct conversion receivers with state-of-the-art noise figure and linearity, each including independent automatic gain control (AGC), dc offset correction, quadrature correction, and digital filtering.
- Two high dynamic range ADCs per channel, each producing a 12-bit output signal after configurable decimation filters and 128-tap finite impulse response (FIR) filters.
- Direct conversion architecture for transmitters, achieving high modulation accuracy with ultralow noise and a best-in-class Tx EVM of -34 dB.
- On-board Tx power monitor for accurate Tx power measurements.
- Fully integrated phase-locked loops (PLLs) providing low power fractional N frequency synthesis for all receive and transmit channels.
- Comprehensive power-down modes to minimize power consumption during normal use.
- Controlled via a standard 4-wire serial port and four real-time I/O control pins.
Applications
- 3G and 4G femtocell base stations.
- Wireless video transmission systems.
- Broad range of transceiver applications due to its programmability and wideband capability.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the AD9363ABCZ-REEL?
The AD9363ABCZ-REEL operates in the frequency range of 325 MHz to 3.8 GHz.
- What are the supported channel bandwidths for this transceiver?
The device supports channel bandwidths from less than 200 kHz to 20 MHz.
- What is the noise figure of the AD9363ABCZ-REEL at 3.5 GHz?
The noise figure is 3.3 dB at 3.5 GHz.
- What is the modulation accuracy (EVM) of the transmitter?
The modulation accuracy (EVM) is -34 dB.
- How many ADCs are there per channel, and what is their resolution?
There are two high dynamic range ADCs per channel, each with a 12-bit resolution.
- What type of package does the AD9363ABCZ-REEL come in?
The device is packaged in a CSPBGA-144 (10x10 mm) ball grid array.
- How is the AD9363ABCZ-REEL controlled?
The device is controlled via a standard 4-wire serial port and four real-time I/O control pins.
- What are some of the key applications of the AD9363ABCZ-REEL?
Key applications include 3G and 4G femtocell base stations and wireless video transmission systems.
- Does the AD9363ABCZ-REEL have integrated frequency synthesizers?
Yes, the device has fully integrated phase-locked loops (PLLs) providing low power fractional N frequency synthesis for all receive and transmit channels.
- What power supply is required for the core of the AD9363ABCZ-REEL?
The core can be powered directly from a 1.3 V regulator.
