Overview
The AD9364BBCZREEL is a high-performance, highly integrated radio frequency (RF) Agile Transceiver™ designed by Analog Devices Inc. This device is optimized for use in 3G and 4G base station applications, as well as a broad range of other transceiver applications. It 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.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | Test Conditions/Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Frequency Range | 70 MHz | 6.0 GHz | Covers most licensed and unlicensed bands | ||
| Channel Bandwidth | < 200 kHz | 56 MHz | |||
| ADC Resolution | 12-bit | For received I and Q signals | |||
| Transmit Power | -27 dBm | 7 dBm | Depending on bandwidth and mode | ||
| Current Consumption (Rx, 5 MHz Bandwidth) | 175 mA | Continuous operation | |||
| Current Consumption (Tx, 5 MHz Bandwidth) | 240 mA | 400 mA | Depending on power level | ||
| Package Type | 144-ball CSP_BGA | 10 mm × 10 mm | |||
| Core Voltage | 1.3 V |
Key Features
- Highly integrated RF front end, mixed-signal baseband section, and integrated frequency synthesizers
- Programmable and wideband capability, supporting channel bandwidths from less than 200 kHz to 56 MHz
- Direct conversion receiver with state-of-the-art noise figure and linearity, including independent AGC, dc offset correction, quadrature correction, and digital filtering
- Direct conversion transmitter with high modulation accuracy and ultralow noise, achieving a Tx EVM of ≤−40 dB
- On-board transmit power monitor for accurate Tx power measurements
- Fully integrated phase-locked loops (PLLs) for low power fractional-N frequency synthesis
- Comprehensive power-down modes to minimize power consumption
- Controlled via a standard 4-wire serial port and four real-time input control pins
Applications
- 3G and 4G base station applications
- Femtocell, picocell, and microcell base stations
- General-purpose radio systems
- Broad range of transceiver applications due to its programmability and wideband capability
Q & A
- What is the operating frequency range of the AD9364?
The AD9364 operates in the 70 MHz to 6.0 GHz range, covering most licensed and unlicensed bands
- What are the supported channel bandwidths for the AD9364?
The AD9364 supports channel bandwidths from less than 200 kHz to 56 MHz
- What is the resolution of the ADCs in the AD9364?
The ADCs in the AD9364 have a resolution of 12 bits
- How is the AD9364 controlled?
The AD9364 is controlled via a standard 4-wire serial port and four real-time input control pins
- What is the package type of the AD9364?
The AD9364 is packaged in a 144-ball chip scale package ball grid array (CSP_BGA), measuring 10 mm × 10 mm
- What are the key features of the AD9364's receiver?
The receiver features direct conversion architecture with state-of-the-art noise figure and linearity, including independent AGC, dc offset correction, quadrature correction, and digital filtering
- What is the typical current consumption of the AD9364 in receive mode?
The current consumption in receive mode can vary, but for a 5 MHz bandwidth, it is approximately 175 mA
- What are some of the applications of the AD9364?
The AD9364 is used in 3G and 4G base station applications, femtocell, picocell, and microcell base stations, and general-purpose radio systems
- How does the AD9364 manage power consumption?
The AD9364 includes comprehensive power-down modes to minimize power consumption during normal use
- What is the core voltage requirement for the AD9364?
The core of the AD9364 can be powered directly from a 1.3 V regulator
