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AD9162
RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS16-Bit, 12 GSPS, RF Digital-to-Analog Converters
- Part Models
- 6
- 1ku List Price
- Starting From $192.60
Part Details
- DAC update rate up to 12 GSPS (minimum)
- Direct RF synthesis at 6 GSPS (minimum)
- DC to 2.5 GHz in baseband 1× bypass mode
- DC to 6 GHz in 2× nonreturn-to-zero (NRZ) mode
- 1.5 GHz to 7.5 GHz in Mix-Mode
- Bypassable interpolation (1× or bypass mode)
- 2×, 3×, 4×, 6×, 8×, 12×, 16×, 24×
- Excellent dynamic performance
The AD9162 is a high performance, 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that supports data rates to 6 GSPS. The DAC core is based on a quad-switch architecture coupled with a 2× interpolator filter that enables an effective DAC update rate of up to 12 GSPS in some modes. The high dynamic range and bandwidth makes these DACs ideally suited for the most demanding high speed radio frequency (RF) DAC applications.
In baseband mode, wide bandwidth capability combines with high dynamic range to support DOCSIS 3.1 cable infrastructure compliance from the minimum of two carriers to full maximum spectrum of 1.794 GHz. A 2× interpolator filter (FIR85) enables the AD9161/AD9162 to be configured for lower data rates and converter clocking to reduce the overall system power and ease the filtering requirements. In Mix-Mode™ operation, the AD9161/AD9162 can reconstruct RF carriers in the second and third Nyquist zones up to 7.5 GHz while still maintaining exceptional dynamic range. The output current can be programmed from 8 mA to 38.76 mA. The AD9161/AD9162 data interface consists of up to eight JESD204B serializer/deserializer (SERDES) lanes that are programmable in terms of lane speed and number of lanes to enable application flexibility.
A serial peripheral interface (SPI) can configure the AD9161/AD9162 and monitor the status of all registers. The AD9161/AD9162 are offered in an 165-ball, 8.0 mm × 8.0 mm, 0.5 mm pitch, CSP_BGA package and in an 169-ball, 11 mm × 11 mm, 0.8 mm pitch, CSP_BGA package, including a leaded ball option for the AD9162.
Product Highlights
- High dynamic range and signal reconstruction bandwidth supports RF signal synthesis of up to 7.5 GHz.
- Up to eight lanes JESD204B SERDES interface flexible in terms of number of lanes and lane speed.
- Bandwidth and dynamic range to meet DOCSIS 3.1 compliance with margin.
Applications
- Broadband communications systems
- DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem termination system (CMTS)/video on demand (VOD)/edge quadrature amplitude modulation (EQAM)
- Wireless communications infrastructure
- W-CDMA, LTE, LTE-A, point to point
- Instrumentation, automatic test equipment (ATE)
- Radars and jammers
Documentation
Data Sheet 1
User Guide 1
Technical Articles 1
Video 1
FPGA Interoperability Reports 1
Device Drivers 1
Analog Dialogue 5
Webcast 3
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| Part Model | Pin/Package Drawing | Documentation | CAD Symbols, Footprints, and 3D Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD9162BBCA | 169-Ball CSPBGA (11mm x 11mm x 0.95mm) | ||
| AD9162BBCARL | 169-Ball CSPBGA (11mm x 11mm x 0.95mm) | ||
| AD9162BBCAZ | CHIP SCALE BGA | ||
| AD9162BBCAZRL | 169-Ball CSPBGA (11mm x 11mm x 0.95mm) | ||
| AD9162BBCZ | 165-Ball CSPBGA (8mm x 8mm) | ||
| AD9162BBCZRL | 165-Ball CSPBGA (8mm x 8mm) |
| Part Models | Product Lifecycle | PCN |
|---|---|---|
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Jan 30, 2020 - 20_0020 AD9161/AD9162/AD9163/AD9164 Die Revision |
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| AD9162BBCA | PRODUCTION | |
| AD9162BBCARL | PRODUCTION | |
| AD9162BBCAZ | PRODUCTION | |
| AD9162BBCAZRL | PRODUCTION | |
| AD9162BBCZ | PRODUCTION | |
| AD9162BBCZRL | PRODUCTION | |
This is the most up-to-date revision of the Data Sheet.
Software Resources
Device Drivers 1
AD916x API
API library for the AD916x family of 11-Bit/16-Bit, 12 GSPS, RF Digital-to-Analog Converters
View DetailsEvaluation Software 2
JESD204 Interface Framework
Integrated JESD204 software framework for rapid system-level development and optimization
JESD204x Frame Mapping Table Generator
The JESD204x Frame Mapping Table Generator tool consists of two Windows executables that will allow the user to input any valid combination of JESD204x parameters (L, M, F, S, NP) in order to output a .csv file that illustrates the frame mapping of the JESD204x mode in table format. There is an executable that allows the user to input a single JESD204x mode and another, that allows the user to input the parameters for multiple JESD204x modes in a specified .csv format in order to output a .csv file that illustrates the frame mapping of each of the JESD204x modes that were input into separate tables.
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Hardware Ecosystem
| Parts | Product Life Cycle | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Clock Distribution Devices 1 | ||
| LTC6955 | LAST TIME BUY | Ultralow Jitter, 7.5GHz, 11 Output Fanout Buffer Family |
| Clock Generation Devices 2 | ||
| HMC7044 | RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS | High Performance, 3.2 GHz, 14-Output Jitter Attenuator with JESD204B and JESD204C Support |
| LTC6952 | LAST TIME BUY | Ultralow Jitter, 4.5GHz PLL with 11 Outputs and JESD204B / JESD204C Support |
| Phase Locked Loop with Integrated VCO 1 | ||
| ADF4377 | RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS | Microwave Wideband Synthesizer with Integrated VCO |
Tools & Simulations
Using MATLAB with ADS7 and AD916x Eval Boards
The AD916x evaluation boards can be used and controlled by a MATLAB simulation. This enables users to verify simulation results by running on actual hardware.
Open ToolADIsimDDS (Direct Digital Synthesis)
ADIsimDDS uses mathematical equations to model and illustrate the overall performance of the selected device. ADIsimDDS calculates the required FTW, given the reference clock frequency and desired output frequency. This tool also models an estimate of the overall spectral performance, and allows the user to explore the effects of external reconstruction filters.
Open ToolDAC Companion Transport Layer RTL Code Generator
These command line executable tool generates a Verilog module which implements the JESD204 transmitter transport layer. The user specifies in a configuration file one or more modes to be supported by the transport layer module. These modes are defined as a set of JESD204 parameter values: L, M, F, S, N', and CF. The transport layer converts JESD204 lane data output from a JESD204 link layer IP to a data bus with a fixed width, containing interleaved virtual converter samples. Both JESD204B and JESD204C link layers are supported.
Open ToolADIsimRF
ADIsimRF is an easy-to-use RF signal chain calculator. Cascaded gain, noise, distortion and power consumption can be calculated, plotted and exported for signal chains with up to 50 stages. ADIsimRF also includes an extensive data base of device models for ADI’s RF and mixed signal components.
Open ToolIBIS Model 2
LTspice® is a powerful, fast and free simulation software, schematic capture and waveform viewer with enhancements and models for improving the simulation of analog circuits.
Evaluation Kits
AD9161/AD9162/AD9163/AD9164 Evaluation Board
Resources
Software
ADS8-V1 Evaluation Board
Resources
FPGA Based Data Capture Kit
Resources
Direct RF to Baseband Transmit Radio