Overview
Features and Benefits
- 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
Product Details
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
Product Categories
Markets and Technologies
Product Lifecycle
Recommended for New Designs
This product has been released to the market. The data sheet contains all final specifications and operating conditions. For new designs, ADI recommends utilization of these products.
Evaluation Kits (4)
Documentation & Resources
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Wideband Power Efficiency4/18/2019
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Clock Skew in Large Multi-GHz Clock Trees1/1/2019 Analog Dialogue
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RF Converters: A Technology That Is Enabling Wideband Radios3/1/2018
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Improved DAC Phase Noise Measurements Enable Ultralow Phase Noise DDS Applications8/1/2017 Analog Dialogue
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Ultrawideband Digital Predistortion (DPD): The Rewards (Power and Performance) and Challenges of Implementation in Cable Distribution Systems7/1/2017 Analog Dialogue
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Analyzing and Managing the Impact of Supply Noise and Clock Jitter on High Speed DAC Phase Noise3/1/2017 Analog Dialogue
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New RF DAC Broadens Software-Defined Radio Horizon7/1/2016 Analog Dialogue
Software & Systems Requirements
Evaluation Software
JESD204 Interface Framework
Integrated JESD204 software framework for rapid system-level development and optimization
Code Examples
AD916x API
API library for the AD916x family of 11-Bit/16-Bit, 12 GSPS, RF Digital-to-Analog Converters
Tools & Simulations
Design Tool
DAC Companion Transport Layer RTL Code Generator (Rev. 1.0)
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.
ADIsimRF
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.
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.
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.
ADIsimDDS (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.
Product Recommendations
AD9162 Companion Parts
Recommended Clock Distribution Device
Recommended Clock Generation Device
Recommended PLL with Integrated VCO
Design Resources
ADI has always placed the highest emphasis on delivering products that meet the maximum levels of quality and reliability. We achieve this by incorporating quality and reliability checks in every scope of product and process design, and in the manufacturing process as well. "Zero defects" for shipped products is always our goal.View our quality and reliability program and certifications for more information.
| Part Number | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | Pin/Package Drawing | CAD Symbols, Footprints & 3D Models |
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| AD9162BBCA | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 169-Ball CSPBGA (11mm x 11mm x 0.95mm) | |
| AD9162BBCARL | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 169-Ball CSPBGA (11mm x 11mm x 0.95mm) | |
| AD9162BBCAZ | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | CHIP SCALE BGA | |
| AD9162BBCAZRL | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 169-Ball CSPBGA (11mm x 11mm x 0.95mm) | |
| AD9162BBCZ | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 165-Ball CSPBGA (8mm x 8mm) | |
| AD9162BBCZRL | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 165-Ball CSPBGA (8mm x 8mm) | |
| Wafer Fabrication Data |
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