Overview
Features and Benefits
- 4 synchronized DDS channels at 500 MSPS
- Independent frequency/phase/amplitude control between channels
- Matched latencies for frequency/phase/amplitude changes
- Excellent channel-to-channel isolation (>65 dB)
- Linear frequency/phase/amplitude sweeping capability
- Up to 16 levels of frequency/phase/amplitude modulation (pin-selectable)
- 4 integrated 10-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs)
- Individually programmable DAC full-scale currents
- 0.12 Hz or better frequency tuning resolution
- 14-bit phase offset resolution
- 10-bit output amplitude scaling resolution
- Serial I/O port interface (SPI) with enhanced data throughput
- Software-/hardware-controlled power-down
- Dual supply operation (1.8 V DDS core/3.3 V serial I/O)
- Multiple device synchronization
- Selectable 4× to 20× REFCLK multiplier (PLL)
- Selectable REFCLK crystal oscillator
- 56-lead LFCSP package
Product Details
The AD9959 consists of four direct digital synthesizer (DDS) cores that provide independent frequency, phase, and amplitude control on each channel. This flexibility can be used to correct imbalances between signals due to analog processing, such as filtering, amplification, or PCB layout-related mismatches. Because all channels share a common system clock, they are inherently synchronized. Synchronization of multiple devices is supported.
The AD9959 can perform up to a 16-level modulation of fre- quency, phase, or amplitude (FSK, PSK, ASK). Modulation is performed by applying data to the profile pins. In addition, the AD9959 also supports linear sweep of frequency, phase, or amplitude for applications such as radar and instrumentation.
The AD9959 serial I/O port offers multiple configurations to provide significant flexibility. The serial I/O port offers an SPI- compatible mode of operation that is virtually identical to the SPI operation found in earlier Analog Devices, Inc., DDS products. Flexibility is provided by four data pins (SDIO_0/SDIO_1/SDIO_2/SDIO_3) that allow four programmable modes of serial I/O operation.
The AD9959 uses advanced DDS technology that provides low power dissipation with high performance. The device incorporates four integrated, high speed 10-bit DACs with excellent wideband and narrow-band SFDR. Each channel has a dedicated 32-bit frequency tuning word, 14 bits of phase offset, and a 10-bit output scale multiplier.
The DAC outputs are supply referenced and must be terminated into AVDD by a resistor or an AVDD center-tapped transformer. Each DAC has its own programmable reference to enable different full-scale currents for each channel.
The DDS acts as a high resolution frequency divider with the REFCLK as the input and the DAC providing the output. The REFCLK input source is common to all channels and can be driven directly or used in combination with an integrated REFCLK multiplier (PLL) up to a maximum of 500 MSPS. The PLL multiplication factor is programmable from 4 to 20, in integer steps. The REFCLK input also features an oscillator circuit to support an external crystal as the REFCLK source. The crystal must be between 20 MHz and 30 MHz. The crystal can be used in combination with the REFCLK multiplier.
The AD9959 comes in a space-saving 56-lead LFCSP package. The DDS core (AVDD and DVDD pins) is powered by a 1.8 V supply. The digital I/O interface (SPI) operates at 3.3 V and requires DVDD_I/O (Pin 49) be connected to 3.3 V.
The AD9959 operates over the industrial temperature range of −40°C to +85°C.
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Evaluation Kits (1)
Documentation & Resources
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AN-769: Generating Multiple Clock Outputs from the AD9540 (Rev. 0)2/14/2015
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AN-939: Super-Nyquist Operation of the AD9912 Yields a High RF Output Signal (Rev. 0)2/14/2015
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AN-837: DDS-Based Clock Jitter Performance vs. DAC Reconstruction Filter Performance (Rev. 0)2/14/2015
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AN-557: An Experimenter's Project: (Rev. 0)2/14/2015
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AN-419: A Discrete, Low Phase Noise, 125 MHz Crystal Oscillator for the AD98502/14/2015
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AN-237: Choosing DACs for Direct Digital Synthesis2/14/2015
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AN-423: Amplitude Modulation of the AD9850 Direct Digital Synthesizer2/14/2015
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AN-345: Grounding for Low-and-High-Frequency Circuits2/14/2015
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AN-342: Analog Signal-Handling for High Speed and Accuracy2/14/2015
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AN-823: Direct Digital Synthesizers in Clocking Applications Time (Rev. 0)2/14/2015
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AN-280: Mixed Signal Circuit Technologies2/14/2015
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AN-605: Synchronizing Multiple AD9852 DDS-Based Synthesizers (Rev. 0)2/14/2015
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AN-927: Determining if a Spur is Related to the DDS/DAC or to Some Other Source (For Example, Switching Supplies) (Rev. 0)2/14/2015
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AN-587: Synchronizing Multiple AD9850/AD9851 DDS-Based Synthesizers (Rev. 0)2/14/2015
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AN-953: Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) with a Programmable Modulus (Rev. B)3/27/2008
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AN-851: A WiMax Double Downconversion IF Sampling Receiver Design (Rev. 0)7/26/2006
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AN-632: Provisionary Data Rates Using the AD9951 DDS as an Agile Reference Clock for the ADN2812 Continuous-Rate CDR (Rev. 0)9/25/2003
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AN-543: High Quality, All-Digital RF Frequency Modulation Generation with the ADSP-2181 and the AD9850 DDS9/12/2002
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• AN-543 - Monaural FM Transmitter
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• AN-543 - Stereo FM Transmitter
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FAQs7/26/2017
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Multichannel DDS Enables Phase-Coherent FSK Modulation11/1/2010 Analog Dialogue
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Video Portables and Cameras Get HDMI Outputs4/13/2007
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Improved DDS Devices Enable Advanced Comm Systems9/1/2006
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ADI Buys Korean Mobile TV Chip Maker6/7/2006
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The Year of the Waveform Generator12/1/2005
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DDS Applications9/26/2005
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Synchronized Synthesizers Aid Multichannel Systems9/20/2005
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Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) Controls Waveforms in Test, Measurement, and Communications8/1/2005 Analog Dialogue
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DDS IC Initiates Synchronized Signals7/20/2005
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Digital Waveform Generator Provides Flexible Frequency Tuning for Sensor Measurement12/7/2004
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DDS Simplifies Polar Modulation8/5/2004
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DDS Design5/13/2004
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Integrated DDS Chip Takes Steps To 2.7 GHz4/28/2004
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Speedy A/Ds Demand Stable Clocks3/22/2004
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DDS IC Plus Frequency-To-Voltage Converter Make Low-Cost DAC2/5/2004
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Simple Circuit Controls Stepper Motors1/8/2004
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Two DDS ICs Implement Amplitude-shift Keying12/25/2003
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DDS Circuit Generates Precise PWM Waveforms10/2/2003
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DDS Device Produces Sawtooth Waveform7/10/2003
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400-MSample DDSs Run On Only +1.8 VDC12/1/2002
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Digital Potentiometers Vary Amplitude In DDS Devices5/29/2000
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DDS Device Provides Amplitude Modulation9/2/1999
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Basics of Designing a Digital Radio Receiver (Radio 101)3/6/1998
Tools & Simulations
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| Part Number | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | Pin/Package Drawing | CAD Symbols, Footprints & 3D Models |
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| AD9959BCPZ | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 56-Lead LFCSP (8mm x 8mm) | |
| AD9959BCPZ-REEL7 | Material Declaration | Reliability Data | 56-Lead LFCSP (8mm x 8mm) | |
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