AD9129 14-Bit, 5.6 GSPS, RF Digital-to-Analog Converter

In baseband mode, wide bandwidth capability combines with high dynamic range to support from 1 to 158 contiguous carriers for CATV infrastructure applications. A choice of two optional 2× interpolation filters is available to simplify the postreconstruction filter by effectively increasing the DAC update rate by a factor of 2. In Mix-Mode operation, the AD9119/AD9129 can reconstruct RF carriers in the second and third Nyquist zone while still maintaining exceptional dynamic range up to 4.2 GHz. The high performance NMOS DAC core features a quad-switch architecture that enables industry-leading direct RF synthesis performance with minimal loss in output power. The output current can be programmed over a range of 9.5 mA to 34.4 mA. The AD9119/AD9129 include several features that may further simplify system integration. A dual-port, source synchronous LVDS interface simplifies the data interface to a host FPGA/ASIC. A differential frame/parity bit is also included to monitor the integrity of the interface. On-chip delay locked loops (DLLs) are used to optimize timing between different clock domains. A serial peripheral interface (SPI) is used to configure the AD9119/AD9129 and monitor the status of readback registers. The AD9119/AD9129 is manufactured on a 0.18 μm CMOS process and operates from +1.8 V and −1.5 V supplies. It is supplied in a 160-ball chip scale package ball grid array. Product Highlights High dynamic range and signal reconstruction bandwidth supports RF signal synthesis up to 4.2 GHz. Dual-port interface with double data rate (DDR) LVDS data receivers supports 2800 MSPS maximum conversion rate. Manufactured on a CMOS process; a proprietary switching technique enhances dynamic performance. Applications Broadband communications systems CMTS/VOD Wireless infrastructure: W-CDMA, LTE, point-to-point Instrumentation, automatic test equipment (ATE) Radars, jammers

The AD9119/AD9129 are high performance, 11-/14-bit RF digital-to-analog converters (DACs) supporting data rates up to 2.8 GSPS. The DAC core is based on a quad-switch architecture that enables dual-edge clocking operation, effectively increasing the DACupdate rate to 5.6 GSPS when configured for Mix-Mode™ or 2× interpolation. The high dynamic range and bandwidth enable multicarrier generation up to 4.2 GHz.

In baseband mode, wide bandwidth capability combines with high dynamic range to support from 1 to 158 contiguous carriers for CATV infrastructure applications. A choice of two optional 2× interpolation filters is available to simplify the postreconstruction filter by effectively increasing the DAC update rate by a factor of 2. In Mix-Mode operation, the AD9119/AD9129 can reconstruct RF carriers in the second and third Nyquist zone while still maintaining exceptional dynamic range up to 4.2 GHz. The high performance NMOS DAC core features a quad-switch architecture that enables industry-leading direct RF synthesis performance with minimal loss in output power. The output current can be programmed over a range of 9.5 mA to 34.4 mA.

The AD9119/AD9129 include several features that may further simplify system integration. A dual-port, source synchronous LVDS interface simplifies the data interface to a host FPGA/ASIC. A differential frame/parity bit is also included to monitor the integrity of the interface. On-chip delay locked loops (DLLs) are used to optimize timing between different clock domains.

A serial peripheral interface (SPI) is used to configure the AD9119/AD9129 and monitor the status of readback registers. The AD9119/AD9129 is manufactured on a 0.18 μm CMOS process and operates from +1.8 V and −1.5 V supplies. It is supplied in a 160-ball chip scale package ball grid array.

Features and Benefits
  • DAC Update Rate of up to 5.6 GSPS
  • Direct RF Synthesis @ 2.8 GSPS Data Rate
    -- DC-to-1.4 GHz in Baseband Mode
    -- DC-to-1.0 GHz in 2x Interpolation Mode
    -- 1.4 to 4.2 GHz in Mix-Mode
  • Bypassable 2x Interpolation
  • Excellent Dynamic performance
  • Supports DOCSIS 3.0 wideband ACLR/Harmonic Performance
    -- 8 QAM carriers: ACLR>65 dBc
  • See data sheet for additional features
Digital to Analog Converters
IBIS Models
Data Sheets
Documentnote
AD9119/AD9129: 11-/14-Bit, 5.7 GSPS, RF Digital-to-Analog Converter Data Sheet (Rev. A)PDF 905 kB
Application Notes
Documentnote
AN-1296: Optimizing Power Supplies for the AD9129 (Rev. 0)PDF 146 kB
Order Information
Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
AD9129BBC Production160 ball CSPBGA (12x12x1.4mm)OTH 189-40 to 85C85.2472.45N
AD9129BBCRL Production160 ball CSPBGA (12x12x1.4mm)REEL 1500-40 to 85C072.45N
AD9129BBCZ Production160 ball CSPBGA (12x12x1.4mm)OTH 189-40 to 85C69.4159Y
AD9129BBCZRL Production160 ball CSPBGA (12x12x1.4mm)REEL 1500-40 to 85C059Y
Evaluation Boards
Part NumberDescriptionPriceRoHS
AD9129-CBLTX-EBZEvaluation Board for Cable Transmitter Evaluation995Y
AD9129-EBZEvaluation Board for Normal Mode Evaluation 495Y
AD9129-MIX-EBZEvaluation Board for Mix-mode Evaluation 495Y
Reference Materials
AD9119/AD9129:11/14位、5.7GSPS、RF数模转换器 (Rev. A) ad9119
AD9119/AD9129: 11-/14-Bit, 5.7 GSPS, RF Digital-to-Analog Converter Data Sheet (Rev. A) ad9119
AD9129 IBIS Model ad9129
AN-1296:AD9129 电源优化 (Rev. 0) ad9129
AN-1296: Optimizing Power Supplies for the AD9129 (Rev. 0) ad9129
MS-2643:高速 DAC 宽带输出网络知识与设计 ad9129
采用RF DAC的多频段、多标准发射器设 ad9129