AD9163 16-Bit, 12 GSPS, RF DAC and Digital Upconverter

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 multi-band wireless communications standards with margin.

The AD9163 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 this DAC ideally suited for the most demanding high speed radio frequency (RF) DAC applications.

SSuperior RF performance and deep interpolation rates enable use of the AD9163 in many wireless infrastructure applications, including MC-GSM, W-CDMA, LTE, and LTE-A. The wide bandwidth of up to 1 GHz and the complex NCO and digital upconverter enable dual band and triple band direct RF synthesis of wireless infrastructure signals, eliminating costly analog upconverters.

Wide analog bandwidth capability combines with high dynamic range to support DOCSIS 3.1 cable infrastructure compliance from the minimum of one carrier up to 1 GHz of signal bandwidth, making it ideal for cable multiple dwelling unit (MDU) applications. A 2× interpolator filter (FIR85) enables the AD9163 to be config-ured for lower data rates and converter clocking to reduce the overall system power and ease the filtering requirements. In Mix-Mode™ operation, the AD9163 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 AD9163 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) configures the AD9163 and monitors the status of all the registers. The AD9163 is offered in a 169-ball, 11 mm × 11 mm, 0.8 mm pitch CSP_BGA package.

Product Highlights

Applications

Features and Benefits
  • DAC update rate up to 12 GSPS (minimum)
  • Direct RF synthesis at 6 GSPS (minimum)
    • DC to 3 GHz in nonreturn-to-zero (NRZ) mode
    • DC to 6 GHz in 2× NRZ mode
    • 1.5 GHz to 7.5 GHz in Mix-Mode
  • DC to 3 GHz in nonreturn-to-zero (NRZ) mode
  • DC to 6 GHz in 2× NRZ mode
  • 1.5 GHz to 7.5 GHz in Mix-Mode
  • Selectable interpolation
    • 6×, 8×, 12×, 16×, 24×
  • 6×, 8×, 12×, 16×, 24×
  • Excellent dynamic performance
  • Digital to Analog Converters
    IBIS Models
    Data Sheets
    Documentnote
    AD9163 16-Bit, 12 GSPS, RF DAC and Digital Upconverter Data Sheet (Rev. 0)PDF 2.71 M
    Order Information
    Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
    AD9163BBCZ Production169 ball CSPBGA (11x11x0.95mm)OTH 0-40 to 85C104.7189Y
    AD9163BBCZRL Production169 ball CSPBGA (11x11x0.95mm)REEL 1500-40 to 85C089Y
    Evaluation Boards
    Part NumberDescriptionPriceRoHS
    AD9161-FMCC-EBZ11x11mm Package with Mini-Circuits balun on DAC Output795Y
    AD9162-FMCB-EBZ8x8mm Package with Mini-Circuits balun on DAC Output795Y
    AD9162-FMCC-EBZ11x11mm Package with Mini-Circuits balun on DAC Output795Y
    AD9162-FMC-EBZ8x8mm Package with Marki Microwave balun on DAC Output1095Y
    AD9163-FMCC-EBZ11mm x 11mm package with Mini-Circuits balun on DAC output795Y
    AD9164-FMCB-EBZ8mm x 8mm package with Mini-Circuits balun on DAC output795Y
    AD9164-FMCC-EBZ11mm x 11mm package with Mini-Circuits balun on DAC output795Y
    AD9164-FMC-EBZ8mm x 8mm package with Marki Microwave balun on DAC output1095Y
    AD9163 16-Bit, 12 GSPS, RF DAC and Digital Upconverter Data Sheet (Rev. 0) ad9163
    AD9163 IBIS Model ad9163