AD9773 12-Bit, 160 MSPS, 2×/4×/8× Interpolating Dual TxDAC® D/A Converter

The AD9773 features the ability to perform fS/2, fS/4, and fS/8 digital modulation and image rejection when combined with an analog quadrature modulator. In this mode, the AD9773 accepts I and Q complex data (representing a single or multi-carrier waveform), generates a quadrature modulated IF signal along with its orthogonal representation via its dual DACs, and presents these two reconstructed orthogonal IF carriers to an analog quadrature modulator to complete the image rejection upconversion process. Another digital modulation mode (for example, the direct IF mode) allows the original baseband signal representation to be frequency translated such that pairs of images fall at multiples of one-half the DAC update rate. Dual high performance DAC outputs provide a differential current output programmable over a 2 mA to 20 mA range. The AD9773 is manufactured on an advanced 0.35 micron CMOS process, operates from a single supply of 3.1 V to 3.5 V, and consumes 1.2 W of power. Product Highlights The AD9773 is the 12-bit member of the AD977x pin compatible, high performance, programmable 2×/4×/8× interpolating TxDAC+ family. Direct IF transmission is possible for 70 MHz + IFs through a novel digital mixing process. fS/2, fS/4, and fS/8 digital quadrature modulation and user selectable image rejection simplify/remove cascaded SAW filter stages. A 2×/4×/8× user selectable interpolating filter eases data rate and output signal reconstruction filter requirements. User selectable twos complement/straight binary data coding. User programmable channel gain control over 1 dB range in 0.01 dB increments. User programmable channel offset control ±10% over the FSR. Ultrahigh speed 400 MSPS DAC conversion rate. Internal clock divider provides data rate clock for easy interfacing. Flexible clock input with single-ended or differential input, CMOS, or 1 V p-p LO sine wave input capability. Low power: Complete CMOS DAC operates on 1.2 W from a 3.1 V to 3.5 V single supply. The 20 mA full-scale current can be reduced for lower power operation, and several sleep functions reduce power during idle periods. On-chip voltage reference: The AD9773 includes a 1.20 V temperature compensated band gap voltage reference. 80-lead thin quad flat package, exposed pad (TQFP_EP).

The AD9773 is the 12-bit member of the AD977x pin-compatible, high performance, programmable 2×/4×/8× interpolating TxDAC+® family. The AD977x family features a serial port interface (SPI) that provides a high level of programmability, thus allowing for enhanced system-level options. These options include selectable 2×/4×/8× interpolation filters; fS/2, fS/4, or fS/8 digital quadrature modulation with image rejection; a direct IF mode; programmable channel gain and offset control; programmable internal clock divider; straight binary or twos complement data interface; and a single-port or dual-port data interface.

The selectable 2×/4×/8× interpolation filters simplify the requirements of the reconstruction filters while simultaneously enhancing the TxDAC+ family’s pass-band noise/distortion performance. The independent channel gain and offset adjust registers allow the user to calibrate LO feedthrough and side-band suppression errors associated with analog quadrature modulators. The 6 dB of gain adjustment range can also be used to control the output power level of each DAC.

The AD9773 features the ability to perform fS/2, fS/4, and fS/8 digital modulation and image rejection when combined with an analog quadrature modulator. In this mode, the AD9773 accepts I and Q complex data (representing a single or multi-carrier waveform), generates a quadrature modulated IF signal along with its orthogonal representation via its dual DACs, and presents these two reconstructed orthogonal IF carriers to an analog quadrature modulator to complete the image rejection upconversion process. Another digital modulation mode (for example, the direct IF mode) allows the original baseband signal representation to be frequency translated such that pairs of images fall at multiples of one-half the DAC update rate.

Dual high performance DAC outputs provide a differential current output programmable over a 2 mA to 20 mA range. The AD9773 is manufactured on an advanced 0.35 micron CMOS process, operates from a single supply of 3.1 V to 3.5 V, and consumes 1.2 W of power.

Product Highlights
  • The AD9773 is the 12-bit member of the AD977x pin compatible, high performance, programmable 2×/4×/8× interpolating TxDAC+ family.
  • Direct IF transmission is possible for 70 MHz + IFs through a novel digital mixing process.
  • fS/2, fS/4, and fS/8 digital quadrature modulation and user selectable image rejection simplify/remove cascaded SAW filter stages.
  • A 2×/4×/8× user selectable interpolating filter eases data rate and output signal reconstruction filter requirements.
  • User selectable twos complement/straight binary data coding.
  • User programmable channel gain control over 1 dB range in 0.01 dB increments.
  • User programmable channel offset control ±10% over the FSR.
  • Ultrahigh speed 400 MSPS DAC conversion rate.
  • Internal clock divider provides data rate clock for easy interfacing.
  • Flexible clock input with single-ended or differential input, CMOS, or 1 V p-p LO sine wave input capability.
  • Low power: Complete CMOS DAC operates on 1.2 W from a 3.1 V to 3.5 V single supply. The 20 mA full-scale current can be reduced for lower power operation, and several sleep functions reduce power during idle periods.
  • On-chip voltage reference: The AD9773 includes a 1.20 V temperature compensated band gap voltage reference.
  • 80-lead thin quad flat package, exposed pad (TQFP_EP).
Features and Benefits
  • 12-bit resolution, 160 MSPS/400 MSPS input/output data rate
  • Selectable 2×/4×/8× interpolating filter
  • Programmable channel gain and offset adjustment
  • fS/2, fS/4, fS/8 digital quadrature modulation capability
  • Direct IF transmission mode for 70 MHz + IFs
  • Excellent ac performance
    SFDR −69 dBc @ 2 MHz to 35 MHz
    WCDMA ACPR −69 dB @ IF = 19.2 MHz
  • Enables image rejection architecture
  • Fully compatible SPI port
  • Internal PLL clock multiplier
  • Selectable internal clock divider
  • Versatile clock input
    Differential/single-ended sine wave or TTL/CMOS/LVPECL compatible
  • Versatile input data interface
    Twos complement/straight binary data coding
    Dual-port or single-port interleaved input data
Digital to Analog Converters
AD9773 IBIS Models
Data Sheets
Documentnote
AD9773: 12-Bit, 160 MSPS 2x/4x/8x Interpolating Dual TxDAC® D/A Converter Data Sheet (Rev. D)PDF 1541 kB
Application Notes
Documentnote
AN-237: Choosing DACs for Direct Digital SynthesisPDF 1156 kB
AN-595: Understanding Pin Compatibility in the TxDAC® Line of High Speed D/A Converters (Rev. 0)PDF 36 kB
AN-642: Coupling a Single-Ended Clock Source to the Differential Clock Input of Third-Generation TxDAC® and TxDAC+® Products (Rev. 0)PDF 479 kB
AN-912: Driving a Center-Tapped Transformer with a Balanced Current-Output DAC (Rev. 0)PDF 246 kB
AN-320A: CMOS Multiplying DACs and Op Amps Combine to Build Programmable Gain Amplifier, Part 1PDF 1295 kB
AN-137: A Digitally Programmable Gain and Attenuation Amplifier DesignPDF 52 kB
AN-302: Exploit Digital Advantages in an SSB ReceiverPDF 417 kB
Order Information
Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
AD9773BSVZ Production80 ld TQFP with exposed padOTH 119-40 to 85C26.9622.92Y
AD9773BSVZRL Production80 ld TQFP with exposed padREEL 1000-40 to 85C022.92Y
Reference Materials
AD9773: 12-Bit, 160 MSPS 2x/4x/8x Interpolating Dual TxDAC® D/A Converter Data Sheet (Rev. D) ad9773
AD9760AR 3V ad9760
AN-237: Choosing DACs for Direct Digital Synthesis ad9856
AN-595: Understanding Pin Compatibility in the TxDAC® Line of High Speed D/A Converters (Rev. 0) ad9760
AN-642: Coupling a Single-Ended Clock Source to the Differential Clock Input of Third-Generation TxDAC® and TxDAC+® Products (Re ad9751
AN-237: 放大器直接数字频率合成的DAC选型器应用漫谈 (Rev. 0) ad9540
AN-642: 将单端时钟源耦合至第三代TxDAC®和TxDAC+®产品的差分时钟输入端 (Rev. 0) ad9751
AN-912: 用平衡电流输出DAC驱动中心抽头变压器[中文版] (Rev. 0) ad7524
AN-912: Driving a Center-Tapped Transformer with a Balanced Current-Output DAC (Rev. 0) ad7524
AN-320A: CMOS Multiplying DACs and Op Amps Combine to Build Programmable Gain Amplifier, Part 1 ad7524
AN-595: 了解TxDAC®系列高速DAC的引脚兼容性[中文版] (Rev. 0) ad9760
AN-137: A Digitally Programmable Gain and Attenuation Amplifier Design ad7524
AN-302: Exploit Digital Advantages in an SSB Receiver ad6600
Digital to Analog Converters ICs Solutions Bulletin ad5590