AD9779 Dual 16-Bit, 1 GSPS, Digital-to-Analog Converter

The AD9776/AD9778/AD9779 are dual, 12-/14-/16-bit, high dynamic range, digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that provide a sample rate of 1 GSPS, permitting multicarrier generation up to the Nyquist frequency. They include features optimized for direct conversion transmit applications, including complex digital modulation, and gain and offset compensation. The DAC outputs are optimized to interface seamlessly with analog quad-rature modulators such as the AD8349. A serial peripheral interface (SPI®) provides for programming/readback of many internal parameters. Full-scale output current can be programmed over a range of 10 mA to 30 mA. The devices are manufactured on an advanced 0.18 μm CMOS process and operate on 1.8 V and 3.3 V supplies for a total power consumption of 1.0 W. They are enclosed in 100-lead TQFP packages. Ultralow noise and intermodulation distortion (IMD) enable high quality synthesis of wideband signals from baseband to high intermediate frequencies. A proprietary DAC output switching technique enhances dynamic performance. The current outputs are easily configured for various single-ended or differential circuit topologies. CMOS data input interface with adjustable set up and hold. Novel 2×, 4×, and 8× interpolator/coarse complex modulator allows carrier placement anywhere in DAC bandwidth. Wireless infrastructure WCDMA, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA, WiMax, GSM Digital high or low IF synthesis Internal digital upconversion capability Transmit diversity Wideband communications: LMDS/MMDS, point-to-point

Product Highlights
  • Ultralow noise and intermodulation distortion (IMD) enable high quality synthesis of wideband signals from baseband to high intermediate frequencies.
  • A proprietary DAC output switching technique enhances dynamic performance.
  • The current outputs are easily configured for various single-ended or differential circuit topologies.
  • CMOS data input interface with adjustable set up and hold.
  • Novel 2×, 4×, and 8× interpolator/coarse complex modulator allows carrier placement anywhere in DAC bandwidth.

Data Sheet, Rev. A, 3/07

Features and Benefits
  • Low power: 1.0 W @ 1 GSPS, 600 mW @ 500 MSPS, full operating conditions
  • SFDR = 78 dBc to fOUT = 100 MHz
  • Single carrier WCDMA ACLR = 79 dBc @ 80 MHz IF
  • Analog output: adjustable 8.7 mA to 31.7 mA, RL = 25 Ω to 50 Ω
  • Novel 2×, 4×, and 8× interpolator/coarse complex modulator allows carrier placement anywhere in DAC bandwidth
  • Auxiliary DACs allow control of external VGA and offset control
  • Multiple chip synchronization interface
  • High performance, low noise PLL clock multiplier
  • Digital inverse sinc filter
  • 100-lead, exposed paddle TQFP package
  • Digital to Analog Converters
    IBIS Models
    Data Sheets
    Documentnote
    AD9776/AD9778/AD9779: Dual 12-/14-/16-Bit, 1 GSPS, Digital-to-Analog Converters Data Sheet (Rev. A)PDF 1525 kB
    Application Notes
    Documentnote
    AN-1414: Interfacing the ADL5371 I/Q Modulator to the AD9779A Dual-Channel, 1 GSPS, High Speed DAC (Rev. B)PDF 147.9 K
    AN-0996: The Advantages of Using a Quadrature Digital Upconverter (QDUC) in Point-to-Point Microwave Transmit Systems (Rev. 0)PDF 219 kB
    AN-748: Set-Up and Hold Measurements in High Speed CMOS Input DACs (Rev. 0)PDF 812 kB
    AN-808: Multicarrier CDMA2000 Feasibility (Rev. 0)PDF 1535 kB
    AN-912: Driving a Center-Tapped Transformer with a Balanced Current-Output DAC (Rev. 0)PDF 246 kB
    AN-822: Synchronization of Multiple AD9779 TxDACs (Rev. A)PDF 129 kB
    Order Information
    Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
    AD9779BSVZ Production100 ld TQFP-ED(w/ 6.5mm exposed pad)OTH 90-40 to 85C34.4729.3Y
    AD9779BSVZRL Production100 ld TQFP-ED(w/ 6.5mm exposed pad)REEL 1000-40 to 85C029.3Y
    Evaluation Boards
    Part NumberDescriptionPriceRoHS
    AD-DAC-FMC-ADPFMC to High-Speed DAC Evaluation Board Adaptor125Y
    Reference Materials
    AD9776/AD9778/AD9779: Dual 12-/14-/16-Bit, 1 GSPS, Digital-to-Analog Converters Data Sheet (Rev. A) ad9778
    AD9779 IBIS Models ad9779
    AN-1414: Interfacing the ADL5371 I/Q Modulator to the AD9779A Dual-Channel, 1 GSPS, High Speed DAC (Rev. B) adl5371
    AN-808: CDMA2000多载波系统可行性研究 (Rev. 0) adl5330
    AN-0996: The Advantages of Using a Quadrature Digital Upconverter (QDUC) in Point-to-Point Microwave Transmit Systems (Rev. 0) ad9857
    AN-748: Set-Up and Hold Measurements in High Speed CMOS Input DACs (Rev. 0) ad9777
    AN-0996: 在点对点微波发射系统中使用正交数字上变频器(QDUC)的优势 (Rev. 0) ad9857
    AN-808: Multicarrier CDMA2000 Feasibility (Rev. 0) ad9863
    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-822: 多个AD9779 TxDAC®器件的同步 (Rev. A) ad9779
    AN-822: Synchronization of Multiple AD9779 TxDACs (Rev. A) ad9779
    AN-748: 高速CMOS输入DAC中的建立和保持时间测量 (Rev. 0) ad9777
    Digital to Analog Converters ICs Solutions Bulletin ad5590