AD9850 CMOS, 125 MHz Complete DDS Synthesizer

The AD9850 is available in a space saving 28-lead SSOP, surface mount package. It is specified to operate over the extended industrial temperature range of –40°C to +85°C

The AD9850 is a highly integrated device that uses advanced DDS technology coupled with an internal high speed, high performance, D/A converter and comparator, to form a complete digitally programmable frequency synthesizer and clock generator function. When referenced to an accurate clock source, the AD9850 generates a spectrally pure, frequency/ phase-programmable, analog output sine wave. This sine wave can be used directly as a frequency source or converted to a square wave for agile-clock generator applications. The AD9850’s innovative high speed DDS core provides a 32-bit frequency tuning word, which results in an output tuning resolution of 0.0291 Hz, for a 125 MHz reference clock input. The AD9850’s circuit architecture allows the generation of output frequencies of up to one-half the reference clock frequency (or 62.5 MHz), and the output frequency can be digitally changed (asynchronously) at a rate of up to 23 million new frequencies per second. The device also provides five bits of digitally controlled phase modulation, which enables phase shifting of its output in increments of 180°, 90°, 45°, 22.5°, 11.25° and any combination thereof. The AD9850 also contains a high speed comparator that can be configured to accept the (externally) filtered output of the DAC to generate a low jitter square wave output. This facilitates the device’s use as an agile clock generator function.

The frequency tuning, control, and phase modulation words are loaded into the AD9850 via a parallel byte or serial loading format. The parallel load format consists of five iterative loads of an 8-bit control word (byte). The first byte controls phase modulation, power-down enable, and loading format; bytes 2–5 comprise the 32-bit frequency tuning word. Serial loading is accomplished via a 40-bit serial data stream on a single pin. The AD9850 Complete-DDS uses advanced CMOS technology to provide this breakthrough level of functionality and performance on just 155 mW of power dissipation (+3.3 V supply).

The AD9850 is available in a space saving 28-lead SSOP, surface mount package. It is specified to operate over the extended industrial temperature range of –40°C to +85°C

Features and Benefits
  • 125 MHz Clock Rate
  • On-Chip High Performance DAC and High Speed Comparator
  • DAC SFDR > 50 dB @ 40 MHz AOUT
  • 32-Bit Frequency Tuning Word
  • Simplified Control Interface: Parallel Byte or Serial Loading Format
  • Phase Modulation Capability
  • 3.3 V or 5 V Single-Supply Operation
  • Low Power: 380 mW @ 125 MHz (5 V)
  • 155 mW @ 100 MHz (3.3 V)
  • Power-Down Function
  • Ultrasmall 28-Lead SSOP Packaging
RF & Microwave
AD9850 IBIS Models
Data Sheets
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AD9850: CMOS, 125 MHz Complete DDS Synthesizer Data Sheet (Rev. H)PDF 310 kB
Application Notes
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AN-769: Generating Multiple Clock Outputs from the AD9540 (Rev. 0)PDF 0
AN-939: Super-Nyquist Operation of the AD9912 Yields a High RF Output Signal (Rev. 0)PDF 221 kB
AN-837: DDS-Based Clock Jitter Performance vs. DAC Reconstruction Filter Performance (Rev. 0)PDF 313 kB
AN-621: Programming the AD9832/AD9835PDF 202 kB
AN-557: An Experimenter's Project: (Rev. 0)PDF 368 kB
AN-419: A Discrete, Low Phase Noise, 125 MHz Crystal Oscillator for the AD9850PDF 101 kB
AN-237: Choosing DACs for Direct Digital SynthesisPDF 1156 kB
AN-423: Amplitude Modulation of the AD9850 Direct Digital SynthesizerPDF 37 kB
AN-345: Grounding for Low-and-High-Frequency CircuitsPDF 455 kB
AN-342: Analog Signal-Handling for High Speed and AccuracyPDF 468 kB
AN-823: Direct Digital Synthesizers in Clocking Applications Time (Rev. 0)PDF 115 kB
AN-280: Mixed Signal Circuit TechnologiesPDF 2101 kB
AN-605: Synchronizing Multiple AD9852 DDS-Based Synthesizers (Rev. 0)PDF 527 kB
AN-927: Determining if a Spur is Related to the DDS/DAC or to Some Other Source (For Example, Switching Supplies) (Rev. 0)PDF 170 kB
AN-587: Synchronizing Multiple AD9850/AD9851 DDS-Based Synthesizers (Rev. 0)PDF 116 kB
AN-953: Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) with a Programmable Modulus (Rev. B)PDF 112 kB
AN-843: Measuring a Loudspeaker Impedance Profile Using the AD5933 (Rev. A)PDF 284 kB
AN-851: A WiMax Double Downconversion IF Sampling Receiver Design (Rev. 0)PDF 262 kB
AN-847: Measuring a Grounded Impedance Profile Using the AD5933 (Rev. A)PDF 294 kB
AN-632: Provisionary Data Rates Using the AD9951 DDS as an Agile Reference Clock for the ADN2812 Continuous-Rate CDR (Rev. 0)PDF 138 kB
AN-543: High Quality, All-Digital RF Frequency Modulation Generation with the ADSP-2181 and the AD9850 DDS
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Technical Books
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Order Information
Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
AD9850BRS Production28 ld SSOPOTH 47-40 to 85C17.3314.73N
AD9850BRS-REEL Production28 ld SSOPREEL 1500-40 to 85C014.73N
AD9850BRSZ Production28 ld SSOPOTH 47-50 to 85C14.7212.14Y
AD9850BRSZ-REEL Production28 ld SSOPREEL 1500-40 to 85C012.14Y
Reference Materials
AD9850: CMOS, 125 MHz Complete DDS Synthesizer Data Sheet (Rev. H) ad9850
AD9850BRS ad9850
AN-769: Generating Multiple Clock Outputs from the AD9540 (Rev. 0) ad9540
AN-939: Super-Nyquist Operation of the AD9912 Yields a High RF Output Signal (Rev. 0) ad9540
AN-837: DDS-Based Clock Jitter Performance vs. DAC Reconstruction Filter Performance (Rev. 0) ad9856
AN-621: Programming the AD9832/AD9835 ad9540
AN-557: An Experimenter's Project: (Rev. 0) ad9540
AN-419: A Discrete, Low Phase Noise, 125 MHz Crystal Oscillator for the AD9850 ad9540
AN-237: Choosing DACs for Direct Digital Synthesis ad9856
AN-423: Amplitude Modulation of the AD9850 Direct Digital Synthesizer ad9540
AN-345: Grounding for Low-and-High-Frequency Circuits ad9220
AN-342: Analog Signal-Handling for High Speed and Accuracy ad1674
AN-823: Direct Digital Synthesizers in Clocking Applications Time (Rev. 0) ad9856
AN-280: Mixed Signal Circuit Technologies ad1674
AN-605: Synchronizing Multiple AD9852 DDS-Based Synthesizers (Rev. 0) ad9540
AN-927: Determining if a Spur is Related to the DDS/DAC or to Some Other Source (For Example, Switching Supplies) (Rev. 0) ad9540
AN-587: Synchronizing Multiple AD9850/AD9851 DDS-Based Synthesizers (Rev. 0) ad9540
AN-769: 基于AD9540产生多时钟输出 (Rev. 0) ad9540
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-953: 具可编程模数的直接数字频率合成器(DDS) (Rev. 0) ad9540
AN-605: 同步多个基于DDS的频率合成器AD9852 (Rev. A) ad9540
AN-953: Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) with a Programmable Modulus (Rev. B) ad9540
AN-939: 利用AD9912的超奈奎斯特频率操作得到高RF输出信号 (Rev. 0) ad9540
AN-927: 确定杂散来源是DDS/DAC还是其他器件(例如开关电源)[中文版] (Rev. 0) ad9540
AN-843: 用AD5933测量扬声器阻抗特性 (Rev. A) ad9830
AN-843: Measuring a Loudspeaker Impedance Profile Using the AD5933 (Rev. A) ad9830
AN-837: 基于DDS的时钟抖动性能与DAC重构滤波器性能的关系[中文版] (Rev. 0) ad9540
AN-823: 时钟应用中的直接数字频率合成器[中文版] (Rev. 0) ad9540
AN-851: 一种WiMax双下变频IF采样接收机设计方案[中文版] (Rev. 0) ad9540
AN-851: A WiMax Double Downconversion IF Sampling Receiver Design (Rev. 0) ad9856
AN-847: 用AD5933测量接地阻抗特性 (Rev. A) ad9856
AN-847: Measuring a Grounded Impedance Profile Using the AD5933 (Rev. A) ad9856
AN-345: 低频和高频电路接地 ad9540
AN-632: 利用AD9951 DDS作为ADN2812连续速率CDR的捷变参考时钟以提供数据速率 (Rev. 0) ad9540
AN-632: Provisionary Data Rates Using the AD9951 DDS as an Agile Reference Clock for the ADN2812 Continuous-Rate CDR (Rev. 0) ad9540
AN-621: AD9832/AD9835的编程 (Rev. 0) ad9540
AN-342: 高速、高精度处理模拟信号[中文版] (Rev. 0) ad9540
AN-557: 实验者项目: (Rev. 0) ad9540
AN-419: 用于完整的直接数字频率合成器AD9850的分立、低相位噪声、125MH晶振 (Rev. A) ad9540
AN-423: 直接数字频率合成器AD9850的幅度调制 (Rev. A) ad9540
AN-587: 同步多个基于DDS的频率合成器AD9850/AD9851 (Rev. 0) ad9540
AN-543: 利用ADSP-2181 DSP和AD9850直接数字频率合成器产生高质量、全数字RF频率调制 (Rev. A) ad9540
AN-543 - Monaural FM Transmitter ad9540
AN-543: High Quality, All-Digital RF Frequency Modulation Generation with the ADSP-2181 and the AD9850 DDS ad9540
AN-543 - Monaural FM Transmitter ad9540
Introducing Digital Up/Down Converters: VersaCOMM™ Reconfigurable Digital Converters ad9856
RF Source Booklet adf9010
Basics of Designing a Digital Radio Receiver (Radio 101) ad9856
Digital Up/Down Converters: VersaCOMM™ White Paper ad9856