AD9171BBPZRL

Specialized ICS Overview

The AD9171BBPZRL is a dual, 16-bit RF DAC from Analog Devices Inc., supporting sample rates up to 6.2 GSPS. It features an 8-lane JESD204B interface with a maximum lane rate of 15.4 Gbps and includes digital signal processing capabilities such as configurable interpolation filters and independent channel NCOs. The device operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C and is housed in a 144-ball BGA_ED package (10 mm × 10 mm). Key electrical specifications include ±7 LSB INL/DNL, ±15% gain error, and a typical power dissipation of 2.15 W at 6 GSPS.

Specialized ICS Feature Summary

• Dual-channel architecture with 16-bit resolution and 6.2 GSPS maximum DAC update rate
• Integrated 8-lane JESD204B interface supporting up to 15.4 Gbps per lane
• On-chip digital datapath featuring configurable interpolation filters (2× to 8×) and independent channel NCOs
• Low spurious design achieving SFDR < −80 dBc and 2-tone IMD = −83 dBc at 1.8 GHz

Specialized ICS Applications

• Wireless communications infrastructure
• Single-band base station radios
• Instrumentation and automatic test equipment (ATE)

Specialized ICS Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix BBPZRL corresponds to the tape and reel packaging configuration. Confirm that the component meets RoHS compliance requirements for the intended deployment environment. Ensure supply chain sources provide valid manufacturer documentation to authenticate the part number before integration into production systems.

Specialized ICS Selection Notes

Select this component for single-band direct-to-RF applications requiring high linearity and flexible frequency planning. The integrated NCOs and interpolation filters reduce external FPGA logic complexity. Verify that the system supports the required 15.4 Gbps JESD204B lane rates and that thermal management solutions can handle the 2.15 W power dissipation at maximum operating speeds.

Specialized ICS Part Context

This part belongs to the AD9171 series of high-performance RF DACs. It is designed specifically for single-band wireless applications, distinguishing it from multiband variants like the AD9172 or AD9173 which support higher data rates and multiple input channels. The device integrates a high-performance PLL clock multiplier and observation ADC clock driver to simplify system timing architectures.