AD9734 10-Bit, 1200 MSPS D/A Converter

The AD9736, AD9735, and AD9734 are high performance, high frequency DACs that provide sample rates of up to 1200 MSPS, permitting multicarrier generation up to their Nyquist frequency. The AD9736 is the 14-bit member of the family, while the AD9735 and the AD9734 are the 12-bit and 10-bit members, respectively. They include a serial peripheral interface (SPI) port that provides for programming of many internal parameters and enables readback of status registers.

A reduced-specification LVDS interface is utilized to achieve the high sample rate. The output current can be programmed over a range of 8.66 mA to 31.66 mA. The AD973x family is manufactured on a 0.18 µm CMOS process and operates from 1.8 V and 3.3 V supplies for a total power consumption of 380 mW in bypass mode. It is supplied in a 160-lead chip scale ball grid array for reduced package parasitics.

Product Highlights
  • Low noise and intermodulation distortion (IMD) features enable high quality synthesis of wideband signals at intermediate frequencies up to 600 MHz.
  • Double data rate (DDR) LVDS data receivers support the maximum conversion rate of 1200 MSPS.
  • Direct pin programmability of basic functions or SPI port access offers complete control of all AD973x family functions.
  • Manufactured on a CMOS process, the AD973x family uses a proprietary switching technique that enhances dynamic performance.
  • The current output(s) of the AD9736 family are easily configured for single-ended or differential circuit topologies.

Applications
  • Broadband communications systems Cellular infrastructure (digital predistortion) - Point-to-point wireless - CMTS/VOD
  • Instrumentation, automatic test equipment
  • Radar, avionics
Features and Benefits
  • Pin-compatible family
  • Excellent dynamic performance
    AD9736: SFDR = 82 dBc at fOUT = 30 MHz
    AD9736: SFDR = 69 dBc at fOUT = 130 MHz
    AD9736: IMD = 87 dBc at fOUT = 30 MHz
    AD9736: IMD = 82 dBc at fOUT = 130 MHz
  • Built-in self test
    LVDS sampling integrity
    LVDS-to-DAC data transfer integrity
  • LVDS data interface with on-chip 100 Ω terminations
  • Low power: 380 mW (IFS = 20 mA; fOUT = 330 MHz)
  • 1.8/3.3 V dual-supply operation
  • Adjustable analog output
  • 8.66 mA to 31.66 mA (RL = 25 Ω to 50 Ω)
  • On-chip 1.2 V reference
  • 160-lead chip scale ball grid array (CSP_BGA) package
Digital to Analog Converters
Data Sheets
Documentnote
AD9734/AD9735/AD9736: 10-/12-/14-Bit, 1200 MSPS DACS Data Sheet (Rev. A)PDF 1071 kB
Application Notes
Documentnote
AN-320A: CMOS Multiplying DACs and Op Amps Combine to Build Programmable Gain Amplifier, Part 1PDF 1295 kB
Order Information
Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
AD9734BBCZ Production160 ball CSPBGA (12x12x1.4mm)OTH 189-40 to 85C18.0115.13Y
AD9734BBCZRL Production160 ball CSPBGA (12x12x1.4mm)REEL 1500-40 to 85C015.13Y
Evaluation Boards
Part NumberDescriptionPriceRoHS
AD9734-DPG2-EBZEvaluation Board303.6Y
AD-DAC-FMC-ADPFMC to High-Speed DAC Evalution Board Adaptor125Y
Reference Materials
AD9734/AD9735/AD9736: 10-/12-/14-Bit, 1200 MSPS DACS Data Sheet (Rev. A) ad9734
AN-320A: CMOS Multiplying DACs and Op Amps Combine to Build Programmable Gain Amplifier, Part 1 ad7524
Digital to Analog Converters ICs Solutions Bulletin ad5590