AD9171

RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS

Dual, 16-Bit, 6.2 GSPS RF DAC with Single Channelizer

Analog Devices AD9171 Product Info

10 February 2026 6

Features

Supports single-band wireless applications
- 1 complex data input channel per RF DAC
- 516 MSPS maximum complex input data rate per input channel
- 1 independent NCO per input channel
Proprietary, low spurious and distortion design
- 2-tone IMD = −83 dBc at 1.8 GHz, −7 dBFS/tone RF output
- SFDR < −80 dBc at 1.8 GHz, −7 dBFS RF output
Flexible 8-lane, 15.4 Gbps JESD204B interface
- Supports single-band use cases
- Supports 12-bit high density mode for increased data throughput
Multiple chip synchronization
- Supports JESD204B Subclass 1

Selectable interpolation filter for a complete set of input data rates
- 2×, 3×, 4×, and 6× configurable data channel interpolation
- 6× and 8× configurable final interpolation
Final 48-bit NCO that operates at the DAC rate to support frequency synthesis up to 3.1 GHz
Transmit enable function allows extra power saving and downstream circuitry protection
High performance, low noise PLL clock multiplier
- Supports 6.2 GSPS DAC update rate
- Observation ADC clock driver with selectable divide ratios
Low power
- 1.45 W at 6 GSPS, single-channel mode
10 mm × 10 mm, 144-ball BGA_ED with metal enhanced thermal lid, 0.80 mm pitch

Part details & applications

The AD9171 is a high performance, dual, 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that supports DAC sample rates to 6.2 GSPS. The device features an 8-lane, 15.4 Gbps JESD204B data input port, a high performance, on-chip DAC clock multiplier, and digital signal processing capabilities targeted at single-band direct to radio frequency (RF) wireless applications.

The AD9171 features one complex data input channels per RF DAC. Each data input channel includes a configurable gain stage, an interpolation filter, and a channel numerically controlled oscillator (NCO) for flexible, frequency planning. The device supports up to a 516 MSPS complex data rate per input channel.

The AD9171 is available in a 144-ball BGA_ED package.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Supports one complex data input channel per RF DAC at a maximum complex input data rate of 513 MSPS with 12-bitresolution and 516 MSPS with 16-bit resolution options. There is one independent NCO per input channel.
Low power dual converter decreases the amount of power consumption needed in high bandwidth and multichannel applications.

APPLICATIONS

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

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