ADI AD9162BBCAZ

For defense procurement teams sourcing the AD9162BBCAZ, the tape-and-reel BBCAZ suffix identifies this as the production volume packaging format of the AD9162 single-channel 16-bit RF DAC. The BBCZ tray-packaged variant is electrically identical and typically used for prototype and qualification builds, while the BBCAZ reel is the standard SMT production format. The AD9162’s quad-switch architecture and Mix-Mode capability to 7.5 GHz make it a proven component in radar and EW transmit chain designs where direct RF synthesis without analog upconversion is the target architecture, and where the dynamic range requirements exceed what lower-resolution RF DACs can achieve.

AD9162BBCAZ Architecture: Quad-Switch DAC and Mix-Mode for Direct RF Synthesis

The quad-switch current-steering architecture underlying the AD9162 achieves high dynamic range at RF output frequencies by minimizing switching transients and code-dependent glitch energy through careful current cell segmentation and switch design. The FIR85 interpolation filter provides 85 dB of image attenuation when configured in 2x NRZ mode, enabling the effective DAC update rate to reach 12 GSPS at a 6 GSPS input clock rate. In baseband mode, this combination supports 1.794 GHz of usable instantaneous bandwidth for DOCSIS 3.1 cable infrastructure compliance across the full spectrum. In Mix-Mode, the output reconstruction is configured for the second or third Nyquist zone, where the DAC’s natural image of the signal provides the useful output, eliminating the fundamental zone signal without analog filtering. For radar and EW programs operating at L, S, C, or X band, Mix-Mode enables direct RF synthesis at the target band frequency without an intermediate frequency stage, LO, or mixer.

AD9162BBCAZ vs AD916x Family: Resolution and Package Selection

The AD916x family spans 11-bit and 16-bit resolution options in two package sizes:

The AD9162BBCAZ is the correct procurement path for production volume builds of the 16-bit AD9162 in the 11mm CSPBGA package. For prototype and qualification builds of the same device, the BBCZ tray variant avoids reel minimum quantities. For programs requiring integrated DDS and agile frequency hopping capability without FPGA-driven NCO updates, the AD9164 is the appropriate step up. For quad-channel transmit designs at the same 12 GSPS effective rate, the AD9154BCPZ provides four 16-bit DAC channels with integrated digital modulation and per-channel compensation. For programs requiring both transmit DAC and receive ADC in a single device at higher sample rates, the AD9081BBPZ-4D4AC MxFE provides a complete transceiver solution.

Sourcing the ADI AD9162BBCAZ

The AD9162BBCAZ tape-and-reel is the standard production stocking unit for the AD9162 in the 11mm CSPBGA package, with consistent availability across radar, EW, and cable infrastructure programs. We carry verified inventory with full lot traceability and anti-counterfeit inspection on every order. Contact us today to confirm availability and request a quote, and our team responds within 24 hours.

• BBCAZ tape-and-reel is the production volume format for the AD9162 in the 11mm package
• Mix-Mode to 7.5 GHz enables direct RF synthesis at L through X band without analog upconversion stages
• FIR85 2x NRZ mode doubles effective update rate to 12 GSPS at 6 GSPS input clock for wider bandwidth
• IOVDD programmable from 1.8V to 3.3V enables direct connection to FPGA I/O banks without level translators
• Maximum junction temperature of 105°C applies at clock speeds above 5.1 GSPS, requiring thermal management
• Evaluation platform AD9162-EBZ and ADS7-V2EBZ support rapid system development and characterization
• BBCZ tray-packaged variant available for prototype and qualification builds without reel minimums
• Full lot traceability and anti-counterfeit inspection on every order

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What Is the ADI AD9162BBCAZ and How Does It Differ From the AD9162BBCZ?

The AD9162BBCAZ is a single-channel 16-bit RF DAC supporting 6 GSPS input data rate and up to 12 GSPS effective update rate, with Mix-Mode RF reconstruction to 7.5 GHz and JESD204B interface, in a 169-ball 11mm CSPBGA package in tape-and-reel format. The AD9162BBCZ is electrically identical but packaged in trays for prototype and qualification builds. Choose BBCAZ for production volume SMT assembly; choose BBCZ for lower-quantity prototype and qualification procurement.

What Is Mix-Mode and How Does It Enable Direct RF Synthesis Above the Nyquist Frequency?

In standard operation, the DAC reconstructs signals in the first Nyquist zone from DC to half the sample rate. In Mix-Mode, the DAC output is configured to reconstruct signals in the second or third Nyquist zone, where the aliased image of the baseband signal provides the useful output at frequencies above half the sample rate. At 6 GSPS, Mix-Mode enables direct RF output at frequencies from 6 GHz to 7.5 GHz in the third Nyquist zone, without a mixer or analog upconversion stage between the DAC and the RF front-end.

What Is the Maximum Junction Temperature Limitation at High Clock Speeds?

At DAC clock speeds above 5.1 GSPS, the maximum junction temperature is limited to 105°C to prevent device damage from elevated power dissipation at high operating frequencies. Below 5.1 GSPS, the standard industrial junction temperature limit applies. System thermal management must ensure junction temperature remains within the specified limit across all operating clock speed and ambient temperature combinations.

What FPGA Interfaces Are Compatible With the AD9162BBCAZ?

The AD9162BBCAZ uses JESD204B Subclass 1 with IOVDD programmable from 1.8V to 3.3V, compatible with Xilinx UltraScale and UltraScale+, Intel Arria and Stratix, and Microsemi PolarFire FPGA families. ADI provides HDL reference designs and evaluation support through the AD9162-EBZ evaluation board connected to the ADS7-V2EBZ capture platform.

How Do I Request a Quote for the ADI AD9162BBCAZ?

Submit an inquiry through our website contact form or email our sales team directly. We will respond within 24 hours with pricing, availability, and lead time, and can discuss long-term supply agreements for radar and EW production programs.