TIDA-01084

Continuous Wave Phase-aligned Multitone Generator: DC-to-6-GHz RF-Sampling DAC Reference Design

TIDA-01084

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Overview

The TIDA-01084 reference design demonstrates the use of RF sampling DAC to generate continuous phase-aligned multitone waveforms. With four 48-bit independent NCOs, the 14-bit, 9GSPS DAC38RF83 can generate four CW tones placed anywhere within the first Nyquist zone or up to 6 GHz in the second.

This reference design covers the theory of operations, explanation of the GUI, and directions for programming NCOs to generate the tones without the requirement of an external pattern generator. This design demonstrates an easy-to-use method which greatly simplifies and reduces the bill of materials (BOM) for continuos waveform generation.

Features
  • Generates multiple CW tones in the first nyquist and up to 6 GHz supported in the second
  • Digital Single-Side Band Upconversion
  • Multitone phase alignment synchronization
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A fully assembled board has been developed for testing and performance validation only, and is not available for sale.

Design files & products

Design files

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TIDUBO0.PDF (1929 K)

Reference design overview and verified performance test data

TIDRPJ8.PDF (494 K)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

TIDRPJ9.PDF (304 K)

Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers

TIDRPK0.PDF (112 K)

Detailed overview of design layout for component placement

TIDRPK2.ZIP (2162 K)

Files used for 3D models or 2D drawings of IC components

TIDCD37.ZIP (976 K)

Design file that contains information on physical board layer of design PCB

TIDRPK1.PDF (2451 K)

PCB layer plot file used for generating PCB design layout

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* Design guide Simple CW Multi-tone Generator Utilizing RF Sampling Digital Analog Design Guide Mar. 30, 2016

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