AD9741BCPZ Analog Devices Integrated Circuit (Other) In Stock
Analog Devices AD9741BCPZ is a dual 8-bit, 250 MSPS digital-to-analog converter with parallel binary input interface in a 72-lead CSP package. Delivers ±1 V differential output range with two independent DAC channels. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Analog Devices
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 72
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- AD9741BCPZ Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Dual independent 8-bit DAC channels each running at up to 250 MSPS for simultaneous I/Q signal generation in RF communication systems
- Parallel 8-bit input bus with binary and two's complement coding flexibility enabling direct connection to DSP and FPGA output ports
- Compact 72-lead CSP package minimizes board area in high-speed signal synthesis designs requiring dual-channel wideband analog output
Applications
The AD9741BCPZ is used in direct digital synthesis and software-defined radio applications where two independent 8-bit DAC channels must simultaneously generate I and Q analog waveforms at up to 250 MSPS. It is suitable for wideband communications test equipment, radar signal generators, and OFDM baseband transmitters where the compact CSP-72 package supports dense channel implementations on high-speed PCBs. Its ±1 V differential output and two's complement input coding also make it compatible with standard FPGA digital output stages without additional coding conversion logic.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | No |
| Manufacturer Package Code | CP-72-1 |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Analog Output Voltage-Max | 1V |
| Analog Output Voltage-Min | -1 V |
| Converter Type | D/A CONVERTER |
| Input Bit Code | BINARY, 2'S COMPLEMENT BINARY |
| Input Format | PARALLEL, 8 BITS |
| JESD-30 Code | S-XQCC-N72 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Bits | 8 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Package Body Material | UNSPECIFIED |
| Package Equivalence Code | LCC72,.39SQ,20 |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 1.8V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed |
| Terminal Form | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5mm |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| Package | Other |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 3 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum update rate of AD9741BCPZ and what signal bandwidth does it support?
The AD9741BCPZ supports a maximum update rate of 250 MSPS on each of its 2 independent 8-bit DAC channels. According to Nyquist theory, this enables synthesis of analog signals up to 125 MHz, covering most wideband baseband and IF signal generation tasks in communications and radar applications without image filtering challenges above 100 MHz.
How does the AD9741BCPZ connect to an FPGA for dual-channel IQ signal generation?
Each DAC channel on the AD9741BCPZ accepts an 8-bit parallel data bus in binary or two's complement format, clocked at up to 250 MHz. An FPGA driving two 8-bit output ports, one per DAC channel, can generate simultaneous I and Q waveforms. The 72-lead CSP package requires matched-length PCB traces to the FPGA to maintain timing margins at 250 MHz, with maximum clock-to-output setup time of approximately 1 ns.
What is the differential output range of AD9741BCPZ and how is it interfaced to an RF mixer?
The AD9741BCPZ provides a differential analog output voltage swing of ±1 V (2 V peak-to-peak differential) per channel. To interface with a passive RF double-balanced mixer requiring a 200-ohm differential source impedance, an external balun or differential amplifier such as the ADL5565 is used to match impedances and shift the output to the 0 V to 1 V common-mode range expected by most mixer LO ports.
For a compact software-defined radio front-end, what board area does the CSP-72 package occupy?
The AD9741BCPZ CSP-72 package measures approximately 8x8 mm with a 0.8 mm ball pitch, occupying roughly 64 mm² of PCB area for both DAC channels combined. This is significantly smaller than a dual SOIC-28 solution that would occupy over 200 mm², making the CSP-72 the preferred choice for handheld or blade-form-factor SDR designs where dual 250 MSPS performance must fit within a strict space budget.
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