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Direct RF sampling meets
engineers’ requirements for
higher integration, better noise
performance, wider bandwidth and
smaller footprints in radar, software-
defined radio, aerospace and
defense, test and measurement,
wireless communication, and
radio astronomy systems. For
more information or to order the
evaluation module (EVM) today,
see
Key features and benefits
Support for RF inputs up to 4 GHz
enables direct RF signal conversion
in the first, second and third Nyquist
zones (including all L- and S-band
frequency ranges). This reduces
filter complexity, saves board space
and decreases component count.
The ADC32RF45 detects even
the weakest signals with industry-
leading noise-spectral density of
-155 dBFS/Hz, 5 dB better than
competitive devices. It offers
industry-leading signal-to-noise
ratio of 58.5 dB at a 1.8-GHz input
frequency.
Fastest 14-bit ADC with a 3-GSPS
maximum sample rate delivers an
instantaneous 1.5-GHz-per-channel
bandwidth, enabling engineers to
implement wideband in-phase and
quadrature-component receivers
beyond 2.5 GHz.
The multiband digital downconverter
extracts one or two sub-bands per
channel, a dramatic digital interface
data throughput reduction by up
to 92 percent, saving system size,
power and processing resources.
Resources to speed design
Available now through the TI store,
the ADC32RF45EVM is priced at
US$2,499 and the TSW14J56EVM
data-capture card is available
for US$1,249. Additional support
includes TI Designs reference
designs and application notes.
Complete high-performance signal
chain
To speed development and
maximize performance, engineers
can design a complete analog signal
chain today using the ADC32RF45
with TI’s LMH3404 7-GHz dual-
channel fully differential amplifier,
which supports bandwidths from
DC to 1.5 GHz; the LMX2592
9.8-GHz wideband frequency
synthesizer; and the LMK04828
JESD204B-compliant clock-jitter
cleaner. In addition, the 66AK2L06
processor offers a system-optimized
alternative to field-programmable
gate arrays (FPGAs). Learn more
in the blog post, “How to complete
your RF sampling solution.”
Availability and pricing
In addition to the ADC32RF45EVM
available today, the ADC32RF45
will be in volume production in the
third quarter of 2016 in a 72-pin,
10-mm-by-10-mm quad flat no-lead
(QFN) package for US$2,495 in
100-unit quantities.
RF sampling resources
Read the 10-part RF sampling blog
series.
Watch RF sampling videos at the
High Speed Signal Chain University.
Experience the ADC32RF45 at
International MicrowaveSymposium
2016, booth 419.
TI is a global semiconductor design
and manufacturing company that
develops analog integrated circuits
and embedded processors. Learn
more at .
SOURCE Texas Instruments.
NXP Partners with Wayv
to Unveil the World’s First
Handheld Portable, Battery-
Operated RF Cooking
Appliance
NXP Semiconductors
(NASDAQ:NXPI), and Wayv,
today unveiled the world’s first
battery operated, handheld
portable cooking appliance, the
Wayv Adventurer. Designed to be
compact, rugged, and light-weight,
the Wayv Adventurer is intended
to give people the flexibility to
efficiently and conveniently heat
food anytime and anywhere. It
can serve a number of on-the-go
cooking needs including heating
nutritious meals quickly and easily,
at the workplace, to support people
affected by disasters or personnel at
military bases and in the field. The
Adventurer is ideal for preparing
meals outdoors during leisure
activities such as camping, hiking,
or fishing.
The new appliance demonstrates
NXP’s leadership in driving
compelling new product innovations
into the smart cooking market
through solid state RF technology.
NXPRF technology offers maximum
power transfer with controllable