Analog Devices Simplifies High-Speed Data Converter-to-FPGA
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 October 8, 2012 Press Release -- New AD9250 dual-channel, 14-bit, 250-MSPS, A/D converterwith JESD204B-compatible output connects seamlessly to high-speed FPGAs and enables precise multi-channel converter synchronization. NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Communications infrastructure, imaging equipment, industrial instrumentation, defense electronics and other multi-channel, data-hungry systems are demanding wider resolutions and higher sampling rates from the data conversion stage. Physical layout constraints of the parallel interface and bit-rate limitations of the serial LVDS (low-voltage differential signaling) approach are beginning to present technical barriers for designers.  To address
this need, Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI:NASDAQ), a global leader
in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications and the leading provider of data-conversion
technology*, today introduced the AD9250 dual-channel, 14-bit, 250 MSPS, A/D converter featuring the JEDEC JESD204B
serial output data interface standard. The AD9250 A/D converter is the first-to-market with full JESD204B Subclass
1 deterministic latency at 250 MSPS. This functionality accommodates the precise synchronization of multiple data-conversion
channels through a serial interface. Download data sheet, order samples and evaluation boards: http://www.analog.com/AD9250 Learn more about ADI’s JESD204 serial interface technology: www.analog.com/JESD204 Watch the webcast “Demystifying the JESD204B High-speed Data Converter-to-FPGA Interface:” http://www.analog.com/en/content/WC_JESD204B/webcast.html The AD9250 A/D converter’s serial interface implementation provides up to 5 Gbps over a 1 or 2 lane-capable link. Two serial lanes are used to support the full 250-MSPS, dual-A/D converter data rate, or a single lane can be used to support reduced sampling rates. High-performance FPGA suppliers, such as Xilinx Inc., have incorporated on-chip JESD204B SerDes (serializer/deserializer) ports into their latest generation products. This end-to-end seamless connectivity for the analog signal chain results in simplified PCB layout, rapid prototyping capability, and faster time-to-market. “Xilinx is fully-committed to supporting the JEDEC JESD204B standard and is striving to accelerate adoption of the serialized interconnect technology for data converters. We are doing this by providing a high quality flexible, scalable and programmable IP to interface with high speed data converters like the AD9250,” said Sunil Kar, Senior Director Wireless Business Group at Xilinx. “Xilinx currently provides JEDEC JESD204B IP for subclass 0, 1 and 2 functionality with line rates up to 10.3 Gb/s and lane widths ranging from x1 to x8 on our devices. This combination of technology advancements improves system modularization, lowers cost and complexity and will enhance the capabilities and capacities of next generation wireless and wired networks.” “This flagship product from Analog Devices signals a new, tightly integrated approach to designing the analog signal chain in FPGA-based systems,” said Kevin Kattmann, Product Line Director of High-speed A/D Converters at Analog Devices. “The AD9250 dual 14-bit A/D converter delivers unmatched wideband signal processing performance while its simplified interface breaks design barriers for next-generation FPGA-based applications in software-defined radio and medical ultrasound. For many system designers, the I/O challenge in implementing the high-performance analog signal chain now has an elegant solution.” More About the AD9250 Dual-channel 14-bit, 250 MSPS, A/D Converter The AD9250 converter’s JESDB204 serial interface reduces the number of high-speed differential output data paths required from up to 28 to 2 per IC. Its Subclass 1 deterministic latency function is repeatable from power-up cycle to power-up cycle and across link re-synchronization events. Areas where this function is important are in diversity radio systems and instrumentation, multi-mode digital receiver applications such as TD-SCDMA, WCDMA, LTE (especially the 2R2T >8R8T evolution), radar/defense electronics, medical imaging systems, cable infrastructure, and general-purpose software radios. AD9250 Dual-channel 14-bit/ 250 MSPS A/D Converter Key Features and Performance
The AD9250-250EBZ (250 MSPS), AD9250-170EBZ (170 MSPS), and AD6673-250EBZ DUT boards, and companion HSC-ADC-EVALDZ high-speed data capture card, comprise a signal performance-optimized complete evaluation system for the AD9250. The captured data can be analyzed using a laptop computer and ADI’s free VisualAnalog™ software. For compatibility with FPGA development platforms, the CVT-ADC-FMC-INTPZB FMC interposer connector for the DUT boards is available. Availability, Pricing and Complementary Components The AD9250 dual-channel 14-bit 250-MSPS A/D converter works well with other Analog Devices components, including the AD8138, ADA4937, and ADA4938-2 drivers for baseband differential analog input configurations, and the AD9516-3 clock distribution IC with ADCLK905 low-jitter clock buffer. A 170 MSPS pin-compatible version (AD9250-170) is available, as well as the AD6673, an 11-bit, 250 MSPS, pin-compatible version.  About Analog Devices Innovation, performance, and excellence are the cultural pillars on which Analog Devices has built one of the longest standing, highest growth companies within the technology sector. Acknowledged industry-wide as the world leader in data conversion and signal conditioning technology, Analog Devices serves over 60,000 customers, representing virtually all types of electronic equipment. Analog Devices is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, with design and manufacturing facilities throughout the world. Analog Devices is included in the S&P 500 Index. This release may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, our statements regarding expected benefits of our acquisition of Multigig and expected advances in our technology and product development efforts, that are based on our current expectations, beliefs, assumptions, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industry and markets in which Analog Devices operates. The statements contained in this release are not guarantees of future performance, are inherently uncertain, involve certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed in such forward-looking statements, and such statements should not be relied upon as representing Analog Devices’ expectations or beliefs as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results described, implied or projected in any forward-looking statements include: sovereign debt issues globally, any faltering in global economic conditions and financial markets, erosion of consumer confidence and declines in customer spending, unavailability of raw materials, services, supplies or manufacturing capacity, changes in geographic, product or customer mix, adverse results in litigation matters, and other risk factors described in our most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements made by us. Follow ADI on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ADI_News. Subscribe to Analog Dialogue, ADI’s monthly technical journal, at: http://www.analog.com/library/analogDialogue/subscribe.html Contacts Doug Bartow Analog Devices 336-605-4145 doug.bartow@analog.com Date Posted 10/9/2012 |