1 Features
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• Quad RF sampling 12-GSPS DACs
• Maximum RF signal bandwidth:
– 4TX: 1200 MHz or
– 2TX: 2400 MHz
• RF frequency range: 600 MHz - 12 GHz
• Digital step attenuators (DSA):
– TX: 40 dB range, 0.125-dB steps
• Single or dual-band DUCs
• 16x NCOs per TX
• Optional Internal PLL/VCO for DAC or external
clock at DAC sample rate
• SerDes data interface:
– JESD204B and JESD204C compatible
– 8 SerDes receivers up to 29.5 Gbps
– Subclass 1 multi-device synchronization
• Package: 17-mm × 17-mm FCBGA, 0.8-mm pitch

2 Applications
• Radar
• Seeker front end
• Defense radio
• Tactical communications infrastructure
• Wireless communications test

3 Description
The AFE7954 is a high performance, wide bandwidth
quad channel RF sampling DAC. With operation up
to 12 GHz, this device enables direct RF sampling
in the L, S, C and X-band frequency ranges without
the need for additional frequency conversions stages.
This improvement in density and flexibility enables
high-channel-count, multi-mission systems.
The signal paths support interpolation and digital up
conversion options that deliver up to 1200 MHz of
signal bandwidth for four DACs (TX) or 2400 MHz for
two DACs. The output of the DUCs drives a 12-GSPS
DAC (digital to analog converter) with a mixed mode
output option to enhance 2nd Nyquist operation. The
DAC output includes a variable gain amplifier (TX
DSA) with 40-dB range and 1-dB analog and 0.125-
dB digital steps.