FMC217

An ADC/DAC FMC module is an FPGA Mezzanine Card that adds high-speed analog input and/or analog output channels to an FPGA carrier board.

• ADC means analog-to-digital converter. It converts real-world analog signals into digital samples the FPGA can process.
• DAC means digital-to-analog converter. It converts digital data from the FPGA into an analog waveform.

The module usually includes:

• One or more ADC or DAC channels
• Analog front-end circuitry
• Clock and synchronization inputs
• Trigger connections
• FMC or FMC+ connector
• Sometimes JESD204B or JESD204C high-speed serial interfaces
• Front-panel RF connectors such as SMA

Typical applications include:

• Software-defined radio
• Radar
• Oscilloscopes and waveform generators
• Communications testing
• Scientific data acquisition
• Feedback and control systems

Description:

FMC217 is an FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) per VITA 57 specification. The board has a dual channel ADC and single channel DAC.

FMC217 utilizes TI ADC12DJ3200 ADC (with option for ADC12DJ2700) providing 12-bit conversion rates of up to 6.4 GSPS and a DAC AD9164 (option for AD9162) providing 16-bit conversion rates of up to 12 GSPS. The ADC in non-interleaving mode can have two separate inputs each at 3.2 GSPS.

The analog input/output, clock and trigger interfaces of FMC217 are routed via SSMC connectors. The internal clock frequency is programmable and the clock is capable of locking to an external reference.

The module allows one of the inputs to be configured as Trigger Input or Output. Further the ADC TMSTP signal input source can be configured to come from the FPGA or the Trigger In.

Key Features:

• ADC ADC12DJ3200
  • Option for ADC12DJ2700
  • 8 JESD204B lanes from the ADC is routed to the FMC
  • 12-bit @ 6.4 GSPS
  • Wide full power bandwidth supports IF sampling of signals up to 6 GHz
• DAC AD9164/AD9162
  • 16-bit @ 12 GSPS
• FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) per VITA 57
• Excellent dynamic performance
• Front panel interface includes CLK In, Trig In and Trig Out

FMC217 Datasheet