FMC231

FMC with quad channel ADC 16-bit @ 1 GSPS and quad channel DAC 16-bit @ 2.8 GSPS

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:

FMC231 is an FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) per VITA 57 specification. The board has quad ADC channels and quad DAC channels.

The Unit utilizes TI ADS54J60 (option for ADS54J69) providing 16-bit conversion rates of up to 1.0 GSPS and a DAC DAC39J84 providing 16-bit conversion rates of up to 2.8 GSPS.

The analog input/output, clock and trigger interface of FMC231 are routed via SSMC connectors. The internal clock frequency is programmable and the clock is capable of locking to an external reference. Also, the module allows direct RF sampling clock as an option and it will bypass the onboard wideband PLL.

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