AD9081 MxFE Details
The AD9081-FMCA-EBZ is the heart of the digital signal processing in the X-Band platform, providing high-speed data conversion and flexible digital processing capabilities.
Overview
The AD9081 Mixed-Signal Front End (MxFE) combines high-performance ADCs and DACs with advanced digital signal processing in a single chip solution. When paired with the ZCU102 FPGA board, it provides a complete digital RF processing platform.
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Schematics & Resources
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Linux Driver Documentation <drivers/iio-trx-rf/ad9081>
Component Product Pages
AD9081 - MxFE Quad, 16-Bit, 12 GSPS DAC / Quad, 12-Bit, 4 GSPS ADC
Key Features
Receive Path (ADC)
4x RF Receive (Rx) Channels (8x Digital Rx Channels)
Total 4x 12-bit 4GSPS ADC
8x Digital Down Converters (DDCs)
Complex Numerically-Controlled Oscillators (NCOs)
8x Programmable Finite Impulse Response Filters (pFIRs)
Transmit Path (DAC)
4x RF Transmit (Tx) Channels (8x Digital Tx Channels)
Total 4x 16-bit 12GSPS DAC
8x Digital Up Converters (DUCs)
Complex Numerically-Controlled Oscillators (NCOs)
Clock Distribution
Flexible Clock Distribution
On-Board Clock Distribution from Single External 100MHz Reference
Support for External Converter Clock
HMC7044 Clock Jitter Attenuator
Board Features
Power Requirements
Powered via FMC connector from ZCU102 board
No external power required
On-Board Power Regulation via LTM4616 power modules
Connectivity
Mates with Xilinx ZCU102 Evaluation Board via HPC0 FMC connector
SMA connectors for ADC and DAC RF interfaces
SMPM connectors for external clock references
Installation Requirements
Hardware Requirements
FMC Riser: Required to raise the AD9081 board for proper ZCU102 fit
SMA-SMPM Cables: 8x cables needed for connections to XUD1A
ZCU102 FPGA Board: Host platform (not included with X-Band kit)