Dual, 16-Bit, 12.6 GSPS
RF DAC with Channelizers
AD9172
Data Sheet
FEATURES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Supports multiband wireless applications
3 bypassable, complex data input channels per RF DAC
1.54 GSPS maximum complex input data rate per input
channel
1 independent NCO per input channel
Proprietary, low spurious and distortion design
2-tone intermodulation distortion (IMD) = −83 dBc at
1.8 GHz, −7 dBFS/tone RF output
Spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) 10.87 GHz
DAC DEVICE CLOCK INPUT (CLKIN+,
CLKIN−) FREQUENCY RANGES
PLL Off
PLL On
Test Conditions/Comments
Min
16-bit resolution, with interpolation
16-bit resolution, no interpolation
16-bit resolution, with interpolation
16-bit resolution, no interpolation
12.6
6.16
1.575
6.16
M divider set to divide by 1
M divider set to divide by 2
M divider set to divide by 3
M divider set to divide by 4
Typ
Max
Unit
2.91
GSPS
GSPS
GSPS
GSPS
GSPS
8.74
4.37
2.91
12.42
6.21
4.14
GSPS
GSPS
GSPS
25
225
MHz
25
770
MHz
2.91
25
50
75
100
12.6
770
1540
2310
3080
GHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
The maximum DAC update rate varies depending on the selected JESD204B mode and the lane rate for the given configuration used. The maximum DAC rate
according to lane rate and voltage supply levels is listed in Table 3.
2
The adjusted DAC update rate is calculated as fDAC, divided by the minimum required interpolation factor for a given mode or the maximum channel data rate for a
given mode. Different modes have different maximum DAC update rates, minimum interpolation factors, and maximum channel data rates, as shown in Table 13.
1
MAXIMUM DAC SAMPLING RATE SPECIFICATIONS
AVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, AVDD1.8 = 1.8 V, DVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, DVDD1.8 = 1.8 V, SVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, and DAC output full-scale current (IOUTFS) =
20 mA, unless otherwise noted. For the minimum and maximum values, TJ = −40°C to +118°C. For the typical values, TA = 25°C, which
corresponds to TJ = 51°C.
Table 3.
Parameter
MAXIMUM DAC UPDATE RATE
SVDD1.0 = 1.0 V ± 5%
Test Conditions/Comments
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Lane rate > 11 Gbps
Lane rate ≤ 11 Gbps
11.67
12.37
GSPS
GSPS
Lane rate > 11 Gbps
Lane rate ≤ 11 Gbps 1
11.79
12.6
GSPS
GSPS
SVDD1.0 = 1.0 V ± 2.5%
1
If using the on-chip PLL, the maximum DAC speed is limited to the maximum PLL speed of 12.42 GSPS, as listed in Table 2.
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Data Sheet
AD9172
POWER SUPPLY DC SPECIFICATIONS
AVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, AVDD1.8 = 1.8 V, DVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, DVDD1.8 = 1.8 V, SVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, and DAC output full-scale current (IOUTFS) =
20 mA, unless otherwise noted. For the minimum and maximum values, TJ = −40°C to +118°C. For the typical values, TA = 25°C, which
corresponds to TJ = 51°C.
Table 4.
Parameter
DUAL-LINK MODES
Mode 1 (L = 2, M = 4,
NP = 16, N = 16)
AVDD1.0
AVDD1.8
DVDD1.0
Test Conditions/Comments
Min
11.7965 GSPS DAC rate, 184.32 MHz PLL reference clock, 32× total
interpolation (4×, 8×), 40 MHz tone at −3 dBFS, channel gain = −6 dB, channel
NCOs = ±150 MHz, main NCO = 2 GHz, SYNCOUTx± in LVDS mode
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supply levels set to 5% tolerance
Combined current consumption with the DAVDD1.0 supply
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
DVDD1.8
SVDD1.0
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
Total Power
Dissipation
Mode 4 (L = 4, M = 4,
NP = 16, N = 16)
AVDD1.0
AVDD1.8
DVDD1.0
DVDD1.8
SVDD1.0
Total Power
Dissipation
Mode 0 (L = 1, M = 2,
NP = 16, N = 16)
AVDD1.0
AVDD1.8
DVDD1.0
DVDD1.8
SVDD1.0
Total Power
Dissipation
Mode 3 (L = 2, M = 2,
NP = 16, N = 16)
AVDD1.0
AVDD1.8
DVDD1.0
Typ
Max
Unit
725
775
110
1020
1120
130
mA
mA
mA
1270
1350
35
1670
1850
50
mA
mA
mA
290
305
2.55
510
560
3.38
mA
mA
W
11.7965 GSPS DAC rate, 491.52 MHz PLL reference clock, 24× total
interpolation (3×, 8×), 40 MHz tone at −3 dBFS, channel gain = −6 dB, channel
NCOs = ±150 MHz, main NCO = 2 GHz, SYNCOUTx± in LVDS mode
Combined current consumption with the DAVDD1.0 supply
5.89824 GSPS DAC rate, 184.32 MHz PLL reference clock, 16× total
interpolation (2×, 8×), 40 MHz tone at −3 dBFS, channel NCO disabled,
main NCO = 1.8425 GHz, SYNCOUTx± in LVDS mode
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
Combined current consumption with the DAVDD1.0 supply
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
11.7965 GSPS DAC rate, 184.32 MHz PLL reference clock, 24× total
interpolation (3×, 8×), 40 MHz tone at −3 dBFS, channel NCO disabled,
main NCO = 2.655 GHz, SYNCOUTx± in LVDS mode
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
Combined current consumption with the DAVDD1.0 supply
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
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725
110
1340
35
425
2.75
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
W
400
425
110
670
745
130
mA
mA
mA
625
670
35
175
1.45
960
1070
50
340
2.15
mA
mA
mA
mA
W
725
775
110
mA
mA
mA
1175
1250
mA
mA
AD9172
Parameter
DVDD1.8
SVDD1.0
Total Power
Dissipation
Mode 9 (L = 4, M = 2,
NP = 16, N = 16)
AVDD1.0
AVDD1.8
DVDD1.0
DVDD1.8
SVDD1.0
Total Power
Dissipation
Mode 2 (L = 3, M = 6,
NP = 16, N = 16)
AVDD1.0
AVDD1.8
DVDD1.0
DVDD1.8
SVDD1.0
Total Power
Dissipation
SINGLE-LINK MODES
Mode 20 (L = 8, M = 1,
NP = 16, N = 16)
AVDD1.0
AVDD1.8
DVDD1.0
DVDD1.8
SVDD1.0
Total Power
Dissipation
Mode 12 (L = 8, M = 2,
NP = 12, N = 12)
AVDD1.0
Data Sheet
Test Conditions/Comments
Min
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
12 GSPS DAC rate, 187.5 MHz PLL reference clock, 8× total interpolation
(1×, 8×), 10 MHz tone at−3 dBFS, channel NCO disabled, main NCO =
3.072 GHz, SYNCOUTx± in LVDS mode
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
Combined current consumption with the DAVDD1.0 supply
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
12 GSPS DAC rate, 375 MHz PLL reference clock, 48× total interpolation
(6×, 8×), 30 MHz tone at −3 dBFS, channel gain = −11 dB, channel NCOs =
20 MHz, main NCO = 2.1 GHz
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
Combined current consumption with the DAVDD1.0 supply
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
6 GSPS DAC rate, 187.5 MHz PLL reference clock, 1× total interpolation
(1×, 1×), 1.8 GHz tone at −3 dBFS, channel and main NCOs disabled
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
Combined current consumption with the DAVDD1.0 supply
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
4 GSPS DAC rate, 187.5 MHz PLL reference clock, 1× total interpolation
(1×, 1×), 1 GHz tone at −3 dBFS, channel and main NCOs disabled
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
AVDD1.8
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Typ
35
245
250
2.4
Max
Unit
mA
mA
mA
W
740
785
110
1030
1135
130
mA
mA
mA
1170
1250
35
530
550
2.7
1580
1740
50
840
910
3.63
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
W
735
785
110
1030
1135
130
1370
1460
35
410
430
2.77
1800
1980
50
680
755
3.69
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
W
400
430
75
670
745
100
mA
mA
mA
400
420
35
525
550
1.5
700
810
50
820
880
2.34
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
W
300
315
75
550
620
100
mA
mA
mA
Data Sheet
Parameter
DVDD1.0
DVDD1.8
SVDD1.0
Total Power
Dissipation
DUAL-LINK, MODE 3 (NCO
ONLY, SINGLE-CHANNEL
MODE, NO SERDES)
Mode 3
AVDD1.0
AD9172
Test Conditions/Comments
Combined current consumption with the DAVDD1.0 supply
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
DVDD1.8
SVDD1.0
Total Power
Dissipation
DUAL-LINK, MODE 4 (NCO
ONLY, DUAL-CHANNEL
MODE, NO SERDES)
Mode 4
AVDD1.0
AVDD1.8
DVDD1.0
Typ
Max
Unit
325
340
35
525
550
1.32
630
725
50
820
880
2.15
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
W
410
435
110
660
750
130
mA
mA
mA
500
515
0.3
5
3
1.1
780
950
1
100
120
1.671
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
W
750
790
110
1030
1130
130
mA
mA
mA
1200
1300
0.3
5
2.2
1590
1750
1
100
2.851
mA
mA
mA
mA
W
6 GSPS DAC rate, 300 MHz PLL reference clock, 8× total interpolation (1×, 8×),
no input tone (dc internal level = 0x50FF), channel NCO = 40 MHz, main NCO
= 1.8425 GHz
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
AVDD1.8
DVDD1.0
Min
Combined current consumption with the DAVDD1.0 supply
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
12 GSPS DAC rate, 500 MHz PLL reference clock, 32× total interpolation
(4×, 8×), no input tone (dc internal level = 0x2AFF), channel NCOs =
±150 MHz, main NCO = 2 GHz
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
Combined current consumption with the DAVDD1.0 supply
All supply levels set to nominal values
All supplies at 5% tolerance
DVDD1.8
SVDD1.0
Total Power
Dissipation
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AD9172
Data Sheet
SERIAL PORT AND CMOS PIN SPECIFICATIONS
AVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, AVDD1.8 = 1.8 V, DVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, DVDD1.8 = 1.8 V, SVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, and DAC output full-scale current (IOUTFS) =
20 mA, unless otherwise noted. For the minimum and maximum values, TJ = −40°C to +118°C. For the typical values, TA = 25°C, which
corresponds to TJ = 51°C.
Table 5.
Parameter
WRITE OPERATION
Maximum SCLK Clock Rate
SCLK Clock High
SCLK Clock Low
SDIO to SCLK Setup Time
SCLK to SDIO Hold Time
CS to SCLK Setup Time
SCLK to CS Hold Time
READ OPERATION
SCLK Clock Rate
SCLK Clock High
SCLK Clock Low
SDIO to SCLK Setup Time
SCLK to SDIO Hold Time
CS to SCLK Setup Time
SCLK to SDIO Data Valid Time
SCLK to SDO Data Valid Time
CS to SDIO Output Valid to High-Z
Symbol
fSCLK, 1/tSCLK
tPWH
tPWL
tDS
tDH
tS
tH
SCLK = 20 MHz
SCLK = 20 MHz
Min
Typ
Max
80
5.03
1.6
1.154
0.577
1.036
−5.3
Unit
MHz
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ps
See Figure 44
fSCLK, 1/tSCLK
tPWH
tPWL
tDS
tDH
tS
tDV
tDV
48.58
Not shown in Figure 44 or
Figure 45
Not shown in Figure 44 or
Figure 45
CS to SDO Output Valid to High-Z
INPUTS (SDIO, SCLK, CS, RESET, TXEN0, and TXEN1)
Voltage Input
High
Low
Current Input
High
Low
OUTPUTS (SDIO, SDO)
Voltage Output
High
0 mA load
4 mA load
Low
0 mA load
4 mA load
Current Output
High
Low
INTERRUPT OUTPUTS (IRQ0, IRQ1)
Voltage Output
High
Low
Test Comments/Conditions
See Figure 45
VIH
VIL
IIH
IIL
5.03
1.6
1.158
0.537
1.036
9.6
13.7
5.4
MHz
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
9.59
ns
1.48
0.425
±100
V
V
±100
nA
nA
1.69
1.52
V
V
VOH
VOL
0.045
0.175
IOH
IOL
VOH
VOL
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4
4
V
V
mA
mA
1.71
0.075
V
V
Data Sheet
AD9172
DIGITAL INPUT DATA TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
AVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, AVDD1.8 = 1.8 V, DVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, DVDD1.8 = 1.8 V, SVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, and DAC output full-scale current (IOUTFS) =
20 mA, unless otherwise noted. For the minimum and maximum values, TJ = −40°C to +118°C. For the typical values, TA = 25°C, which
corresponds to TJ = 51°C.
Table 6.
Parameter
LATENCY 1
Channel Interpolation Factor, Main
Datapath Interpolation Factor
1×, 1× 2
1×, 2×2
1×, 4×2
1×, 6×2
1×, 8×2
1×, 12×2
2×, 6×2
2×, 8×2
3×, 6×2
3×, 8×2
4×, 6×2
4×, 8×2
6×, 6×2
6×, 8×2
8×, 6×2
8×, 8×2
DETERMINISTIC LATENCY
Fixed
Variable
SYSREF± TO LMFC DELAY
Test Conditions/Comments
LMFC_VAR_x = 12, LMFC_DELAY_x = 12, unless otherwise
noted
JESD204B Mode 10, 3 Mode 183
JESD204B Mode 11, Mode 19
JESD204B Mode 12, Mode 19
JESD204B Mode 203
JESD204B Mode 21
JESD204B Mode 83
JESD204B Mode 9
JESD204B Mode 83
JESD204B Mode 9
JESD204B Mode 83
JESD204B Mode 9
JESD204B Mode 3
JESD204B Mode 83
JESD204B Mode 9
JESD204B Mode 83
JESD204B Mode 9
JESD204B Mode 3, Mode 4
JESD204B Mode 5
JESD204B Mode 0
JESD204B Mode 3, Mode 4
JESD204B Mode 3, Mode 4
JESD204B Mode 5, Mode 6
JESD204B Mode 3, Mode 4
JESD204B Mode 5, Mode 6
JESD204B Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2
JESD204B Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2
JESD204B Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2
JESD204B Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2
JESD204B Mode 7
JESD204B Mode 7
Min
Typ
Max
420
440
590
700
750
670
700
1090
1140
1460
1530
1390
1820
1920
2700
2840
1970
1770
2020
2500
2880
2630
3310
2980
2410
3090
3190
4130
3300
4270
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
DAC clock cycle
13
2
0
Unit
PCLK 4
PCLK cycles
DAC clock cycles
Total latency (or pipeline delay) through the device is calculated as follows: total latency = interface latency + fixed latency + variable latency + pipeline delay.
The first value listed in this specification is the channel interpolation factor, and the second value is the main datapath interpolation factor.
3
LMFC_VAR_x = 7 and LMFC_DELAY_x = 4
4
PCLK is the internal processing clock for the AD9172 and equals the lane rate ÷ 40.
1
2
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AD9172
Data Sheet
JESD204B INTERFACE ELECTRICAL AND SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
AVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, AVDD1.8 = 1.8 V, DVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, DVDD1.8 = 1.8 V, SVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, and DAC output full-scale current (IOUTFS) =
20 mA, unless otherwise noted. For the minimum and maximum values, TJ = −40°C to +118°C. For the typical values, TA = 25°C, which
corresponds to TJ = 51°C.
Table 7.
Parameter
JESD204B SERIAL INTERFACE RATE (SERIAL LANE RATE)
JESD204B DATA INPUTS
Input Leakage Current
Logic High
Logic Low
Unit Interval
Common-Mode Voltage
Differential Voltage
Differential Impedance
SYSREF± INPUT
Differential Impedance
DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUTS (SYNCOUT0±, SYNCOUT1±) 1
Output Differential Voltage
Output Offset Voltage
SINGLE-ENDED OUTPUTS (SYNCOUT0±, SYNCOUT1±)
Output Voltage
High
Low
Current Output
High
Low
1
Symbol
Test Conditions/Comments
Min
3
TA = 25°C
Input level = 1.0 V ± 0.25 V
Input level = 0 V
UI
VRCM
R_VDIFF
ZRDIFF
AC-coupled
At dc
Typ
Max
15.4
Unit
Gbps
66.7
+1.1
1050
120
µA
µA
ps
V
mV
Ω
10
−4
333
−0.05
110
80
100
100
Ω
Driving 100 Ω differential load
VOD
VOS
320
1.08
390
1.12
460
1.15
mV
V
0.045
V
V
Driving 100 Ω differential load
VOH
VOL
IOH
IOL
IEEE Standard 1596.3 LVDS compatible.
Rev. B | Page 12 of 145
1.69
0
0
mA
mA
Data Sheet
AD9172
INPUT DATA RATES AND SIGNAL BANDWIDTH SPECIFICATIONS
AVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, AVDD1.8 = 1.8 V, DVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, DVDD1.8 = 1.8 V, SVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, and DAC output full-scale current (IOUTFS) =
20 mA, unless otherwise noted. For the minimum and maximum values, TJ = −40°C to +118°C. For the typical values, TA = 25°C, which
corresponds to TJ = 51°C.
Table 8.
Parameter 1
INPUT DATA RATE PER INPUT CHANNEL
Test Conditions/Comments
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Channel datapaths bypassed (1× interpolation), single-DAC
mode, 16-bit resolution
Channel datapaths bypassed (1× interpolation), dual DAC
mode, 16-bit resolution
Channel datapaths bypassed (1× interpolation), dual DAC
mode, 12-bit resolution
1 complex channel enabled
2 complex channels enabled
3 complex channels enabled
6160
MSPS
3080
MSPS
4100
MSPS
1540
770
385
MSPS
MSPS
MSPS
1 complex channel enabled (0.8 × fDATA)
2 complex channels enabled (0.8 × fDATA)
3 complex channels enabled (0.8 × fDATA)
1232
616
308
MHz
MHz
MHz
1540
12.6
MHz
GHz
−770
+770
MHz
−6.3
+6.3
1232
GHz
MHz
COMPLEX SIGNAL BANDWIDTH PER INPUT
CHANNEL
MAXIMUM NCO CLOCK RATE
Channel NCO
Main NCO
MAXIMUM NCO SHIFT FREQUENCY RANGE
Channel NCO
Main NCO
MAXIMUM FREQUENCY SPACING
ACROSS INPUT CHANNELS
1
Channel summing node = 1.575 GHz, channel interpolation rate >
1×
fDAC = 12.6 GHz, main interpolation rate > 1×
Maximum NCO output frequency × 0.8
Values listed for these parameters are the maximum possible when considering all JESD204B modes of operation. Some modes are more limiting, based on other
parameters.
Rev. B | Page 13 of 145
AD9172
Data Sheet
AC SPECIFICATIONS
AVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, AVDD1.8 = 1.8 V, DVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, DVDD1.8 = 1.8 V, SVDD1.0 = 1.0 V, and DAC output full-scale current (IOUTFS) =
20 mA, unless otherwise noted. For the minimum and maximum, TJ = −40°C to +118°C. For the typical values, TA = 25°C, which
corresponds to TJ = 51°C.
Table 9.
Parameter
SPURIOUS-FREE DYNAMIC RANGE (SFDR)
Single Tone, fDAC = 12000 MSPS, Mode 1 (L = 2, M = 4)
fOUT = 100 MHz
fOUT = 500 MHz
fOUT = 950 MHz
fOUT = 1840 MHz
fOUT = 2650 MHz
fOUT = 3700 MHz
Single Tone, fDAC = 6000 MSPS, Mode 0 (L = 1, M = 2)
fOUT = 100 MHz
fOUT = 500 MHz
fOUT = 950 MHz
fOUT = 1840 MHz
fOUT = 2650 MHz
Single Tone, fDAC = 3000 MSPS, Mode 10 (L = 8, M = 2)
fOUT = 100 MHz
fOUT = 500 MHz
fOUT = 950 MHz
Single-Band Application—Band 3 (1805 MHz to
1880 MHz)
SFDR Harmonics
In-Band
Digital Predistortion (DPD) Band
Second Harmonic
Third Harmonic
Fourth and Fifth Harmonic
SFDR Nonharmonics
In-Band
DPD Band
ADJACENT CHANNEL LEAKAGE RATIO
4C-WCDMA
fDAC = 1200 MSPS, Mode 1 (L = 2, M = 4)
fDAC = 6000 MSPS, Mode 0 (L = 1, M = 2)
THIRD-ORDER INTERMODULATION DISTORTION
fDAC = 12000 MSPS, Mode 1 (L = 2, M = 4)
fDAC = 6000 MSPS, Mode 0 (L = 1, M = 2)
Test Conditions/Comments
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
−7 dBFS, shuffle enabled
−81
−80
−75
−80
−75
−67
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
−85
−85
−78
−75
−69
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
−87
−84
−81
dBc
dBc
dBc
−82
−80
−82
−80
−95
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
−74
−74
dBc
dBc
−70
−68
−66
−71
−66
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
−83
−85
−77
−74
−72
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
−7 dBFS, shuffle enabled
−7 dBFS, shuffle enabled
Mode 0, 2× to 8×, fDAC = 6000 MSPS,
368.64 MHz reference clock
−7 dBFS, shuffle enabled
DPD bandwidth = data rate × 0.8
−7 dBFS, shuffle enabled
−1 dBFS digital backoff
fOUT = 1840 MHz
fOUT = 2650 MHz
fOUT = 3500 MHz
fOUT = 1840 MHz
fOUT = 2650 MHz
Two-tone test, −7 dBFS/tone, 1 MHz spacing
fOUT = 1840 MHz
fOUT = 2650 MHz
fOUT = 3700 MHz
fOUT = 1840 MHz
fOUT = 2650 MHz
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Data Sheet
Parameter
NOISE SPECTRAL DENSITY (NSD)
Single Tone, fDAC = 12000 MSPS
fOUT = 200 MHz
fOUT = 500 MHz
fOUT = 950 MHz
fOUT = 1850 MHz
fOUT = 2150 MHz
Single Tone, fDAC = 6000 MSPS
fOUT = 200 MHz
fOUT = 500 MHz
fOUT = 950 MHz
fOUT = 1850 MHz
fOUT = 2150 MHz
Single Tone, fDAC = 3000 MSPS
fOUT = 200 MHz
fOUT = 500 MHz
fOUT = 950 MHz
SINGLE-SIDEBAND PHASE NOISE OFFSET
1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
600 kHz
1.2 MHz
1.8 MHz
6 MHz
DAC TO DAC OUTPUT ISOLATION
AD9172
Test Conditions/Comments
0 dBFS, NSD measurement taken at 10% away
from fOUT, shuffle on
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
−163
−163
−162
−160
−158
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
−164
−163
−161
−157
−155
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
−163
−159
−155
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
−97
−105
−114
−126
−133
−137
−148
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
−77
−70
−68
dB
dB
dB
Loop filter component values according to
Figure 86 are as follows: C1 = 22 nF, R1 = 232 Ω,
C2 = 2.4 nF, C3 = 33 nF; PFD frequency =
500 MHz, fOUT = 1.8 GHz, fDAC = 12 GHz
Taken using the AD9172-FMC-EBZ evaluation
board
Dual Band—fDAC = 12000 MSPS, Mode 1 (L = 2, M = 4)
fOUT = 1840 MHz
fOUT = 2650 MHz
fOUT = 3700 MHz
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AD9172
Data Sheet
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
Table 10.
Parameter
ISET, FILT_COARSE, FILT_BYP, FILT_VCM
SERDINx±
SYNCOUT0±, SYNCOUT1±, RESET,
TXEN0, TXEN1, IRQ0, IRQ1, CS,
SCLK, SDIO, SDO
DAC0±, DAC1±, CLKIN±, CLKOUT±,
FILT_FINE
SYSREF±
AVDD1.0, DVDD1.0, SVDD1.0 to GND
AVDD1.8, DVDD1.8 to GND
Maximum Junction Temperature (TJ)1
Storage Temperature Range
Reflow
1
Rating
−0.3 V to AVDD1.8 + 0.3 V
−0.2 V to SVDD1.0 + 0.2 V
−0.3 V to DVDD1.8 + 0.3 V
−0.2 V to AVDD1.0 + 0.2 V
−0.2 V to DVDD1.0 + 0.2 V
−0.2 V to +1.2 V
−0.3 V to 2.2 V
118°C
−65°C to +150°C
260°C
Some operating modes of the device may cause the device to approach or
exceed the maximum junction temperature during operation at supported
ambient temperatures. Removal of heat from the device may require
additional measures such as active airflow, heat sinks, or other measures.
Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum
Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a
stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these
or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond
the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may
affect product reliability.
REFLOW PROFILE
Thermal performance is directly linked to printed circuit board
(PCB) design and operating environment. Careful attention to
PCB thermal design is required.
θJA is the natural convection junction to ambient thermal
resistance measured in a one cubic foot sealed enclosure. θJC is
the junction to case thermal resistance.
Thermal resistances and thermal characterization parameters are
specified vs. the number of PCB layers in different airflow velocities
(in m/sec). The use of appropriate thermal management techniques is recommended to ensure that the maximum junction
temperature does not exceed the limits shown in Table 10.
Use the values in Table 11 in compliance with JEDEC 51-12.
Table 11. Simulated Thermal Resistance vs. PCB Layers1
PCB Type
JEDEC
2s2p
Board
12-Layer
PCB2
Airflow
Velocity
(m/sec)
0.0
1.0
2.5
0.0
1.0
2.5
N/A means not applicable.
Non JEDEC thermal resistance.
3
1SOP PCB with no vias in PCB.
4
1SOP PCB with 7 × 7 standard JEDEC vias.
1
2
The AD9172 reflow profile is in accordance with the JEDEC
JESD20 criteria for Pb-free devices. The maximum reflow
temperature is 260°C.
θJA
25.3
22.6
21.0
15.4
13.1
11.6
ESD CAUTION
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θJC_TOP
2.43
N/A
N/A
2.4
N/A
N/A
θJC_BOT
3.04
N/A
N/A
2.6
N/A
N/A
Unit
°C/W
°C/W
°C/W
°C/W
°C/W
°C/W
Data Sheet
AD9172
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
GND
SERDIN7+
SERDIN6+
SERDIN5+
SERDIN4+
GND
GND
SERDIN3+
SERDIN2+
B
GND
SERDIN7–
SERDIN6–
SERDIN5–
SERDIN4–
GND
GND
SERDIN3–
C
SVDD1.0
SVDD1.0
GND
GND
SVDD1.0
DVDD1.8
SVDD1.0
D
SYNCOUT1+
SYNCOUT1–
DVDD1.8
TXEN1
GND
SVDD1.0
E
DNC
DNC
DVDD1.8
SDO
SCLK
F
GND
GND
GND
DAVDD1.0
G
GND
GND
GND
H
SYSREF+
SYSREF–
J
GND
K
10
11
12
SERDIN1+
SERDIN0+
GND
SERDIN2–
SERDIN1–
SERDIN0–
GND
SVDD1.0
GND
GND
SVDD1.0
SVDD1.0
GND
TXEN0
IRQ0
DVDD1.8
SYNCOUT0–
SYNCOUT0+
CS
SDIO
RESET
IRQ1
DVDD1.8
DNC
DNC
DVDD1.0
DVDD1.0
DVDD1.0
DVDD1.0
DAVDD1.0
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
AVDD1.0
AVDD1.0
AVDD1.0
FILT_FINE
FILT_
COARSE
AVDD1.0
AVDD1.0
AVDD1.0
GND
CLKIN–
DNC
GND
GND
GND
AVDD1.0
FILT_BYP
GND
GND
GND
GND
CLKIN+
CLKOUT+
GND
AVDD1.8
DNC
AVDD1.8
FILT_VCM
AVDD1.8
GND
GND
AVDD1.8
GND
GND
L
CLKOUT–
GND
AVDD1.8
GND
GND
AVDD1.8
AVDD1.8
GND
GND
AVDD1.8
GND
ISET
M
GND
AVDD1.0
GND
DAC1+
DAC1–
GND
GND
DAC0–
DAC0+
GND
AVDD1.0
GND
GROUND
SERDES INPUT
1.0V DIGITAL SUPPLY
DAC PLL LOOP FILTER PINS
CMOS I/O
1.0V ANALOG SUPPLY
SYSREF±/SYNCOUTx±
1.0V D/A SUPPLY
DAC RF OUTPUTS
REFERENCE
1.8V ANALOG SUPPLY
1.0V SERDES SUPPLY
1.8V DIGITAL SUPPLY
RF CLOCK PINS
DNC = DO NOT CONNECT
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PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Figure 2. Pin Configuration
Table 12. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
1.0 V Supply
H3, H4, H5, H8 to H10, J6, M2, M11
Mnemonic
Description
AVDD1.0
1.0 V Clock and Analog Supplies. These pins supply the clock receivers, clock
distribution, the on-chip DAC clock multiplier, and the DAC analog core. Clean
power supply rail sources are required on these pins.
1.0 V Digital Supplies. These pins supply power to the DAC digital circuitry.
Clean power supply rail sources are required on these pins.
1.0 V Digital to Analog Supplies. These pins can share a supply rail with the
DVDD1.0 supply (electrically connected) but must have separate supply plane
and decoupling capacitors for the PCB layout to improve isolation for these
two pins. Clean power supply rail sources are required on these pins.
1.0 V SERDES Supplies to the JESD204B Data Interface. Clean power supply rail
sources are required on these pins.
F5 to F8
DVDD1.0
F4, F9
DAVDD1.0
C1, C2, C5, C7, C8, C11, C12, D6
SVDD1.0
1.8 V Supply
K3, K5, K7, K10, L3, L6, L7, L10
C6, D3, D10, E3, E10
AVDD1.8
DVDD1.8
1.8 V Analog Supplies to the On-Chip DAC Clock Multiplier and the DAC
Analog Core. Clean power supply rail sources are required on these pins.
1.8 V Digital Supplies to the JESD204B Data Interface and the Other
Input/Output Circuitry, Such as the Serial Port Interface (SPI). Clean power supply
rail sources are required on these pins.
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AD9172
Pin No.
Ground
A1, A6, A7, A12, B1, B6, B7, B12, C3, C4,
C9, C10, D5, D7, F1 to F3, F10 to F12,
G1 to G12, H11, J1, J3 to J5, J8 to J11,
K2, K8, K9, K11, K12, L2, L4, L5, L8, L9,
L11, M1, M3, M6, M7, M10, M12
RF Clock
J12
H12
K1
L1
System Reference
H1
H2
On-Chip DAC PLL Loop Filter
H6
H7
J7
K6
SERDES Data Bits
A2
B2
A3
B3
A4
B4
A5
B5
A8
B8
A9
B9
A10
B10
A11
B11
Sync Output
D12
Data Sheet
Mnemonic
Description
GND
Device Common Ground.
CLKIN+
Positive Device Clock Input. This pin is the clock input for the on-chip DAC
clock multiplier, REFCLK, when the DAC PLL is on. This pin is also the clock
input for the DAC sample clock or device clock (DACCLK) when the DAC PLL is
off. AC couple this input. There is an internal 100 Ω resistor between this pin
and CLKIN−.
Negative Device Clock Input.
Positive Device Clock Output. This pin is the clock output of a divided down
DACCLK and is available with the DAC PLL on and off. The divide down ratios
are by 1, 2, or 4.
Negative Device Clock Output.
CLKIN−
CLKOUT+
CLKOUT−
SYSREF+
SYSREF−
Positive System Reference Input. It is recommended to ac couple this pin, but
dc coupling is also acceptable. See the SYSREF± specifications for the dc
common-mode voltage.
Negative System Reference Input. It is recommended to ac couple this pin, but
dc coupling is also acceptable. See the SYSREF± specifications for the dc
common-mode voltage.
FILT_FINE
FILT_COARSE
FILT_BYP
FILT_VCM
On-Chip DAC Clock Multiplier and PLL Fine Loop Filter Input.
On-Chip DAC Clock Multiplier and PLL Coarse Loop Filter Input.
On-Chip DAC Clock Multiplier and LDO Bypass.
On-Chip DAC Clock Multiplier and VCO Common-Mode Input.
SERDIN7+
SERDIN7−
SERDIN6+
SERDIN6−
SERDIN5+
SERDIN5−
SERDIN4+
SERDIN4−
SERDIN3+
SERDIN3−
SERDIN2+
SERDIN2−
SERDIN1+
SERDIN1−
SERDIN0+
SERDIN0−
SERDES Data Bit 7, Positive.
SERDES Data Bit 7, Negative.
SERDES Data Bit 6, Positive.
SERDES Data Bit 6, Negative.
SERDES Data Bit 5, Positive.
SERDES Data Bit 5, Negative.
SERDES Data Bit 4, Positive.
SERDES Data Bit 4, Negative.
SERDES Data Bit 3, Positive.
SERDES Data Bit 3, Negative.
SERDES Data Bit 2, Positive.
SERDES Data Bit 2, Negative.
SERDES Data Bit 1, Positive.
SERDES Data Bit 1, Negative.
SERDES Data Bit 0, Positive.
SERDES Data Bit 0, Negative.
SYNCOUT0+
Positive Sync (Active Low) Output Signal, Channel Link 0. This pin is LVDS or
CMOS selectable.
Negative Sync (Active Low) Output Signal, Channel Link 0. This pin is LVDS or
CMOS selectable.
Positive Sync (Active Low) Output Signal, Channel Link 1. This pin is LVDS or
CMOS selectable.
Negative Sync (Active Low) Output Signal, Channel Link 1. This pin is LVDS or
CMOS selectable.
D11
SYNCOUT0−
D1
SYNCOUT1+
D2
SYNCOUT1−
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Data Sheet
Pin No.
Serial Port Interface
E4
E7
E5
E6
E8
Interrupt Request
D9
E9
CMOS Input/Outputs
D8
D4
DAC Analog Outputs
M9
M8
M4
M5
Reference
L12
Do Not Connect
E1, E2, E11, E12, J2, K4
AD9172
Mnemonic
Description
SDO
SDIO
SCLK
CS
RESET
Serial Port Data Output (CMOS Levels with Respect to DVDD1.8).
Serial Port Data Input/Output (CMOS Levels with Respect to DVDD1.8).
Serial Port Clock Input (CMOS Levels with Respect to DVDD1.8).
Serial Port Chip Select, Active Low (CMOS Levels with Respect to DVDD1.8).
Reset, Active Low (CMOS Levels with Respect to DVDD1.8).
IRQ0
Interrupt Request 0. This pin is an open-drain, active low output (CMOS levels
with respect to DVDD1.8). Connect a pull-up resistor to DVDD1.8 to prevent this
pin from floating when inactive.
Interrupt Request 1. This pin is an open-drain, active low output (CMOS levels
with respect to DVDD1.8). Connect a pull-up resistor to DVDD1.8 to prevent this
pin from floating when inactive.
IRQ1
TXEN0
TXEN1
Transmit Enable for DAC0. The CMOS levels are determined with respect to
DVDD1.8.
Transmit Enable for DAC1. The CMOS levels are determined with respect to
DVDD1.8.
DAC0+
DAC0−
DAC1+
DAC1−
DAC0 Positive Current Output.
DAC0 Negative Current Output.
DAC1 Positive Current Output.
DAC1 Negative Current Output.
ISET
Device Bias Current Setting Pin. Connect a 5 kΩ resistor from this pin to GND,
preferably with 4/SYSREF± frequency. In addition, the
edge rate must be sufficiently fast to allow SYSREF± sampling
clocks to correctly sample the rising SYSREF± edge before the
next sample clock.
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Data Sheet
AD9172
When ac coupling the SYSREF± inputs, ensure that the
SYSREF_INPUTMODE bit (Register 0x084, Bit 6) is set to 0,
ac-coupled, to enable the internal receiver biasing circuitry and
prevent overstress on the SYSREF± receiver pins. AC coupling
allows a differential voltage swing from 200 mV to 1 V on the
SYSREF± pins.
SYSREF± Sampling
The SYSREF± signal is sampled by a divide by 4 version of the
DAC clock. Therefore, the minimum pulse width of the
SYSREF± signal must exceed 4 DAC clock periods to ensure
accurate sampling. The delay between the SYSREF± and DAC
clock input signal does not need to be timing constrained.
By default, the first SYSREF± rising edge at the SYSREF± inputs
that is detected after asserting the SYSREF_MODE_ONESHOT
bit (Register 0x03A, Bit 1) begins the synchronization and aligns
the internal LMFC signal with the sampled SYSREF± edge.
Register 0x036 (SYSREF_COUNT) indicates how many
captured SYSREF± edges are ignored after the SYSREF_MODE_
ONESHOT bit is asserted before the synchronization takes place.
For example, if SYSREF_COUNT is set to 3, the AD9172 does
not sync after the SYSREF_MODE_ONESHOT bit is asserted
until the arrival of the 4th SYSREF± edge.
SYSREF± Jitter IRQ
In Subclass 1, after the one-shot synchronization occurs, the
SYSREF± signal is monitored to ensure that the subsequent
SYSREF± edges do not deviate from the internal LMFC clock
by more than a target amount.
Register 0x039 (SYSREF_ERR_WINDOW) indicates the size of
the error window allowed, in DAC clock units. If a SYSREF±
edge varies from the internal LMFC clock by more than the
number of DAC clock units set in SYSREF_ERR_WINDOW,
the IRQ_SYSREF_JITTER is asserted.
Table 24. SYSREF± Jitter Window Tolerance
SYSREF± Jitter Window
Tolerance (DAC Clock Cycles)
±½
±4
±8
±12
±16
±20
+24
±28
1
SYSREF_ERR_WINDOW
(Register 0x039, Bits[5:0])1
0x00
0x04
0x08
0x0C
0x10
0x14
0x18
0x1C
The two least significant digits are ignored because the SYSREF± signal is
sampled with a divide by 4 version of the DAC clock. As a result, the jitter
window is set by this divide by 4 clock rather than the DAC clock. It is
recommended that at least a four-DAC clock SYSREF± jitter window be
chosen.
The IRQ_SYSREF_JITTER can be configured as described
in the Interrupt Request Operation section to indicate the
SYSREF± signal has varied, and to request the SPI sequence for
a sync be performed again.
Sync Procedure
The procedure for enabling the sync is as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Set up the DAC and the SERDES PLL, and enable the CDR
(see the Start-Up Sequence section).
Set Register 0x03B to 0xF1 to enable the synchronization
circuitry. If using the soft on/off feature, set Register 0x03B
to 0xF3 to ramp the datapath data before and after the
synchronization.
If Subclass 1, configure the SYSREF± settings as follows:
a. Set Register 0x039 (SYSREF± jitter window). See Table 24
for settings.
b. Set Register 0x036 = SYSREF_COUNT; leave as 0 to
bypass.
Perform a one-shot sync.
a. Set Register 0x03A = 0x00. Clear one-shot mode if
already enabled.
b. Set Register 0x03A = 0x02. Enable one-shot sync
mode.
If Subclass 1, send a SYSREF± edge. If pulse counting,
multiple SYSREF± edges are required. Sending SYSREF±
edges triggers the synchronization.
Read back the SYNC_ROTATION_DONE bit
(Register 0x03A, Bit 4) to confirm the rotation occurred.
Resynchronizing LMFC Signals
If desired, the sync procedure can be repeated to realign the
LMFC clock to the reference signal by repeating Step 2 to
Step 6, described in the Sync Procedure section. When the
one-shot sync is triggered (writing Register 0x03A = 0x02), the
SYNCOUTx± signals deassert to drop the JESD204B links and
reassert the links after the rotation completes.
Deterministic Latency
JESD204B systems contain various clock domains distributed
throughout. Data traversing from one clock domain to a
different clock domain can lead to ambiguous delays in the
JESD204B link. These ambiguities lead to nonrepeatable
latencies across the link from power cycle to power cycle with
each new link establishment. Section 6 of the JESD204B
specification addresses the issue of deterministic latency with
mechanisms defined as Subclass 1 and Subclass 2.
The AD9172 supports JESD204B Subclass 0 and Subclass 1
operation, but not Subclass 2. Write the subclass to
Register 0x458, Bits[7:5].
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AD9172
Data Sheet
Subclass 0
Deterministic Latency Requirements
This mode gives deterministic latency to within several PCLK
cycles. It does not require any signal on the SYSREF± pins,
which can be left disconnected.
Several key factors are required for achieving deterministic
latency in a JESD204B Subclass 1 system, as follows:
Subclass 0 still requires that all lanes arrive within the same LMFC
cycle and the dual DACs must be synchronized to each other.
The SYSREF± signal distribution skew within the system
must be less than the desired uncertainty.
The total latency variation across all lanes, links, and
devices must be ≤12 PCLK periods, which includes both
variable delays and the variation in fixed delays from lane
to lane, link to link, and device to device in the system.
Subclass 1
This mode gives deterministic latency and allows the link to
synchronize within a few DAC clock cycles. Across the full
operating range, for both supply and temperature, it is within
±2.5 DAC clock periods for a 6 GHz DAC clock rate or ±4 DAC
clock periods for a 12.6 GHz DAC clock rate. If the supply and
the temperature stability are maintained, the link can be synchronized to within ±1.5 DAC clock periods for a 6 GHz DAC clock
rate or ±2.5 DAC clock periods for a 12.6 GHz DAC clock rate.
Achieving this latency requires an external, low jitter SYSREF±
signal that is accurately phase aligned to the DAC clock.
LINK DELAY = DELAYFIXED + DELAYVARIABLE
LOGIC DEVICE
(JESD204B Tx)
CHANNEL
JESD204B Rx
POWER CYCLE
VARIANCE
LMFC
ALIGNED DATA
AT Rx OUTPUT
ILAS
DATA
ILAS
DATA
FIXED DELAY
VARIABLE
DELAY
Figure 57. JESD204B Link Delay = Fixed Delay + Variable Delay
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DATA AT
Tx INPUT
Data Sheet
AD9172
Link Delay
The link delay of a JESD204B system is the sum of the fixed and
variable delays from the transmitter, channel, and receiver as
shown in Figure 57.
For proper functioning, all lanes on a link must be read during
the same LMFC period. Section 6.1 of the JESD204B specification states that the LMFC period must be larger than the maximum
link delay. For the AD9172, this is not necessarily the case; instead,
the AD9172 use a local LMFC for each link (LMFCRx) that can
be delayed from the SYSREF± aligned LMFC. Because the
LMFC is periodic, this delay can account for any amount of
fixed delay. As a result, the LMFC period must only be larger
than the variation in the link delays, and the AD9172 can achieve
proper performance with a smaller total latency. Figure 58 and
Figure 59 show a case where the link delay is greater than an LMFC
period. Note that it can be accommodated by delaying LMFCRx.
PCLK cycle, is equal to 4/f. For more information on this
relationship, see the Clock Relationships section.
Two examples follow that show how to determine LMFCVar
and LMFCDel. After they are calculated, write LMFCDel into
Register 0x304 for all devices in the system, and write LMFCVar
to Register 0x306 for all devices in the system.
Link Delay Setup Example, with Known Delays
All the known system delays can be used to calculate LMFCVar
and LMFCDel.
The example shown in Figure 60 is demonstrated in the following
steps. Note that this example is in Subclass 1 to achieve deterministic latency, and the example uses the case for F = 2; therefore, the
number of PCLK cycles per multiframe = 16. Because PCBFixed
LMFC Period Example
3.
POWER CYCLE
VARIANCE
LMFC
ALIGNED DATA
ILAS
DATA
LMFCRX
LMFC REFERENCE FOR ALL POWER CYCLES
FRAME CLOCK
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4.
LMFC_DELAY
Figure 59. LMFC_DELAY_x to Compensate for Link Delay > LMFC
The method to select the LMFCDel (Register 0x304) and
LMFCVar (Register 0x306) variables is described in the Link
Delay Setup Example, with Known Delays section and the Link
Delay Setup Example, Without Known Delay section. Note that
the setting for LMFCDel must not equal or exceed the number
of PCLK cycles per LMFC period in the current mode. Similarly,
LMFCVar must not exceed the number of PCLK cycles per LMFC
period in the current mode or be set to