ICE-A2D-M18

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Dual 1.6 GSPS Analog to Digital Input Module
Notice: End-of-Life has been announced for this product. It has been superseded by the ICE-A2D-M20. Please see End-of-Life for details.

The ICE-A2D-M18 is a dual-channel 12-bit analog-to-digital converter module for use with the ICE-PIC and ICEPOD series of high-speed interfaces.

The module is equipped with an onboard sample clock synthesizer, which can be configured to a user-desired sample rate. The onboard clock synthesizer uses a 10MHz reference from either an external source (J2) or via an onboard oscillator (TCXO).

The A2D-M18 module incorporates a variable gain input stage. The variable gain stage allows independent channel gain settings from -40dB to +20dB in 1dB steps and is user software controlled. Additionally, the variable gain stage can be used to mute or completely disable analog input to the A/D.

The use of external 10 MHz and 1 PPS reference signals allows for precision time stamping of digitized data with better than 2.5 nanosecond accuracy, independent of sample rate.

Features

  • 12-bit resolution
  • Dual-channel 1600 Megasamples/sec
  • AC-coupled input
  • Analog input nominal -20 dBm
  • SFDR at max sample rate is > 65 dB
  • 3dB sample and hold bandwidth 5 MHz – 2.7 GHz
  • 12dB sample and hold bandwidth 1.2 MHz – 4.0 GHz
  • External 1PPS input for precision time stamping of data
  • Dual-site I/O module used with ICE-PIC series cards and ICEPOD subsystems

Applications

  • Multichannel, multimode receivers
  • Base station infrastructure
  • Wideband microwave backhaul
  • 3G/4G base stations CDMA, GSM, WCDMA
  • Single-channel digital receivers
  • Antenna array processing
  • Communications instrumentation
  • Radar, infrared imaging
  • Instrumentation, test, and measurement
  • Very wideband block down conversion (pre-select filters optional)

Specifications

Input Specifications

Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum
Analog Input 0 dBm +5 dBm
Analog 3dB Passband 5.0 MHz 2.7 GHz
Analog 12dB Passband 1.2 MHz 4.0 GHz
External Ref1 (AC-coupled) 0.5 Vp-p 1.0 Vp-p 2.0 Vp-p
Analog Input Impedance 50 Ohms
Sample Clock 150 MHz2 1600 MHz

Notes:

  1. Operation using external reference of 10MHz replaces the external clock input. Sample clock is then generated from the 10MHz reference.
  2. Sample rates below 150 MSPS require decimation flag in module configuration.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Value
Electrical
AVcc
5.0 VDC
DVcc 3.3 VDC
PPS Input 0 to 6 Vpeak into 50 Ohm
External Clock Input 0 to 6 Vpeak into 50 Ohm
Analog Input Power 0 dBm (50 Ohm ref)
Environmental
Operating Temperature -10 to +65 °C
Storage Temperature -40 to +85 °C

WARNING: Operation of this module beyond any of these parameters may cause permanent damage. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for extended periods may affect module reliability. Operation of the module beyond these specified parameters voids the factory warranty.

Single Tone Performance of ICE-A2D-M18

  • Sample Rate (MHz): 1.6 GSPS
  • Bits/Sample: 12
  • Typical SFDR: >65 dB
  • ENOB: ~9
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Connectors

Connector Manufacturer Part Number Description J-Number
Signal Connections
Analog In 1 Cinch 142-0701-871 Edge Mount SMA Connector J1
Analog In 2 Cinch 142-0701-871 Edge Mount SMA Connector J2
Clock or Reference In Cinch 131-3701-801 Edge Mount SMB Connector J3
PPS Cinch 131-3701-801 Edge Mount SMB Connector J4
Broad Connection
Data Connection Samtec QTE-020-03-F-DA 40-Pin Connector J5
Data Connection Samtec QTE-020-03-F-DA 40-Pin Connector J6
Power Connection Standard 2-Pin Header J7
Power Connection Standard 2-Pin Header J8
Physical Connection
Standoff (2 each) Physical Connection
Mating Connectors
SMB Amp 414946-1 J3, J4
Huber Suhner 11SMB-50-2-40
Data Samtec QSE-020-01-F-D-A 40-Pin Connector J5, J6

ICE Interface Cables

ICE-CAB-SMA (for J1, J2) 5 ft. BNC to SMA cable
ICE-CAB-SB5 (for J3, J4) 5 ft. BNC to SMB cable

Note: For SMA mating cables we recommend SMA cables with proper frequency response to at least 5 GHz for operation at full “sample and hold” bandwidth.

Status

EOL has been declared for this model: see End-of-Life for details. Please call for pricing and availability.