Linear Technology Corporation introduces their new LTC2000 – a 16-bit 2.5Gsps digital-to-analog-converter. Researchers point out that the LTC2000 “features low phase noise and a wide 2.1GHz -3dB output bandwidth, enabling broadband or high frequency RF synthesis in applications such as high-end instrumentation, broadband communications, test equipment, cable TV DOCSIS CMTS, and radar.”
The LTC2000 includes “an internal pattern generator, LVDS loop out mux, and junction temperature sensing to simplify system development and debug,” the company said.
Also noted are specific features of the LTC2000 which include the following:
- 80dBc SFDR at 70MHz fOUT
- >68dBc SFDR from DC to 1000MHz fOUT
- 40mA Nominal Full-Scale, ±1V Output Compliant
- 10mA to 60mA Adjustable Full-Scale Current Range
- Single or Dual Port DDR LVDS & DHSTL Interface
- Low Latency (7.5 Cycles for Single Port, 11 Cycles for Dual Port)
- >78dBc 2-Tone IMD from DC to 1000MHz
- -165dBc/Hz Additive Phase Noise at 1MHz Offset from 65MHz fOUT
- 170-Lead (9mm x 15mm) BGA Package
