Vendor: Alphacore, Inc. Category: DAC

12-bit, 500 MSPS DAC - GlobalFoundries 55nm

The D12B500M is an ultra low-power, high- speed digital to analog converter (DAC) intellectual property (IP) block.

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Overview

The D12B500M is an ultra low-power, high- speed digital to analog converter (DAC) intellectual property (IP) block. It is a current steering DAC that has a 12-bit resolution, and a sampling speed of 500 megasamples per second (MSPS).

The D12B500M is a unique solution that provides the dual benefit of reaching an extremely high sampling speed while maintaining an exceptionally low power consumption of approximately 36 mW, making it a perfect fit for designs with high efficiency, low power and high performance requirements.

The advanced IP block has been designed in a 55 nm CMOS process. The DAC IP is also available as a radiation-tolerant version, that can function under harsh environmental constraints.

Key features

  • 12 bit resolution
  • 500 MSPS sampling rate
  • 36 mW power
  • Output bandwidth: 240MHz
  • Output Settling Time: 9ns
  • Dynamic Performance:
    • SFDR: 72 dBc
    • ENOB: 9.8
  • Hard IP block
  • GlobalFoundries 55nm process

Benefits

  • Save time-to-market with our ready-to-go complete product solutions for your commercial or radiation tolerant specifications demands. Our IP uses the latest technology nodes for easy integration, or upon request, can be ported to other nodes.
  • Our IC project teams will become an extension of your system development group, allowing you to focus on your overall end products.

Applications

  • Wideband Communications and Networking:
    • Microwave Receivers
    • Radar and Satellite Communications
  • Electronic Warfare:
    • Software-defined Radio
  • High Speed Test equipment

What’s Included?

  • Verified Design Report
  • Layout View (gds2)
  • Integration Support

Silicon Options

Foundry Node Process Maturity
GlobalFoundries 55nm 55 550 nm —

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
D12B500M-GF55
Vendor
Alphacore, Inc.
Type
Silicon IP

Analog

Resolution bits
12 Bit

Files

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Provider

Alphacore, Inc.
HQ: USA
Alphacore Inc., founded in 2012, is located in the innovative Silicon Desert of Arizona’s technology center. Our engineering and management team combines long histories of delivering innovative RF, analog and mixed signal products and imaging systems for critical systems with business success at companies from multi-nationals to start-ups. Our design team includes seasoned “Radiation Hardened By Design” (RHBD) experts, and we specialize in designing high performance microelectronics, and reliability or authentication tools for niche needs of demanding segments, including scientific research, aerospace, defense, medical imaging, and homeland security.
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What is 12-bit, 500 MSPS DAC - GlobalFoundries 55nm?

12-bit, 500 MSPS DAC - GlobalFoundries 55nm is a DAC IP core from Alphacore, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for globalfoundries.

How should engineers evaluate this DAC?

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