GRENOBLE,FRANCE - Media OutReach - 16 November 2020 - Teledyne e2v is moving ever closer toits goal of bringing about a major overhaul of the signal chain - through theavailability of its latest performance-redefining digital-to-analog converters(DACs).

The company is now offering beta samples of its EV12DD700dual-channel device for qualified customers, ahead of volume shipments. This wideoutput bandwidth 12-bit (or 8-bit) data converter can deal with sample rates ofup to 12GSamples/s. It has the capacity to generate signal waveforms overmultiple frequency bands.

What sets it apart from other DACs is the fact that it is first on themarket to support operation within the Ka-band (26GHz upwards). Numerous sophisticated features have been incorporated, such as direct digital synthesis (DDS), plus digital up conversion(DUC) via a built-in 32-bit numerically-controlled oscillator (NCO). These facilitategreater throughput without putting excess strain on the IC's resources.

Thanks to the EV12DD700 DACs, Teledyne e2v is enablingengineers to take significant steps towards creating next generation RF systemsthat have much greater versatility. It will mean that RF systemdesigns with cutting-edge digital functions, like fast frequency hopping (FFH) andbeamforming, can be realized. The software-based approach that isenvisaged will make it possible to implement configurationchanges directly in code, by configuring the DAC, rather than having theinconvenience and expense of making alterations to the hardware. Keyapplications will include radar, satellite communication, terrestrial networkinfrastructure, etc. 

This latest announcement follows on the EV12DD700-based evaluation boardthat Teledyne e2v introduced back in the spring, via which engineers couldinitially gauge the performance levels delivered. Now with directaccess to samples, they will get the opportunity to look athow the DACs will fit into their designs and begin to plan migration.

"Through these unique DAC devices we are acceleratingthe widely anticipated software-ization of RF, which is something that iscertain to bring huge benefits in the future," explains Nicolas Chantier, MarketingDirector for Data & Signal Processing Solutions at Teledyne e2v. "Availabilityof samples at this point will be highly appealing to engineers, asit will take time to rethink how their data conversion architectures are goingto be structured."

The new EV12DD700DACs will be supplied in a Hi-TCEpackage format with 20mm x 20mm dimensions. These robust ICs have a wideoperational temperature range, which covers -55°C to 125°C.

Click on the link to watch our EV12DD700 duringLive Demo sessions on the 10^th and 11^th of November: https://www.teledyne-e2v-semiconductors-webtv.com/

About Teledyne e2v

Teledynee2v's innovations lead developments in healthcare, life sciences, space,transportation, defence and security and industrial markets. Teledyne e2v'sunique approach involves listening to the market and application challenges ofcustomers and partnering with them to provide innovative standard, semi-customor fully-custom solutions, bringing increased value to their systems. 

Website: www.teledyne-e2v.com/products/semiconductors