The AD936x family is the first of a new generation of wideband radio frequency (RF) transceivers from ADI. The compact, integrated 10mm x 10mm package, wideband capabilities, and programmability of the AD936x transceivers make them ideal for a broad range of SDR wireless applications such as 3G/4G Picocell, wireless video transmission, and IoT gateway.
Features
Analog Devices' integrated RF transceivers of the AD936x series come with a variety of capabilities that make them suitable for a range of wireless communication applications. The AD936x family's major characteristics include the following:
1. Wide Frequency Range: The AD936x devices support a number of wireless communication standards thanks to their broad frequency coverage of 70 MHz to 6 GHz.
2. Programmable RF Bandwidth: With the devices' support for adjustable RF bandwidths ranging from 200 kHz to 56 MHz, various wireless communication applications can be accommodated.
3. Integrated Transceiver: The AD936x devices offer two-way communication capabilities by combining a transmitter and a receiver in a single unit.
4. Wideband Digital Interface: The devices have a high-speed digital interface that can send data at up to 245.76 Mbps, making it possible to use wireless connection with high-speed data transfer.
5. Multiple Digital Interfaces: The AD936x devices are compatible with a variety of processors and digital signal processing (DSP) platforms since they support numerous digital interfaces, including SPI, JESD207, and LVDS.
6. Built-In RF Pre-Selection Filters: The devices have in-built RF pre-selection filters that enhance out-of-band rejection while lowering interference and enhancing system performance.
7. Low Power Consumption: The low power requirements of the AD936x devices make them appropriate for use in mobile and battery-powered applications.
8. Advanced Digital Signal Processing: In order to improve system performance, the devices have advanced digital signal processing capabilities, such as digital filtering, gain control, and frequency correction.
Applications
3G enterprise femtocell base stations
4G femtocell base stations
Wireless video transmission
Software-Defined Radios (SDRs)
Cellular Base Stations
Point-to-Point Radios
Wireless Test and Measurement Equipment
Military Radios
Amateur Radio
A variety of wireless communication applications, including those in the business, industrial, and armed forces, are ideally suited for the AD936x family of RF transceivers. The devices' various features give them a lot of flexibility and versatility, allowing them to support a wide range of wireless communication standards and applications.
