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AD9361

RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS

RF Agile Transceiver

Data Sheet (Rev. G)

Part Models: 2
1ku List Price: Starting From $224.70

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RF 2 × 2 transceiver with integrated 12-bit DACs and ADCs
TX band: 47 MHz to 6.0 GHz
RX band: 70 MHz to 6.0 GHz
Supports TDD and FDD operation
Tunable channel bandwidth: <200 kHz to 56 MHz
Dual receivers: 6 differential
Superior receiver sensitivity with a noise figure of 2 dB at 800 MHz LO
RX gain control
Real-time monitor and control signals for manual gain

Independent automatic gain control
Dual transmitters: 4 differential outputs
Highly linear broadband transmitter
- TX EVM: ≤−40 dB
- TX noise: ≤−157 dBm/Hz noise floor
- TX monitor: ≥66 dB dynamic range with 1 dB accuracy
Integrated fractional-N synthesizers
2.4 Hz maximum local oscillator (LO) step size
Multichip synchronization
CMOS/LVDS digital interface

Part Models: 2
1ku List Price: Starting From $224.70

Documentation

Informational 1

ADI has always placed the highest emphasis on delivering products that meet the maximum levels of quality and reliability. We achieve this by incorporating quality and reliability checks in every scope of product and process design, and in the manufacturing process as well. "Zero defects" for shipped products is always our goal. View our quality and reliability program and certifications for more information.

Part Model	Pin/Package Drawing	Documentation	CAD Symbols, Footprints, and 3D Models
AD9361BBCZ	144-Ball CSPBGA (10mm x 10mm x 1.7mm)	Material Declaration Reliablity Data	Ultra Librarian SamacSys
AD9361BBCZ-REEL	144-Ball CSPBGA (10mm x 10mm x 1.7mm)	Material Declaration Reliablity Data	Ultra Librarian SamacSys

This is the most up-to-date revision of the Data Sheet.

Software Resources

Device Drivers 2

Hardware Ecosystem

Parts	Product Life Cycle	Description
Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) 1
AD9548	RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS	Quad/Octal Input Network Clock Generator/Synchronizer
Linear Regulators 1
ADP1755	PRODUCTION	1.2A Low-V_in, Adjustable-Vout LDO Linear Regulator
Low-Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) & Power Amplifiers 6
ADL5602	RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS	50 MHz TO 4.0 GHz RF/IF Gain Block
ADL5521	RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS	400 MHz TO 4000 MHz Low Noise Amplifier

ADL5523	RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS	400 MHz TO 4000 MHz Low Noise Amplifier
ADL5320	RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS	400 MHz TO 2700 MHz ¼ Watt RF Driver Amplifier
ADL5321	RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS	2.3 GHz TO 4.0 GHz ¼ Watt RF Driver Amplifier
ADL5324	RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS	400 MHz TO 4000 MHz ½ Watt RF Driver Amplifier
PLL Synthesizers 1
ADF4351	RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS	Wideband Synthesizer with Integrated VCO
Switching Regulators & Controllers 2
ADP5040	RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS	Micro PMU with 1.2 A Buck Regulator and Two 300 mA LDOs
ADP2164	RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS	6.5V, 4 A, High Efficiency, Step-Down DC-to-DC Regulator

Tools & Simulations

ADIsimRF

ADIsimRF is an easy-to-use RF signal chain calculator. Cascaded gain, noise, distortion and power consumption can be calculated, plotted and exported for signal chains with up to 50 stages. ADIsimRF also includes an extensive data base of device models for ADI’s RF and mixed signal components.

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SDR Integrated Transceiver Design Resources

This site contains the device documentation packages for the SDR Integrated Transceivers including user guides, IBIS models, and PCB files.

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MATLAB Filter Design Wizard for AD9361

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Evaluation Kits

SDR 2x2 System-On-Module

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Features and Benefits

Small form factor, low-power, system-on-module (SOM)
Supported by MATLAB^® and Simulink^® for data streaming and Zynq targeting
Reference Design testing completed for vibration, shock and EMC conformance
Included on SOM:
- Analog Devices AD9361-BBCZ Integrated RF Agile Transceiver^™
- Xilinx Zynq XC7Z035-2L FBG676I AP SoC
- Includes schematics, BOM, HDL, Linux drivers and application software

Product Details

ADRV9361-Z7035 SDR 2x2 System-On-Module is a Software Defined Radio (SDR) that combines the Analog Devices AD9361 integrated RF Agile Transceiver^™ with the Xilinx Z7035 Zynq^®-7000 All Programmable SoC.

ADRV9361-Z7035 offers wideband 2x2 receive and transmit paths in the 70 MHz to 6.0 GHz range, making it ideal for prototyping across a broad range of fixed and mobile SDR applications.

ADRV9361-Z7035 combines the RF signal path with the high-speed programmable logic. It also forms the RF-to-baseband signal processing core of a wireless communications system, allowing the designer to focus on application specific differentiating features.

ADRV9361-Z7035 has available carrier cards for fast prototyping and is supported by simulation and code generation tools that integrate seamlessly with Xilinx Vivado^® Design Suite.

ADRV9361-Z7035 enables reduced time to market of SDR product designs.

Resources

AD936x System on Module (SOM) SDR User Guide
7/24/2018

Dual AD9361 Evaluation Board

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Features and Benefits

Full device configuration and calibration control across dual AD9361 devices.
Software tunable across wide frequency range (70 MHz to 6.0 GHz) with a channel bandwidth of <200 kHz to 56 MHz.
Phase and frequency synchronization across both AD9361 devices, creating a synchronized 4x4 MIMO platform.
A single external LO source can drive both AD9361s, improving RF performance and easing MIMO design.
Powered by dual FMC connectors, allowing for connectivity with the Xilinx ZC706 platform.
Includes schematics, layout, BOM, HDL, Linux drivers and application software
Allows high channel density

Product Details

The AD-FMCOMMS5-EBZ is a high-speed analog module designed to showcase the AD9361 in multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) applications. The AD9361 is a high performance, highly integrated RF transceiver that operates from 70 MHz to 6 GHz, and supports bandwidths from less than 200 kHz to 56 MHz. The AD-FMCOMMS5-EBZ supports dual AD9361 devices, allowing for the creation of a 4x4 MIMO system. This platform is intended to enable the prototyping and development of many software defined radio applications, such as active antennas, transmit beamforming, and receive angle of arrival systems. The AD-FMCOMMS5-EBZ board has both wideband channels covering the full 6 GHz range, as well as narrowband channels matched to 2.4GHz. The AD-FMCOMMS5-EBZ also contains dual ADG918 SPDT switches, which create a calibration matrix between the two AD9361s. This switch matrix hardware, combined with the Analog Devices supplied API software, allow for a full digital and RF synchronization between the two AD9361s. The providing APIs also support full independent device configuration of the two AD9361s.

Because the AD-FMCOMMS5-EBZ supports both narrow and wideband input and output connectivity, it provides RF engineers the ability to connect the AD9361 to a RF test bench (vector signal analyzer, signal generator, etc.) and measure narrowband performance, as well as providing software and system engineers the ability to quickly prototype across the full 6 GHz operating range. Additionally the AD-FMCOMMS5-EBZ allows for both AD9361 devices to receive an on-board generated external LO signal, which can provide improved RF performance.

Applications

General purpose design suitable for any software-designed radio application
MIMO radio
Transmit beamforming and receive angle of arrival detection
Point to point communication systems
Femtocell/picocell/microcell base stations

Resources

AD-FMCOMMS5-EBZ User Guide
1/1/0001

AD-FMCOMMS5-EBZ Design & Integration Files
3/7/2023

AD9361 Wideband Software Defined Radio Board

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Features and Benefits

Software tunable across wide frequency range (70 MHz to 6.0 GHz) with a channel bandwidth of <200 kHz to 56 MHz.
Phase and frequency synchronization on both transmit and receive paths
Allows high channel density
Powered from single FMC connector
Supports MIMO radio, with less than 1 sample sync on both ADC and DAC
Includes schematics, layout, BOM, HDL, Linux drivers and application software
Supports add on cards for spectrum specific designs (PA, LNA, etc.)

Product Details

The AD-FMCOMMS3-EBZ is a high-speed analog module designed to showcase the AD9361, a high performance, highly integrated RF transceiver intended for use in RF applications, such as 3G and 4G base station and test equipment applications, and software defined radios. Its programmability and wideband capability make it ideal for a broad range of transceiver applications. The device combines an RF front end with a flexible mixed-signal baseband section and integrated frequency synthesizers, simplifying design-in by providing a configurable digital interface to a processor or FPGA. The AD9361 chip operates in the 70 MHz to 6 GHz range, covering most licensed and unlicensed bands. The chip supports channel bandwidths from less than 200 kHz to 56 MHz by changing sample rate, digital filters, and decimation, which are all programmable within the AD9361 itself.

The AD-FMCOMMS3-EBZ provides software developers and system architect who want a single platform to operate over a wider tuning range than the AD-FMCOMMS2-EBZ. RF performance expectations of this board must be tempered with the very wide band front end. It does meet the datasheet specifications at 2.4 GHz, but does not over the entire RF tuning range that the board supports. Typical performance data for the entire range (70 MHz – 6 GHz) which is supported by the platform is published within the board documentation. This board is primarily intended for system investigation and bringing up various waveforms from a software team before custom hardware is complete. The objective being for designers to see waveforms, but not being concerned about the last 1dB or 1% EVM of performance. For performance-oriented platforms – please refer to the AD-FMCOMMS2-EBZ.

Resources

AD9361 High Performance Highly Integrated RF Agile Transreceiver Linux Device Driver
3/3/2014

AD-FMCOMMS3-EBZ User Guide
1/19/2016

AD-FMCOMMS3-EBZ Design & Integration Files
3/7/2023

Software

IIO Oscilloscope Application

AD9361 Software Defined Radio Board (2.4GHz Optimized)

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Features and Benefits

Software tunable across wide frequency range (70 MHz to 6.0 GHz) with a channel bandwidth of <200 kHz to 56 MHz.
Phase and frequency synchronization on both transmit and receive paths
Performance optimized for the narrowband range of 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz

Product Details

The AD-FMCOMMS2-EBZ is a high-speed analog module designed to showcase the AD9361, a high performance, highly integrated RF transceiver intended for use in RF applications, such as 3G and 4G base station and test equipment applications, and software defined radios. Its programmability and wideband capability make it ideal for a broad range of transceiver applications. The device combines an RF front end with a flexible mixed-signal baseband section and integrated frequency synthesizers, simplifying design-in by providing a configurable digital interface to a processor or FPGA. The AD9361 chip operates in the 70 MHz to 6 GHz range, covering most licensed and unlicensed bands. The AD-FMCOMMS2-EBZ board comes specifically tuned and optimized to 2.4 GHz and due to the limitations of the on-board discrete external components, it may exhibit diminished RF performance on some other programmed configurations. The chip supports channel bandwidths from less than 200 kHz to 56 MHz by changing sample rate, digital filters, and decimation, all programmable within the AD9361 itself.

The AD-FMCOMMS2-EBZ provides RF engineers the ability to connect the AD9361 to a RF testbench (Vector Signal Analyzer, Signal generator, etc) and measure performance. The external components (which can easily be swapped) on the AD-FMCOMMS2-EBZ have a narrower RF tuning range 2400 – 2500 MHz. It is expected that most engineers will change these external components (pin for pin replacements from various vendors are available) for their specific application/frequency of interest. Anyone interested in a wider tuning range board should look at the AD-FMCOMMS3-EBZ.