This Quad 3.2/1.5 GSps 12-Bit DAC WFMC+ allows sample rates as high as 3.2GSps and provides four channels of high speed, precision digital-to-analog converter outputs for a compatible motherboard. It provides excellent analog performance with flexible high-precision trigger options.
 

General

• Four DAC Channels running at up to 3.2GSps 12-bits each
• Capability to have eight DAC channels in one 6U OpenVPX slot when plugged into WILDSTAR OpenVPX FPGA mainboards
• Compatible with any WILDSTAR mainboard with a WFMC+ slot
• Firmware and Software for four channel data transmit interface and clock trigger synchronization provided in CoreFire Next and VHDL source

DAC Performance

• Sample Rate: 600MSps – 3.2GSps
• Resolution: 12 Bits
• Selectable Output Modes
  • NRZ: Non-Return to Zero
  • NRTZ: Narrow Return to Zero
  • RTZ: Return to Zero
  • RF: Radio Frequency
• Analog 3dB Bandwidth: 1 MHz to 3 GHz
• Operable Analog Bandwidth: Up to 7GHz

I/O Connectors

• Optional 50Ω SMA or VITA 67
• Six I/O Connectors
  • Four Analog Outputs
  • One Clock Input
  • One Trigger Input

Clock Synchronization

• Software-selectable external clock input or onboard PLL clock
• All DACs across multiple mezzanine cards can be synchronized using WILDSTAR Clock Distribution Boards and select WILDSTAR Backplanes

Mechanical and Environmental

• Integrated Heatsink and EMI / Crosstalk Shields
• All Boards are Rated for Industrial Temperatures

There are a range of options available. Please contact Sarsen to discuss your project requirements.