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AD9873JS - 232 MHz Mixed-Signal AFE | Analog Devices

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AD9873JS Visão geral

The Analog Devices AD9873JS is a mixed-signal analog front-end converter with a complete 232 MHz quadrature digital transmitter, a 12-bit ADC, a 10-bit ADC, two 8-bit ADCs, and two sigma-delta control DACs, supplied in a 100-lead MQFP package. The device is designed for broadband communications, including cable set-top boxes, cable modems, and related video and digital-data systems.

A mixed-signal analog front-end, or AFE, combines analog signal acquisition and conversion functions with digital processing and interface functions on one integrated circuit. In the AD9873JS, this integration includes multiple ADC channels and a quadrature digital up-converter, allowing a system to receive and transmit broadband signals while limiting external component count. Its architecture is positioned for cost-sensitive broadband equipment where size, power dissipation, and dynamic performance are important.

The verified manufacturer material identifies a 232 MHz quadrature digital transmitter, output bandwidth up to 65 MHz, and a 12-bit TxDAC+ direct IF digital-to-analog converter. The receive section includes four ADCs with different resolutions: one 12-bit ADC, one 10-bit ADC, and two 8-bit ADCs. Two sigma-delta control DACs support control functions within the mixed-signal signal chain. The AD9873JS is identified as a 3.3 V CMOS analog front-end converter for MCNS-DOCSIS, DVB, and DAVIC-compliant set-top-box and cable-modem applications.

The AD9873JS combines a transmit path and multichannel receive path in one device, reducing the number of separate conversion and modulation blocks required by a broadband front end. The 232 MHz transmitter section is intended for quadrature digital signal generation, while the multichannel ADC section supports video and digital-data reception. This makes the device relevant to cable-modem headends, set-top-box receiver designs, DVB systems, and other broadband communication equipment requiring multiple conversion functions.

Typical implementation requires careful attention to analog input conditioning, clocking, digital data timing, power distribution, and PCB layout. Because the device integrates several high-speed and precision functions, decoupling and controlled return paths are essential for minimizing noise and crosstalk. The external interface and pin arrangement should be verified against the complete Analog Devices datasheet before PCB release, especially when matching the AD9873JS variant and its 100-lead MQFP footprint.

This page consolidates the verified AD9873JS product description, package identification, conversion features, application positioning, sourcing references, and design-oriented guidance. It also records where detailed electrical limits, timing values, pricing, pin assignments, and lifecycle information were not present in the supplied verified data, rather than inferring them.

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AD9873

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📦 MQFP-100 (14x20)
Mixed-signal analog front-end converter · 232 MHz quadrature digital transmitter · Up to 65 MHz · 12-bit TxDAC+ direct IF DAC · 12-bit · 10-bit · Two 8-bit ADCs · Four ADC channels

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AD9873JS Classificações máximas e características elétricas

Product Type Mixed-signal analog front-end converter
Transmitter Clock Frequency 232 MHz quadrature digital transmitter
Transmitter Output Bandwidth Up to 65 MHz
Primary Transmit DAC Resolution 12-bit TxDAC+ direct IF DAC
Primary ADC Resolution 12-bit
Secondary ADC Resolution 10-bit
Additional ADC Channels Two 8-bit ADCs
ADC Channel Count Four ADC channels
Control DACs Two sigma-delta control DACs
Tensão de alimentação 3.3 V CMOS
Target Standards and Applications MCNS-DOCSIS, DVB, DAVIC-compliant set-top-box and cable-modem applications
Application Domain Broadband communications
Encapsulamento 100-lead MQFP (14x20)
Tipo de montagem Surface mount

Guia de Configuração de Pinos do AD9873JS 100-lead mqfp (14x20)

Configuração de pinos para AD9873JS (pacote 100-lead mqfp (14x20)). Este componente analógico possui pinos de entrada, saída e alimentação. Consulte o datasheet do fabricante para configurações de offset null, compensação e pino de enable. Ideal para circuitos de condicionamento de sinal e amplificadores.

Diagrama de pinagem do pacote 100-lead mqfp (14x20) para AD9873JS

Nenhum dado detalhado de pinagem disponível para AD9873JS.

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Aplicações típicas

AD9873JS é adequado para 7 aplicaçãos: Cable Modem Signal Chain, Set-Top-Box Receiver, Digital Video and Data Receiver, DVB Signal Processing, DAVIC-Compatible Cable Equipment, Broadband IF Modulation, Multichannel Communication Front End.

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Cable Modem Signal Chain

AD9873JS fits cable-modem designs that combine a high-speed digital transmit path with multiple receiver conversion channels. The verified manufacturer description identifies a 232 MHz quadrature digital transmitter, a 12-bit primary ADC, a 10-bit ADC, two 8-bit ADCs, and two sigma-delta control DACs in one device. This integration can simplify a broadband front end by reducing the number of separate converter blocks around the modulation and demodulation sections. The designer should still validate clock distribution, analog input levels, channel bandwidth, interface timing, and PCB signal integrity against the complete datasheet. AD9873JS is most appropriate when the product architecture matches the documented cable-modem use case rather than when a generic low-power ADC is sufficient.

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Set-Top-Box Receiver

AD9873JS is identified by Analog Devices for cable set-top-box applications and is suited to systems processing multiple video or digital-data signals. Its receiver section combines a 12-bit ADC, a 10-bit ADC, and two 8-bit ADCs, while the transmitter section supports quadrature digital modulation at up to 65 MHz output bandwidth. Using one mixed-signal front end can reduce external conversion circuitry and board partitioning. In practice, the design team must verify the required channel count, conversion rates, video bandwidth, carrier plan, and external clock architecture. The component is more suitable than a simple ADC when transmit modulation and multichannel reception must be consolidated.

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Digital Video and Data Receiver

The multichannel ADC arrangement makes AD9873JS relevant to broadband receivers handling video and digital data signals. The manufacturer product page describes one 12-bit ADC, one 10-bit ADC, and two 8-bit ADCs, providing different conversion resolutions for receiver functions. This mixed-resolution architecture can be useful when the system requires higher resolution for a primary signal path and lower-cost conversion for auxiliary channels. Actual signal-chain performance depends on input bandwidth, sampling clock accuracy, dynamic range, channel bandwidth, and downstream filtering. The verified data does not provide all timing or dynamic-range limits, so the complete datasheet should be used for channel-budget calculations and analog front-end design.

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DVB Signal Processing

AD9873JS is suitable for DVB-oriented broadband signal-processing equipment because Analog Devices identifies DVB-compliant set-top-box and cable-modem applications. The 232 MHz quadrature digital transmitter and 65 MHz output bandwidth provide a transmit modulation function, while the four ADC channels support receiver-side conversion. In a DVB design, the component can help consolidate functions that would otherwise require separate transmitter, ADC, and control-DAC blocks. Its use should be conditioned on matching the required DVB channel bandwidth, sample rates, interface format, and analog gain distribution. Since the verified snippets do not provide all DVB-specific timing or electrical limits, those values must be checked in the manufacturer documentation before schematic release.

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DAVIC-Compatible Cable Equipment

AD9873JS is identified for DAVIC-compliant cable set-top-box and cable-modem equipment, making it applicable to legacy and regional broadband receiver designs. The integrated transmitter, multichannel ADCs, and sigma-delta control DACs provide a broad mixed-signal foundation rather than a standalone data converter. This can be advantageous when a product must combine modulation, multiple reception paths, and control functions within a compact board area. The design still needs channel-specific gain, filtering, clock distribution, and impedance-control decisions. Confirm that the exact AD9873JS ordering option, package, and electrical limits satisfy the target product requirements; the verified data does not state DAVIC certification or test results.

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Broadband IF Modulation

AD9873JS can be used in broadband intermediate-frequency modulation systems because it includes a 232 MHz quadrature digital up-converter and a 12-bit TxDAC+ direct IF DAC. The transmitter output bandwidth reaches 65 MHz according to the verified Analog Devices material, making it relevant to IF generation for cable and broadband systems. In implementation, the digital data path, interpolation or filtering stages, clock source, and analog reconstruction network must be matched to the desired modulation bandwidth. The integrated receiver ADCs also allow transmit and receive functions to coexist in one device. Exact DAC linearity, clock requirements, and output-level limits remain unavailable in the supplied snippets and must be verified before selecting external analog components.

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Multichannel Communication Front End

AD9873JS suits multichannel broadband communication equipment where a compact mixed-signal solution is more valuable than isolated converter ICs. The device combines four ADC channels with a 232 MHz quadrature transmitter and two sigma-delta control DACs, allowing a single package to support several receive and control paths. This consolidation can reduce component count and simplify board partitioning compared with a design built from separate ADC, DAC, and modulation blocks. The tradeoff is reduced flexibility: channel bandwidth, sampling clocks, analog input ranges, digital interfaces, and control-loop behavior must all match the integrated device. Use the complete AD9873 documentation for signal-integrity layout, power sequencing, and thermal analysis rather than assuming generic converter guidelines apply.

What is the AD9873JS mixed-signal analog front end?
The AD9873JS is a mixed-signal analog front-end converter from Analog Devices for broadband communications. According to the manufacturer product page, it combines a complete 12-bit, 232 MSPS digital up-converter, a 12-bit ADC, a 10-bit ADC, two 8-bit ADCs, and two sigma-delta control DACs. The AD9873JS is packaged in a 100-lead MQFP (14x20) package and targets cable set-top boxes, cable modems, and related broadband equipment.
What are the key specifications of AD9873JS that engineers should know?
The AD9873JS integrates a 232 MHz quadrature digital transmitter with four ADC channels and two sigma-delta control DACs. Verified Analog Devices material identifies a 12-bit primary ADC, a 10-bit ADC, two 8-bit ADCs, 65 MHz maximum transmitter output bandwidth, and a 12-bit TxDAC+ direct IF DAC. The device uses a 3.3 V CMOS supply and is housed in a 100-lead MQFP (14x20) package.
Where to buy AD9873JS online?
AD9873JS can be researched through the DigiKey product page, Octopart listing, and manufacturer product page supplied in the verified data. The verified search data confirms the part is listed by Analog Devices and DigiKey as a 4-channel, 12-bit AFE in a 100-MQFP (14x20) package, but it does not provide a current unit price or confirmed stock quantity. XAIPART should verify live distributor inventory before accepting an order.
What is the price of AD9873JS?
The verified data does not include a numeric AD9873JS price, so no price is claimed here. The Octopart result identifies a distributor comparison source, and the DigiKey result identifies the product listing, but neither snippet supplies a usable price amount. Check the live distributor listing or request a quote for current pricing as of 2026-10-23. The offered tiers remain unquoted because fabricated prices would be misleading.
What is the lead time for AD9873JS?
The supplied verified data does not state a current AD9873JS lead time. DigiKey identifies the part as a 4-channel, 12-bit AFE in a 100-MQFP (14x20) package, but the snippet does not provide a quantity, lead-time band, or stock count. Confirm availability and lead time directly with the distributor or manufacturer, using 2026-10-23 as the reference date for the inquiry.
Is AD9873JS in stock?
The verified data confirms that AD9873JS has distributor listings, but it does not explicitly state that the part is in stock. According to the DigiKey and Octopart snippets, the part is cataloged and available for quotation or purchase channels, but neither source provides a confirmed inventory quantity. Treat the lifecycle and stock status as unknown until the distributor page or an authorized supply source confirms current availability.
What is the difference between the AD9873JS transmitter and receiver sections?
The AD9873JS receiver section contains four ADC channels with 12-bit, 10-bit, 8-bit, and 8-bit resolutions, while the transmitter section uses a 232 MHz quadrature digital up-converter and a 12-bit TxDAC+ direct IF DAC. According to the Analog Devices product page, the transmitter provides up to 65 MHz output bandwidth. The device combines these separate signal paths for broadband communication equipment.
How does AD9873JS compare with a cable-modem analog front end?
AD9873JS is specifically a cable-modem and set-top-box analog front-end converter rather than a general-purpose signal-processing IC. Verified manufacturer material identifies MCNS-DOCSIS, DVB, and DAVIC-compliant applications, a 232 MHz quadrature transmitter, four ADC channels, and two control DACs. A generic cable-modem AFE may support only one of these functions, so the comparison depends on required transmit bandwidth, ADC channel count, DAC resolution, package, and system clocking.
When should I choose AD9873JS over a discrete ADC and DAC design?
Choose AD9873JS when a broadband system needs an integrated transmitter, multiple receiver ADCs, and control DACs in one mixed-signal device. The verified manufacturer description identifies a 232 MHz quadrature digital transmitter, a 12-bit primary ADC, a 10-bit ADC, two 8-bit ADCs, and two sigma-delta control DACs. A discrete design may provide more flexibility, but it generally requires more components, routing, clocking, and board area.
Is AD9873JS suitable for a set-top-box receiver?
AD9873JS is designed for cable set-top-box and cable-modem applications, including DVB and DAVIC-compliant systems according to the verified Analog Devices description. Its 232 MHz quadrature digital transmitter, 12-bit primary ADC, additional ADC channels, and control DACs support broadband receive and transmit signal chains. Suitability still depends on the exact channel plan, interface timing, power budget, and thermal conditions of the target receiver.
Where to download the AD9873JS datasheet PDF?
The official AD9873 product page is https://www.analog.com/en/products/ad9873.html, and the verified search results also identify an Analog Devices datasheet page and a third-party PDF mirror. Use the Analog Devices product page as the authoritative starting point for current documentation and revision details. The supplied data does not provide a verified Analog Devices PDF URL, document number, revision letter, or page count.
Where can I find the AD9873JS pinout?
The AD9873JS pinout should be taken from the complete manufacturer datasheet for the AD9873 family and the exact AD9873JS package variant. The verified data identifies a 100-lead MQFP (14x20) package but does not include individual pin numbers, signal names, or no-connect assignments. Because the complete pinout was not supplied, the pinout field is left null rather than reconstructed from memory.
What design considerations matter for AD9873JS PCB layout?
Use short, controlled routing for high-speed digital and analog signals, provide local power decoupling, and keep analog and digital return paths carefully managed. The verified data confirms a 232 MHz quadrature transmitter, a 232 MSPS digital up-converter context, four ADC channels, and multiple DAC functions, but it does not prescribe trace lengths, impedance values, capacitor values, or layout dimensions. Apply the complete manufacturer datasheet and reference-circuit guidance during design release.
Can AD9873JS replace a similar mixed-signal converter?
A replacement can only be considered after confirming package, pinout, supply voltage, clocking, ADC resolutions, transmitter frequency, DAC functions, interface timing, and lifecycle status. The supplied cross-reference search returned generic cross-reference tools but no validated substitute MPN with a confirmed AD9873JS footprint and pin map. Therefore, no drop-in replacement is listed in this data set rather than presenting an unverified equivalent.
What is the best cross-brand equivalent for AD9873JS?
The supplied verified data does not identify a validated cross-brand equivalent for AD9873JS. Analog Devices describes AD9873 as a highly integrated broadband communications AFE with a 232 MHz transmitter, four ADCs, and two control DACs; matching only the package or ADC headline would not establish compatibility. A valid equivalent would require documented pin-to-pin mapping and verified transmitter, receiver, clock, interface, voltage, and performance compatibility.
What can replace AD9873JS?
No verified drop-in replacement for AD9873JS was found in the supplied cross-reference data. The verified AD9873JS package is a 100-lead MQFP (14x20), and the search results provide generic replacement tools rather than a named, pin-compatible substitute. Before redesigning or replacing the device, compare the complete datasheet pinout, electrical limits, clock architecture, transmitter bandwidth, ADC performance, DAC functions, package, and lifecycle requirements.

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Guia de seleção

Choose AD9873JS when the target product is a cable set-top box, cable modem, or related broadband communication system that needs a high-speed quadrature transmitter together with multiple receiver ADCs and control DACs. Its 232 MHz transmitter, 65 MHz maximum output bandwidth, 12-bit TxDAC+, four ADC channels, and 3.3 V CMOS integration are the main reasons to select it. A discrete ADC or DAC design may be preferable when the system needs a different resolution, wider channel flexibility, independent supply sequencing, or a modern digital interface not confirmed by the supplied data. Treat any alternative as a true drop-in only after its package, pinout, electrical limits, clocking, and interface have been verified. The supplied cross-reference data did not identify a validated substitute, so design reuse should be based on the exact AD9873JS documentation rather than an assumed equivalent.

Comparação com alternativas

Parâmetro Este produto AD9873 AD9873JS
Product Type Mixed-signal analog front-end converter AD9873 family identification Mixed-signal analog front-end converter
Brand Analog Devices Analog Devices Analog Devices
Transmitter Clock Frequency 232 MHz 232 MHz family feature 232 MHz
Transmitter Output Bandwidth 65 MHz maximum 65 MHz family feature 65 MHz maximum
Transmit DAC Resolution 12-bit TxDAC+ 12-bit TxDAC+ family feature 12-bit TxDAC+
ADC Channel Count 4 channels 4 channels family feature 4 channels
ADC Resolutions 12-bit, 10-bit, 8-bit, 8-bit 12-bit, 10-bit, 8-bit, 8-bit family feature 12-bit, 10-bit, 8-bit, 8-bit
Control DACs 2 sigma-delta 2 sigma-delta family feature 2 sigma-delta
Supply Voltage 3.3 V CMOS 3.3 V CMOS family feature 3.3 V CMOS

Principais diferenciais

  • Integrated broadband transmit and receive functions (vs AD9873)
  • Mixed-resolution receiver architecture (vs AD9873)
  • High-bandwidth quadrature modulation (vs AD9873JS)

Notas de projeto

Design the AD9873JS power distribution around the verified 3.3 V CMOS supply requirement and separate high-current digital paths from sensitive analog returns. The supplied data does not provide recommended capacitor values, current limits, sequencing requirements, or power-consumption figures, so these values must be taken from the complete manufacturer datasheet and reference circuitry. Estimated thermal calculations should not be performed until the actual VIN, VOUT, clock rate, channel utilization, and ambient temperature are known.

Route the AD9873JS analog, digital, clock, and ground paths with controlled impedance and short return paths. Because the device combines a 232 MHz transmitter with four ADC channels, keep high-speed digital activity away from sensitive analog inputs and use a continuous ground reference wherever practical. The verified data does not specify trace lengths or stack-up requirements; derive those constraints from the complete datasheet clocking and interface sections before release.

Validate the complete clock and data path with the system's actual sampling rate rather than only the 232 MHz transmitter headline. Check clock jitter, data timing, analog input bandwidth, filtering, output reconstruction components, and channel-to-channel crosstalk. The supplied material confirms 65 MHz transmitter output bandwidth and four ADC channels, but it does not provide dynamic-range, jitter, settling-time, or crosstalk limits; obtain those specifications from the manufacturer datasheet before sizing external components.

Informações de conformidade

RoHS
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REACH
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AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Sem chumbo
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Sem halogênios
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Minerais de conflito
Unknown

The supplied verified search results identify the product and its communications applications but do not provide current RoHS, REACH, halogen-free, lead-free, conflict-minerals, or AEC-Q100 status. Compliance must be confirmed from the current Analog Devices product documentation or supplier declarations.

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