This design illustrates the circuit modifications required to support high bandwidth and high frequency applications using current source DACs like the DAC38J84 with the TRF3704 modulator. The TRF3704 is a 6 GHz modulator capable of supporting wide BB bandwidths. The DAC38J84 is a 2.5 GSPS converter capable of supporting 600 MHz of baseband bandwidth. This combination facilitates operating at frequencies and bandwidths previously unattainable for high end communication systems.
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| Type | Title | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| User guide | TIDA-00335 MathCAD Design Calculations | Dec. 10, 2014 | ||
| Design guide | High-Bandwidth High-Frequency Transmitter Solution Design Guide | Oct. 08, 2014 |
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