DATASHEETFMC172

Wideband Low Latency FMC Module ﻿
The FMC172 is an analog-to-digital (A/D) anddigital-to-analog (D/A) FMC daughter card thatprovides one 10-bit A/D channel at 6.4 GSPS
and one 10-bit D/A channel at 6 GSPS. The
sample clock can be supplied externally or by
an internal clock source (optionally locked toan external reference). The clock tree enables
cascading of multiple boards for phase-locked
sampling. A trigger input is also available forcustomized sampling control and to enable
synchronization across multiple cards.
The FMC172 is mechanically and electricallycompliant to the FMC standard (ANSI/VITA57.1). It can be used in a conduction-cooled
environment with Abaco carrier cards.
The FMC172 utilizes LVDS connectivity to thehost carrier, to enable latency from the RF to RFconnector under 20ns. Coupled with >6GHz of
instantaneous bandwidth in both transmit andreceive, the FMC172 is ideal for ultra low latency
applications. The analog signal input and output
are AC-coupled and connected to SSMC coax
connectors on the front panel.
The FMC172 allows flexible control of clock
source, sampling frequency, and calibration
through I2C communication. The ADC has
individual calibration circuits for fine-tuning ofgain, offset, and phase.
The card is equipped with power supply andtemperature monitoring and offers several
power-down modes to switch off unused
functions or protect the card from overheating.
The FMC172 is ideal for applications where low
latency high bandwidth sampling are the driving
requirements such as DRFMs.

FEATURES:• Single-channel, 10-bit A/D up
to 6.4GSPS• Single-channel, 10-bit D/A up to6.0GSPS• VITA 57.1 FMC compliant• Conduction-cooled version
available (Deviation fromStandard)• AC-coupled analog signals• 6 SSMC front panel connectors• Clock source, sampling
frequency, and calibration
through I2C communication• Flexible clock tree enables:-- Internal clock source-- External sampling or referenceclock• Trigger signal to enable multiboard synchronization• Power-down modes to switch
off unused functions forsystem power savings• MIL-I-46058c Conformal
Coating compliant (optional)

DATASHEETFMC172 Wideband Low Latency FMC Module ﻿Specifications

Support:• 4FM GUI offers multiple functionsincluding the ability to monitor voltage
and temperature; perform memory tests;
measure the PCIe bandwidth; update
FPGA firmware; and access StellerIP.
• StellerIP is available for this product. It
provides a simple way to design FPGA
firmware with automated code andbitstream generation.
• Data analyzer makes it possible to display
digitized data in real time
• This module can be used on any FMC/
FMC+ compatible carrier card in air-cooled
and some conduction-cooled carriers• User manual• Performance report• Support provided on Abaco Systems
support forum private boards• Reference designs available for multiple
FPGA carriers

Board
Monitoring

ReferenceBoard
Control

Clock TreeEEPROM

I 2C

LVDS Clock [1]Trigger / Sync

LVDS Trigger [1]Trigger

CLK
SYNC

Analog inAC

3.2 GSPS
Dual ADC
ADC12DL3200

AC

LVDS Data [10]
LVDS Data [10]
LVDS Data [10]
LVDS Data [10]
LVDS Data Ready
LVDS Strobe [4]Analog in
CAL

CLK
RESET_L

Analog out
AC

6.0 GSPS
Single DAC
EV12DS460A

FMC High-pin count 400-pins LVDS

Application:• Software Defined Radio• Direct RF Down Conversion• Radar/Sonar Electronic Warfare• Direction Finding• Ultra-Wideband Satellite Digital Receiver• and Transmitter• Wireless communication transceivers• and base stations• Medical equipment• Aerospace and test & measurement
instruments support

Block diagram

LVDS Data [10]
LVDS Data [10]
LVDS Data [10]
LVDS Data [10]
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