12-bit 4.5 Gsps DAC

The AF209 Digital to Analog conversion is performed by one e2v EV12DS400 12-bit 4.5 Gsps DAC. 
The AF209 provides one front panel SSMC connector for the analog output. 
The output signal is single ended AC coupled with an output bandwidth from 1 MHz to more than 7 GHz with -3 dBm output level. 

Trigger and Synchronization

The AF209 provides a front panel SSMC connector for an external trigger input and one front panel SSMC connector for an external trigger output. 
The trigger input and output signals are buffered with ultrafast PECL buffers. 

FMC interface

Firmware

The AF209 comes with a firmware package which includes VHDL cores allowing control and communication with all AF209 hardware resources. 
A base design is provided which demonstrates the use of the AF209 and gives users a starting point for firmware development. 
The AF209 firmware package is supported on the Xilinx VIVADO ® 2015.2 design suites and later versions. 
The AF209 firmware package has been fully validated on AV108 and other ApisSys FMC carrier products. 

Software

The AF209 is delivered with control software compatible with AV108 and other ApisSys FMC carrier products. 
An application example is provided as source code. 

Ruggedization

The AF209 is delivered in air cooled and conduction cooled standard or rugged versions for use in severe environmental conditions. 
Standard VITA 47 supported ruggedization levels are EAC4, EAC6 and ECC3.