Called EV12PS640, it was demonstrated alongside the recently announced EV12DD700 12bit 12GSample/s (26GHz bandwidth) dual channel DAC.

It is aimed at direct sampling microwave signal generation, eliminating the need for frequency translation and allowing software-defined radio operation up to Ka band at 26GHz.

“This means that systems are much easier to optimise for different application scenarios, as well as providing a platform for them to be re-configured on-the-fly,” according to the company. “Through a direct microwave sampling approach, it is possible to streamline data conversion hardware significantly.”

Clock and analogue inputs to the device are single-ended 50Ω – a first for Teledyne, it said – suppressing the need for a balun.

Applications are foreseen in avionics, military, space, test and measurement.

EV12PS640 ADC demo on YouTube

EV12DD700 DAC demo on YouTube