AD9361BBCZ RF Transceiver Manufacturer, Characteristics, Applications and Package

16 January 2024


Ⅰ. Overview of AD9361BBCZ

Ⅱ. Who produced AD9361BBCZ?

Ⅲ. Technical parameters of AD9361BBCZ

Ⅳ. What are the characteristics of AD9361BBCZ?

Ⅴ. Market trend of AD9361BBCZ

Ⅵ. Where is AD9361BBCZ used?

Ⅶ. How to use AD9361BBCZ?

Ⅷ. Package of AD9361BBCZ



AD9361BBCZ integrates a variety of radio frequency circuits and digital processing modules with transceiver functions, and is suitable for wireless communications covering a wide frequency range. Its programmability and wideband capabilities make it ideal for a wide range of transceiver applications. In this article, we will introduce the features and applications of this chip.



Ⅰ. Overview of AD9361BBCZ


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The AD9361BBCZ is a high-performance, highly integrated RF transceiver designed for 3G and 4G base station applications. It features a fully programmable digital signal processing architecture that enables highly flexible wireless communication system designs. In addition, the AD9361BBCZ is highly scalable and compatible for integration with a wide range of processors, FPGAs and other peripherals, facilitating the design and development of wireless communication systems.


The AD9361BBCZ combines an RF front-end with a flexible mixed-signal baseband section and integrated frequency synthesizer, simplifying design by providing a configurable digital interface to the processor. Two independent direct-conversion receivers feature advanced noise figure and linearity. Each receiver (RX) subsystem includes independent automatic gain control (AGC), DC offset correction, quadrature correction, and digital filtering, eliminating the need for these functions in digital baseband. In addition, the AD9361BBCZ features a flexible manual gain mode that can be externally controlled. Two high dynamic range analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) per channel digitize the received I and Q signals and pass them through configurable extraction filters and 128-tap finite impulse response (FIR) filters to produce 12-bit output signals at the appropriate sample rate.


Alternatives and equivalents:

AD9361BBCZ-REEL

AD9364BBCZREEL

AD9364BBCZ

GC5322IZND

GC5325IZND



Ⅱ. Who produced AD9361BBCZ?


The AD9361BBCZ is manufactured by Analog Devices Inc. Established in 1965 and based in Norwood, Massachusetts, U.S.A., the company specializes in creating, manufacturing, and promoting analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing integrated circuits (ICs) for diverse electronic applications. ADI has a large market share in the analog device field, and the value of its brand is highly reputable and influential in the industry. Through the merger with Maxis, ADI has significantly increased its market share in the automotive industry. This merger enables ADI to better meet customer needs and provide better quality products and services. Comparing the revenue reports for 2020 and 2023, we can see a significant increase in ADI's market share.



Ⅲ. Technical parameters of AD9361BBCZ


• AD9361BBCZ belongs to the RF transceiver category.

• The manufacturer of AD9361BBCZ is Analog Devices Inc.

• It has two transmitters and two receivers.

• Its output power is 8 dBm.

• Its frequency range is 70 MHz to 6 GHz.

• Its power supply voltage is 1.27 V to 1.33 V.

• Its operating temperature is -40°C to 85°C.

• It adopts SMD or SMT installation method.

• It has 144 pins and comes in BGA-144 package and tray packaging.

• The dimensions of the AD9361BBCZ are 10.1 mm in length, 10 mm in width, and 1 mm in height.



Ⅳ. What are the characteristics of AD9361BBCZ?


AD9361BBCZ usually has the following features:


• Low power consumption design: AD9361BBCZ is equipped with advanced dynamic power management features. When the device is in idle or low load state, it will automatically reduce the operating frequency and current consumption, thus extending the battery life. In terms of signal processing, the AD9361BBCZ adopts advanced digital signal processing algorithms, which can ensure signal quality while reducing power consumption during processing.


• Wide bandwidth coverage: It has the ability to cover a wide frequency range and is suitable for different communication standards and frequency bands.


• High integration: It integrates a variety of transceiver function modules, including analog front-end, digital signal processing, etc., which simplifies RF system design.


• Excellent signal processing capability: AD9361BBCZ has provides high-performance signal processing and modulation and demodulation functions, supporting various modulation formats and signal processing algorithms, such as QAM, QPSK, BPSK, ASK and so on.


• Flexibility and programmability: The transceiver can be configured through software for parameter adjustment and performance optimization. Through software configuration, users can adjust various parameters of the AD9361BBCZ according to actual application requirements. This allows the same hardware platform to adapt to many different communication standards and scenarios. At the same time, software configuration allows users to customize the AD9361BBCZ according to the functional needs, performance objectives and other specific requirements of the device. This greatly enhances the applicability and relevance of this product.



Ⅴ. Market trend of AD9361BBCZ


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In the second half of 2023, the emergence of new smartphones triggered a market boom. In October, many mobile phone manufacturers launched a series of new products. During this period, the market demand for RF transceivers, as one of the core components, has increased. This upward trend has had an impact on material prices, causing the price of AD9361BBCZ to fluctuate. Compared with the past few months, the price of this chip has changed significantly in October.



Ⅵ. Where is AD9361BBCZ used?


AD9361BBCZ is mainly used in radar systems, software radio systems, medical equipment, communication base stations, satellite communications and other fields. Specific applications include:


1. Radar system: This transceiver can be used in radar systems as a transceiver module. It can receive and transmit radar signals, thereby helping users better monitor targets.


2. Satellite communication: In satellite communication terminals, this transceiver incorporates cutting-edge signal processing technology and a high-speed digital signal processor, enabling the reception and transmission of satellite signals.


3. Medical equipment: Among those devices that highly rely on wireless technology for data transmission, such as wearable devices, portable ultrasound, etc., AD9361BBCZ, as a wireless communication component with excellent performance, is gradually being used in many medical applications.


4. Communication base station: AD9361BBCZ can be used to build wireless communication base stations, supporting multiple communication standards, including LTE, WCDMA, CDMA2000, etc. It provides flexible radio frequency configuration so that the base station can adapt to the requirements of different frequency bands and communication standards.


5. Software-defined radio (SDR) system: AD9361BBCZ can be used to build flexible, programmable SDR systems. The SDR system is a radio system that can adapt to a variety of communication standards and frequency bands. It can change the functions and performance of the system through programming according to different needs and environments.



Ⅶ. How to use AD9361BBCZ?


AD9361BBCZ is a high-performance radio frequency transceiver, which requires a stable power supply for normal operation. First of all, we should ensure that the power supply voltage provided is within the specified range to avoid excessive power fluctuations or power noise interference. Secondly, we need thermal management. Since AD9361BBCZ will generate a certain amount of heat during operation, we need to pay attention to its heat dissipation issue. We should ensure good heat dissipation to avoid performance degradation or damage caused by overheating. At the same time, the working environment of AD9361BBCZ should be kept clean and dry to avoid dust, moisture and other environmental factors from affecting its normal operation. In addition, we need to pay attention to the interface connection. The AD9361BBCZ communicates with other devices or processors through the SPI interface. We should ensure that the interface connection is stable to avoid communication failures caused by poor connections. For the long-term use of AD9361BBCZ, we should perform regular maintenance to maintain its performance and stability. As technology continues to advance, the firmware of AD9361BBCZ may be upgraded. We should pay attention to the firmware upgrade information released by the manufacturer and perform upgrade operations in a timely manner to obtain better performance and stability.



Ⅷ. Package of AD9361BBCZ


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The AD9361BBCZ is packaged in a 10 mm × 10 mm, 144-pin ball grid array (BGA).




Frequently Asked Questions


1. What frequency range does the AD9361BBCZ cover?


The AD9361BBCZ has a wide frequency range that can cover frequencies from 70 MHz to 6 GHz, making it suitable for a variety of communication standards.


2. What is the replacement and equivalent of AD9361BBCZ?


You can replace the AD9361BBCZ with AD9361BBCZ-REEL, AD9364BBCZREEL, AD9364BBCZ or GC5322IZND.


3. What is the AD9361BBCZ?


The AD9361BBCZ is a transceiver integrated circuit (IC) developed by Analog Devices. It combines both the transmitter and receiver functionalities for wireless communication systems.


4. What is the RF transceiver?


RF transceivers are those which receive and demodulate the radio signals. It then modulated to receive new signals. RF transceivers made up of an antenna which receives transmitted signals and a tuner is used for separation of specific signal from all of the other signals that is received by the antenna.