E2V is claiming a world first with a DAC that can generate K-Band (18-27GHz) signals directly, without a mixer. Called EV12DS460, conversion is 12bit at at 6Gsample/s guaranteed, with operation possible up to 7Gsample/s. “Removing up-conversion stages in our customers’ systems operating up to K-band will help them simplify system design,” said company v-p semiconductors Laurent Monge. …
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