Frequency Synthesis, Part 2: Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)

Title: Frequency Synthesis, Part 2: Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)

Overview:
This month we conclude our two-part series on frequency synthesis, with an introduction to Direct Digital Synthesis. We will give a basic review of how a direct digital synthesis system works, touching on the inner workings of the DDS engine at a relatively high level. We will also discuss the tradeoffs between PLL and DDS technology as a base choice for frequency synthesis needs.

Who should attend?
Students and engineers new to the field of RF and instrumentation design, as well as those more experienced engineers looking for a refresher on this topic.

Presenter:
Jeff Keip, Senior Marketing Manager, High Speed DDS Portfolio, Analog Devices
Jeff Keip is the senior marketing manager in charge of the high speed DDS portfolio at Analog Devices. He has been responsible for product definition and roadmap planning for the high speed DDS products at Analog Devices for over 9 years. He holds a BSEE from the University of California at Davis, and is the primary inventor of the programmable modulus function for DDS.