Using a wideband ADC (the 16 bit, 130 MSPS/sec, LTC2208 for example)
seems like a poor choice for a narrow band radio compared to the
simpler, cheaper and less power hungry Tayloe mixer approach.  Of
course, there is something very satisfying to a purist about the
direct "antenna to bits" approach.

Can anyone help answer the following questions:

1.  Which DDS has the best spur performance:  AD9952 (14 bit DAC) or
the AD9958 (10 bit DAC)?

2.  What exactly is legal status of the Tayloe mixer?  Motorola owns
the patent (US # 6230000).  There may be a great deal of prior art
that might render the patent without merit but I don't want to get
sued over a hobby.  Did Flex-Radio license this patent from Motorola?

3.  I'm still confused about how to calculate/estimate SNR, blocking
dynamic range and arrange gain distribution for a wideband ADC based
radio.  Can someone point me to reference or use the previously
mentioned LT2208 as an example for a 3 KHz channel. 

Thanks for any help or insights...
Wayne









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