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AD9363 unused TX output issuu

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The user asked about potential issues from leaving the TX2B RF output of the AD9363 unconnected while using TX2A. The final answer indicates that both channels are controlled by a single register bit and cannot be independently disabled. Proper biasing to 1.3V is recommended to prevent performance degradation, leakage, and ensure long-term reliability. No software mitigation is available.
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Category: Hardware
Product Number: AD9363

During the development of our board, a design mistake was made: the TX2B RF output of the AD9363 was left floating and was not connected to the recommended 1.3 V bias network. At the same time, the TX2A output is actively used.

Could you please advise what issues or performance degradation may result from leaving TX2B unconnected? Are there any potential impacts on TX2A operation, output power, spectral purity, EVM, spurious emissions, or long-term device reliability?

Thank you for your help.