Dual Low Power PLL
Frequency Synthesizer
ADF4212L
Data Sheet
FEATURES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
IDD total: 7.5 mA
Bandwidth RF/IF: 2.4 GHz/1.0 GHz
2.7 V to 3.3 V power supply
Separate VP allows extended tuning voltage
Programmable dual modulus prescaler
RF and IF: 8/9, 16/17, 32/33, 64/65
Programmable charge pump currents
3-wire serial interface
Analog and digital lock detect
Fastlock mode
Power-down mode
20-lead TSSOP and 20-lead LFCSP packages
The ADF4212L is a dual frequency synthesizer that can be used
to implement local oscillators (LO) in the up-conversion and
down-conversion sections of wireless receivers and transmitters.
It can provide the LO for both the RF and IF sections. It consists
of a low noise digital phase frequency detector (PFD), a precision
charge pump, a programmable reference divider, programmable
A and B counters, and a dual modulus prescaler (P/P + 1). The
A (6-bit) and B (12-bit) counters, in conjunction with the dual
modulus prescaler (P/P + 1), implement an N divider (N = BP +
A). In addition, the 15-bit reference counter (R counter) allows
selectable REFIN frequencies at the PFD input. A complete phaselocked loop (PLL) can be implemented if the synthesizer is used
with external loop filters and voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs).
APPLICATIONS
Control of all the on-chip registers is via a simple 3-wire
interface with 1.8 V compatibility. The devices operate with a
power supply ranging from 2.7 V to 3.3 V and can be powered
down when not in use.
Wireless handsets (GSM, PCS, DCS, DSC1800, CDMA,
WCDMA)
Base stations for wireless Radio (GSM, PCS, DCS,
CDMA, WCDMA)
Wireless LANS
Cable TV tuners (CATV)
Communications test equipment
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
VDD1
VDD2
ADF4212L
VP1
VP2
RSET
IF PHASE
FREQUENCY
DETECTOR
REFERENCE
12-BIT IF
B-COUNTER
IFIN
CHARGE
PUMP
6-BIT IF
A-COUNTER
IF CURRENT
SETTING
IF
LOCK
DETECT
REF IN
CPIF
IF
PRESCALER
IFCP3 IFCP2
IFCP1
OSCILLATOR
15-BIT IF
R-COUNTER
DATA
LE
22-BIT
DATA
REGISTER
OUTPUT
MUX
RFCP3 RFCP2 RFCP1
15-BIT RF
R-COUNTER
RF
LOCK
DETECT
REFERENCE
CHARGE
PUMP
12-BIT RF
B-COUNTER
RFIN
MUXOUT
SDOUT
RF
PRESCALER
RF PHASE
FREQUENCY
DETECTOR
6-BIT RF
A-COUNTER
REFERENCE
RSET
FLO SWITCH
DGNDRF
AGNDRF
DGNDIF
CPRF
AGNDIF
FLO
02774-001
CLK
Figure 1.
Rev. E
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ADF4212L
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
MUXOUT and Lock Detect...................................................... 14
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Lock Detect ................................................................................. 14
General Description ......................................................................... 1
RF/IF Input Shift Register ......................................................... 14
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
IF R Counter Latch..................................................................... 16
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
IF N Counter Latch .................................................................... 17
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
RF R Counter Latch ................................................................... 18
Timing Characteristics ................................................................ 5
RF N Counter Latch ................................................................... 19
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 6
Program Modes .............................................................................. 20
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 6
IF and RF Power-Down ............................................................. 20
Pin Configurations and Function Descriptions ........................... 7
IF Section..................................................................................... 20
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 9
RF Section ................................................................................... 21
Circuit Description ......................................................................... 13
Applications Information .............................................................. 22
Reference Input Section ............................................................. 13
Local Oscillator for GSM Handset Receiver............................... 22
RF/IF Input Stage........................................................................ 13
Wideband PLL ............................................................................ 23
Prescaler (P/P + 1)...................................................................... 13
Interfacing ................................................................................... 24
RF/IF A and B Counters ............................................................ 13
Pulse Swallow Function ............................................................. 13
PCB Design Guidelines for Lead Frame
Chip Scale Package ..................................................................... 24
RF/IF R Counter ......................................................................... 13
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 25
Phase Frequency Detector (PFD) and Charge Pump ............ 14
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 26
REVISION HISTORY
1/14—Rev. D to Rev. E
Changes to Table 10 ........................................................................ 18
8/12—Rev. C to Rev D
Changed CP-20-1 to CP-20-6 ........................................... Universal
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 25
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 26
11/10—Rev. B to Rev C
Changes to VP1, VP2 to GND Parameter, Table 4 and VP1, VP2
to VDD1, VDD2 Parameter, Table 4 ................................................... 6
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 26
9/08—Rev. A to Rev B
Updated Format .................................................................. Universal
Changes to Figure 1 and General Description Section ............... 1
Changes to Prescaler Output Frequency Parameter and RF
Input Frequency (RFIN) Parameter ................................................. 3
Changes to Table 3 and Figure 2 ..................................................... 5
Changes to Figure 4 .......................................................................... 7
Changes to Figure 27, RF/IF A and B Counters Section, Pulse
Swallow Function Section, and RF/IF R Counter Section ........ 13
Changes to RF/IF Input Shift Register Section........................... 14
Changes to Programmable IF Reference (R) Counter Section,
IF Program Modes Section, and IF Power-Down Section ........ 20
Changes to Programmable RF Reference (R) Counter Section,
RF Program Modes Section, Programmable RF N Counter
Section, and RF Power-Down Section......................................... 21
Changes to Figure 32...................................................................... 23
Changes to Figure 33 and Figure 34............................................. 24
Added PCB Design Guidelines for Lead Frame Chip Scale
Package Section............................................................................... 24
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 25
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 25
3/03—Data Sheet changed from REV. 0 to REV. A
Changes to General Description .....................................................1
Changes to Specifications .................................................................3
Changes to Table 9.......................................................................... 18
Changes to Table 11 ....................................................................... 20
Changes to Figure 31...................................................................... 23
11/02—Revision 0: Initial Version
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Data Sheet
ADF4212L
SPECIFICATIONS
VDD1 = VDD2 = 2.7 V to 3.3 V; VP1, VP2 = VDD to 5.5 V; AGNDRF = DGNDRF = AGNDIF = DGNDIF = 0 V; TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless
otherwise noted; dBm referred to 50 Ω.
Table 1.
Parameter 1
RF/IF CHARACTERISTICS
RF Input Frequency (RFIN)
RF Input Sensitivity
IF Input Frequency (IFIN)
IF Input Sensitivity
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
Prescaler Output Frequency 3
REFIN CHARACTERISTICS
REFIN Input Frequency
REFIN Input Sensitivity
REFIN Input Capacitance
REFIN Input Current
PHASE DETECTOR
Phase Detector Frequency 4
CHARGE PUMP
ICP Sink/Source
High Value
Low Value
Absolute Accuracy
RSET Range
ICP Three-State Leakage Current
Sink and Source Current Matching
ICP vs. VCP
ICP vs. Temperature
LOGIC INPUTS
VINH, Input High Voltage
VINL, Input Low Voltage
IINH/IINL, Input Current
CIN, Input Capacitance
LOGIC OUTPUTS
VOH, Output High Voltage
VOL, Output Low Voltage
POWER SUPPLIES
VDD1
VDD2
VP1, VP2
IDD (RF and IF) 5
RF Only
IF Only
IP (IP1 + IP2)
Low Power Sleep Mode
B Version
B Chips 2
Unit
Test Conditions/Comments
0.2/2.4
0.2/2.4
GHz min/max
−10/0
100/1000
−10/0
−10/0
100/1000
−10/0
dBm min/max
MHz min/max
dBm min/max
For lower frequencies, ensure that slew rate (SR)
> 140 V/µs
VDD = 3 V
188
188
MHz max
10/150
500 mV/VDD
10/150
500 mV/VDD
MHz min/max
V p-p min/max
10
±100
10
±100
pF max
μA max
75
75
MHz max
5
625
2
1.5/5.6
1
6
2
2
5
625
2
1.5/5.6
1
6
2
2
mA typ
μA typ
% typ
kΩ min/max
nA max
% typ
% typ
% typ
1.4
0.6
±1
10
1.4
0.6
±1
10
V min
V max
μA max
pF max
1.4
0.4
1.4
0.4
V min
V max
2.7/3.3
VDD1
VDD1/5.5
7.5/10
5.0/6
2.5/4
0.6
1
2.7/3.3
VDD1
VDD1/5.5
7.5/10
5.0/6
2.5/4
0.6
1
V min/max
V min/max
V min/max
mA typ/max
mA typ/max
mA typ/max
mA typ
μA typ
VDD = 3 V
See Figure 26 for input circuit
AC-coupled; when dc-coupled, 0 V to VDD
maximum (CMOS compatible)
Programmable, see Table 10
With RSET = 2.7 kΩ
With RSET = 2.7 kΩ
0.5 V < VCP < VP − 0.5 V
0.5 V < VCP < VP − 0.5 V
VCP = VP/2
Open-drain 1 kΩ pull-up to 1.8 V
IOL = 500 μA
Operating temperature range is as follows: B version: −40°C to +85°C.
The B chip specifications are given as typical values.
This is the maximum operating frequency of the CMOS counters. The prescaler value should be chosen to ensure that the RF input is divided down to a frequency less
than this value.
4
Guaranteed by design. Sample tested to ensure compliance.
5
TA = 25°C. RF = 1 GHz; prescaler = 32/33. IF = 500 MHz; prescaler = 16/17.
1
2
3
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ADF4212L
Data Sheet
VDD1 = VDD2 = 2.7 V to 3.3 V; VP1, VP2 = VDD to 5.5 V; AGNDRF = DGNDRF = AGNDIF = DGNDIF = 0 V; TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless
otherwise noted; dBm referred to 50 V.
Table 2.
Parameter 1
NOISE CHARACTERISTICS
RF Phase Noise Floor 3
Phase Noise Performance 4
IF: 540 MHz Output 5
IF: 900 MHz Output 6
RF: 900 MHz Output6
RF: 1750 MHz Output 7
RF: 2400 MHz Output 8
Spurious Signals
IF: 540 MHz Output5
IF: 900 MHz Output6
RF: 900 MHz Output6
RF: 1750 MHz Output7
RF: 2400 MHz Output8
B Version
B Chips 2
Unit
Test Conditions/Comments
−170
−162
−170
−162
dBc/Hz typ
dBc/Hz typ
−89
−87
−89
−84
−87
−89
−87
−89
−84
−87
dBc/Hz typ
dBc/Hz typ
dBc/Hz typ
dBc/Hz typ
dBc/Hz typ
25 kHz PFD frequency
200 kHz PFD frequency
VCO output
1 kHz offset and 200 kHz PFD frequency
1 kHz offset and 200 kHz PFD frequency
1 kHz offset and 200 kHz PFD frequency
1 kHz offset and 200 kHz PFD frequency
1 kHz Offset and 1 MHz PFD frequency
−88/−90
−90/−94
−90/−94
−80/−82
−80/−82
−88/−90
−90/−94
−90/−94
−80/−82
−80/−82
dB typ
dB typ
dB typ
dB typ
dB typ
200 kHz/400 kHz and 200 kHz PFD frequency
200 kHz/400 kHz and 200 kHz PFD frequency
200 kHz/400 kHz and 200 kHz PFD frequency
200 kHz/400 kHz and 200 kHz PFD frequency
200 kHz/400 kHz and 200 kHz PFD frequency
Operating temperature range is as follows: B version: −40°C to +85°C.
The B Chip specifications are given as typical values.
3
The synthesizer phase noise floor is estimated by measuring the in-band phase noise at the output of the VCO and subtracting 20logN (where N is the N divider value).
See Figure 9.
4
The phase noise is measured with the EVAL-ADF4212EB and the HP8562E spectrum analyzer. The spectrum analyzer provides the REFIN for the synthesizer
(fREFOUT = 10 MHz at 0 dBm).
5
fREFIN = 10 MHz; fPFD = 200 kHz; offset frequency = 1 kHz; fIF = 540 MHz; N = 2700; loop B/W = 20 kHz
6
fREFIN = 10 MHz; fPFD = 200 kHz; offset frequency = 1 kHz; fRF = 900 MHz; N = 4500; loop B/W = 20 kHz
7
fREFIN = 10 MHz; fPFD = 200 kHz; offset frequency = 1 kHz; fRF = 1750 MHz; N = 8750; loop B/W = 20 kHz
8
fREFIN = 10 MHz; fPFD = 1 MHz; offset frequency = 1 kHz; fRF = 2400 MHz; N = 9800; loop B/W = 20 kHz
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2
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Data Sheet
ADF4212L
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
VDD1 = VDD2 = 2.6 V to 3.3 V; VP1, VP2 = VDD to 5.5 V; AGNDRF = DGNDRF = AGNDIF = DGNDIF = 0 V; TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless
otherwise noted; dBm referred to 50 Ω.
Table 3.
Parameter 1
t1
t2
t3
t4
t5
t6
t7
Unit
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
Test Conditions/Comments
LE setup time
Data to clock setup time
Data to clock hold time
Clock high duration
Clock low duration
Clock to LE setup time
LE pulse width
Guaranteed by design but not production tested.
t4
t5
CLK
t2
DATA
DB23 (MSB)
t3
DB22
DB2
DB1
(CONTROL BIT C2)
DB0 (LSB)
(CONTROL BIT C1)
t7
LE
t1
t6
02774-002
1
Limit at TMIN to TMAX (B Version)
20
10
10
25
25
10
20
LE
Figure 2. Timing Diagram
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ADF4212L
Data Sheet
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 4.
Parameter1, 2
VDD1 to GND
VDD1 to VDD2
VP1, VP2 to GND
VP1, VP2 to VDD1, VDD2
Digital I/O Voltage to GND
Analog I/O Voltage to GND
REFIN, RFIN, IFIN to GND
Operating Temperature Range
Industrial (B Version)
Storage Temperature Range
Maximum Junction Temperature
TSSOP θJA Thermal Impedance
LFCSP θJA Thermal Impedance
(Paddle Soldered)
LFCSP θJA Thermal Impedance
(Paddle Not Soldered)
Lead Temperature, Soldering
Vapor Phase (60 sec)
Infrared (15 sec)
Rating
−0.3 V to +3.6 V
−0.3 V to +0.3 V
−0.3 V to +5.8 V
−0.3 V to +5.8 V
−0.3 V to DVDD + 0.3 V
−0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
−0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
ESD CAUTION
−40°C to +85°C
−65°C to +150°C
150°C
150.4°C/W
122°C/W
216°C/W
215°C
220°C
This device is a high performance RF integrated circuit with an ESD rating of