Low Phase Noise, Fast Settling PLL
Frequency Synthesizer
ADF4193
Data Sheet
FEATURES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
New, fast settling, fractional-N PLL architecture
Single PLL replaces ping-pong synthesizers
Frequency hop across GSM band in 5 µs with phase settled
by 20 µs
0.5° rms phase error at 2 GHz RF output
Digitally programmable output phase
RF input range up to 3.5 GHz
3-wire serial interface
On-chip, low noise differential amplifier
Phase noise figure of merit: −216 dBc/Hz
Loop filter design possible using ADIsimPLL™
Qualified for automotive applications
The ADF4193 frequency synthesizer can be used to implement
local oscillators in the upconversion and downconversion
sections of wireless receivers and transmitters. Its architecture
is specifically designed to meet the GSM/EDGE lock time
requirements for base stations. It consists of a low noise, digital
phase frequency detector (PFD), and a precision differential
charge pump. There is also a differential amplifier to convert
the differential charge pump output to a single-ended voltage
for the external voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO).
The Σ-Δ based fractional interpolator, working with the N
divider, allows programmable modulus fractional-N division.
Additionally, the 4-bit reference (R) counter and on-chip
frequency doubler allow selectable reference signal (REFIN)
frequencies at the PFD input. A complete phase-locked loop
(PLL) can be implemented if the synthesizer is used with an
external loop filter and a VCO. The switching architecture
ensures that the PLL settles inside the GSM time slot guard
period, removing the need for a second PLL and associated
isolation switches. This decreases cost, complexity, PCB area,
shielding, and characterization on previous ping-pong GSM
PLL architectures.
APPLICATIONS
GSM/EDGE base stations
PHS base stations
Instrumentation and test equipment
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
SDVDD
DVDD1
DVDD2
DVDD3
AVDD1
VP1
VP2
VP3
RSET
REFERENCE
4-BIT R
COUNTER
×2
DOUBLER
REFIN
HIGH Z
MUXOUT
OUTPUT
MUX
÷2
DIVIDER
SW1
+
PHASE
FREQUENCY
DETECTOR
–
CPOUT+
CHARGE +
PUMP –
CPOUT–
VDD
SW2
DGND
CMR
LOCK DETECT
DIFFERENTIAL
AMPLIFIER
–
AIN–
+
AIN+
RDIV
NDIV
AOUT
N COUNTER
SW3
FRACTIONAL
INTERPOLATOR
CLK
DATA
LE
24-BIT
DATA
REGISTER
RFIN+
RFIN–
FRACTION
REG
MODULUS
REG
INTEGER
REG
AGND1
AGND2
DGND1
DGND2
DGND3
SDGND
SWGND
05328-001
ADF4193
Figure 1.
Rev. G
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ADF4193
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Function Register (R3) .............................................................. 19
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Charge Pump Register (R4) ...................................................... 20
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Power-Down Register (R5) ....................................................... 21
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Mux Register (R6) ...................................................................... 22
Revision History ............................................................................... 3
Programming .................................................................................. 23
Specifications..................................................................................... 4
Worked Example ........................................................................ 23
Timing Characteristics ................................................................ 5
Spur Mechanisms ....................................................................... 23
Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 6
Power-Up Initialization ............................................................. 24
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 6
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 7
Changing the Frequency of the PLL and the Phase Look-Up
Table ............................................................................................. 24
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 9
Applications Information .............................................................. 26
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 12
Local Oscillator for A GSM Base Station ................................ 26
Reference Input Section ............................................................. 12
Interfacing ................................................................................... 28
RF Input Stage ............................................................................. 12
PCB Design Guidelines for Chip Scale Package .................... 28
Register Map.................................................................................... 15
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 29
FRAC/INT Register (R0) ........................................................... 16
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 29
MOD/R Register (R1) ................................................................ 17
Automotive Products ................................................................. 29
Phase Register (R2) .................................................................... 18
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Data Sheet
ADF4193
REVISION HISTORY
1/15—Rev. F to Rev. G
Moved Revision History Section ..................................................... 3
Changes to Figure 3........................................................................... 7
Changes to PCB Design Guidelines for Chip Scale
Package Section ...............................................................................28
Deleted CP-32-2, Figure 40 ............................................................29
Updated Outline Dimensions ........................................................29
Changes to Ordering Guide ...........................................................29
3/13—Rev. E to Rev. F
Added CP-32-2 Package .................................................... Universal
Added Figure 40 ..............................................................................28
Changes to Ordering Guide ...........................................................28
2/13—Rev. D to Rev. E
Changes to Phase Detector Frequency Parameter, Version C,
Table 1 ................................................................................................. 3
Changes to Worked Example Section ...........................................22
Changes to Avoid Integer Boundary Channels Section .............24
3/12—Rev. C to Rev. D
Changes to Noise Characteristics Parameter, Table 1 .................. 4
Change to Table 4 .............................................................................. 6
Updated Outline Dimensions ........................................................28
Changes to Ordering Guide ...........................................................28
1/11—Rev. B to Rev. C
Changes to Features Section ............................................................ 1
Changes to Table 1 ............................................................................ 3
Changes to Table 2 ............................................................................ 4
Changes to Ordering Guide ...........................................................28
Added Automotive Products Paragraph ......................................28
6/06—Rev A. to Rev. B
Changes to Table 1 ............................................................................ 3
Changes to Figure 32 ...................................................................... 18
Changes to Power-Up Initialization Section ............................... 23
Changes to Timer Values for Tx Section and Timer Values for
Rx Section ........................................................................................ 25
11/05—Rev 0. to Rev. A
Updated Format ................................................................. Universal
Changes to Features Section ............................................................ 1
Changes to Table 1 ............................................................................ 3
Changes to Reference Input Section ............................................. 11
Changes to RF N Divider Section ................................................. 11
Changes to the Lock Detect Section ............................................. 13
Changes to Figure 29 ...................................................................... 15
Changes to the 8-Bit INT Value Section ...................................... 15
Changes to Figure 33 ...................................................................... 19
Replaced Figure 35 .......................................................................... 21
Changes to the Σ-Δ and Lock Detect Modes Section ................ 21
Changes to the Power-Up Initialization Section ......................... 23
Changes to Table 8 .......................................................................... 23
Changes to the Local Oscillator for a GSM
Base Station Section ........................................................................ 25
Changes to the Timer Values for Rx Section ............................... 25
Changes to Figure 36 ...................................................................... 26
Updates to the Outline Dimensions ............................................. 28
Changes to the Ordering Guide .................................................... 28
4/05—Revision 0: Initial Version
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ADF4193
Data Sheet
SPECIFICATIONS
AVDD = DVDD = SDVDD = 3 V ± 10%, VP1, VP2 = 5 V ± 10%, VP3 = 5.35 V ± 5%, AGND = DGND = GND = 0 V, RSET = 2.4 kΩ, dBm
referred to 50 Ω, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter
RF CHARACTERISTICS
RF Input Frequency (RFIN)
RF Input Sensitivity
Maximum Allowable Prescaler
Output Frequency 3
REFIN CHARACTERISTICS
REFIN Input Frequency
REFIN Edge Slew Rate
REFIN Input Sensitivity
REFIN Input Capacitance
REFIN Input Current
PHASE DETECTOR
Phase Detector Frequency
CHARGE PUMP
ICP Up/Down
High Value
Low Value
Absolute Accuracy
RSET Range
ICP Three-State Leakage
ICP Up vs. Down Matching
ICP vs. VCP
ICP vs. Temperature
DIFFERENTIAL AMPLIFIER
Input Current
Output Voltage Range
VCO Tuning Range
Output Noise
LOGIC INPUTS
VIH, Input High Voltage
VIL, Input Low Voltage
IINH, IINL, Input Current
CIN, Input Capacitance
LOGIC OUTPUTS
VOH, Output High Voltage
VOL, Output Low Voltage
POWER SUPPLIES
AVDD
DVDD
VP1, VP2
VP3
IDD (AVDD + DVDD + SDVDD)
IDD (VP1 + VP2)
IDD (VP3)
IDD Power-Down
B Version 1
C Version 2
Unit
Test Conditions/Comments
0.4/3.5
−10/0
470
0.4/3.5
−10/0
470
GHz min/max
dBm min/max
MHz max
See Figure 21 for input circuit
10/300
10/300
MHz min/max
For f > 120 MHz, set REF/2 bit = 1. For f <
10 MHz, use a dc-coupled square wave
300
0.7/VDD
0 to VDD
10
±100
300
0.7/VDD
0 to VDD
10
±100
V/µs min
V p-p min/max
V max
pF max
µA max
26
30
MHz max
6.6
104
5
1/4
1
0.1
1
1
6.6
104
5
1/4
1
0.1
1
1
mA typ
µA typ
% typ
kΩ min/max
nA typ
% typ
% typ
% typ
1
1.4/(VP3 − 0.3)
1.8/(VP3 − 0.8)
7
1
1.4/(VP3 − 0.3)
1.8/(VP3 − 0.8)
7
nA typ
V min/max
V min/max
nV/√Hz typ
1.4
0.7
±1
10
1.4
0.7
±2
10
V min
V max
µA max
pF max
VDD − 0.4
0.4
VDD − 0.4
0.4
V min
V max
2.7/3.3
AVDD
4.5/5.5
5.0/5.65
27
27
30
10
2.7/3.3
AVDD
4.5/5.5
5.0/5.65
35
30
35
10
V min/V max
V min/V max
V min/V max
mA max
mA max
mA max
µA typ
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AC-coupled
CMOS-compatible
With RSET = 2.4 kΩ
With RSET = 2.4 kΩ
Nominally RSET = 2.4 kΩ
0.75 V ≤ VCP ≤ VP – 1.5 V
0.75 V ≤ VCP ≤ VP – 1.5 V
0.75 V ≤ VCP ≤ VP – 1.5 V
At 20 kHz offset
IOH = 500 µA
IOL = 500 µA
AVDD ≤ VP1, VP2 ≤ 5.5 V
VP1, VP2 ≤ VP3 ≤ 5.65 V
22 mA typ
22 mA typ
24 mA typ
Data Sheet
ADF4193
Parameter
SW1, SW2, and SW3
RON (SW1 and SW2)
RON SW3
NOISE CHARACTERISTICS
Output
900 MHz 4
1800 MHz 5
Phase Noise
Normalized Phase Noise
Floor (PNSYNTH) 6
Normalized 1/f Noise (PN1_f) 7
B Version 1
C Version 2
Unit
Test Conditions/Comments
65
75
65
75
Ω typ
Ω typ
−108
−102
−108
−102
dBc/Hz typ
dBc/Hz typ
At 5 kHz offset and 26 MHz PFD frequency
At 5 kHz offset and 13 MHz PFD frequency
−216
−216
dBc/Hz typ
−110
−110
dBc/Hz typ
At VCO output with dither off, PLL loop
bandwidth = 500 kHz
Measured at 10 kHz offset, normalized to 1 GHz
Operating temperature range is from −40°C to +85°C.
Operating temperature range is from −40°C to +105°C
The prescaler value is chosen to ensure that the RF input is divided down to a frequency that is less than this value.
4
fREFIN = 26 MHz; fSTEP = 200 kHz; fRF = 900 MHz; loop bandwidth = 40 kHz.
5
fREFIN = 13 MHz; fSTEP = 200 kHz; fRF = 1800 MHz; loop bandwidth = 60 kHz.
6
The synthesizer phase noise floor is estimated by measuring the in-band phase noise at the output of the VCO and subtracting 20 log(N) (where N is the N divider
value) and 10 log(fPFD). PNSYNTH = PNTOT − 10 log(fPFD) − 20 log(N).
7
The PLL phase noise is composed of 1/f (flicker) noise plus the normalized PLL noise floor. The formula for calculating the 1/f noise contribution at an RF frequency,
fRF, and at an offset frequency, f, is given by PN = P1_f + 10 log(10 kHz/f) + 20 log(fRF/1 GHz). Both the normalized phase noise floor and flicker noise are modeled in
ADIsimPLL.
1
2
3
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
AVDD = DVDD = 3 V ± 10%, VP1, VP2 = 5 V ± 10%, VP3 = 5.35 V ± 5%, AGND = DGND = GND = 0 V, RSET = 2.4 kΩ, dBm referred to
50 Ω, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.
Table 2.
Parameter
t1
t2
t3
t4
t5
t6
t7
2
Limit (C Version) 2
10
10
10
15
15
10
15
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
Operating temperature is from −40°C to +85°C.
Operating temperature is from −40°C to +105°C.
t4
t5
CLK
t3
t2
DATA
DB23
(MSB)
DB22
DB2
DB1
(CONTROL BIT C2)
DB0 (LSB)
(CONTROL BIT C1)
t7
LE
t1
t6
LE
05238-002
1
Limit (B Version) 1
10
10
10
15
15
10
15
Figure 2. Timing Diagram
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ADF4193
Data Sheet
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 3.
Parameter
AVDD to GND
AVDD to DVDD, SDVDD
VP to GND
VP to AVDD
Digital I/O Voltage to GND
Analog I/O Voltage to GND
REFIN, RFIN+, RFIN− to GND
Operating Temperature Range
Industrial (B Version)
Operating Temperature Range
Automotive (W Version)
Storage Temperature Range
Maximum Junction Temperature
LFCSP θJA Thermal Impedance
(Paddle Soldered)
Reflow Soldering
Peak Temperature
Time at Peak Temperature
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 VDD + 0.3 V
−0.3 V to VP + 0.3 V
−0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum
Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a
stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these
or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond
the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may
affect product reliability.
This device is a high performance RF integrated circuit with an
ESD rating of 20 kHz, the 1/f noise has
a negligible effect on the PLL output phase noise. Outside the
loop bandwidth, the differential amplifier’s noise FM modulates
the VCO. The passive filter network following the differential
amplifier, shown in Figure 36, suppresses this noise contribution
to below the VCO noise from offsets of 400 kHz and above.
This network has a negligible effect on lock time because it is
bypassed when SW3 is closed while the loop is locking.
AIN–
500Ω
AOUT
VP3
500Ω
30kΩ
Figure 27. MUXOUT Circuit
Lock Detect
MUXOUT can be programmed to provide a digital lock detect
signal. Digital lock detect is active high. Its output goes high if
there are 40 successive PFD cycles with an input error of less
than 3 ns. For reliable lock detect operation with RF frequencies