Dual RF PLL Frequency Synthesizers
ADF4206/ADF4208
FEATURES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
ADF4206: 550 MHz/550 MHz
ADF4208: 2.0 GHz/1.1 GHz
2.7 V to 5.5 V power supply
Selectable charge pump supply (VP) allows extended
tuning voltage in 3 V systems
Selectable charge pump currents
On-chip oscillator circuit
Selectable dual modulus prescaler
RF2: 32/33 or 64/65
RF1: 32/33 or 64/65
3-wire serial interface
Power-down mode
The ADF420x family of dual frequency synthesizers are used
to implement local oscillators in the upconversion and downconversion sections of wireless receivers and transmitters. Each
synthesizer 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 (11-bit) counters, in
conjunction with the dual modulus prescaler (P/P + 1), implement
an N divider (N = BP + A). In addition, the 14-bit reference
counter (R counter) allows selectable REFIN frequencies at the
PFD input. The on-chip oscillator circuitry allows the reference
input to be derived from crystal oscillators.
APPLICATIONS
A complete phase-locked loop (PLL) can be implemented if the
synthesizers are used with an external loop filter and voltage
controlled oscillators (VCOs).
Wireless handsets (GSM, PCS, DCS, CDMA, WCDMA)
Base stations for wireless radio (GSM, PCS, DCS,
CDMA, WCDMA)
Wireless LANS
Communications test equipment
CATV equipment
Control of all the on-chip registers is via a simple 3-wire
interface. The devices operate with a power supply ranging
from 2.7 V to 5.5 V and can be powered down when not in use.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
VDD1
VDD2
VP1
VP2
ADF4206/ADF4208
N = BP + A
11-BIT RF2
B-COUNTER
RF2INB
OSCIN
OSCOUT
CLK
DATA
LE
PHASE
COMPARATOR
RF2
PRESCALER
CHARGE
PUMP
6-BIT RF2
A-COUNTER
RF2
LOCK
DETECT
OSCILLATOR
14-BIT RF2
R-COUNTER
22-BIT
DATA
REGISTER
OUTPUT
MUX
RF1
LOCK
DETECT
N = BP + A
CHARGE
PUMP
11-BIT RF1
B-COUNTER
RF1INB
MUXOUT
SDOUT
14-BIT RF1
R-COUNTER
RF1INA
CPRF2
CPRF1
PHASE
COMPARATOR
RF1
PRESCALER
6-BIT RF1
A-COUNTER
DGNDRF1
AGNDRF1
DGNDRF2
AGNDRF2
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RF2INA
Figure 1.
Rev. A
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ADF4206/ADF4208
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Pulse Swallow Function............................................................. 11
Applications....................................................................................... 1
R Counter .................................................................................... 11
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Phase Frequency Detector (PFD) and Charge Pump............ 12
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
MUXOUT and Lock Detect...................................................... 12
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Lock Detect ................................................................................. 12
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Input Shift Register .................................................................... 12
Timing Specifications .................................................................. 5
Program Modes .............................................................................. 18
Timing Diagram ........................................................................... 5
Power-Down ............................................................................... 18
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 6
IF Section (RF2) ......................................................................... 18
Transistor Count........................................................................... 6
RF Section (RF1) ........................................................................ 19
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 6
Applications Section....................................................................... 20
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions............................. 7
Local Oscillator for GSM Handset Receiver........................... 20
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 8
Local Oscillator for WCDMA Receiver .................................. 21
Circuit Description......................................................................... 11
Interfacing ....................................................................................... 22
Reference Input Section............................................................. 11
ADuC812 Interface .................................................................... 22
RF Input Stage............................................................................. 11
ADSP-2181 Interface ................................................................. 22
Prescaler....................................................................................... 11
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 23
A and B Counters ....................................................................... 11
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 24
REVISION HISTORY
2/06—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Updated Format..................................................................Universal
Deleted ADF4207 ...............................................................Universal
Changes to Table 3............................................................................ 6
Changes to Function Description .................................................. 7
Changes to Table 4............................................................................ 7
Changes to Figure 22 Caption....................................................... 12
Changes to Pulse Swallow Function ............................................ 13
Changes to Figure 29...................................................................... 15
Changes to Figure 31...................................................................... 17
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 25
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 25
3/01—Revision 0: Initial Version
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ADF4206/ADF4208
SPECIFICATIONS
VDD1 = VDD2 = 3 V ± 10%, 5 V ± 10%; VDD1, VDD2 ≤ VP1, VP2 ≤ 6.0 V; AGNDRF1 = DGNDRF1 = AGNDRF2 = DGNDRF2 = 0 V;
TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted; dBm referred to 50 Ω.
Table 1.
Parameter
RF/IF CHARACTERISTICS (3 V)
RF1 Input Frequency (RF1IN)
ADF4206
ADF4208
RF Input Sensitivity
IF Input Frequency (RF2IN)
ADF4206
ADF4208
IF Input Sensitivity
Maximum Allowable Prescaler
Output Frequency 3
RF CHARACTERISTICS (5 V)
RF1 Input Frequency (RF1IN)
ADF4206
ADF4208
RF Input Sensitivity
IF Input Frequency (RF2IN)
ADF4206
ADF4208
IF Input Sensitivity
Maximum Allowable Prescaler
Output Frequency3
REFIN CHARACTERISTICS
REFIN Input Frequency
REFIN Input Sensitivity 4
REFIN Input Capacitance
REFIN Input Current
PHASE DETECTOR
Phase Detector Frequency 5
CHARGE PUMP
ICP Sink/Source
High Value
Low Value
Absolute Accuracy
ICP Three-State Leakage Current
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
B Version 1
B Chips 2
Unit
Test Conditions/Comments
See Figure 22 for input circuit
0.05/0.55
0.08/2.0
–15/+4
0.05/0.55
0.08/2.0
−15/+4
GHz min/max
GHz min/max
dBm min/max
For f < 50 MHz ensure SR > 23 V/μs
For f < 50 MHz ensure SR > 37 V/μs
0.05/0.55
0.08/1.1
−15/+4
165
0.05/0.55
0.08/1.1
−15/+4
165
GHz min/max
GHz min/max
dBm min/max
MHz max
For f < 50 MHz ensure SR > 23 V/μs
For f < 50 MHz ensure SR > 37 V/μs
0.05/0.55
0.08/2.0
−10/+4
0.05/0.55
0.08/2.0
−10/+4
For f < 50 MHz ensure SR > 32 V/μs
For f < 50 MHz ensure SR > 51 V/μs
0.05/0.55
0.08/1.1
−10/+4
200
0.05/0.55
0.08/1.1
–10/+4
200
GHz min/max
GHz min/max
dBm min/max
MHz min/max
GHz min/max
GHz min/max
dBm min/max
MHz max
5/40
−2
10
±100
5/40
−2
10
±100
MHz min/max
dBm min
pF max
μA max
For f < 5 MHz ensure SR > 9 V/μs
55
55
MHz max
5
1.25
2.5
1
5
1.25
2.5
1
mA typ
mA typ
% typ
nA typ
0.8 × VDD
0.2 × VDD
±1
10
0.8 × VDD
0.2 × VDD
±1
10
V min
V max
μA max
pF max
VDD − 0.4
0.4
VDD − 0.4
0.4
V min
V max
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For f < 50 MHz ensure SR > 32 V/μs
For f < 50 MHz ensure SR > 51 V/μs
IOH = 500 μA
IOL = 500 μA
ADF4206/ADF4208
Parameter
POWER SUPPLIES
VDD1
VDD2
VP
IDD (IDD1 + IDD2) 6
ADF4206
ADF4208
IDD1
ADF4206
ADF4208
IDD2
ADF4206
ADF4208
IP (IP1 + IP2)
Low Power Sleep Mode
NOISE CHARACTERISTICS
Normalized Phase Noise Floor
(RF1) 7
ADF4206
ADF4208
Phase Noise Performance 8
ADF4206 (RF1, RF2)
ADF4208 (RF1)
ADF4208 (RF1)
Spurious Signals
RF1, RF2 (20 kHz Loop B/W)
B Version 1
B Chips 2
Unit
2.7/5.5
VDD1
VDD1/6.0
2.7/5.5
VDD1
VDD1/6.0
V min/V max
V min/V max
VDD1, VDD2 ≤ VP1, VP2 ≤ 6.0 V
14
21
14
21
mA max
mA max
9.5 mA typical at VDD = 3 V, TA = 25°C
14 mA typical at VDD = 3 V, TA = 25°C
8
14
8
14
mA max
mA max
5.5 mA typical at VDD = 3 V, TA = 25°C
9 mA typical at VDD = 3 V, TA = 25°C
7.5
9
1
0.5
7.5
9
1
0.5
mA max
mA max
mA max
μA typ
5 mA typical at VDD = 3 V, TA = 25°C
5.5 mA typical at VDD = 3 V, TA = 25°C
TA = 25°C
−213
−217
−213
−217
dBc/Hz typ
dBc/Hz typ
−92
−85
−91
−92
−85
−91
dBc/Hz typ
dBc/Hz typ
dBc/Hz typ
−80/−84
−80/−84
dB typ
1
Test Conditions/Comments
@ VCO output
@ 540 MHz output, 200 kHz at PFD
@ 1750 MHz output, 200 kHz at PFD
@ 900 MHz output, 200 kHz at PFD
@ 200 kHz/400 kHz offsets and
200 kHz PFD
Operating temperature range for 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 that
is less than this value.
4
AC coupling ensures AVDD/2 bias. VDD1 = VDD2 = 3 V; For VDD1 = VDD2 = 5 V, use CMOS-compatible levels.
5
Guaranteed by design. Sample tested to ensure compliance.
6
Typical values apply for VDD = 3 V; P = 32; RF1IN1/RF2IN2 for ADF4206 = 540 MHz; RF1IN1/RF2IN2 for ADF4208 = 900 MHz.
7
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.
8
The phase noise is measured at 1 kHz, unless otherwise noted. The phase noise is measured with the EVAL-ADF4206EB or the EVAL-ADF4208EB evaluation board and
the HP8562E spectrum analyzer. The spectrum analyzer provides the REFIN for the synthesizer (fREFOUT = 10 MHz @ 0 dBm).
2
3
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ADF4206/ADF4208
TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
VDD1 = VDD2 = 3 V ± 10%, 5 V ± 10%; VDD1, VDD2 ≤ VP1, VP2 ≤ 6.0 V; AGNDRF1 = DGNDRF1 = AGNDRF2 = DGNDRF2 = 0 V;
TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted; dBm referred to 50 Ω.
Table 2.
Parameter 1
t1
t2
t3
t4
t5
t6
1
Limit at TMIN to TMAX (B Version)
10
10
25
25
10
20
Unit
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
Test Conditions/Comments
DATA to CLK setup time
DATA to CLK hold time
CLK high duration
CLK low duration
CLK to LE setup time
LE pulse width
Guaranteed by design but not production tested.
TIMING DIAGRAM
t3
t4
CLK
t2
t1
DATA
DB21 (MSB)
DB20
DB2
DB1
(CONTROL BIT C2)
DB0 (LSB)
(CONTROL BIT C1)
t6
t5
LE
Figure 2. Timing Diagram
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LE
ADF4206/ADF4208
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted.1
Table 3.
Parameter
VDD1 to GND2
VDD1 to VDD2
VP1, VP2 to GND
VP1, VP2 to VDD1
Digital I/O Voltage to GND
Analog I/O Voltage to GND
OSCIN, OSCOUT, RF1IN (A, B),
RF2IN (A, B) to GND
RFINA to RFINB (RF1, RF2)
Operating Temperature Range
Industrial (B Version)
Storage Temperature Range
Maximum Junction Temperature
TSSOP θJA Thermal Impedance
LFCSP θJA Thermal Impedance
(Paddle Soldered)
Reflow Soldering
Peak Temperature (40 sec)
Ratings
−0.3 V to +7 V
−0.3 V to +0.3 V
−0.3 V to +7 V
−0.3 V to +5.5 V
−0.3 V to DVDD + 0.3 V
−0.3 V to VP + 0.3 V
−0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
±320 mV
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.
TRANSISTOR COUNT
11,749 (CMOS) and 522 (Bipolar).
−40°C to +85°C
−65°C to +150°C
150°C
112°C/W
30.4°C/W
260°C
1
This device is a high performance RF integrated circuit with an ESD rating of