Fractional-N Frequency Synthesizer
ADF4153A
Data Sheet
FEATURES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
RF bandwidth to 4 GHz
2.7 V to 3.3 V power supply
Separate VP allows extended tuning voltage
Programmable fractional modulus
Programmable charge pump current
3-wire serial interface
Analog and digital lock detect
Power-down mode
Pin-compatible with ADF4106, ADF4110/ADF4111/
ADF4112/ADF4113, and ADF4153
Consistent RF output phase
Loop filter design possible with ADIsimPLL
The ADF4153A is a fractional-N frequency synthesizer
that implements local oscillators in the upconversion and
downconversion sections of wireless receivers and transmitters. It consists of a low noise digital phase frequency detector
(PFD), a precision charge pump, and a programmable reference
divider. A sigma-delta (Σ-Δ) based fractional interpolator
allows programmable fractional-N division. The INT, FRAC,
and MOD registers define an overall N divider (N = (INT +
(FRAC/MOD))). In addition, the 4-bit reference counter (R
counter) allows selectable 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 voltage
controlled oscillator (VCO).
APPLICATIONS
A simple 3-wire interface controls all on-chip registers.
The device operates with a power supply ranging from
2.7 V to 3.3 V and can be powered down when not in use.
CATV equipment
Base stations for mobile radio (GSM, PCS, DCS, WiMAX,
SuperCell 3G, CDMA, W-CDMA)
Wireless handsets (GSM, PCS, DCS, CDMA, W-CDMA)
Wireless LANs, PMR
Communications test equipment
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
AVDD DVDD VP SDVDD
RSET
ADF4153A
REFERENCE
4-BIT
R COUNTER
×2
DOUBLER
REFIN
+ PHASE
FREQUENCY
DETECTOR
–
VDD
HIGH-Z
CHARGE
PUMP
DGND
LOCK
DETECT
MUXOUT
CP
OUTPUT
MUX
CURRENT
SETTING
VDD
RDIV
RFCP3 RFCP2 RFCP1
NDIV
N-COUNTER
RFINA
RFINB
THIRD ORDER
FRACTIONAL
INTERPOLATOR
LE
FRACTION
REG
24-BIT
DATA
REGISTER
AGND
MODULUS
REG
DGND
INTEGER
REG
CPGND
11047-001
CLK
DATA
Figure 1.
Rev. A
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ADF4153A
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
N Divider Register, R0 ............................................................... 15
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
R Divider Register, R1................................................................ 15
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Control Register, R2 ................................................................... 15
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Noise and Spur Register, R3 ...................................................... 16
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Reserved Bits ............................................................................... 16
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Initialization Sequence .............................................................. 17
Timing Specifications .................................................................. 4
RF Synthesizer: A Worked Example ........................................ 17
Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 5
Modulus ....................................................................................... 17
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 5
Reference Doubler and Reference Divider ............................. 17
Pin Configurations and Function Descriptions ........................... 6
12-Bit Programmable Modulus ................................................ 17
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 7
Fastlock with Spurious Optimization ...................................... 18
Circuit Description ........................................................................... 8
Spur Mechanisms ....................................................................... 18
Reference Input Section ............................................................... 8
Spur Consistency ........................................................................ 19
RF Input Stage ............................................................................... 8
Phase Resync ............................................................................... 19
RF INT Divider ............................................................................. 8
Filter Design—ADIsimPLL....................................................... 19
INT, FRAC, MOD, and R Relationship ..................................... 8
Interfacing ................................................................................... 19
RF R Counter ................................................................................ 8
PCB Design Guidelines for Chip Scale Package .................... 20
Phase Frequency Detector (PFD) and Charge Pump .............. 9
Applications Information .............................................................. 21
MUXOUT and Lock Detect ........................................................ 9
Local Oscillator for a GSM Base Station Transmitter ........... 21
Input Shift Registers ..................................................................... 9
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 22
Program Modes ............................................................................ 9
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 22
Register Maps .................................................................................. 10
REVISION HISTORY
1/13—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Added TSSOP Package ...................................................... Universal
Added Figure 3, Renumbered Sequentially ................................... 6
Updated Outline Dimensions ........................................................22
Changes to Ordering Guide ...........................................................22
10/12—Revision 0: Initial Version
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Data Sheet
ADF4153A
SPECIFICATIONS
AVDD = DVDD = SDVDD = 2.7 V to 3.3 V; VP = AVDD to 5.5 V; AGND = DGND = 0 V; TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted;
dBm referred to 50 Ω.
Table 1.
Parameter
RF INPUT CHARACTERISTICS (3 V)
RF Input Frequency (RFIN)
REFIN CHARACTERISTICS
REFIN Input Frequency
REFIN Input Sensitivity
REFIN Input Capacitance
REFIN Input Current
PHASE DETECTOR
Phase Detector Frequency
CHARGE PUMP
ICP Sink/Source
High Value
Low Value
Absolute Accuracy
RSET Range
ICP Three-State Leakage Current
Sink and Source 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
AVDD
DVDD, SDVDD
VP
IDD
Low Power Sleep Mode
NOISE CHARACTERISTICS
Normalized Phase Noise Floor (PNSYNTH) 2
Normalized 1/f Noise (PN1_f) 3
Phase Noise Performance 4
1750 MHz Output 5
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
0.5
1
4
4
GHz
GHz
10
250
MHz
0.7
AVDD
10
±100
V p-p
pF
µA
32
MHz
5
312.5
2.5
3.0
10
1
2
2
2
1.4
0.6
±1
10
V
V
µA
pF
0.4
V
V
3.3
V
5.5
24
V
mA
µA
1.4
2.7
mA
µA
%
kΩ
nA
%
%
%
Test Conditions/Comments
See Figure 12 for an input circuit
−8 dBm minimum/0 dBm maximum
−10 dBm minimum/0 dBm maximum
For lower frequencies, ensure slew rate
(SR) > 400 V/µs
See Figure 11 for an input circuit
For f < 10 MHz, use a dc-coupled,
CMOS-compatible square wave;
slew rate > 25 V/µs
Biased at AVDD/2 1
Programmable; see Figure 19
With RSET = 4.7 kΩ
With RSET = 4.7 kΩ
With RSET = 4.7 kΩ
Sink and source current
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
AVDD
AVDD
20
1
−223
−121
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
−107
dBc/Hz
PLL loop BW = 500 kHz
Measured at 10 kHz offset, normalized to 1 GHz
@ VCO output
@ 5 kHz offset, 25 MHz PFD frequency
AC coupling ensures AVDD/2 bias.
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).
3
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.
4
The phase noise is measured with the EV-ADF4153ASD1Z and the Rohde & Schwarz FSUP spectrum analyzer operating in phase noise mode.
5
fREFIN = 100 MHz; FPFD = 25 MHz; offset frequency = 5 kHz; RFOUT = 1750 MHz; N = 70; loop BW = 20 kHz; lowest noise mode.
1
2
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ADF4153A
Data Sheet
TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
AVDD = DVDD = SDVDD = 2.7 V to 3.3 V; VP = AVDD to 5.5 V; AGND = DGND = 0 V; TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted;
dBm referred to 50 Ω.
Table 2.
Parameter
t1
t2
t3
t4
t5
t6
t7
Limit at TMIN to TMAX
20
10
10
25
25
10
20
Unit
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
t4
Test Conditions/Comments
LE setup time
DATA to CLK setup time
DATA to CLK hold time
CLK high duration
CLK low duration
CLK to LE setup time
LE pulse width
t5
CLK
t3
t2
DATA
DB23 (MSB)
DB22
DB2
DB1
(CONTROL BIT C2)
DB0 (LSB)
(CONTROL BIT C1)
t7
LE
t1
11047-002
t6
LE
Figure 2. Timing Diagram
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Data Sheet
ADF4153A
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
TA = 25°C, GND = AGND = DGND = 0 V,
VDD = AVDD = DVDD = SDVDD, unless otherwise noted.
Table 3.
Parameter
VDD to GND
DVDD to AVDD
SDVDD to AVDD
VP to GND
VP to VDD
Digital I/O Voltage to GND
Analog I/O Voltage to GND
REFIN, RFIN to GND
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Maximum Junction Temperature
TSSOP θJA Thermal Impedance
LFCSP θJA Thermal Impedance
Reflow Soldering
Peak Temperature
Time at Peak Temperature
Rating
−0.3 V to +4 V
−0.3 V to +0.3 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 VDD + 0.3 V
−0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
−40°C to +85°C
−65°C to +125°C
150°C
112°C/W
30.4°C/W
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.
This device is a high performance RF integrated circuit with an
ESD rating of