HMC831LP6CE
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FRACTIONAL-N SYNTHESIZER WITH INTEGRATED VCO, 1815 - 2010 MHz
Features
• RF Bandwidth: 1815 to 2010 MHz • Ultra Low Phase Noise -110 dBc/Hz in Band Typ. • Figure of Merit (FOM) -227 dBc • < 180 fs RMS Jitter • 24-bit Step Size, Resolution 3 Hz typ • Exact Frequency Mode • Built-in Digital Self Test • 40 Lead 6x6mm SMT Package: 36mm2
Typical Applications
• Cellular/4G Infrastructure • Phased Array Applications • DDS Replacement • Very High Data Rate Radios
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• Repeaters and Femtocells • Communications Test Equipment • CATV Equipment
Functional Diagram
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HMC831LP6CE
v04.1010
FRACTIONAL-N SYNTHESIZER WITH INTEGRATED VCO, 1815 - 2010 MHz
General Description
The HMC831LP6CE is a fully functioned Fractional-N Phase-Locked-Loop (PLL) Frequency Synthesizer with an Integrated Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO). The synthesizer consists of an integrated low noise VCO, an autocalibration subsystem for low voltage VCO tuning, a very low noise digital Phase Detector (PD), a precision controlled charge pump, a low noise reference path divider and a fractional divider. The fractional synthesizer features an advanced delta-sigma modulator design that allows both ultra-fine step sizes and low spurious products. The phase detector (PD) features cycle slip prevention (CSP) technology to allow faster frequency hopping times. Ultra low in-close phase noise and low spurious also allows wider loop bandwidths for faster frequency hopping and low micro-phonics. For theory of operation and register map refer to the “ PLLs w/ Integrated VCOs - RF VCOs Operating Guide”. To view the Operating Guide, please visit www.hittite.com and choose HMC831LP6CE from the “Search by Part Number” pull down menu.
Parameter
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
RF Output Characteristics
VCO Frequency at PLL Input RF Output Frequency at f VCO RF Output Power at f VCO VCO Tuning Sensitivity VCO Supply Pushing RF Output 2nd Harmonic RF Output 3rd Harmonic RF Output 4th Harmonic Measured at 2 GHz, 2V Measured at 2 GHz, 2V -2 -25 -23 -31 Internal to the IC Only 1815 1815 4 7.5 15 1.5 2010 2010 11 MHz MHz dBm MHz/V MHz/V dBc dBc dBc
RF Divider Characteristics
19-Bit N-Divider Range (Integer) 19-Bit N-Divider Range (Fractional) Max = 219 - 1 Fractional nominal divide ratio varies (-3 / +4) dynamically max 16 20 524,287 524,283
REF Input Characteristics
Synthesizer phase noise can degrade by about 5 dB when operating with a reference frequency near the low end of this range. AC Coupled
Max Ref Input Frequency
10
50
200
MHz
Ref Input Range Ref Input Capacitance 14-Bit R-Divider Range
1.5
2
3.3 5
Vpp pF
1
16,383
Phase Detector (PD)
PD Frequency Fractional Feedback Mode PD Frequency Fractional Feedforward Mode (and Register 6 [17:16] = 10) PD Frequency Integer Mode
[1] [1]
0.1 0.1 0.1
100 80 125
MHz MHz MHz
Note 1: This maximum phase detector frequency can only be achieved if the minimum N value is respected. eg. In the case of fractional feedback mode, the maximum PFD rate = fvco/20 or 100 MHz, whichever is less.
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VPPCP, VDDCP, VCC1, VCC2 = 5V ±4%; RVDD, AVDD, DVDD3V, VCCPD, VCCHF, VCCPS = 3.3V ±6% GNDCP = GNDLS = Ground Paddle = 0V
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C
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Electrical Specifications (Continued)
Parameter Condition Min. Typ. Max. Units
Charge Pump
Max Output Current Charge Pump Gain Step Size (5-Bits) PD/Charge Pump SSB Phase Noise 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz Add 1 dB for Fractional Add 3 dB for Fractional 50 MHz Ref, Input Referred -141 -149 -153 dBc/Hz dBc/Hz dBc/Hz 0.02 20 2.54 mA µA
Logic Inputs
VIH Input High Voltage DVDD3V-0.4 0 DVDD3V 0.4 V V
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VIL Input Low Voltage
Logic Outputs
VOH Output High Voltage VOL Output Low Voltage DVDD3V-0.4 0 DVDD3V 0.4 V V
Power Supply Voltages
Analog 3.3V Supplies Digital Supply Analog 5V Supplies AVDD, VCCHF, VCCPS, VCCPD, RVDD DVDD3V VPPCP, VDDCP, VCC1, VCC2 3.0 3.0 4.8 3.3 3.3 5 3.5 3.5 5.2 V V V
Power Supply Currents
+5V Analog Charge Pump +5V VCO Core and PLL Buffer +5V VCO Divider and RF Buffer +3.3V Analog +3.3V Digital Power Down - Crystal Off Power Down - Crystal On, 100 MHz VPPCP, VDDCP VCC2 VCC1 AVDD, VCCHF, VCCPS, VCCPD, RVDD DVDD3V Reg 01h=0, Crystal Not Clocked Reg 01h=0, Crystal Clocked 100 MHz 5.3 56 36 45 6.5 10 10 200 mA mA mA mA mA µA µA
Power on Reset
Typical Reset Voltage on DVDD Min DVDD Voltage for No Reset Power on Reset Delay 1.5 250 700 mV V µs
VCO Open Loop Phase Noise
10 kHz Offset 100 kHz Offset 1 MHz Offset 10 MHz Offset 100 MHz Offset -88 -118 -143 -162 -170 -141 dBc/Hz dBc/Hz dBc/Hz dBc/Hz dBc/Hz
Closed Loop Phase Noise PLL + VCO
Integer, 50 MHz PFD Integer, 50 MHz PFD Integer, 50 MHz PFD 1 kHz Offset 10 kHz Offset 100 kHz Offset -105 -112 -120 dBc/Hz dBc/Hz dBc/Hz
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Electrical Specifications (Continued)
Parameter Fractional, 50 MHz PFD Fractional, 50 MHz PFD Fractional, 50 MHz PFD Condition 1 kHz Offset 10 kHz Offset 100 kHz Offset Normalized 1 Hz Measured w/ 50 MHz PD at 30 kHz Offset Measured w/ 50 MHz PD at 30 kHz Offset -229 -227 dBc/Hz dBc/Hz Min. Typ. -103 -107 -112 Max. Units dBc/Hz dBc/Hz dBc/Hz
Figure of Merit
Integer Mode Fractional Mode
-70 -80 1800 MHz 1900 MHz 2000 MHz
-70 -80 1815 MHz 1910 MHz 2010 MHz
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
PHASE NOISE(dBc/Hz)
-90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -180 2 10 10
3
-90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170
10
4
10
5
10
6
10
7
10
8
-180 2 10
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
10
7
10
8
FREQUENCY OFFSET (Hz)
FREQUENCY OFFSET (Hz)
VCO Free Running Phase Noise
-20 -40 1800 MHz 1900 MHz 2000 MHz
Typical Tuning Curves vs. Switch Position
fmax n0 n2
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-60 -80 -100 -120 -140 -160 -180 10
fmin
n4 n6 n8 n10 n12 n14 n16 n18 n20 n22 n24 n26
kvco (MHz/V)
n30 n30
n31
2
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
10
7
10
8
0
1
2
3
4
5
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
TUNING VOLTAGE (V)
[1] Fractional Mode, 50 MHz Crystal, R=1, ~80 kHz Loop BW, (Loop filter values: Contact factory for component values) 2mA Charge Pump, -385µA Offset.
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Closed Loop Integer Phase Noise
Typical Closed Loop Fractional Phase Noise [1]
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Free Running VCO Phase Noise (VTUNE Set by AutoCal)
-100 -110 100kHz Offset
Typical VCO Tuning Voltage After Calibration
TUNE VOLTAGE AFTER CALIBRATION (V)
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PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 1700 10MHz Offset -40C +27C +85C
4 Fmin 3 31 15 Fmax 0
1MHz Offset
2
1
1750
1800
1850
1900
1950
2000
2050
2100
0
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FREQUENCY (MHz)
VCO FREQUENCY
Typical VCO Sensitivity vs. Cap @ Fo Voltage
60 50 TUNING CAP 31 TUNING CAP 15 TUNING CAP 0
Typical Output Power - Narrow Band Match
10
kvco (MHz/V)
40
OUTPUT POWER(dBm)
5
8
6
30
Typical Operating Range
4
20
10
2
0
0
1
2
3
4
0 1700
1750
1800
1850
1900
1950
2000
2050
2100
TUNING VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure of Merit
NORMALIZED PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-200
-210 Typ FOM vs Offset -220 FOM 1/f Noise FOM Floor
-230
-240 100
1000
10
4
10
5
10
6
FREQUENCY OFFSET (Hz)
[1] Fractional Mode, 50 MHz Crystal, R=1, ~80 kHz Loop BW, (Loop filter values: Contact factory for component values) 2mA Charge Pump, -385µA Offset.
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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number 1 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 - 14, 18 - 22, 24, 26, 34, 37, 38 3 4 7 10 15 16 17 23 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 39 Function AVDD Description DC Power Supply for analog circuitry. The pins are not connected internally; however, all data shown herein was measured with these pins connected to RF/DC ground externally. Power Supply for charge pump analog section Charge Pump Output Power Supply for the charge pump digital section Reference Supply Reference Oscillator Input DC Power Supply for Digital (CMOS) Circuitry Chip Enable. Connect to logic high for normal operation. VCO Varactor. Tuning Port Input. VCO Analog Supply 2 VCO Analog Supply 1 VCO Divide by 2 RF Positive Output VCO Divide by 2 RF Negative Output PLL Serial Port Enable (CMOS) Logic Input PLL Serial Port Data (CMOS) Logic Input PLL Serial Port Clock (CMOS) Logic Input Lock Detect, or Serial Data, or General Purpose (CMOS) Logic Output (GPO) DC Power Supply for Analog Circuitry DC Power Supply for Analog Prescaler DC Power Supply for Phase Detector External bypass decoupling for precision bias circuits. Note: 1.920V ±20mV reference voltage (BIAS) is generated internally and cannot drive an external load. Must be measured with 10GΩ meter such as Agilent 34410A, normal 10MΩ DVM will read erroneously.
N/C VPPCP CP VDDCP RVDD XREFP DVDD3V CEN VTUNE VCC2 VCC1 RF_N RF_P SEN SDI SCK LD_SDO VCCHF VCCPS VCCPD
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HMC831LP6CE
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
AVDD, RVDD, DVDD3V, VCCPD, VCCHF, VCCPS VPPCP, VDDCP, VCC1 VCC2 Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Maximum Junction Temperature Thermal Resistance (RTH) (junction to ground paddle) Reflow Soldering Peak Temperature 260°C 40 sec Class 1B -0.3V to +3.6V -0.3V to +5.8V -0.3V to +5.5V -40°C to +85°C -65°C to 125°C 125 °C 20 °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.
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Time at Peak Temperature ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
Outline Drawing
NOTES: 1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY 2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. 3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE 4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM. PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM. 5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm. 6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. 7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED PCB LAND PATTERN.
Package Information
Part Number HMC831LP6CE Package Body Material RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Lead Finish 100% matte Sn MSL Rating MSL1 Package Marking [1] H831 XXXX
[1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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HMC831LP6CE
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Evaluation PCB
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The circuit board used in the application should use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should have 50 Ohm impedance while the package ground leads and exposed paddle should be connected directly to the ground plane similar to that shown. A sufficient number of via holes should be used to connect the top and bottom ground planes. The evaluation circuit board shown is available from Hittite upon request.
Evaluation PCB Schematic
To view this Evaluation PCB Schematic please visit www.hittite.com and choose HMC831LP6CE from the
“Search by Part Number” pull down menu to view the product splash page.
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HMC831LP6CE
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 127831 [1]
Item J1, J2 J3 J4 - J6 C1, C15 - C17, C25, C29 C2, C3, C6, C7, C11, C12, C14, C18, C27, C43, C45 C4, C13 C5, C33 C8 Description PCB Mount SMA RF Connector Dual Row Terminal Strip Connector Header 10 µF Capacitor, 0805 Pkg. 0.47 µF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. 22 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. 1 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. 0.1 µF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. 1 µF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. 47 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. 3300 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. 270 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. 68 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. 4.7 µF Tantalum Capacitor, 0805 Pkg Zero Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. 1 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. 0 Ohm Resistor, 0805 Pkg. 15 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. 51 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. 20 kOhm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. 1k Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. 3.9 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg. Test Point PC Compact SMT HMC831LP6CE PLL with Integrated VCO HMC860LP3E Low Noise Quad Linear Regulator 3.3V, 50 MHz VCXO Crystal Oscillator 125998 Evaluation Board
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C19 - C24, C28, C30, C32, C34 C26 C29 C35 C36 C37, C38 C39 - C42, C44 R1, R2, R5, R11, R15, R18, R19, R21, R24 R3, R4 R6, R7 R8 R12, R20, R23 R22, R25 R26 - R28 L1 TP3, TP4 U1 U2 Y1 PCB [2]
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25FR and FR4
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HMC831LP6CE
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Notes:
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