2.7 V to 5.5 V power supply
Separate V
Selected charge pump currents
Dual modulus prescaler
ADF4116: 8/9
ADF4117/ADF4118: 32/33
3-wire serial interface
Digital lock detect
Power-down mode
Fast lock mode
APPLICATIONS
Base stations for wireless radio
(GSM, PCS, DCS, CDMA, WCDMA)
Wireless handsets
(GSM, PCS, DCS, CDMA, WCDMA)
Wireless LANs
Communications test equipment
CATV equipment
allows extended tuning voltage in 3 V systems
P
ADF4116/ADF4117/ADF4118
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADF4116 family of frequency synthesizers can be used to
implement local oscillators in the up-conversion and downconversion sections of wireless receivers and transmitters. They
consist of a low-noise digital PFD (phase frequency detector), a
precision charge pump, a programmable reference divider,
programmable A and B counters, and a dual-modulus prescaler
(P/P + 1). The A (5-bit) and B (13-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. A complete PLL (phase-locked loop) can be
implemented if the synthesizer is used with an external loop
filter and VCO (voltage controlled oscillator).
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
AV
DV
DD
DD
V
CPGND
P
ADF4116/ADF4117/ADF4118
REF
IN
CLK
DATA
LE
RF
A
IN
B
RF
IN
Rev. B
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21-BIT
INPUT REGISTER
SD
FROM
FUNCTION LATCH
PRESCALER
P/P +1
19
OUT
N = BP + A
14-BIT
R COUNTER
R COUNTER
LATCH
FUNCTION
LATCH
A, B COUNTER
LATCH
13-BIT
B COUNTER
LOAD
LOAD
5-BIT
A COUNTER
14
13
5
18
DGNDAGNDCE
Figure 1.
REFERENCE
PHASE
FREQUENCY
DETECTOR
LOCK
DETECT
AV
DD
SD
OUT
CHARGE
PUMP
MUX
M3 M2 M1
FL
SWITCH
CP
HIGH Z
MUXOUT
O
FL
O
00392-B-001
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A.
Tel: 781.329.4700
Reference Input Frequency 5/100 5/100 MHz min/max For f < 5 MHz, ensure SR > 100 V/µs
Reference Input Sensitivity 0.4/AVDD 0.4/AVDD V p-p min/max AVDD = 3.3 V, biased at AVDD/2 4
3.0/AV
DD
3.0/AV
V p-p min/max AVDD = 5 V, biased at AVDD/2
DD
REFIN Input Capacitance 10 10 pF max
REFIN Input Current ±100 ±100 µA max
PHASE DETECTOR FREQUENCY5 55 55 MHz max
CHARGE PUMP
I
Sink/Source
CP
High Value 1 1 mA typ
Low Value 250 250 µA typ
Absolute Accuracy 2.5 2.5 % typ
ICP Three-State Leakage Current 1 1 nA max
Sink and Source Current Matching 3 3 % typ 0.5 V ≤ VCP ≤ VP– 0.5
ICP vs. VCP 2 2 % typ 0.5 V ≤ VCP ≤ VP– 0.5
ICP vs. Temperature 2 2 % typ VCP = VP/2
LOGIC INPUTS
V
, Input High Voltage 0.8 × DVDD 0.8 × DVDD V min
INH
V
, Input Low Voltage 0.2 × DVDD 0.2 × DVDD V max
INL
I
, Input Current ±1 ± 1 µA max
INH/IINL
CIN, Input Capacitance 10 10 pF max
Reference Input Current ±100 ± 100 µA max
LOGIC OUTPUTS
VOH, Output High Voltage DVDD – 0.4 DVDD – 0.4 V min IOH = 500 µA
VOL, Output Low Voltage 0.4 0.4 V max IOL = 500 µA
Rev. B | Page 3 of 28
ADF4116/ADF4117/ADF4118
Parameter B Version1 B Chips2 Unit Test Conditions/Comments
POWER SUPPLIES
AVDD 2.7/5.5 2.7/5.5 V min/V max
DVDD AVDD AVDD
VP AVDD/6.0 AVDD/6.0 V min/V max AVDD ≤ VP ≤ 6.0 V
IDD (AIDD + DIDD)
ADF4116 5.5 4.5 mA max 4.5 mA typical
ADF4117 5.5 4.5 mA max 4.5 mA typical
ADF4118 7.5 6.5 mA max 6.5 mA typical
IP 0.4 0.4 mA max TA = 25°C
Low-Power Sleep Mode 1 1 µA typ
NOISE CHARACTERISTICS
ADF4118 Normalized Phase Noise
7
Floor
Phase Noise Performance8 @ VCO output
ADF4116 540 MHz Output
ADF4117 900 MHz Output
ADF4118 900 MHz Output10 −90 −90 dBc/Hz typ @ 1 kHz offset and 200 kHz PFD frequency
ADF4117 836 MHz Output11 −78 −78 dBc/Hz typ @ 300 Hz offset and 30 kHz PFD frequency
ADF4118 1750 MHz Output12 −85 −85 dBc/Hz typ @ 1 kHz offset and 200 kHz PFD frequency
ADF4118 1750 MHz Output13 −65 −65 dBc/Hz typ @ 200 Hz offset and 10 kHz PFD frequency
ADF4118 1960 MHz Output14 −84 −84 dBc/Hz typ @ 1 kHz offset and 200 kHz PFD frequency
Spurious Signals
ADF4116 540 MHz Output10 −88/−99 −88/−99 dBc typ @ 200 kHz/400 kHz and 200 kHz PFD frequency
ADF4117 900 MHz Output10 −90/−104 −90/−104 dBc typ @ 200 kHz/400 kHz and 200 kHz PFD frequency
ADF4118 900 MHz Output
ADF4117 836 MHz Output11 −80/−84 −80/−84 dBc typ @ 30 kHz/60 kHz and 30 kHz PFD frequency
ADF4118 1750 MHz Output12 −88/−90 −88/−90 dBc typ @ 200 kHz/400 kHz and 200 kHz PFD frequency
ADF4118 1750 MHz Output13 −65/−73 −65/−73 dBc typ @ 10 kHz/20 kHz and 10 kHz PFD frequency
ADF4118 1960 MHz Output14 −80/−86 −80/−86 dBc typ @ 200 kHz/400 kHz and 200 kHz PFD frequency
1
Operating temperature range for the B version is −40°C to +85°C.
2
The B Chip specifications are given as typical values.
3
This is the maximum operating frequency of the CMOS counters.
4
AC coupling ensures that AVDD/2 bias. See Figure 35 for typical circuit.
5
Guaranteed by design. Sample tested to ensure compliance.
6
AVDD = DVDD = 3 V; RFIN for ADF4116 = 540 MHz; RFIN for ADF4117, ADF4118 = 900 MHz.
7
The synthesizer phase noise floor is estimated by measuring the in-band phase noise at the output of the VCO, PN
value) and 10logF
8
The phase noise is measured with the EVAL-ADF411xEB Evaluation Board and the HP8562E Spectrum Analyzer. The Spectrum Analyzer provides the REFIN for the
synthesizer (f
9
f
= 10 MHz; f
REFIN
10
f
= 10 MHz; f
REFIN
11
f
= 10 MHz; f
REFIN
12
f
= 10 MHz; f
REFIN
13
f
= 10 MHz; f
REFIN
14
f
= 10 MHz; f
REFIN
6
−213 −213 dBc/Hz typ
9
10
10
: PN
= PN
PFD
SYNTH
= 10 MHz @ 0 dBm).
REFOUT
= 200 kHz; Offset frequency = 1 kHz; fRF = 540 MHz; N = 2700; Loop Bandwidth = 20 kHz.
PFD
= 200 kHz; Offset frequency = 1 kHz; fRF = 900 MHz; N = 4500; Loop Bandwidth = 20 kHz.
PFD
= 30 kHz; Offset frequency = 300 Hz; fRF = 836 MHz; N = 27867; Loop Bandwidth = 3 kHz.
PFD
= 200 kHz; Offset frequency = 1 kHz; fRF = 1750 MHz; N = 8750; Loop Bandwidth = 20 kHz.
PFD
= 10 kHz; Offset frequency = 200 Hz; fRF = 1750 MHz; N = 175000; Loop Bandwidth = 1 kHz.
PFD
= 200 kHz; Offset frequency = 1 kHz; fRF = 1960 MHz; N = 9800; Loop Bandwidth = 20 kHz.
PFD
– 10logF
TOT
−89 −89 dBc/Hz typ @ 1 kHz offset and 200 kHz PFD frequency
−87 −87 dBc/Hz typ @ 1 kHz offset and 200 kHz PFD frequency
−91/−100 −91/−100 dBc typ @ 200 kHz/400 kHz and 200 kHz PFD frequency
– 20logN.
PFD
, and subtracting 20 logN (where N is the N divider
TOT
Rev. B | Page 4 of 28
ADF4116/ADF4117/ADF4118
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
AVDD = DVDD = 3 V ± 10%, 5 V ± 10%; AVDD ≤ VP < 6.0 V; AGND = DGND = CPGND = 0 V; TA = T
Guaranteed by design, but not production tested.
Table 2.
Parameter Limit at T
MIN
to T
(B Version) Unit Test Conditions/Comments
MAX
t1 10 ns min DATA to CLOCK set-up time
t2 10 ns min DATA to CLOCK hold time
t3 25 ns min CLOCK high duration
t4 25 ns min CLOCK low duration
t5 10 ns min CLOCK to LE set-up time
t6 20 ns min LE pulse width
MIN
to T
, unless otherwise noted.
MAX
t
4
DB1
(CONTROL BIT C2)
DB0 (LSB)
(CONTROL BIT C1)
t
5
t
6
00392-B-002
CLOCK
DATA
t
1
DB20 (MSB)DB19DB2
LE
LE
t
t
3
2
Figure 2. Timing Diagram
Rev. B | Page 5 of 28
ADF4116/ADF4117/ADF4118
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 3.
Parameter Rating
AVDD to GND
AVDD to DVDD −0.3 V to +0.3 V
VP to GND −0.3 V to +7 V
VP to AVDD −0.3 V to +5.5 V
Digital I/O Voltage to GND −0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
Analog I/O Voltage to GND −0.3 V to VP + 0.3 V
REFIN, RFINA, RFINB to GND −0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
RFINA to RFINB ±320 mV
Operating Temperature Range
Industrial (B Version) −40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +150°C
Maximum Junction Temperature 150°C
TSSOP θJA Thermal Impedance 150.4°C/W
Lead Temperature, Soldering
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 listed in the operational sections
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 < 2 kV, and it is ESD sensitive. Proper precautions
should be taken for handling and assembly.
TRANSISTOR COUNT
6425 (CMOS) and 303 (bipolar).
ESD CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on
the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.
Rev. B | Page 6 of 28
ADF4116/ADF4117/ADF4118
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
FL
CP
CPGND
AGND
RF
IN
RFINA
AV
REF
O
B
DD
IN
1
2
ADF4116/
3
ADF4117/
4
ADF4118
5
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
6
7
8
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
V
P
DV
DD
MUXOUT
LE
DATA
CLK
CE
DGND
00392-B-003
Figure 3. Pin Configuration
Table 4. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1 FLO
Fast Lock Switch Output. This can be used to switch an external resistor to change the loop filter bandwidth. This
speeds up locking the PLL.
2 CP
Charge Pump Output. When enabled, this provides the ± I
to the external loop filter, which in turn drives the
CP
external VCO.
3 CPGND Charge Pump Ground. This is the ground return path for the charge pump.
4 AGND Analog Ground. This is the ground return path for the prescaler.
5 RFINB
Complementary Input to the RF Prescaler. This point should be decoupled to the ground plane with a small
bypass capacitor, typically 100 pF. See Figure 26.
6 RFINA Input to the RF Prescaler. This small signal input is ac-coupled from the VCO.
7 AVDD
8 REFIN
Analog Power Supply. This can range from 2.7 V to 5.5 V. Decoupling capacitors to the analog ground plane
should be placed as close as possible to this pin. AV
Reference Input. This is a CMOS input with a nominal threshold of V
must be the same value as DVDD.
DD
/2 and an equivalent input resistance
DD
of 100 kΩ. See Figure 25. The oscillator input can be driven from a TTL or CMOS crystal oscillator, or it can be
ac-coupled.
9 DGND Digital Ground.
10 CE
Chip Enable. A logic low on this pin powers down the device and puts the charge pump output into three-state
mode. Taking the pin high powers up the device depending on the status of the power-down bit F2.
11 CLK
Serial Clock Input. This serial clock is used to clock in the serial data to the registers. The data is latched into the
21-bit shift register on the CLK rising edge. This input is a high impedance CMOS input.
12 DATA
Serial Data Input. The serial data is loaded MSB first with the two LSBs as the control bits. This input is a high
impedance CMOS input.
13 LE
Load Enable, CMOS Input. When LE goes high, the data stored in the shift registers is loaded into one of the four
latches, the latch being selected using the control bits.
14 MUXOUT
This multiplexer output allows either the lock detect, the scaled RF, or the scaled reference frequency to be
accessed externally.
15 DVDD
16 VP
Digital Power Supply. This may range from 2.7 V to 5.5 V. Decoupling capacitors to the digital ground plane
should be placed as close as possible to this pin. DV
Charge Pump Power Supply. This should be greater than or equal to V
must have the same value as AVDD.
DD
. In systems where VDD is 3 V, this supply
DD
can be set to 5 V and used to drive a VCO with a tuning range of up to 6 V.
Rev. B | Page 7 of 28
ADF4116/ADF4117/ADF4118
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
PARAM-TYPE DATA-FORMAT KEYWORD IMPEDANCE-
FREQUNIT
GHzSMAR50
FREQ MagS11AngS11
0.050.89207–2.0571
0.100.8886–4.4427
0.150.89022–6.3212
0.200.96323–2.1393
0.250.90566–12.13
0.300.90307–13.52
0.350.89318–15.746
0.400.89806–18.056
0.450.89565–19.693
0.500.88538–22.246
0.550.89699–24.336
0.600.89927–25.948
0.650.87797–28.457
0.700.90765–29.735
0.750.88526–31.879
0.800.81267–32.681
0.850.90357–31.522
0.900.92954–34.222
FREQ MagS11 AngS11
0.950.92087 –36.961
1.000.93788 –39.343
1.050.9512–40.134
1.100.93458 –43.747
1.150.94782 –44.393
1.200.96875 –46.937
1.250.92216 –49.6
1.300.93755 –51.884
1.350.96178 –51.21
1.400.94354 –53.55
1.450.95189 –56.786
1.500.97647 –58.781
1.550.98619 –60.545
1.600.95459 –61.43
1.650.97945 –61.241
1.700.98864 –64.051
1.750.97399 –66.19
1.800.97216 –63.775
Figure 4. S-Parameter Data for the ADF4118 RF Input (Up to 1.8 GHz)