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
APPLICATIONS
Wireless Handsets (GSM, PCS, DCS, CDMA, WCDMA)
Base Stations for Wireless Radio (GSM, PCS, DCS,
CDMA, WCDMA)
Wireless LANS
Communications Test Equipment
CATV Equipment
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
VDD1VDD2V
Dual RF PLL Frequency Synthesizers
ADF4206/ADF4207/ADF4208
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADF4206 family of dual frequency synthesizers can be
used to implement local oscillators in the upconversion and
downconversion sections of wireless receivers and transmitters.
Each synthesizer consists of a low-noise digital PFD (Phase
Frequency Detector), a precision charge pump, a programmable
reference divider, programmable A and B counters and a dualmodulus 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.
A complete PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) can be implemented if
the synthesizers are used with an external loop filter and VCOs
(Voltage Controlled Oscillators).
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.
1V
P
2
P
N = BP + A
11-BIT RF2
RF1
B-COUNTER
6-BIT RF2
A-COUNTER
14-BIT RF2
R-COUNTER
14-BIT RF1
R-COUNTER
11-BIT RF1
B-COUNTER
6-BIT RF1
A-COUNTER
AGND
A
RF2
RF2
OSC
OSC
CLOCK
DATA
RF1INA
RF1
IN
IN
OUT
B
IN
LE
IN
OSCILLATOR
REGISTER
B
PRESCALER
22-BIT
DATA
N = BP + A
PRESCALER
RF2
SDOUT
RF1
DGND
REV. 0
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reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its
use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties
which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or
otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Operating temperature range is as follows: B Version: –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. 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
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 ADF4207 = 900 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 logN (where N is the N divider value).
8
The phase noise is measured at a 1 kHz unless otherwise noted. The phase noise is measured with the EVAL-ADF4206/ADF4207EB or the EVAL-AD4208EB 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
Specifications subject to change without notice.
PFD
PFD
7
8
9
10
= 30 kHz; Offset Frequency = 300 Hz; f
= 10 kHz; Offset Frequency = 200 Hz; fRF = 1750 MHz; N = 175000; Loop B/W = 1 kHz.
–81–81dBc/Hz typ@ 836 MHz, 30 kHz at PFD
–66–66dBc/Hz typ@ 1750 MHz Output, 200 kHz at PFD
= 836 MHz; N = 27866; Loop B/W = 3 kHz.
RF/IF
@ VCO Output
REFOUT
= 10 MHz @ 0 dBm).
REV. 0
–3–
ADF4206/ADF4207/ADF4208
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
Limit at
to T
T
Parameter(B Version)UnitTest Conditions/Comments
MIN
t
1
t
2
t
3
t
4
t
5
t
6
NOTES
Guaranteed by design but not production tested.
Specification subject to change without notice.
10ns minDATA to CLOCK Setup Time
10ns minDATA to CLOCK Hold Time
25ns minCLOCK High Duration
25ns minCLOCK Low Duration
10ns minCLOCK to LE Setup Time
20ns minLE Pulsewidth
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause perma-
nent 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.
2
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.
ADF4206BRU–40°C to +85°CThin Shrink Small Outline Package (TSSOP)RU-16
ADF4207BRU–40°C to +85°CThin Shrink Small Outline Package (TSSOP)RU-16
ADF4208BRU–40°C to +85°CThin Shrink Small Outline Package (TSSOP)RU-20
*Contact the factory for chip availability.
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
WARNING!
the ADF4206/ADF4207/ADF4208 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.
–4–
ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE
REV. 0
ADF4206/ADF4207/ADF4208
PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Mnemonic
PinADF4206/
No.ADF4207ADF4208Function
1V
2V
3CP
4DGND
5RF1
6OSC
7OSC
1V
DD
1V
P
RF1
RF1
IN
IN
OUT
8MUXOUTOSC
9CLKOSC
10DATAMUXOUTThis multiplexer output allows either the IF/RF lock detect, the scaled RF, or the scaled
11LECLKSerial Clock Input. This serial clock is used to clock in the serial data to the registers. The
12RF2
13DGND
14CP
15V
16V
IN
RF2
RF2
2RF2INBComplementary Input to the RF2 Prescaler. This point should be decoupled to the ground
P
2RF2INAInput to the RF2 Prescaler. This low-level input signal is normally ac-coupled to the
DD
17DGND
18CP
19V
20V
1Positive Power Supply for the RF1 Section. A 0.1 µF capacitor should be connected between
DD
1Power Supply for the RF1 Charge Pump. This should be greater than or equal to VDD.
P
CP
RF1
this pin and the RF1 ground pin, DGND
5.5 V. V
1 must have the same potential as VDD2.
DD
. VDD1 should have a value of between 2.7 V and
RF1
Output from the RF1 Charge Pump. This is normally connected to a loop filter which, in
turn, drives the input to an external VCO.
DGND
RF1
Ground Pin for the RF1 Digital Circuitry.
RF1INAInput to the RF1 Prescaler. This low-level input signal is normally taken from the RF1 VCO.
RFINBComplementary Input to the RF1 Prescaler of the ADF4208. This point should be decoupled to
the ground plane with a small bypass capacitor.
AGND
IN
RF1
Ground Pin for the RF1 Analog Circuitry.
Oscillator Input. It has a VDD/2 threshold and can be driven from an external CMOS or TTL
logic gate.
OUT
Oscillator Output.
Reference Frequency to be accessed externally. See Table V.
data is latched into the 22-bit shift register on the CLK rising edge. This input is a high
impedance CMOS input.
DATASerial Data Input. The serial data is loaded MSB first with the two LSBs being the control
bits. This input is a high impedance CMOS input.
LELoad 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.
AGND
RF2
Ground Pin for the RF2 Analog Circuitry.
plane with a small bypass capacitor.
external VCO.
RF2
RF2
Ground Pin for the RF2, Digital, Interface, and Control Circuitry.
Output from the RF2 Charge Pump. This is normally connected to a loop filter that drives
the input to an external VCO.
2Power Supply for the RF2 Charge Pump. This should be greater than or equal to VDD.
P
2Positive Power Supply for the RF2, Interface, and Oscillator Sections. A 0.1 µF capacitor
DD
should be connected between this pin and the RF2 ground Pin, DGND
. VDD2 should
RF2
have a value between 2.7 V and 5.5 V. VDD2 must have the same potential as VDD1.
REV. 0
VDD1
V
CP
DGND
RF1
OSC
OSC
OUT
MUXOUT
RF1
RF1
1
P
N
I
IN
TSSOP
1
2
ADF4206/
3
ADF4207
4
5
TOP VIEW
6
(Not to Scale)
7
8
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
V
DD
V
2
P
CP
RF2
DGND
RF2
LE
DATA
CLK
PIN CONFIGURATIONS
TSSOP
VDD1
RF1
RF1
OSC
CP
OSC
VP1
RF1
RF1
N
I
N
I
RF1
OUT
A
B
IN
1
2
3
4
ADF4208
5
6
7
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
8
9
10
2
RF2
IN
DGND
AGND
MUXOUT
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
V
DD
2
V
P
CP
RF2
DGND
RF2
RF2
AGND
LE
DATA
CLK
2
RF2
A
N
I
B
N
I
RF2
–5–
ADF4206/ADF4207/ADF4208
–Typical Performance Characteristics
FREQ-UNIT PARAM-TYPE DATA-FORMAT KEYWORD IMPEDANCE – OHMS
GHz S MA R 50
FREQ MAGS11 ANGS11
0.0 0.957111193 –3.130429321
0.15 0.963546793 –6.686426265
0.25 0.953621785 –11.19913586
0.35 0.953757706 –15.35637483
0.45 0.929831379 –20.3793432
0.55 0.908459709 –22.69144845
0.65 0.897303634 –27.07001443
0.75 0.876862863 –31.32240763
0.85 0.849338092 –33.68058163
0.95 0.858403269 –38.57674885
1.05 0.841888714 –41.48606772
1.15 0.840354983 –45.97597958
1.25 0.822165839 –49.19163116
FREQ MAGS11 ANGS11
1.35 0.816886959 –51.80711782
1.45 0.825983016 –56.20373378
1.55 0.791737125 –61.21554647
1.65 0.770543186 –61.88187496
1.75 0.793897072 –65.39516615
1.85 0.745765233 –69.24884474
1.95 0.7517547 –71.21608147
2.05 0.745594889 –75.93169947
2.15 0.713387801 –78.8391674
2.25 0.711578577 –81.71934806
2.35 0.698487131 –85.49067481
2.45 0.669871818 –88.41958754
2.55 0.668353367 –91.70921678
TPC 1. S-Parameter Data for the AD4208 RF1 Input
(Up to 2.5 GHz)