On-chip VCO tunes from 2.30 GHz to 2.65 GHz
External VCO/VCXO to 2.4 GHz optional
1 differential or 2 single-ended reference inputs
Reference monitoring capability
Automatic revertive and manual reference
switchover/holdover modes
Accepts LVPECL, LVDS, or CMOS references to 250 MHz
Programmable delays in path to PFD
Digital or analog lock detect, selectable
3 pairs of 1.6 GHz LVPECL outputs
Each output pair shares a 1-to-32 divider with coarse
Automatic synchronization of all outputs on power-up
Manual output synchronization available
Available in a 48-lead LFCSP
APPLICATIONS
Low jitter, low phase noise clock distribution
10/40/100 Gb/sec networking line cards, including SONET,
Synchronous Ethernet, OTU2/3/4
Forward error correction (G.710)
Clocking high speed ADCs, DACs, DDSs, DDCs, DUCs, MxFEs
High performance wireless transceivers
ATE and high performance instrumentation
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD9518-11 provides a multi-output clock distribution
function with subpicosecond jitter performance, along with an
on chip PLL and VCO. The on-chip VCO tunes from 2.30 GHz to
2.65 GHz. Optionally, an external VCO/VCXO of up to 2.4 GHz
can be used.
The AD9518-1emphasizes low jitter and phase noise to maximize
data converter performance, and it can benefit other applications
with demanding phase noise and jitter requirements.
The AD9518-1 features six LVPECL outputs (in three pairs).
The LVPECL outputs operate to 1.6 GHz.
For applications that require additional outputs, a crystal
reference input, zero-delay, or EEPROM for automatic
configuration at startup, the AD9520 and AD9522 are available.
6-Output Clock Generator with
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
Figure 1.
In addition, the AD9516 and AD9517 are similar to the AD9518
but have a different combination of outputs.
Each pair of outputs has dividers that allow both the divide
ratio and coarse delay (or phase) to be set. The range of division
for the LVPECL outputs is 1 to 32.
The AD9518-1is available in a 48-lead LFCSP and can be
operated from a single 3.3 V supply. An external VCO, which
requires an extended voltage range, can be accommodated by
connecting the charge pump supply (VCP) to 5 V. A separate
LVPECL power supply can be from 2.5 V to 3.3 V (nominal).
The AD9518-1 is specified for operation over the industrial
range of −40°C to +85°C.
1
AD9518 is used throughout the data sheet to refer to all the members of the
AD9518 family. However, when AD9518-1 is used, it refers to that specific
member of the AD9518 family.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Changes to 0x003 Register Address .............................................. 45
Changes to Table 43 ........................................................................ 47
Changes to Table 44 ........................................................................ 48
Changes to Table 45 ........................................................................ 55
Changes to Table 46 ........................................................................ 57
Changes to Table 47 ........................................................................ 58
Changes to Table 48 ........................................................................ 59
Added Frequency Planning Using the AD9518 Section ............ 60
Changes to LVDS Clock Distribution Section ............................ 61
Changes to Figure 52 and Figure 54; Added Figure 53 .............. 61
Added Exposed Paddle Notation to Outline Dimensions;
Changes to Ordering Guide ........................................................... 62
9/07—Revision 0: Initial Version
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REFERENCE INPUTS
Input Sensitivity
250 mV p-p
PLL figure of merit (FOM) increases with increasing slew rate
SPECIFICATIONS
Typical values are given for VS = V
Minimum and maximum values are given over full V
POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Table 1.
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments
VS 3.135 3.3 3.465 V 3.3 V ± 5%
V
2.375 VS V Nominally 2.5 V to 3.3 V ± 5%
S_LVPE CL
VCP VS 5.25 V Nominally 3.3 V to 5.0 V ± 5%
RSET Pin Resistor 4.12 kΩ Sets internal biasing currents; connect to ground
CPRSET Pin Resistor 2.7 5.1 10 kΩ Sets internal CP current range, nominally 4.8 mA (CP_lsb = 600 µA);
BYPASS Pin Capacitor 220 nF Bypass for internal LDO regulator; necessary for LDO stability;
PLL CHARACTERISTICS
Table 2.
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments
VCO (ON-CHIP)
Frequency Range 2300 2650 MHz See Figure 11
VCO Gain (K
Tuning Voltage (VT) 0.5 VCP − 0.5 V VCP ≤ VS when using internal VCO; outside of this range, the CP
Frequency Pushing (Open-Loop) 1 MHz/V
Phase Noise at 100 kHz Offset −105 dBc/Hz f = 2475 MHz
Phase Noise at 1 MHz Offset −124 dBc/Hz f = 2475 MHz
) 50 MHz/V See Figure 6
VCO
= 3.3 V ± 5%; VS ≤ VCP ≤ 5.25 V; TA = 25°C; R
S_ LVPE CL
and TA (−40°C to +85°C) variation.
S
= 4.12 kΩ; CP
SET
= 5.1 kΩ, unless otherwise noted.
RSET
actual current can be calculated by CP_lsb = 3.06/CPRSET;
connect to ground
connect to ground
spurs may increase due to CP up/down mismatch
Differential Mode (REFIN,
REFIN
)
Differential mode (can accommodate single-ended input by
Input Frequency 0 250 MHz Frequencies below about 1 MHz should be dc-coupled; be careful
Self-Bias Voltage, REFIN 1.35 1.60 1.75 V Self-bias voltage of REFIN1
Self-Bias Voltage,
Dual Single-Ended Mode (REF1, REF2) Two single-ended CMOS-compatible inputs
Input Frequency (AC-Coupled) 20 250 MHz Slew rate > 50 V/µs
Input Frequency (DC-Coupled) 0 250 MHz Slew rate > 50 V/µs; CMOS levels
Input Sensitivity (AC-Coupled) 0.8 V p-p Should not exceed VS p-p
Input Logic High 2.0 V
Input Logic Low 0.8 V
Input Current −100 +100 µA
Pulse Width High/Low 1.8 ns This value determines the allowable input duty cycle and is the
Pump/Phase Frequency Detector
(In-Band Is Within the LBW of the PLL)
The PLL in-band 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 value of the N divider)
At 500 kHz PFD Frequency −165 dBc/Hz
At 1 MHz PFD Frequency −162 dBc/Hz
At 10 MHz PFD Frequency −151 dBc/Hz
High Range (ABP 6.0 ns) 11 ns Register 0x017[1:0] = 10b; Register 0x018[4] = 0b
1
REFIN and
2
For reliable operation of the digital lock detect, the period of the PFD frequency must be greater than the unlock-after-lock time.
REFIN
self-bias points are offset slightly to avoid chatter on an open input condition.
) is an approxi-
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AD9518-1 Data Sheet
CLOCK INPUTS (CLK,
)
Differential input
Input Capacitance
2
pF
V
−
V
−
V
−
CLOCK INPUTS
Table 3.
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments
CLK
Input Frequency 01 2.4 GHz High frequency distribution (VCO divider)
01 1.6 GHz Distribution only (VCO divider bypassed)
Input Sensitivity, Differential 150 mV p-p Measured at 2.4 GHz; jitter performance is
improved with slew rates > 1 V/ns
Input Level, Differential 2 V p-p Larger voltage swings may turn on the protection
diodes and may degrade jitter performance
Input Common-Mode Voltage, VCM 1.3 1.57 1.8 V Self-biased; enables ac coupling
Input Common-Mode Range, V
Input Sensitivity, Single-Ended 150 mV p-p CLK ac-coupled;
Input Resistance 3.9 4.7 5.7 kΩ Self-biased
1
Below about 1 MHz, the input should be dc-coupled. Care should be taken to match VCM.
CLOCK OUTPUTS
Table 4.
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments
LVPECL CLOCK OUTPUTS Termination = 50 Ω to VS − 2 V
VCO Divider 30 mW VCO divider bypassed
REFIN (Differential) 20 mW All references off to differential reference enabled
REF1, REF2 (Single-Ended) 4 mW All references off to REF1 or REF2 enabled; differential
VCO 70 mW CLK input selected to VCO selected
PLL 75 mW PLL off to PLL on, normal operation; no reference
Channel Divider 30 mW Divider bypassed to divide-by-2 to divide-by-32
LVPECL Channel (Divider Plus Output Driver) 160 mW No LVPECL output on to one LVPECL output on,
LVPECL Driver 90 mW Second LVPECL output turned on, same channel
01b; SYNC power-down, Register 0x230[2] = 1b; REF for
distribution power-down, Register 0x230[1] = 1b
reference not enabled
enabled
independent of frequency
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AD9518-1 Data Sheet
K
TIMING DIAGRAMS
t
CLK
CL
t
PECL
Figure 2. CLK/
CLK
to Clock Output Timing, DIV = 1
06430-060
DIFFERENTIAL
80%
20%
Figure 3. LVPECL Timing, Differential
LVPECL
t
RP
t
FP
06430-061
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Data Sheet AD9518-1
VCP to GND
−0.3 V to +5.8 V
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 17.
Parameter Rating
VS, VS_LVPECL to GND −0.3 V to +3.6 V
REFIN,
REFIN to
RSET to GND −0.3 V to VS + 0.3 V
CPRSET to GND −0.3 V to VS + 0.3 V
CLK,
CLK to
SCLK, SDIO, SDO, CS to GND −0.3 V to VS + 0.3 V
OUT0,
OUT3,
to GND
SYNC
REFMON, STATUS, LD to GND −0.3 V to VS + 0.3 V
Junction Temperature1 150°C
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (10 sec) 300°C
1
See Table 18 for θJA.
to GND −0.3 V to VS + 0.3 V
REFIN
−3.3 V to +3.3 V
REFIN
to GND −0.3 V to VS + 0.3 V
CLK
−1.2 V to +1.2 V
CLK
, OUT1,
OUT0
,OUT4,
OUT3
to GND −0.3 V to VS + 0.3 V
OUT1
OUT4
, OUT2,
, OUT5,
OUT2
OUT5
,
−0.3 V to VS + 0.3 V
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.
THERMAL RESISTANCE
Table 18.
Package Type1 θJA Unit
48-Lead LFCSP 24.7 °C/W
1
Thermal impedance measurements were taken on a 4-layer board in still air
in accordance with EIA/JESD51-2.
ESD CAUTION
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AD9518-1 Data Sheet
13141516171819
2021222324
SCLK
CS
SDO
SDIO
RESET
PD
OUT4
OUT4
VS_LVPECL
OUT5
OUT5
VS
4847464544434241403938
37
REFIN (REF1)
REFIN (REF2)
CPRSETVSRSETVSOUT0
OUT0
VS_LVPECL
OUT1
OUT1
VS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
35
36
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
AD9518-1
TOP VIEW
(Not to S cale)
PIN 1
INDICATOR
CP
STATUS
CLK
VCP
REFMON
LD
BYPASS
VS
REF_SEL
LF
SYNC
CLK
OUT3
OUT2
VS
VS
VS_LVPECL
VS_LVPECL
OUT3
OUT2
NC
GND
VS
GND
06430-003
NOTES
1. NC = NO CONNECT.
2. THE EXTERNAL PADDLE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PACKAGE MUST BE
CONNECTED T O GROUND FO R P ROPER OPERAT ION.
11 I Differential
CLK
Along with
, this is the self-biased differential input for the clock distribution section.
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Table 19. Pin Function Descriptions
Input/
Pin No.
Output Pi n Type Mnemonic Description
1 O 3.3 V CMOS REFMON Reference Monitor (Output). This pin has multiple selectable outputs; see Table 44,
2 O 3.3 V CMOS LD Lock Detect (Output). This pin has multiple selectable outputs; see Table 44,
3 I Power VCP Power Supply for Charge Pump (CP). VS ≤ VCP ≤ 5.0 V. This pin is usually 3.3 V for most
4 O CP Charge Pump (Output). Connects to external loop filter.
5 O 3.3 V CMOS STATUS Status (Output). This pin has multiple selectable outputs; see Table 44, Register 0x017.
6 I 3.3 V CMOS REF_SEL Reference Select. Selects REF1 (low) or REF2 (high). This pin has an internal 30 kΩ
7 I 3.3 V CMOS
8 I Loop filter LF Loop Filter (Input). Connects to VCO control voltage node internally.
9 O Loop filter BYPA SS This pin is for bypassing the LDO to ground with a capacitor.
10, 24, 25,
I Power VS 3.3 V Power Pins.
26, 35, 37,
43, 45
SYNC
clock input
12 I Differential
clock input
Along with CLK, this is the self-biased differential input for the clock distribution section.
CLK
Figure 4. Pin Configuration
Register 0x01B.
Register 0x01A.
applications; but if a 5 V external VCXO is used, this pin should be 5 V.
pull-down resistor.
Manual Synchronizations and Manual Holdover. This pin initiates a manual
synchronization and is used for manual holdover. Active low. This pin has an internal
30 kΩ pull-up resistor.
This pin has 31 pF of internal capacitance to ground, which may influence the loop
filter design for large loop bandwidths.
CLK
This pin can be left floating if internal VCO is used.
This pin can be left floating if internal VCO is used.
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Data Sheet AD9518-1
20 O LVPECL
LVPECL Output; One Side of a Differential LVPECL Output.
Input/
Pin No.
13 I 3.3 V CMOS SCLK Serial Control Port Data Clock Signal.
14 I 3.3 V CMOS
15 O 3.3 V CMOS SDO Serial Control Port. Unidirectional serial data output.
16 I/O 3.3 V CMOS SDIO Serial Control Port. Bidirectional serial data input/output.
17 I 3.3 V CMOS
18 I 3.3 V CMOS
19 O LVPECL OUT4 LVPECL Output; One Side of a Differential LVPECL Output.
21, 30, 31,
40
22 O LVPECL OUT5 LVPECL Output; One Side of a Differential LVPECL Output.
23 O LVPECL
27, 34 GND GND Ground. See the description for EPAD.
28 O LVPECL
29 O LVPECL OUT3 LVPECL Output; One Side of a Differential LVPECL Output.
32 O LVPECL
33 O LVPECL OUT2 LVPECL Output; One Side of a Differential LVPECL Output.
36 NC No Connection.
38 O LVPECL
39 O LVPECL OUT1 LVPECL Output; One Side of a Differential LVPECL Output.
41 O LVPECL
42 O LVPECL OUT0 LVPECL Output; One Side of a Differential LVPECL Output.
44 O Current set
46 O Current set
47 I Reference
48 I Reference
EPAD GND GND Ground. The external paddle on the bottom of the package must be connected to
Output Pi n Type Mnemonic Description
Serial Control Port Chip Select, Active Low. This pin has an internal 30 kΩ pull-up
CS
resistor.
Chip Reset, Active Low. This pin has an internal 30 kΩ pull-up resistor.
RESET
Chip Power Down, Active Low. This pin has an internal 30 kΩ pull-up resistor.
PD
OUT4
I Power VS_LVPECL Extended Voltage 2.5 V to 3.3 V LVPECL Power Pins.
LVPECL Output; One Side of a Differential LVPECL Output.
OUT5
LVPECL Output; One Side of a Differential LVPECL Output.
OUT3
LVPECL Output; One Side of a Differential LVPECL Output.
OUT2
LVPECL Output; One Side of a Differential LVPECL Output.
OUT1
LVPECL Output; One Side of a Differential LVPECL Output.
OUT0
RSET Resistor connected here sets internal bias currents. Nominal value = 4.12 kΩ.
resistor
CPRSET Resistor connected here sets the CP current range. Nominal value = 5.1 kΩ.
resistor
(REF2) Along with REFIN, this is the self-biased differential input for the PLL reference.
REFIN
input
REFIN (REF1) Along with
input
Alternatively, this pin is a single-ended input for REF2.
, this is the self-biased differential input for the PLL reference.
REFIN
Alternatively, this pin is a single-ended input for REF1.
ground for proper operation.
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AD9518-1 Data Sheet
050010001500200025003000
CURRENT (mA)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
300
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
260
280
3 CHANNELS—6 LV P E CL
3 CHANNELS—3 LV P E CL
2 CHANNELS—2 LV P E CL
1 CHANNEL—1 LVP E CL
06430-007
65
35
40
45
50
55
60
2.32.72.62.52.4
K
VCO
(MHz/V)
VCO FREQ UE NCY ( GHz)
06430-010
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
00.51.01.52.02.53.0
CURRENT FROM CP P IN (mA)
VOLTAGE ON CP PIN (V)
PUMP DOWNPUMP UP
06430-011
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
00.51.0 1.5 2.03.04.02.53.55.04.5
CURRENT FROM CP P IN (mA)
VOLTAGE ON CP PIN (V)
PUMP DOWNPUMP UP
06430-012
–140
–145
–150
–155
–160
–165
–170
0.1110010
PFD PHASE NO ISE REFERRED TO PFD INP UT
(dBc/Hz)
PFD FREQUENCY (MHz)
06430-013
–210
–224
–222
–220
–218
–216
–214
–212
02.52.01.51.00.5
PLL FIGURE OF MERIT (dBc/Hz)
SLEW RATE (V/ns)
06430-136
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Figure 5. Current vs. Frequency, Direct to Output, LVPECL Outputs
Figure 6. K
vs. VCO Frequency
VCO
Figure 8. Charge Pump Characteristics at VCP = 5.0 V
Figure 9. PFD Phase Noise Referred to PFD Input vs. PFD Frequency
Figure 7. Charge Pump Characteristics at VCP = 3.3 V
Figure 10. PLL Figure of Merit (FOM) vs. Slew Rate at REFIN/
REFIN
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Data Sheet AD9518-1
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
2.32.42.52.62.7
VCO TUNING VOLTAGE (V)
FREQUENCY ( GHz)
06430-138
–110
–100
–90
–80
–70
–60
–50
–40
–30
–20
–10
10
0
CENTER 122.88MHzSPAN 50 M Hz5MHz/DIV
RELATIVE POWER (dB)
06430-137
–110
–100
–90
–80
–70
–60
–50
–40
–30
–20
–10
10
0
CENTER 122.88MHzSPAN 1MHz100kHz/DIV
RELATIVE POWER (dB)
06430-135
1.0
0.6
0.2
–0.2
–0.6
–1.0
0252015105
DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT (V)
TIME (ns)
06430-014
1.0
0.6
0.2
–0.2
–0.6
–1.0
021
DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT (V)
TIME (ns)
06430-015
1600
800
1000
1200
1400
0321
DIFFERENTIAL SWING (mV p-p)
FREQUENCY ( GHz)
06430-020
Figure 11. VCO Tuning Voltage vs. Frequency
(Note that VCO calibration centers the dc tuning voltage
for the PLL setup that is active during calibration.)
An ideal sine wave can be thought of as having a continuous
and even progression of phase with time from 0° to 360° for
each cycle. Actual signals, however, display a certain amount
of variation from ideal phase progression over time. This
phenomenon is called phase jitter. Although many causes can
contribute to phase jitter, one major cause is random noise,
which is characterized statistically as being Gaussian (normal)
in distribution.
This phase jitter leads to a spreading out of the energy of the
sine wave in the frequency domain, producing a continuous
power spectrum. This power spectrum is usually reported as a
series of values whose units are dBc/Hz at a given offset in
frequency from the sine wave (carrier). The value is a ratio
(expressed in dB) of the power contained within a 1 Hz
bandwidth with respect to the power at the carrier frequency.
For each measurement, the offset from the carrier frequency is
also given.
It is meaningful to integrate the total power contained within
some interval of offset frequencies (for example, 10 kHz to
10 MHz). This is called the integrated phase noise over that
frequency offset interval and can be readily related to the time
jitter due to the phase noise within that offset frequency interval.
Phase noise has a detrimental effect on the performance of
ADCs, DACs, and RF mixers. It lowers the achievable dynamic
range of the converters and mixers, although they are affected
in somewhat different ways.
Time Jitter
Phase noise is a frequency domain phenomenon. In the time
domain, the same effect is exhibited as time jitter. When
observing a sine wave, the time of successive zero crossings
varies. In a square wave, the time jitter is a displacement of the
edges from their ideal (regular) times of occurrence. In both
cases, the variations in timing from the ideal are the time jitter.
Because these variations are random in nature, the time jitter is
specified in units of seconds root mean square (rms) or 1 sigma
of the Gaussian distribution.
Time jitter that occurs on a sampling clock for a DAC or an
ADC decreases the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and dynamic
range of the converter. A sampling clock with the lowest possible
jitter provides the highest performance from a given converter.
Additive Phase Noise
Additive phase noise is the amount of phase noise that can be
attributed to the device or subsystem being measured. The phase
noise of any external oscillators or clock sources is subtracted.
This makes it possible to predict the degree to which the device
impacts the total system phase noise when used in conjunction
with the various oscillators and clock sources, each of which
contributes its own phase noise to the total. In many cases, the
phase noise of one element dominates the system phase noise.
When there are multiple contributors to phase noise, the total
is the square root of the sum of squares of the individual
contributors.
Additive Time Jitter
Additive time jitter is the amount of time jitter that can be
attributed to the device or subsystem being measured. The time
jitter of any external oscillators or clock sources is subtracted. This
makes it possible to predict the degree to which the device impacts
the total system time jitter when used in conjunction with the
various oscillators and clock sources, each of which contributes
its own time jitter to the total. In many cases, the time jitter of
the external oscillators and clock sources dominates the system
time jitter.
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V
DETAILED BLOCK DIAGRAM
REFIN (REF 1)
REFIN (REF 2)
BYPASS
CLK
CLK
SYNC
RESET
SCLK
SDIO
SDO
REF1
REF2
LF
PD
CS
REF_ SELCPRSETVCP
REFERENCE
SWITCHOVER
STATUS
STATUS
LOW DROPOUT
REGULATOR (LDO)
VCO
DIGITAL
LOGIC
SERIAL
CONTROL
PORT
AD9518-1
SGNDRSE T
DISTRIBUTI ON
REFERENCE
R
DIVIDER
VCO STATUS
P, P + 1
PRESCALER
DIVIDE BY
2, 3, 4, 5, OR 6
01
N DIVIDER
A/B
COUNTERS
Figure 27. Detailed Block Diagram
REFMO N
PROGRAMMABLE
R DELAY
PROGRAMMABLE
N DELAY
DIVIDE BY
1 TO 32
DIVIDE BY
1 TO 32
DIVIDE BY
1 TO 32
LOCK
DETECT
PHASE
FREQUENCY
DETECT OR
PLL
REFERENCE
CHARGE
PUMP
HOLD
LVPECL
LVPECL
LVPECL
LD
CP
STATUS
OUT0
OUT0
OUT1
OUT1
OUT2
OUT2
OUT3
OUT3
OUT4
OUT4
OUT5
OUT5
06430-002
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0x1E0[2:0] = 010b
Set VCO divider = 4.
THEORY OF OPERATION
OPERATIONAL CONFIGURATIONS
The AD9518 can be configured in several ways. These
configurations must be set up by loading the control registers
(see Table 42 and Table 43 through Ta ble 49). Each section or
function must be individually programmed by setting the
appropriate bits in the corresponding control register or registers.
High Frequency Clock Distribution—CLK or External
VCO > 1600 MHz
The AD9518 power-up default configuration has the PLL
CLK
powered off and the routing of the input set so that the CLK/
input is connected to the distribution section through the VCO
divider (divide-by-2/divide-by-3/divide-by-4/ divide-by-5/divideby-6). This is a distribution-only mode that allows for an external
input up to 2.4 GHz (see Table 3). The maximum frequency that
can be applied to the channel dividers is 1600 MHz; therefore,
higher input frequencies must be divided down before reaching
the channel dividers. This input routing can also be used for lower
input frequencies, but the minimum divide is 2 before the channel
dividers.
When the PLL is enabled, this routing also allows the use of the
PLL with an external VCO or VCXO with a frequency of less
than 2400 MHz. In this configuration, the internal VCO is not
used and is powered off. The external VCO/VCXO feeds
directly into the prescaler.
The register settings shown in Table 20 are the default values of
these registers at power-up or after a reset operation. If the
contents of the registers are altered by prior programming after
power-up or reset, these registers can also be set intentionally to
these values.
After the appropriate register values are programmed,
Register 0x232 must be set to 0x01 for the values to take effect.
0x1E1[0] = 0b Use the VCO divider.
0x1E1[1] = 0b CLK selected as the source.
When using the internal PLL with an external VCO, the PLL
must be turned on.
Table 21. Settings When Using an External VCO
Register Function
0x010[1:0] = 00b PLL normal operation (PLL on).
0x010 to 0x01D PLL settings. Select and enable a
reference input; set R, N (P, A, B), PFD
polarity, and I
loop configuration.
0x1E1[1] = 0b CLK selected as the source.
An external VCO requires an external loop filter that must be
connected between CP and the tuning pin of the VCO. This
loop filter determines the loop bandwidth and stability of the
PLL. Make sure to select the proper PFD polarity for the VCO
being used.
Table 22. Setting the PFD Polarity
Register Function
0x010[7] = 0b PFD polarity positive (higher control
voltage produces higher frequency).
0x010[7] = 1b PFD polarity negative (higher control
voltage produces lower frequency).
, according to the intended
CP
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Data Sheet AD9518-1
V
REFIN (REF 1)
REFIN (REF 2)
BYPASS
CLK
CLK
PD
SYNC
RESET
SCLK
SDIO
SDO
CS
REF1
REF2
REGULATOR (LDO)
LF
REF_ SELCPRSETVCP
REFERENCE
SWITCHOVER
STATUS
STATUS
LOW DROPOUT
VCO
DIGITAL
LOGIC
SERIAL
CONTRO L
PORT
SGNDRSET
DISTRIBUTION
REFERENCE
R
DIVIDE R
VCO STATUS
P, P + 1
PRESCALER
DIVIDE BY
2, 3, 4, 5, OR 6
01
N DIVIDER
A/B
COUNTERS
REFMON
PROGRAMMABLE
R DELAY
PROGRAMMABLE
N DELAY
DIVIDE BY
1 TO 32
DIVIDE BY
1 TO 32
DIVIDE BY
1 TO 32
LOCK
DETECT
PHASE
FREQUENCY
DETECTOR
AD9518-1
PLL
REFERENCE
CHARGE
PUMP
HOLD
LVPECL
LVPECL
LVPECL
LD
CP
STATUS
OUT0
OUT0
OUT1
OUT1
OUT2
OUT2
OUT3
OUT3
OUT4
OUT4
OUT5
OUT5
Figure 28. High Frequency Clock Distribution or External VCO > 1600 MHz
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V
Internal VCO and Clock Distribution
When using the internal VCO and PLL, the VCO divider must
be employed to ensure that the frequency presented to the channel
dividers does not exceed their specified maximum frequency of
1600 MHz (see Table 3). The internal PLL uses an external loop
filter to set the loop bandwidth. The external loop filter is also
crucial to the loop stability.
When using the internal VCO, it is necessary to calibrate the
VCO (Register 0x018[0]) to ensure optimal performance.
For internal VCO and clock distribution applications, use the
register settings that are shown in Table 23.
REFIN ( REF1)
REFIN ( REF2)
BYPASS
CLK
CLK
PD
SYNC
RESET
SCLK
SDIO
SDO
CS
REF1
REF2
REGULATOR ( LDO)
LF
REF_ SELCPRSETVCP
REFERENCE
SWITCHOVER
STATUS
STATUS
LOW DROPOUT
VCO
DIGITAL
LOGIC
SERIAL
CONTROL
PORT
AD9518-1
SGNDRSET
DISTRIBUTI ON
REFERENCE
R
DIVIDER
VCO STATUS
P, P + 1
PRESCALER
DIVIDE BY
2, 3, 4, 5, OR 6
01
N DIVIDER
A/B
COUNTERS
Figure 29. Internal VCO and Clock Distribution
Table 23. Settings When Using an Internal VCO
RegisterFunction
0x010[1:0] = 00bPLL normal operation (PLL on).
0x010 to 0x01DPLL settings. Select and enable a reference
input; set R, N (P, A, B), PFD polarity, and I
according to the intended loop configuration.
0x018[0] = 0b,
0x232[0] = 1b
Reset VCO calibration. This process is not
required the first time after power-up, but it
must be performed subsequently.
0x1E0[2:0]Set VCO divider to divide-by-2, divide-by-3,
divide-by-4, divide-by-5, or divide-by-6.
0x1E1[0] = 0bUse VCO divider as the source for the
distribution section.
0x1E1[1] = 1bSelect VCO as the source.
0x018[0] = 1b,
Initiate VCO calibration.
0x232[0] = 1b
REFMON
LOCK
DETECT
PROGRAMMABLE
R DELAY
PROGRAMMABLE
N DELAY
DIVIDE BY
1 TO 32
DIVIDE BY
1 TO 32
DIVIDE BY
1 TO 32
PHASE
FREQUENCY
DETECTOR
PLL
REFERENCE
CHARGE
PUMP
HOLD
LVPECL
LVPECL
LVPECL
LD
CP
STATUS
OUT0
OUT0
OUT1
OUT1
OUT2
OUT2
OUT3
OUT3
OUT4
OUT4
OUT5
OUT5
CP
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Data Sheet AD9518-1
V
REFIN (REF1)
REFIN (REF2)
BYPASS
CLK
CLK
PD
SYNC
RESET
SCLK
SDIO
SDO
CS
REF1
REF2
REGULATOR ( LDO)
LF
REF_ SELCPRSETVCP
REFERENCE
SWITCHOVER
STATUS
STATUS
LOW DROPOUT
VCO
DIGITAL
LOGIC
SERIAL
CONTROL
PORT
SGNDRSET
DISTRIBUTI ON
REFERENCE
R
DIVIDER
VCO STATUS
P, P + 1
PRESCALER
DIVIDE BY
2, 3, 4, 5, OR 6
01
N DIVIDER
A/B
COUNTERS
REFMON
PROGRAMMABLE
R DELAY
PROGRAMMABLE
N DELAY
DIVIDE BY
1 TO 32
DIVIDE BY
1 TO 32
DIVIDE BY
1 TO 32
LOCK
DETECT
PHASE
FREQUENCY
DETECT OR
AD9518-1
PLL
REFERENCE
CHARGE
PUMP
HOLD
LVPECL
LVPECL
LVPECL
LD
CP
STATUS
OUT0
OUT0
OUT1
OUT1
OUT2
OUT2
OUT3
OUT3
OUT4
OUT4
OUT5
OUT5
Figure 30. Clock Distribution or External VCO < 1600 MHz
Clock Distribution or External VCO < 1600 MHz
When the external clock source to be distributed or the external
VCO/VCXO is less than 1600 MHz, a configuration that bypasses
the VCO divider can be used. This configuration differs from the
High Frequency Clock Distribution—CLK or External VCO >
1600 MHz section only in that the VCO divider (divide-by-2/
divide-by-3/divide-by-4/divide-by-5/divide-by-6) is bypassed.
This limits the frequency of the clock source to <1600 MHz (due
to the maximum input frequency allowed at the channel dividers).
Configuration and Register Settings
For clock distribution applications where the external clock is
less than 1600 MHz, use the register settings shown in Table 24.
Table 24. Settings for Clock Distribution < 1600 MHz
Bypass the VCO divider as source for
distribution section
0x1E1[1] = 0b CLK selected as the source
When using the internal PLL with an external VCO of <1600 MHz,
the PLL must be turned on.
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06430-028
Table 25. Settings for Using Internal PLL with External VCO <
1600 MHz
Register Function
0x1E1[0] = 1b
Bypass the VCO divider as source for distribution
section
0x010[1:0] = 00b
PLL normal operation (PLL on), along with
other appropriate PLL settings in Register 0x010
to Register 0x01D
An external VCO/VCXO requires an external loop filter that
must be connected between CP and the tuning pin of the
VCO/VCXO. This loop filter determines the loop bandwidth
and stability of the PLL. Make sure to select the proper PFD
polarity for the VCO/VCXO being used.
Table 26. Setting the PFD Polarity
Register Function
0x010[7] = 0b
PFD polarity positive (higher control voltage
produces higher frequency)
0x010[7] = 1b
PFD polarity negative (higher control voltage
produces lower frequency)
After the appropriate register values are programmed,
Register 0x232 must be set to 0x01 for the values to take effect.
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VCPV
Phase-Locked Loop (PLL)
REF_SEL
SGND
RSET
REFMO N
CPRSET
N DIVIDER
DIST
REF
R DIVIDER
A/B
COUNTERS
0
1
REFIN ( REF1)
REFIN ( REF2)
BYPASS
CLK
CLK
REGULATOR (LDO)
LF
REFERENCE
SWITCHOVER
REF1
REF2
LOW DROPOUT
VCO
STATUS
STATUS
P, P + 1
PRESCALER
DIVIDE BY
2, 3, 4, 5, OR 6
01
Figure 31. PLL Functional Blocks
The AD9518 includes an on-chip PLL with an on-chip VCO.
The PLL blocks can be used either with the on-chip VCO to
create a complete phase-locked loop, or with an external VCO
or VCXO. The PLL requires an external loop filter, which
usually consists of a small number of capacitors and resistors.
The configuration and components of the loop filter help to
establish the loop bandwidth and stability of the operating PLL.
The AD9518 PLL is useful for generating clock frequencies
from a supplied reference frequency. This includes conversion
of reference frequencies to much higher frequencies for subsequent
division and distribution. In addition, the PLL can be exploited
to clean up jitter and phase noise on a noisy reference. The exact
choices of PLL parameters and loop dynamics are very application
specific. The flexibility and depth of the AD9518 PLL allow the
part to be tailored to function in many different applications
and signal environments.
Configuration of the PLL
The AD9518 allows flexible configuration of the PLL,
accommodating various reference frequencies, PFD comparison
frequencies, VCO frequencies, internal or external VCO/VCXO,
and loop dynamics. This is accomplished by the various settings
that include the R divider, the N divider, the PFD polarity (only
applicable to external VCO/VCXO), the antibacklash pulse width,
the charge pump current, the selection of internal VCO or
external VCO/VCXO, and the loop bandwidth. These are
PROGRAMMABLE
R DELAY
PROGRAMMABLE
N DELAY
VCO STATUS
managed through programmable register settings (see Table 42
and Table 44) and by the design of the external loop filter.
Successful PLL operation and satisfactory PLL loop performance
are highly dependent upon proper configuration of the PLL
settings. The design of the external loop filter is crucial to the
proper operation of the PLL. A thorough knowledge of PLL
theory and design is helpful.
ADIsimCLK™ (V1.2 or later) is a free program that can help
with the design and exploration of the capabilities and features
of the AD9518, including the design of the PLL loop filter. It is
available at www.analog.com/clocks.
Phase Frequency Detector (PFD)
The PFD takes inputs from the R counter and N counter and
produces an output proportional to the phase and frequency
difference between them. The PFD includes a programmable
delay element that controls the width of the antibacklash pulse.
This pulse ensures that there is no dead zone in the PFD transfer
function and minimizes phase noise and reference spurs. The
antibacklash pulse width is set by Register 0x017[1:0].
An important limit to keep in mind is the maximum frequency
allowed into the PFD, which in turn determines the correct
antibacklash pulse setting. The antibacklash pulse setting is
specified in the phase/frequency detector parameter of Table 2.
LOCK
DETECT
PHASE
FREQUENCY
DETECTOR
PLL
REF
HOLD
CHARGE PUMP
LD
CP
STATUS
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LF
VCO
CHARGE
PUMP
CP
BYPASS
C1C2C3
R1
31pF
R2
C
BP
= 220nF
AD9518-1
06430-065
CLK/CLK
EXTERNAL
VCO/VCXO
CHARGE
PUMP
CP
C1C2C3
R1
R2
AD9518-1
06430-265
Data Sheet AD9518-1
Charge Pump (CP)
The charge pump is controlled by the PFD. The PFD monitors
the phase and frequency relationship between its two inputs, and
tells the CP to pump up or pump down to charge or discharge the
integrating node (part of the loop filter). The integrated and
filtered CP current is transformed into a voltage that drives the
tuning node of the internal VCO through the LF pin (or the tuning
pin of an external VCO) to move the VCO frequency up or down.
The CP can be set (Register 0x010[6:4]) for high impedance
(allows holdover operation), for normal operation (attempts to
lock the PLL loop), for pump up, or for pump down (test modes).
The CP current is programmable in eight steps from (nominally)
600 µA to 4.8 mA. The exact value of the CP current LSB is set
by the CPRSET resistor, which is nominally 5.1 kΩ. If the value
of the resistor connected to the CP_RSET pin is doubled, the
resulting charge pump current range becomes 300 µA to 2.4 mA.
On-Chip VCO
The AD9518 includes an on-chip VCO that covers the frequency
range shown in Tabl e 2. The calibration procedure ensures that
the VCO operating voltage is centered for the desired VCO
frequency. The VCO must be calibrated when the VCO loop is
first set up, as well as any time the nominal VCO frequency
changes. However, once the VCO is calibrated, the VCO has
sufficient operating range to stay locked over temperature and
voltage extremes without needing additional calibration. See the
VCO Calibration section for more information.
The on-chip VCO is powered by an on-chip, low dropout (LDO),
linear voltage regulator. The LDO provides some isolation of
the VCO from variations in the power supply voltage level.
The BYPASS pin should be connected to ground by a 220 nF
capacitor to ensure stability. This LDO employs the same
technology used in the anyCAP® line of regulators from Analog
Devices, Inc., making it insensitive to the type of capacitor used.
Driving an external load from the BYPASS pin is not supported.
Note that the reference input signal must be present and the
VCO divider must not be static during VCO calibration.
PLL External Loop Filter
When using the internal VCO, the external loop filter should
be referenced to the BYPASS pin for optimal noise and spurious
performance. An example of an external loop filter for a PLL
that uses the internal VCO is shown in Figure 32. The thirdorder design that is shown in Figure 32 usually offers the best
performance. A loop filter must be calculated for each desired
PLL configuration. The values of the components depend upon the
VCO frequency, the K
, the PFD frequency, the CP current, the
VCO
desired loop bandwidth, and the desired phase margin. The loop
filter affects the phase noise, loop settling time, and loop stability.
A basic knowledge of PLL theory is helpful for understanding loop
filter design. ADIsimCLK can help with the calculation of a loop
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filter according to the application requirements.
Figure 32. Example of External Loop Filter for a PLL Using the Internal VCO
When using an external VCO, the external loop filter should be
referenced to ground. See Figure 33 for an example of an external
loop filter for a PLL using an external VCO. For more information
on suggested loop filters, see the UG-075 User Guide.
Figure 33. Example of External Loop Filter for a PLL Using an External VCO
PLL Reference Inputs
The AD9518 features a flexible PLL reference input circuit that
allows either a fully differential input or two separate single-ended
inputs. The input frequency range for the reference inputs is
specified in Ta bl e 2. Both the differential and the single-ended
inputs are self-biased, allowing for easy ac coupling of input signals.
The differential input and the single-ended inputs share the
two pins, REFIN and
REFIN
(REF1 and REF2, respectively).
The desired reference input type is selected and controlled by
Register 0x01C (see Table 42 and Table 44).
When the differential reference input is selected, the self-bias
level of the two sides is offset slightly (~100 mV, see Table 2) to
prevent chattering of the input buffer when the reference is slow
or missing. This increases the voltage swing that is required of the
driver and overcomes the offset. The differential reference input
can be driven by either ac-coupl ed LVDS or ac-coupled LVPECL
signals.
The single-ended inputs can be driven by either a dc-coupled
CMOS level signal or an ac-coupled sine-wave or square wave.
Each single-ended input can be independently powered down
when not needed to increase isolation and reduce power. Either
a differential or a single-ended reference must be specifically
enabled. All PLL reference inputs are off by default.
The differential reference input is powered down whenever the
PLL is powered down, or when the differential reference input
is not selected. The single-ended buffers power down when the
PLL is powered down, and when their individual power down
registers are set. When the differential mode is selected, the
single-ended inputs are powered down.
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In differential mode, the reference input pins are internally selfbiased so that they can be ac-coupled via capacitors. It is possible
to dc couple to these inputs. If the differential REFIN is driven
by a single-ended signal, the unused side (
REFIN
) should be
decoupled via a suitable capacitor to a quiet ground. Figure 34
shows the equivalent circuit of REFIN.
S
85kΩ
REF1
V
S
REFIN
REFIN
REF2
10kΩ 12kΩ
150Ω
150Ω
10kΩ 10kΩ
V
S
85kΩ
Figure 34. REFIN Equivalent Circuit
06430-066
Reference Switchover
The AD9518 supports dual single-ended CMOS inputs, as well
as a single differential reference input. In the dual single-ended
reference mode, the AD9518 supports automatic and manual
PLL reference clock switching between REF1 (on Pin REFIN)
and REF2 (on Pin
REFIN
). This feature supports networking
and other applications that require smooth switching of redundant
references. When used in conjunction with the automatic holdover
function, the AD9518 can achieve a worst-case reference input
switchover with an output frequency disturbance as low as 10 ppm.
When using reference switchover, the single-ended reference
inputs should be dc-coupled CMOS levels and never be allowed
to go to high impedance. If these inputs are allowed to go to high
impedance, noise may cause the buffer to chatter, causing
a false detection of the presence of a reference.
Reference switchover can be performed manually or automatically. Manual switchover is performed either through
Register 0x01C or by using the REF_SEL pin. Manual switchover
requires the presence of a clock on the reference input that is
being switched to, or that the deglitching feature be disabled
(Register 0x01C[7]). The reference switching logic fails if this
condition is not met, and the PLL does not reacquire.
Automatic revertive switchover relies on the REFMON pin to
indicate when REF1 disappears. By programming Register 0x01B =
0xF7 and Register 0x01C = 0x26, the REFMON pin is programmed
to be high when REF1 is invalid, which commands the switch to
REF2. When REF1 is valid again, the REFMON pin goes low, and
the part again locks to REF1. It is also possible to use the STATUS
pin for this function, and REF2 can be used as the preferred
reference.
A switchover deglitch feature ensures that the PLL does not
receive rising edges that are far out of alignment with the newly
selected reference.
Automatic nonrevertive switching is not supported.
Reference Divider R
The reference inputs are routed to the reference divider, R.
R (a 14-bit counter) can be set to any value from 0 to 16,383
by writing to Register 0x011 and Register 0x012. (Both R = 0 and
R = 1 give divide-by-1.) The output of the R divider goes to one
of the PFD inputs to be compared with the VCO frequency
divided by the N divider. The frequency applied to the PFD
must not exceed the maximum allowable frequency, which
depends on the antibacklash pulse setting (see Table 2).
The R counter has its own reset. The R counter can be reset
using the shared reset bit of the R, A, and B counters. It can
also be reset by a
SYNC
operation.
VCXO/VCO Feedback Divider N—P, A, B, R
The N divider is a combination of a prescaler (P) and two
counters, A and B. The total divider value is
N = (P × B) + A
where the value of P can be 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32.
Prescaler
The prescaler of the AD9518 allows for two modes of operation:
a fixed divide (FD) mode of 1, 2, or 3, and a dual modulus (DM)
mode where the prescaler divides by P and (P + 1) {2 and 3,
4 and 5, 8 and 9, 16 and 17, or 32 and 33}. The prescaler modes
of operation are given in Table 44, Register 0x016[2:0]. Not all
modes are available at all frequencies (see Table 2).
When operating the AD9518 in dual modulus mode (P//P + 1),
the equation used to relate input reference frequency to VCO
output frequency is
f
= (f
VCO
/R) × (P × B + A) = f
REF
× N/R
REF
However, when operating the prescaler in an FD mode of 1, 2,
or 3, the A counter is not used (A = 0) and the equation
simplifies to
f
= (f
VCO
/R) × (P × B) = f
REF
× N/R
REF
When A = 0, the divide is a fixed divide of P = 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32,
in which case the previous equation also applies.
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Data Sheet AD9518-1
10
10
32
22
84
2710
2710
DM
P = 32, A = 22, B = 84.
By using combinations of the DM and FD modes, the AD9518
can achieve values of N all the way down to N = 1 and up to
N = 262,175. Table 27 shows how a 10 MHz reference input
can be locked to any integer multiple of N.
Note that the same value of N can be derived in different ways, as
illustrated by the case of N = 12. The user can choose a fixed divide
mode of P = 2 with B = 6, use the dual modulus mode of 2/3 with
A = 0, B = 6, or use the dual modulus mode of 4/5 with A = 0,
B = 3.
The maximum frequency into the prescaler in 2/3 dual-modulus
mode is limited to 200 MHz. There are only two cases where
this frequency limitation limits the flexibility of that N divider:
N = 7 and N = 11. In these two cases, the maximum frequency
into the prescaler is 300 MHz and is achieved by using the P = 1
FD mode. In all other cases, the user can achieve the desired N
divider value by using the other prescaler modes.
A and B Counters
The B counter must be ≥3 or bypassed, and, unlike the R counter,
A = 0 is actually zero.
When the prescaler is in dual-modulus mode, the A counter
must be less than the B counter.
The maximum input frequency to the A/B counter is reflected
in the maximum prescaler output frequency (~300 MHz) that is
specified in Table 2. This is the prescaler input frequency (VCO or
CLK) divided by P. For example, a dual modulus mode of P = 8/9
is not allowed if the VCO frequency is greater than 2400 MHz
because the frequency going to the A/B counter is too high.
When the AD9518 B counter is bypassed (B = 1), the A counter
should be set to 0, and the overall resulting divide is equal to the
prescaler setting, P. The possible divide ratios in this mode are
1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 16, and 32. This mode is useful only when an
external VCO/VCXO is used because the frequency range of the
internal VCO requires an overall feedback divider greater than 32.
Although manual reset is not normally required, the A/B counters
have their own reset bit. Alternatively, the A and B counters can be
reset using the shared reset bit of the R, A, and B counters. Note
that these reset bits are not self-clearing.
R, A, and B Counters—
SYNC
Pin Reset
The R, A, and B counters can also be reset simultaneously through
SYNC
the
(see Tabl e 44). The
pin. This function is controlled by Register 0x019[7:6]
SYNC
pin reset is disabled by default.
R and N Divider Delays
Both the R and N dividers feature a programmable delay cell.
These delays can be enabled to allow adjustment of the phase
relationship between the PLL reference clock and the VCO or
CLK. Each delay is controlled by three bits. The total delay
range is about 1 ns. See Register 0x019 in Tabl e 44.
Table 27. Using a 10 MHz Reference Input to Generate Different VCO Frequencies
f
REF
(MHz) R P A B N
10 1 1 X 1 1 10 FD P = 1, B = 1 (A and B counters are bypassed).
10 1 2 X 1 2 20 FD P = 2, B = 1 (A and B counters are bypassed).
10 1 1 X 3 3 30 FD A counter is bypassed.
10 1 1 X 4 4 40 FD A counter is bypassed.
10 1 1 X 5 5 50 FD A counter is bypassed.
10 1 2 X 3 6 60 FD A counter is bypassed.
10 1 2 0 3 6 60 DM
10 1 2 1 3 7 70 DM Maximum frequency into prescaler in P = 2/3 mode is 200 MHz.
If N = 7 or N = 11 is desired for prescaler input frequency of 200 MHz
to 300 MHz, use P = 1, and N = 7 or 11, respectively.
P = 32 is not allowed (A > B is not allowed).
P = 16 is also permitted.
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AD9518-1
ALD
LD
R1
C
V
OUT
R2
V
S
= 3.3V
06430-067
AD9518-1
LD
REFMON
OR
STATUS
C
V
OUT
110µA
DLD
LD PIN
COMPARATOR
06430-068
VS
CLOCK INPUT
STAGE
CLK
CLK
5kΩ
5kΩ
2.5kΩ
2.5kΩ
06430-032
DIGITAL LOCK DETECT (DLD)
By selecting the proper output through the mux on each pin,
the DLD function can be made available at the LD, STATUS,
and REFMON pins. The DLD circuit indicates a lock when the
time difference of the rising edges at the PFD inputs is less than
a specified value (the lock threshold). The loss of a lock is
indicated when the time difference exceeds a specified value
(the unlock threshold). Note that the unlock threshold is wider
than the lock threshold, which allows some phase error in
excess of the lock window to occur without chattering on the
lock indicator.
The lock detect window timing depends on three settings:
the digital lock detect window bit (Register 0x018[4]), the
antibacklash pulse width setting (Register 0x017[1:0], see Table 2),
and the lock detect counter (Register 0x018[6:5]). A lock is not
indicated until there is a programmable number of consecutive
PFD cycles with a time difference that is less than the lock detect
threshold. The lock detect circuit continues to indicate a lock
until a time difference greater than the unlock threshold occurs
on a single subsequent cycle. For the lock detect to work properly,
the period of the PFD frequency must be greater than the unlock
threshold. The number of consecutive PFD cycles required for
lock is programmable (Register 0x018[6:5]).
Analog Lock Detect (ALD)
The AD9518 provides an ALD function that can be selected for
use at the LD pin. There are two versions of ALD, as follows:
This function is set when it is selected as the output from the
LD pin control (Register 0x01A[5:0]). The current source lock
detect provides a current of 110 µA when DLD is true, and it
shorts to ground when DLD is false. If a capacitor is connected
to the LD pin, it charges at a rate that is determined by the current
source during the DLD true time but is discharged nearly instantly
when DLD is false. By monitoring the voltage at the LD pin (top
of the capacitor), it is possible to get a logic high level only after
the DLD has been true for a sufficiently long time. Any momentary
DLD false resets the charging. By selecting a properly sized
capacitor, it is possible to delay a lock detect indication until
the PLL is stably locked and the lock detect does not chatter.
The voltage on the capacitor can be sensed by an external
comparator connected to the LD pin. However, there is an
internal LD pin comparator that can be read at the REFMON
pin control (Register 0x01B[4:0]) or the STATUS pin control
(Register 0x017[7:2]) as an active high signal. It is also available
as an active low signal (REFMON, Register 0x01B[4:0] and
STATUS, Register 0x017[7:2]). The internal LD pin comparator
trip point and hysteresis are listed in Table 15.
•N-channel open-drain lock detect. This signal requires a
pull-up resistor to the positive supply, VS. The output is
normally high with short, low-going pulses. Lock is indicated
by the minimum duty cycle of the low-going pulses.
•P-channel open-drain lock detect. This signal requires a
pull-down resistor to GND. The output is normally low
with short, high-going pulses. Lock is indicated by the
minimum duty cycle of the high-going pulses.
The analog lock detect function requires an R-C filter to
provide a logic level indicating lock/unlock.
Figure 35. Example of Analog Lock Detect Filter Using
an N-Channel Open-Drain Driver
Current Source Digital Lock Detect (DLD)
During the PLL locking sequence, it is normal for the DLD
signal to toggle a number of times before remaining steady
when the PLL is completely locked and stable. There may be
applications where it is desirable to have DLD asserted only
after the PLL is solidly locked. This is made possible by using
the current source lock detect function.
External VCXO/VCO Clock Input (CLK/
CLK is a differential input that can be used as an input to drive
the AD9518 clock distribution section. This input can receive
up to 2.4 GHz. The pins are internally self-biased, and the input
signal should be ac-coupled via capacitors.
The CLK/
input (with the PLL off), or as a feedback input for an external
VCO/VCXO using the internal PLL when the internal VCO is
not used. The CLK/
to 2.4 GHz.
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Figure 36. Current Source Digital Lock Detect
CLK
)
Figure 37. CLK Equivalent Input Circuit
CLK
input can be used either as a distribution-only
CLK
input can be used for frequencies up
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NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
PLL ENABL E D
DLD == LOW
WAS
LD PIN == HIGH
WHEN DLD WE NT
LOW?
HIGH IMP E DANCE
CHARGE PUMP
REFERENCE
EDGE AT PFD?
RELEASE
CHARGE PUMP
HIGH IMP E DANCE
DLD == HIGH
LOOP OUT OF LOCK. DIGITAL LOCK
DETECT SIGNAL GOES LOW WHEN THE
LOOP LEAVES LOCK AS DETERMINED
BY THE PHASE DIFFERENCE AT THE
INPUT OF THE PFD.
CHARGE PUMP I S M ADE
HIGH IMP E DANCE .
PLL COUNTERS CONTI NUE
OPERATING NORMALLY.
CHARGE PUMP REM AINS HIGH
IMPEDANCE UNT IL THE REF E RE NCE
HAS RETURNED.
TAKE CHARGE PUM P OUT OF
HIGH IMP E DANCE . PLL CAN
NOW RESETTLE.
WAIT FOR DLD TO GO HIGH. THIS TAKES
5 TO 255 CYCLE S ( P ROGRAMMING OF
THE DLD DEL AY COUNTER) WI TH THE
REFERENCE AND F E E DBACK CLOCKS
INSIDE T HE LOCK WINDO W AT THE PF D.
THIS ENSURE S THAT THE HOLDOVER
FUNCTION WAITS FOR THE PLL TO SETTLE
AND LOCK BEFORE THE HOL DOVER
FUNCTIO N CAN BE RE TRIGGERE D.
YES
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ANALOG L OCK DETECT PIN INDICATES
LOCK WAS P RE V IOUSLY ACHI E V E D.
(0x01D[3] = 1: USE L D P IN VOLT AGE
WITH HOLDOVER.
0x01D[3] = 0: IGNORE LD PIN V OLTAGE,
TREAT LD P IN AS ALWAYS HIGH.)
Holdover
The AD9518 PLL has a holdover function, which is implemented
by putting the charge pump into a state of high impedance. This
is useful when the PLL reference clock is lost. Holdover mode
allows the VCO to maintain a relatively constant frequency
even though there is no reference clock. Without this function,
the charge pump is placed into a constant pump-up or pumpdown state, resulting in a massive VCO frequency shift. Because
the charge pump is placed in a high impedance state, any
leakage that occurs at the charge pump output or the VCO
tuning node causes a drift of the VCO frequency. This can be
mitigated by using a loop filter that contains a large capacitive
component because this drift is limited by the current leakage
induced slew rate (I
most applications, the frequency accuracy is sufficient for 3 sec
to 5 sec.
Both a manual holdover, using the
holdover mode are provided. To use either function, the
holdover function must be enabled (Register 0x01D[0] and
Register 0x01D[2]).
Note that the VCO cannot be calibrated with the holdover
enabled because the holdover resets the N divider during
calibration, which prevents proper calibration. Disable holdover
before issuing a VCO calibration.
Manual Holdover Mode
A manual holdover mode can be enabled that allows the user to
place the charge pump into a high impedance state when the
SYNC
level sensitive. The charge pump enters a high impedance state
immediately. To take the charge pump out of a high impedance
state, take the
high impedance state synchronously with the next PFD rising
edge from the reference clock. This prevents extraneous charge
pump events from occurring during the time between
going high and the next PFD event. This also means that the
charge pump stays in a high impedance state as long as there is
no reference clock present.
The B-counter (in the N divider) is reset synchronously with
the charge pump leaving the high impedance state on the
reference path PFD event. This helps align the edges out of the
R and N dividers for faster settling of the PLL. Because the
prescaler is not reset, this feature works best when the B and R
numbers are close because this results in a smaller phase
difference for the loop to settle out.
When using this mode, set the channel dividers to ignore the
SYNC
are not set to ignore the
off each time
/C) of the VCO control voltage. For
LEAK
SYNC
pin, and an automatic
pin is asserted low. This operation is edge sensitive, not
SYNC
pin high. The charge pump then leaves
pin (at least after an initial
SYNC
SYNC
pin, the distribution outputs turn
is taken low to put the part into holdover.
SYNC
event). If the dividers
SYNC
Automatic/Internal Holdover Mode
When enabled, this function automatically puts the charge pump
into a high impedance state when the loop loses lock. The
assumption is that the only reason the loop loses lock is due to
the PLL losing the reference clock; therefore, the holdover function
puts the charge pump into a high impedance state to maintain
the VCO frequency as close as possible to the original frequency
before the reference clock disappears. See Figure 38 for a flow chart
of the automatic/internal holdover function operation.
Figure 38. Flow Chart of Automatic/Internal Holdover Mode
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The holdover function senses the logic level of the LD pin as a
condition to enter holdover. The signal at LD can be from the
DLD, ALD, or current source LD mode. It is possible to disable
the LD comparator (Register 0x01D[3]), which causes the holdover
function to always sense LD as high. If DLD is used, it is possible
for the DLD signal to chatter some while the PLL is reacquiring
lock. The holdover function may retrigger, thereby preventing
the holdover mode from ever terminating. Use of the current
source lock detect mode is recommended to avoid this situation
(see the Current Source Digital Lock Detect section).
Once in holdover mode, the charge pump stays in a high
impedance state as long as there is no reference clock present.
As in the external holdover mode, the B counter (in the N divider)
is reset synchronously with the charge pump leaving the high
impedance state on the reference path PFD event. This helps to
align the edges out of the R and N dividers for faster settling of
the PLL and to reduce frequency errors during settling. Because
the prescaler is not reset, this feature works best when the B and
R numbers are close because this results in a smaller phase
difference for the loop to settle out.
After leaving holdover, the loop then reacquires lock and the
LD pin must charge (if Register 0x01D[3] = 1) before it can
re-enter holdover (CP high impedance).
The holdover function always responds to the state of the
currently selected reference (Register 0x01C). If the loop loses
lock during a reference switchover (see the Reference Switchover
section), holdover is triggered briefly until the next reference
clock edge at the PFD.
The following registers affect automatic/internal holdover:
•Register 0x018[6:5], lock detect counter. These bits change
the number of consecutive PFD cycles with edges inside the
lock detect window that are required for the DLD indicator
to indicate lock. This impacts the time required before the
LD pin can begin to charge, as well as the delay from the end
of a holdover event until the holdover function can be
re-engaged.
•Register 0x018[3], disable digital lock detect. This bit must be
set to 0b to enable the DLD circuit. Automatic/internal holdover does not operate correctly without the DLD function
enabled.
•Register 0x01A[5:0], lock detect pin output select. Set these
bits to 000100b for the current source lock detect mode
if using the LD pin comparator. Load the LD pin with
a capacitor of an appropriate value.
• Register 0x01D[2]=1b; enable the holdover function.
• Register 0x01D[1] = 0b; use internal/automatic holdover
mode.
•Register 0x01D[0] = 1b; enable the holdover function.
(VCO calibration must be complete before this bit is
enabled.)
•Connect REFMON pin to REFSEL pin.
Frequency Status Monitors
The AD9518 contains three frequency status monitors that are
used to indicate if the PLL reference (or references in the case of
single-ended mode) and the VCO have fallen below a threshold
frequency. A diagram showing their location in the PLL is shown
in Figure 39. The VCO status frequency monitor is also capable
of monitoring the CLK input if the CLK input is selected as the
input to the N divider.
The PLL reference frequency monitors have two threshold
frequencies: normal and extended (see Tab l e 15). The reference
frequency monitor thresholds are selected in Register 0x01A
The frequency monitor status can be found in Register 0x01F,
Bits[3:1].
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V
REFIN ( REF1)
REFIN ( REF2)
BYPASS
CLK
CLK
REF1
REF2
REGULATOR ( LDO)
LF
REF_SELCPRSETVCP
REFERENCE
SWITCHOVER
STATUS
STATUS
LOW DROPOUT
VCO
SGNDRSE T
DISTRIBUTI ON
REFERENCE
R
DIVIDER
N DIVIDE R
P, P + 1
PRESCALER
DIVIDE BY
2, 3, 4, 5, OR 6
01
A/B
COUNTERS
Figure 39. Reference and VCO Status Monitors
VCO Calibration
The AD9518 on-chip VCO must be calibrated to ensure proper
operation over process and temperature. VCO calibration centers
the dc voltage at the internal VCO input (at the LF pin) for the
selected configuration; this is normally required only during
initial configuration and any time the PLL settings change. VCO
calibration is controlled by a calibration controller driven by the
R divider output. The calibration requires that the input reference
clock be present at the REFIN pins, and that the PLL be set up
properly to lock the PLL loop. During the first initialization after
a power-up or a reset of the AD9518, a VCO calibration sequence
is initiated by setting Register 0x018[0] = 1b. This can be done
during initial setup, before executing an update registers operation
(Register 0x232[0] = 1b). Subsequent to initial setup, a VCO
calibration sequence is initiated by resetting Register 0x018[0] = 0b,
executing an update registers operation, setting Register 0x018[0] =
1b, and executing another update registers operation. A readback
bit (Bit 6 in Register 0x1F) indicates when a VCO calibration is
finished by returning a logic true (that is, 1b).
The sequence of operations for the VCO calibration is as follows:
1. Program the PLL registers to the proper values for the PLL
loop. Note that that automatic holdover mode must be
disabled, and the VCO divider must not be set to “Static.”
2. Ensure that the input reference signal is present.
3. For the initial setting of the registers after a power-up or reset,
initiate VCO calibration by setting Register 0x018[0] = 1b.
Subsequently, whenever a calibration is desired, set
Register 0x018[0] = 0b, update registers; and then set
Register 0x018[0] = 1b, update registers.
4. A sync operation is initiated internally, causing the outputs
to go to a static state determined by normal sync function
operation.
5. The VCO calibrates to the desired setting for the requested
VCO frequency.
PROGRAMMABLE
PROGRAMMABLE
VCO STATUS
0
1
REFMO N
LD
CP
STATUS
R DELAY
N DELAY
LOCK
DETECT
PHASE
FREQUENCY
DETECT OR
PLL
REFERENCE
CHARGE
HOLD
PUMP
6. Internally, the SYNC signal is released, allowing outputs
to continue clocking.
7. The PLL loop is closed.
8. The PLL locks.
A sync is executed during the VCO calibration; therefore, the
outputs of the AD9518 are held static during the calibration,
which prevents unwanted frequencies from being produced.
However, at the end of a VCO calibration, the outputs may
resume clocking before the PLL loop is completely settled.
The VCO calibration clock divider is set as shown in Table 44
(Register 0x018[2:1]).
The calibration divider divides the PFD frequency (reference
frequency divided by R) down to the calibration clock. The
calibration occurs at the PFD frequency divided by the
calibration divider setting. Lower VCO calibration clock
frequencies result in longer times for a calibration to be
completed.
The VCO calibration clock frequency is given by
f
CAL_CLOCK
= f
REFIN
/(R × cal_div)
where:
f
is the frequency of the REFIN signal.
REFIN
R is the value of the R divider.
cal_div is the division set for the VCO calibration divider
(Register 0x018[2:1]).
The VCO calibration takes 4400 calibration clock cycles.
Therefore, the VCO calibration time in PLL reference clock
cycles is given by
Time to Calibrate VCO =
4400 × R × cal_div PLL Reference Clock Cycles
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0 1 CLK
Not used
Table 28. Example Time to Complete a VCO Calibration
with Different f
f
(MHz) R Divider PFD Time to Calibrate VCO
REFIN
100 1 100 MHz 88 µs
10 10 1 MHz 8.8 ms
10 100 100 kHz 88 ms
Frequencies
REFIN
VCO calibration must be manually initiated. This allows for
flexibility in deciding what order to program registers and when
to initiate a calibration, instead of having it happen every time
certain PLL registers have their values change. For example, this
allows for the VCO frequency to be changed by small amounts
without having an automatic calibration occur each time; this
should be done with caution and only when the user knows that
the VCO control voltage is not going to exceed the nominal best
performance limits. For example, a few 100 kHz steps are fine,
but a few MHz might not be. In addition, because the calibration
procedure results in rapid changes in the VCO frequency, the
distribution section is automatically placed in SYNC until the
calibration is finished. Therefore, this temporary loss of outputs
must be expected.
A VCO calibration should be initiated under the following
conditions:
•After changing any of the PLL R, P, B, and A divider
settings, or after a change in the PLL reference clock
frequency. This, in effect, means any time a PLL register
or reference clock is changed such that a different VCO
frequency results.
•Whenever system calibration is desired. The VCO is
designed to operate properly over extremes of temperatures
even when it is first calibrated at the opposite extreme.
However, a VCO calibration can be initiated at any time,
if desired.
The channel dividers allow for a selection of various duty cycles,
depending on the currently set division. That is, for any specific
division, D, the output of the divider can be set to high for
N + 1 input clock cycles and low for M + 1 input clock cycles
(where D = N + M + 2). For example, a divide-by-5 can be high
for one divider input cycle and low for four cycles, or a divideby-5 can be high for three divider input cycles and low for two
cycles. Other combinations are also possible.
The channel dividers include a duty-cycle correction function
that can be disabled. In contrast to the selectable duty cycle
just described, this function can correct a non-50% duty cycle
caused by an odd division. However, this requires that the
division be set by M = N + 1.
In addition, the channel dividers allow a coarse phase offset or
delay to be set. Depending on the division selected, the output
can be delayed by up to 31 input clock cycles. The divider
outputs can also be set to start high or start low.
Internal VCO or External CLK as Clock Source
The clock distribution of the AD9518 has two clock input sources:
an internal VCO or an external clock connected to the CLK/
CLK
pins. Either the internal VCO or CLK must be chosen as the
source of the clock signal to distribute. When the internal VCO
is selected as the source, the VCO divider must be used. When
CLK is selected as the source, it is not necessary to use the VCO
divider if the CLK frequency is less than the maximum channel
divider input frequency (1600 MHz); otherwise, the VCO divider
must be used to reduce the frequency to one that is acceptable
by the channel dividers. Table 29 shows how the VCO, CLK,
and VCO divider are selected. Register 0x1E1[1:0] selects the
channel divider source and determines whether the VCO divider
is used. It is not possible to select the VCO without using the
VCO divider.
CLOCK DISTRIBUTION
A clock channel consists of a pair of outputs that share a
common divider. A clock output consists of the drivers that
connect to the output pins. The clock outputs have LVPECL
signal levels at the pins.
The AD9518 has three channels, each with two LVPECL
outputs, for a total of six LVPECL outputs.
Each channel has its own programmable divider that divides
the clock frequency that is applied to its input. The channel
dividers can divide by any integer from 2 to 32, or the divider
can be bypassed to achieve a divide-by-one.
If the user wishes to use the channel dividers, the VCO divider
must be used after the on-chip VCO. This is because the internal
VCO frequency is above the maximum channel divider input
frequency (1600 MHz). The VCO divider can be set to divide by
2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. External clock signals connected to the CLK
input also require the VCO divider if the frequency of the signal
is greater than 1600 MHz.
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Table 29. Selecting VCO or CLK as Source for Channel
Divider, and Whether VCO Divider Is Used
Register 0x1E1
Bit 1 Bit 0
0 0 CLK Used
1 0 VCO Used
1 1 Not allowed Not allowed
Channel Divider SourceVCO Divider
CLK or VCO Direct to LVPECL Outputs
It is possible to connect either the internal VCO or the CLK
(whichever is selected as the input to the VCO divider) directly
to the LVPECL outputs, OUT0 to OUT5. This configuration
can pass frequencies up to the maximum frequency of the VCO
directly to the LVPECL outputs. The LVPECL outputs may not
be able to provide a full voltage swing at the highest frequencies.
To connect the LVPECL outputs directly to the internal VCO or
CLK, the VCO divider must be selected as the source to the
distribution section, even if no channel uses it.
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CLK
Not used
2 to 32
No
2 to 32
Either the internal VCO or the CLK can be selected as the source
for the direct-to-output routing.
Table 30. Settings for Routing VCO Divider Input Directly
to LVPECL Outputs
Register Setting Selection
0x1E1[1:0] = 00b CLK is the source; VCO divider selected
0x1E1[1:0] = 10b VCO is the source; VCO divider selected
0x192[1] = 1b Direct to OUT0 and OUT1 outputs
0x195[1] = 1b Direct to OUT2 and OUT3 outputs
0x198[1] = 1b Direct to OUT4 and OUT5 outputs
Clock Frequency Division
The total frequency division is a combination of the VCO
divider (when used) and the channel divider. When the VCO
divider is used, the total division from the VCO or CLK to the
output is the product of the VCO divider (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) and the
division of the channel divider. Table 31 indicates how the
frequency division for a channel is set.
Table 31. Frequency Division for Divider 0 to Divider 2
CLK or VCO
Selected
CLK/VCO 2 to 6 1 (bypassed) Yes 1
CLK/VCO 2 to 6 1 (bypassed) No (2 to 6) × (1)
CLK/VCO 2 to 6 2 to 32 No (2 to 6) ×
CLK Not used 1 (bypassed) No 1
VCO
Divider
Channel
Divider
Direct to
Output
Frequency
Division
(2 to 32)
The channel dividers feeding the LVPECL output drivers
contain one 2-to-32 frequency divider. This divider provides for
division by 2 to 32. Division by 1 is accomplished by bypassing
the divider. The dividers also provide for a programmable duty
cycle, with optional duty-cycle correction when the divide ratio
is odd. A phase offset or delay in increments of the input clock
cycle is selectable. The channel dividers operate with a signal at
their inputs up to 1600 MHz. The features and settings of the
dividers are selected by programming the appropriate setup
and control registers (see Ta b l e 42 through Tabl e 49).
VCO Divider
The VCO divider provides frequency division between the
internal VCO or the external CLK input and the clock
distribution channel dividers. The VCO divider can be set
to divide by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 (see Table 47, Register 0x1E0[2:0]).
Channel Dividers—LVPECL Outputs
Each pair of LVPECL outputs is driven by a channel divider.
There are three channel dividers (0, 1, and 2) driving a total
of six LVPECL outputs (OUT0 to OUT5). Tabl e 32 gives the
register locations used for setting the division and other functions
of these dividers. The division is set by the values of M and N.
The divider can be bypassed (equivalent to divide-by-1, divider
circuit is powered down) by setting the bypass bit. The dutycycle correction can be enabled or disabled according to the
setting of the DCCOFF bits.
Note that the value stored in the register = # of cycles minus 1.
for Divider 0, Divider 1, and Divider 21
X
N
Bypass DCCOFF
Channel Frequency Division (0, 1, and 2)
For each channel (where the channel number is x: 0, 1, or 2),
the frequency division, D
, is set by the values of M and N
X
(four bits each, representing Decimal 0 to Decimal 15), where
Number of Low Cycles = M + 1
Number of High Cycles = N + 1
The cycles are cycles of the clock signal currently routed to the
input of the channel dividers (VCO divider out or CLK).
When a divider is bypassed, D
Otherwise, D
= (N + 1) + (M + 1) = N + M + 2. This allows
X
= 1.
X
each channel divider to divide by any integer from 2 to 32.
Duty Cycle and Duty-Cycle Correction (0, 1, and 2)
The duty cycle of the clock signal at the output of a channel is
a result of some or all of the following conditions:
• What are the M and N values for the channel?
• Is the DCC enabled?
• Is the VCO divider used?
• What is the CLK input duty cycle? (The internal VCO has
a 50% duty cycle.)
The DCC function is enabled by default for each channel divider.
However, the DCC function can be disabled individually for
each channel divider by setting the DCCOFF bit for that channel.
Certain M and N values for a channel divider result in a non-50%
duty cycle. A non-50% duty cycle can also result with an even
division, if M ≠ N. The duty-cycle correction function
automatically corrects non-50% duty cycles at the channel
divider output to 50% duty cycle. Duty-cycle correction
requires the following channel divider conditions:
• An even division must be set as M = N.
• An odd division must be set as M = N + 1.
When not bypassed or corrected by the DCC function, the duty
cycle of each channel divider output is the numerical value of
(N + 1)/(N + M + 2), expressed as a percentage (%).
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Even
1 (divider
50%
50%
CHANNEL DIVIDE R OUTPUTS
DIV = 4, DUTY = 50%
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tx
DIVIDER 0
DIVIDER 1
DIVIDER 2
CHANNEL
DIVIDER INP UT
SH = 0
PO = 0
SH = 0
PO = 1
SH = 0
PO = 2
1 × Tx
2 × Tx
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The duty cycle at the output of the channel divider for various
configurations is shown in Tab l e 33 to Ta ble 35.
Table 33. Duty Cycle with VCO Divider, Input Duty Cycle Is 50%
VCO
Divider
Even 1 (divider
DX Output Duty Cycle
N + M + 2 DCCOFF = 1 DCCOFF = 0
50% 50%
bypassed)
Odd = 3 1 (divider
33.3% 50%
bypassed)
Odd = 5 1 (divider
40% 50%
bypassed)
Even, Odd Even (N + 1)/
50%; requires M = N
(N + M + 2)
Even, Odd Odd (N + 1)/
50%; requires M = N + 1
(N + M + 2)
Table 34. Duty Cycle with VCO Divider, Input Duty Cycle Is X%
VCO
Divider
DX Output Duty Cycle
N + M + 2 DCCOFF = 1 DCCOFF = 0
bypassed)
Odd = 3 1 (divider
33.3% (1 + X%)/3
bypassed)
Odd = 5 1 (divider
40% (2 + X%)/5
bypassed)
Even Even (N + 1)/
(N + M + 2)
Odd (N + 1)/
(N + M + 2)
Odd = 3 Even (N + 1)/
(N + M + 2)
Odd = 3 Odd (N + 1)/
(N + M + 2)
Odd = 5 Even (N + 1)/
(N + M + 2)
Odd = 5 Odd (N + 1)/
(N + M + 2)
50%,
requires M = N
50%,
requires M = N + 1
50%,
requires M = N
(3N + 4 + X%)/(6N + 9),
requires M = N + 1
50%,
requires M = N
(5N + 7 + X%)/(10N + 15),
requires M = N + 1
Table 35. Channel Divider Output Duty Cycle When the
VCO Divider Is Not Used
Input Clock
Duty Cycle
Any 1 1 (divider
Any Even (N + 1)/
DX Output Duty Cycle
N + M + 2 DCCOFF = 1 DCCOFF = 0
Same as input
bypassed)
duty cycle
50%, requires M = N
(M + N + 2)
50% Odd (N + 1)/
(M + N + 2)
X% Odd (N + 1)/
(M + N + 2)
50%, requires
M = N + 1
(N + 1 + X%)/(2 × N + 3),
requires M = N + 1
Phase Offset or Coarse Time Delay (0, 1, and 2)
Each channel divider allows for a phase offset, or a coarse time
delay, to be programmed by setting register bits (see Tabl e 36).
These settings determine the number of cycles (successive
rising edges) of the channel divider input frequency by which to
offset, or delay, the rising edge of the output of the divider. This
delay is with respect to a nondelayed output (that is, with a
phase offset of zero). The amount of the delay is set by five bits
loaded into the phase offset (PO) register plus the start high (SH)
bit for each channel divider. When the start high bit is set, the
delay is also affected by the number of low cycles (M) that are
programmed for the divider.
The sync function must be used to make phase offsets effective
(see the Synchronizing the Outputs—Sync Function section).
Table 36. Setting Phase Offset and Division for Divider 0,
Divider 1, and Divider 2
The channel divide-by is set as N = high cycles and M = low cycles.
Case 1
For Φ ≤ 15,
Δt = Φ × T
Δc = Δt/T
X
= Φ
X
Case 2
For Φ ≥ 16,
Δt = (Φ − 16 + M + 1) × T
X
Δc = Δt/TX
By giving each divider a different phase offset, output-to-output
delays can be set in increments of the channel divider input
clock cycle. Figure 40 shows the results of setting such a coarse
offset between outputs.
The internal VCO has a duty cycle of 50%. Therefore, when the
VCO is connected directly to the output, the duty cycle is 50%.
If the CLK input is routed directly to the output, the duty cycle of
the output is the same as the CLK input.
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Figure 40. Effect of Coarse Phase Offset (or Delay)
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Synchronizing the Outputs—Sync Function
The AD9518 clock outputs can be synchronized to each other.
Outputs can be individually excluded from synchronization.
Synchronization consists of setting the nonexcluded outputs to
a preset set of static conditions and subsequently releasing these
outputs to continue clocking at the same instant with the preset
conditions applied. This allows for the alignment of the edges of
two or more outputs or for the spacing of edges according to the
coarse phase offset settings for two or more outputs.
Output synchronization is executed in several ways, as follows:
By forcing the
SYNC
pin low, then releasing it (manual sync).
By setting, then resetting, any one of the following three bits:
the soft sync bit (Register 0x230[0]), the soft reset bit
(Register 0x000[2] [mirrored]), and the power-down
distribution reference bit (Register 0x230[1]).
By executing synchronization of the outputs as part of the
chip power-up sequence.
By forcing the
By forcing the
RESET
pin low, then releasing it (chip reset).
PD
pin low, then releasing (chip power-down).
Following completion of a VCO calibration. An internal
SYNC signal is automatically asserted at the beginning of
a VCO calibration, then released upon its completion.
CHANNEL DIVI DER
OUTPUT CL OCKING
CHANNEL DIV IDER OUTP UT STATI C
The most common way to execute the sync function is to use
SYNC
the
This requires a low-going signal on the
pin to do a manual synchronization of the outputs.
SYNC
pin, which is held
low and then released when synchronization is desired. The
timing of the sync operation is shown in Figure 41 (using the
VCO divider) and Figure 42 (VCO divider not used). There is
an uncertainty of up to one cycle of the clock at the input to the
channel divider due to the asynchronous nature of the SYNC
signal with respect to the clock edges inside the AD9518. The
delay from the
SYNC
rising edge to the beginning of synchronized
output clocking is between 14 and 15 cycles of clock at the channel
divider input, plus either one cycle of the VCO divider input
(see Figure 41), or one cycle of the channel divider input (see
Figure 42), depending on whether the VCO divider is used.
Cycles are counted from the rising edge of the signal.
Another common way to execute the sync function is by setting
and resetting the soft sync bit at Register 0x230[0] (see Table 43
through Table 49 for details). Both the setting and resetting
of the soft sync bit require an update all registers operation
(Register 0x232[0] = 1) to take effect.
CHANNEL DIVI DER
OUTPUT CLOCKING
INPUT TO VCO DIVIDER
INPUT TO CHANNEL DIVI DER
SYNC PIN
CHANNEL DIVI DER
CHANNEL DIVIDER
OUTPUT CL OCKING
INPUT TO CLK
IINPUT TO CHANNEL DIVI DER
SYNC PIN
OUTPUT OF
CHANNEL DIVI DER
OUTPUT OF
12345678910
14 TO 15 CYC LES AT CHANNE L DIVIDE R INPUT + 1 CYCLE AT V CO DIVI DER INPUT
11
Figure 41. SYNC Timing When VCO Divider Is Used—CLK or VCO Is Input
CHANNEL DIVIDER OUTPUT ST ATIC
1
11
12345678910
14 TO 15 CYCLE S AT CHANNEL DI VIDER INPU T + 1 CYCLE AT CL K INPUT
13 14
12
13 14
12
CHANNEL DIVIDER
OUTPUT CL OCKING
1
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Figure 42. SYNC Timing When VCO Divider Is Not Used—CLK Input Only
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GND
3.3V
OUT
OUT
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A sync operation brings all outputs that have not been excluded
(by the nosync bit) to a preset condition before allowing the
outputs to begin clocking in synchronicity. The preset condition
takes into account the settings in each of the channel’s start high
bit and its phase offset. These settings govern both the static
state of each output when the sync operation is happening and
the state and relative phase of the outputs when they begin
clocking again upon completion of the sync operation. Between
outputs and after synchronization, this allows for the setting of
phase offsets.
The AD9518 outputs are in pairs, sharing a channel divider
per pair. The synchronization conditions apply to both outputs
of a pair.
Each channel (a divider and its outputs) can be excluded from
any sync operation by setting the nosync bit of the channel.
Channels that are set to ignore SYNC (excluded channels) do not
set their outputs static during a sync operation, and their outputs
are not synchronized with those of the nonexcluded channels.
LVPECL Outputs—OUT0 to OUT3
The LVPECL differential voltage (VOD) is selectable from ~400 mV
to ~960 mV (see Register 0x0F0[3:2] to Register 0x0F5[3:2]).
The LVPECL outputs have dedicated pins for power supply
(VS_LVPECL), allowing a separate power supply to be used.
V
can be from 2.5 V to 3.3 V.
S_ LVPE CL
The LVPECL output polarity can be set as noninverting or
inverting, which allows for the adjustment of the relative
polarity of outputs within an application without requiring
a board layout change. Each LVPECL output can be powered
down or powered up as needed. Because of the architecture of
the LVPECL output stages, there is the possibility of electrical
overstress and breakdown under certain power-down conditions.
For this reason, the LVPECL outputs have several power-down
modes. This includes a safe power-down mode that continues
to protect the output devices while powered down, although it
consumes somewhat more power than a total power-down. If
the LVPECL output pins are terminated, it is best to select the
safe power-down mode. If the pins are left floating (that is, not
connected), total power-down mode is fine.
RESET MODES
The AD9518 has several ways to force the chip into a reset
condition that restores all registers to their default values and
makes these settings active.
Power-On Reset—Start-Up Conditions When VS Is Applied
A power-on reset (POR) is issued when the VS power supply is
turned on. This initializes the chip to the power-on conditions
that are determined by the default register settings. These are
indicated in the Default Value (Hex) column of Ta b l e 42. At
power-on, the AD9518 also executes a sync operation, which
brings the outputs into phase alignment according to the default
settings.
Asynchronous Reset via the
RESET
Pin
An asynchronous hard reset is executed by momentarily pulling
RESET
low. A reset restores the chip registers to the default settings.
Soft Reset via Register 0x000[2]
A soft reset is executed by writing Register 0x000[2] and
Register 0x000[5] = 1b. This bit is not self-clearing; it must be
cleared by writing Register 0x000[2] and Register 0x000[5] = 0b to
reset it and complete the soft reset operation. A soft reset restores
the default values to the internal registers. The soft reset bit does
not require an update registers command (Register 0x232) to be
issued.
POWER-DOWN MODES
Chip Power-Down via PD
The AD9518 can be put into a power-down condition by
pulling the
functions and currents inside the AD9518. The chip remains in
this power-down state until
When the AD9518 wakes up, it returns to the settings programmed
into its registers prior to the power-down, unless the registers
are changed by new programming while the
The
the bias current that is necessary to maintain the LVPECL outputs
in a safe shutdown mode. This is needed to protect the LVPECL
output circuitry from damage that could be caused by certain
termination and load configurations when tristated. Because
this is not a complete power-down, it can be called sleep mode.
When the AD9518 is in a
following state:
PD
pin low. Power-down turns off most of the
PD
is brought back to logic high.
PD
pin is held low.
PD
power-down shuts down the currents on the chip, except
• The serial control port is active, and the chip responds to
commands.
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If the AD9518 clock outputs must be synchronized to each
other, a sync is required upon exiting power-down (see the
Synchronizing the Outputs—Sync Function section). A VCO
calibration is not required when exiting power-down.
PLL Power-Down
The PLL section of the AD9518 can be selectively powered down.
There are three PLL operating modes set by Register 0x010[1:0],
as shown in Table 44.
In asynchronous power-down mode, the device powers down as
soon as the registers are updated.
In synchronous power-down mode, the PLL power-down is
gated by the charge pump to prevent unwanted frequency jumps.
The device goes into power-down on the occurrence of the next
charge pump event after the registers are updated.
Distribution Power-Down
The distribution section can be powered down by writing
Register 0x230[1] = 1b. This turns off the bias to the distribution
section. If the LVPECL power-down mode is normal operation
(00b), it is possible for a low impedance load on that LVPECL
output to draw significant current during this power-down.
If the LVPECL power-down mode is set to 11b, the LVPECL
output is not protected from reverse bias and may be damaged
under certain termination conditions.
Individual Clock Output Power-Down
Any of the clock distribution outputs can be powered down
individually by writing to the appropriate registers. The register
map details the individual power-down settings for each output.
The LVPECL outputs have multiple power-down modes
(see Tabl e 45), which give some flexibility in dealing with the
various output termination conditions. When the mode is set to
10b, the LVPECL output is protected from reverse bias to
2 VBE + 1 V. If the mode is set to 11b, the LVPECL output is
not protected from reverse bias and can be damaged under
certain termination conditions. This setting also affects the
operation when the distribution block is powered down with
Register 0x230[1] = 1b (see the Distribution Power-Down
section).
Individual Circuit Block Power-Down
Other AD9518 circuit blocks (such as CLK, REF1, and REF2)
can be powered down individually. This gives flexibility in
configuring the part for power savings whenever certain chip
functions are not needed.
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AD9518-1
SERIAL
CONTROL
PORT
SCLK
13
CS
14
SDO
15
SDIO
16
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AD9518-1 Data Sheet
SERIAL CONTROL PORT
The AD9518 serial control port is a flexible, synchronous, serial
communications port that allows an easy interface with many
industry-standard microcontrollers and microprocessors. The
AD9518 serial control port is compatible with most synchronous
transfer formats, including both the Motorola SPI and Intel®
SSR® protocols. The serial control port allows read/write access
to all registers that configure the AD9518. Single or multiple
byte transfers are supported, as well as MSB first or LSB first
transfer formats. The AD9518 serial control port can be
configured for a single bidirectional I/O pin (SDIO only)
or for two unidirectional I/O pins (SDIO/SDO). By default,
the AD9518 is in bidirectional mode, long instruction (long
instruction is the only instruction mode supported).
SERIAL CONTROL PORT PIN DESCRIPTIONS
SCLK (serial clock) is the serial shift clock. This pin is an input.
SCLK is used to synchronize serial control port reads and
writes. Write data bits are registered on the rising edge of this
clock, and read data bits are registered on the falling edge. This
pin is internally pulled down by a 30 kΩ resistor to ground.
SDIO (serial data input/output) is a dual-purpose pin that acts
either as an input only (unidirectional mode) or as both an
input and an output (bidirectional mode). The AD9518 defaults
to the bidirectional I/O mode (Register 0x000[0] = 0b).
SDO (serial data out) is used only in the unidirectional I/O mode
(Register 0x000[0] = 1b) as a separate output pin for reading
back data.
CS
(chip select bar) is an active low control that gates the read
CS
and write cycles. When
is high, SDO and SDIO are in a high
impedance state. This pin is internally pulled up by a 30 kΩ
resistor to VS.
Figure 44. Serial Control Port
GENERAL OPERATION OF SERIAL CONTROL PORT
A write or a read operation to the AD9518 is initiated by pulling
CS
low.
CS
stalled high is supported in modes where three or fewer bytes
of data (plus instruction data) are transferred (see Tab l e 37).
CS
In these modes,
boundary, allowing time for the system controller to process the
next byte.
CS
high during either part (instruction or data) of the transfer.
can temporarily return high on any byte
can go high on byte boundaries only and can go
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During this period, the serial control port state machine enters
a wait state until all data is sent. If the system controller decides
to abort the transfer before all of the data is sent, the state machine
must be reset, either by completing the remaining transfers or
by returning
less than eight SCLK cycles). Raising
CS
low for at least one complete SCLK cycle (but
CS
on a nonbyte boundary
terminates the serial transfer and flushes the buffer.
In streaming mode (see Table 37), any number of data bytes can
be transferred in a continuous stream. The register address is
automatically incremented or decremented (see the MSB/LSB
First Transfers section).
CS
must be raised at the end of the last
byte to be transferred, thereby ending the stream mode.
Communication Cycle—Instruction Plus Data
There are two parts to a communication cycle with the AD9518.
The first part writes a 16-bit instruction word into the AD9518,
coincident with the first 16 SCLK rising edges. The instruction
word provides the AD9518 serial control port with information
regarding the data transfer, which is the second part of the
communication cycle. The instruction word defines whether
the upcoming data transfer is a read or a write, the number of
bytes in the data transfer, and the starting register address for
the first byte of the data transfer.
Write
If the instruction word is for a write operation, the second part
is the transfer of data into the serial control port buffer of the
AD9518. Data bits are registered on the rising edge of SCLK.
The length of the transfer (1, 2, 3 bytes or streaming mode) is
indicated by two bits ([W1:W0]) in the instruction byte. When
the transfer is 1, 2, or 3 bytes, but not streaming,
CS
can be raised
after each sequence of eight bits to stall the bus (except after the
last byte, where it ends the cycle). When the bus is stalled, the serial
transfer resumes when
CS
is lowered. Raising CS on a nonbyte
boundary resets the serial control port. During a write, streaming
mode does not skip over reserved or blank registers; therefore,
the user must know the bit pattern to write to the reserved registers
to preserve proper operation of the part. Refer to the control
register map (see Tab l e 42) to determine if the default value for
reserved registers is nonzero. It does not matter what data is written
to blank registers.
Because data is written into a serial control port buffer area, and
not directly into the actual control registers of the AD9518, an
additional operation is needed to transfer the serial control port
buffer contents to the actual control registers of the AD9518,
thereby causing them to become active. The update registers
operation consists of setting Register 0x232[0] = 1b (this bit is
self-clearing). Any number of bytes of data can be changed before
an update registers operation is executed. The update registers
operation simultaneously actuates all register changes that have
been written to the buffer since any previous update.
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SCLK
SDIO
SDO
CS
SERIAL
CONTROL
PORT
BUFFER REG ISTERS
UPDATE
REGISTERS
WRITE REGISTER 0x232 = 0x01
TO UDATE REGISTERS
ACTIVE REGISTERS
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Read
If the instruction word is for a read operation, the next N × 8
SCLK cycles clock out the data from the address specified in the
instruction word, where N is 1 to 3 as determined by [W1:W0].
If N = 4, the read operation is in streaming mode, continuing
until
or blank registers. The readback data is valid on the falling
edge of SCLK.
The default mode of the AD9518 serial control port is the
bidirectional mode. In bidirectional mode, both the sent data
and the readback data appear on the SDIO pin. It is also possible to
set the AD9518 to unidirectional mode via the SDO active bit,
Register 0x000[0] = 1b. In unidirectional mode, the readback
data appears on the SDO pin.
A readback request reads the data that is in the serial control
port buffer area, or the data that is in the active registers (see
Figure 45). Readback of the buffer or active registers is controlled
by Register 0x004[0].
The AD9518 supports only the long instruction mode; therefore,
Register 0x000[4:3] must be set to 11b. (This register uses mirrored
bits.) Long instruction mode is the default at power-up or reset.
The AD9518 uses Register Address 0x000 to Register
Address 0x232.
THE INSTRUCTION WORD (16 BITS)
The MSB of the instruction word is R/W, which indicates
whether the instruction is a read or a write. The next two bits,
[W1:W0], indicate the length of the transfer in bytes. The final
13 bits are the address ([A12:A0]) at which to begin the read or
write operation.
For a write, the instruction word is followed by the number of
bytes of data indicated by Bits[W1:W0] (see Table 37).
Table 37. Byte Transfer Count
W1 W0 Bytes to Transfer
0 0 1
0 1 2
1 0 3
1 1 Streaming mode
CS
is raised. Streaming mode does not skip over reserved
Figure 45. Relationship Between Serial Control Port Buffer Registers and
Active Registers of the AD9518
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The 13 bits found in [A12:A0] select the address within the
register map that is written to or read from during the data
transfer portion of the communications cycle. Only Bits[A9:A0]
are needed to cover the range of the 0x232 registers used by the
AD9518. Bits[A12:A10] must always be set to 0b. For multibyte
transfers, this address is the starting byte address. In MSB first
mode, subsequent bytes decrement the address.
MSB/LSB FIRST TRANSFERS
The AD9518 instruction word and byte data can be MSB first
or LSB first. Any data written to Register 0x000 must be mirrored;
the upper four bits (Bits[7:4]) with the lower four bits (Bits[3:0]).
This makes it irrelevant whether LSB first or MSB first is in
effect. As an example of this mirroring, see the default setting
for this register: 0x18, which mirrors Bit 4 and Bit 3. This sets
the long instruction mode (which is the default and the only
mode that is supported).
The default for the AD9518 is MSB first.
When LSB first is set by Register 0x000[1] and Register 0x000[6],
it takes effect immediately because it affects only the operation
of the serial control port and does not require that an update be
executed.
When MSB first mode is active, the instruction and data bytes
must be written from MSB to LSB. Multibyte data transfers in
MSB first format start with an instruction byte that includes the
register address of the most significant data byte. Subsequent
data bytes must follow in order from the high address to the low
address. In MSB first mode, the serial control port internal
address generator decrements for each data byte of the
multibyte transfer cycle.
When LSB first is active, the instruction and data bytes must be
written from LSB to MSB. Multibyte data transfers in LSB first
format start with an instruction byte that includes the register
address of the least significant data byte followed by multiple
data bytes. The internal byte address generator of the serial
control port increments for each byte of the multibyte
transfer cycle.
The AD9518 serial control port register address decrements
from the register address just written toward 0x000 for multibyte
I/O operations if the MSB first mode is active (default). If the
LSB first mode is active, the register address of the serial control
port increments from the address just written toward Register
Address 0x232 for multibyte I/O operations.
Streaming mode always terminates when it hits Address 0x232.
Note that unused addresses are not skipped during multibyte
I/O operations.
Table 38. Streaming Mode (No Addresses Are Skipped)
Write Mode Address Direction Stop Sequence
LSB first Increment 0x230, 0x231, 0x232, stop
MSB first Decrement 0x001, 0x000, 0x232, stop
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Table 39. Serial Control Port, 16-Bit Instruction Word, MSB First
16-BIT INS TRUCTION HEADE RREGISTER (N) DATAREG ISTER (N + 1) DATA
Figure 50. Serial Control Port Write—LSB First, 16-Bit Instruction, Two Bytes Data
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DON'T CARE
DON'T CARE
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CS
SCLK
SDIO
t
HIGH
t
LOW
t
CLK
t
S
t
DS
t
DH
t
C
BIT NBIT N + 1
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Figure 51. Serial Control Port Timing Diagram—Write
Table 40. Serial Control Port Timing
Parameter Description
tDS Setup time between data and rising edge of SCLK
tDH Hold time between data and rising edge of SCLK
t
Period of the clock
CLK
tS Setup time between CS falling edge and SCLK rising edge (start of communication cycle)
tC Setup time between SCLK rising edge and CS rising edge (end of communication cycle)
t
Minimum period that SCLK should be in a logic high state
HIGH
t
Minimum period that SCLK should be in a logic low state
LOW
tDV SCLK to valid SDIO and SDO (see Figure 49)
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THERMAL PERFORMANCE
Table 41. Thermal Parameters for the 48-Lead LFCSP
Symbol Thermal Characteristic Using a JEDEC JESD51-7 Plus JEDEC JESD51-5 2S2P Test Board Value (°C/W)
Use the following equation to determine the junction
temperature of the AD9518 on the application PCB:
T
= T
J
+ (ΨJT × PD)
CASE
where:
T
is the junction temperature (°C).
J
T
is the case temperature (°C) measured by the user at the
CASE
top center of the package.
Ψ
is the value from Ta b l e 41.
JT
PD is the power dissipation of the device (see Table 16).
Value s of θ
design considerations. θ
approximation of T
where T
Value s of θ
design considerations when an external heat sink is required.
Value s of Ψ
design considerations.
are provided for package comparison and PCB
JA
can be used for a first-order
JA
by the following equation:
J
T
= TA + (θJA × PD)
J
is the ambient temperature (°C).
A
are provided for package comparison and PCB
JC
are provided for package comparison and PCB
JB
11.9
11.8
11.6
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Data Sheet AD9518-1
Readback
Read back
0x011
R counter
14-bit R divider, Bits[7:0] (LSB)
0x01
0x013
A counter
Blank
6-bit A counter
0x00
Reference
PLL status
LD pin
Holdover
External
Holdover
CONTROL REGISTERS
CONTROL REGISTER MAP OVERVIEW
Table 42. Control Register Map Overview
Reg.
Addr.
(Hex)
Serial Port Configuration
0x000
0x001 Blank
0x002 Reserved
0x003 Part ID Part ID (read only) 0x61
0x004
PLL
0x010
0x012 Blank 14-bit R divider, Bits[13:8] (MSB) 0x00
0x014 B counter 13-bit B counter, Bits[7:0] (LSB) 0x03
0x015 Blank 13-bit B counter, Bits[12:8] (MSB) 0x00
0x016 PLL Control 1
0x017 PLL Control 2 STATUS pin control Antibacklash pulse width 0x00
0x018 PLL Control 3 Reserved Lock detect counter
0x019 PLL Control 4
0x01A PLL Control 5 Reserved
0x01B PLL Control 6
0x01C PLL Control 7
0x01D PLL Control 8 Reserved
0x01E PLL Control 9 Reserved 0x00
0x01F PLL readback Reserved
0x020
to
0x04F
0x0A0
to
0x0AB
0x0AC
to
0x0EF
Parameter Bit 7 (MSB) Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 (LSB)
Serial port
configuration
control
PFD and
charge pump
SDO
active
PFD
polarity
Set CP pin
to V
/2
CP
R, A, B counters
SYNC
VCO
frequency
monitor
Disable
switchover
deglitch
LSB first Soft reset
Charge pump current Charge pump mode PLL power-down 0x7D
Reset R
counter
pin reset
frequency
monitor
threshold
REF2
REFIN
(
frequency
monitor
Select
REF2
VCO cal
finished
)
Reset A and
B counters
REF1 (REFIN)
frequency
monitor
Use
REF_SEL pin
Holdover
active
Long
instruction
Blank
Reset all
counters
Digital lock
detect
window
R path delay N path delay 0x00
register
disable
REF2
selected
Long
instruction
B counter
bypass
Disable
digital lock
detect
Reserved
comparator
enable
VCO
frequency >
threshold
Blank
Reserved
Blank
Soft reset LSB first SDO active 0x18
active
registers
Prescaler P 0x06
VCO calibration divider VCO cal now 0x06
LD pin control 0x00
REFMON pin control 0x00
REF2
power-on
enable
REF2
frequency >
threshold
REF1
power-on
holdover
control
REF1
frequency >
threshold
Differential
reference
enable
Digital
lock detect
Default
Value
(Hex)
0x00
0x00
0x00
N/A
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0x0F4
OUT4
Blank
OUT4
OUT4 LVPECL
OUT4 power-down
0x08
0x143
0x192 Blank
Reserved
Divider 0
Divider 0
0x00
0x195 Blank
Reserved
Divider 1
Divider 1
0x00
0x199
0x1E0
VCO divider
Blank
Reserved
VCO Divider
0x02
Reg.
Addr.
(Hex)
LVPECL Outputs
0x0F0 OUT0 Blank
0x0F1 OUT1 Blank
0x0F2 OUT2 Blank
0x0F3 OUT3 Blank
Parameter Bit 7 (MSB) Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 (LSB)
OUT0
invert
OUT1
invert
OUT2
invert
OUT3
invert
OUT0 LVPECL
differential voltage
OUT1 LVPECL
differential voltage
OUT2 LVPECL
differential voltage
OUT3 LVPECL
differential voltage
OUT0 power-down 0x08
OUT1 power-down 0x0A
OUT2 power-down 0x08
OUT3 power-down 0x0A
Default
Value
(Hex)
invert
0x0F5 OUT5 Blank
0x0F6
to
0x13F
0x140
to
0x144
to
0x18F
LVPECL Channel Dividers
0x190
0x191
0x193
0x194
0x196
0x197
0x198 Blank Reserved
to
0x1A3
0x1A4
to
0x1DF
VCO Divider and CLK Input
Divider 0
(PECL)
Divider 1
(PECL)
Divider 2
(PECL)
Divider 0
bypass
Divider 1
bypass
Divider 2
bypass
Divider 0 low cycles Divider 0 high cycles 0x00
Divider 0
nosync
Divider 1 low cycles Divider 1 high cycles 0xBB
Divider 1
nosync
Divider 2 low cycles Divider 2 high cycles 0x00
Divider 2
nosync
Divider 0
force high
Divider 1
force high
Divider 2
force high
OUT5
invert
Blank
Reserved
Blank
Divider 0
start high
Divider 1
start high
Divider 2
start high
Reserved
Blank
differential voltage
OUT5 LVPECL
differential voltage
Divider 0 phase offset 0x80
Divider 1 phase offset 0x00
Divider 2 phase offset 0x00
OUT5 power-down 0x0A
direct to
output
direct to
output
Divider 2
direct to
output
DCCOFF
DCCOFF
Divider 2
DCCOFF
0x00
0x1E1 Input CLKs Reserved
0x1E2
to
0x22A
Power
down
clock input
section
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Power down
VCO clock
interface
Blank
Power
down VCO
and CLK
Select
VCO or CLK
Bypass VCO
divider
0x00
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3 Long instruction
Short/long instruction mode. This part uses long instruction mode only, so this bit should
0: reads back buffer registers (default).
Reg.
Addr.
(Hex)
System
0x230
0x231 Blank Reserved 0x00
Update All Registers
0x232
Parameter Bit 7 (MSB) Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 (LSB)
Power-down
and sync
Update all
registers
Reserved
Blank
Power
down sync
Power
down
distribution
reference
Soft sync 0x00
Update all
registers
(self-clearing
bit)
CONTROL REGISTER MAP DESCRIPTIONS
Tabl e 43 through Ta b l e 49 provide a detailed description of each of the control register functions. The registers are listed by hexadecimal
address. A range of bits (for example, from Bit 5 through Bit 2) is indicated using a colon and brackets, as follows: [5:2].
Table 43. Serial Port Configuration and Part ID
Reg.
Addr
(Hex)
0x000 [7:4] Mirrored, Bits[3:0] Bits[7:4] should always mirror Bits[3:0] such that it does not matter whether the part is in MSB
Bit 7 = Bit 0.
Bit 6 = Bit 1.
Bit 5 = Bit 2.
Bit 4 = Bit 3.
Bits Name Description
or LSB first mode (see Bit 1, Register 0x000). The user should set the bits as follows:
Default
Value
(Hex)
0x00
always be set to 1b.
0: 8-bit instruction (short).
1: 16-bit instruction (long) (default).
2 Soft reset Soft reset.
1: soft reset; restores default values to internal registers. Not self-clearing. Must be cleared to
0b to complete reset operation.
1 LSB first MSB or LSB data orientation.
0: data-oriented MSB first; addressing decrements (default).
1: data-oriented LSB first; addressing increments.
0 SDO active Selects unidirectional or bidirectional data transfer mode.
0: SDIO pin used for write and read; SDO set to high impedance; bidirectional mode (default).
1: SDO used for read, SDIO used for write; unidirectional mode.
0x003 [7:0] Part ID (read only) Uniquely identifies the dash version (-0 through -4) of the AD9518.
AD9518-0: 0x21.
AD9518-1: 0x61.
AD9518-2: 0xA1.
AD9518-3: 0x63.
AD9518-4: 0xE3.
0x004 0 Read back active registers Selects register bank used for a readback.
1: reads back active registers.
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3 2 Charge Pump Mode
0x014
[7:0]
13-bit B counter,
B counter (part of N divider)—lower eight bits (default = 0x03).
0x013 [5:0] 6-bit A counter A counter (part of N divider) (default = 0x00).
Bits Name Description
Sets the PFD polarity. Negative polarity is for use (if needed) with external VCO/VCXO only. The on-chip VCO
requires positive polarity; Bit 7 = 0b.
0 0 High impedance state.
0 1 Force source current (pump up).
1 0 Force sink current (pump down).
1 1 Normal operation (default).
14-bit R divider,
Bits[7:0] (LSB)
14-bit R divider,
Bits[13:8] (MSB)
1 0 Mode
0 0 Normal operation.
0 1 Asynchronous power-down (default).
1 0 Normal operation.
1 1 Synchronous power-down.
R divider LSBs—lower eight bits (default = 0x01).
R divider MSBs—upper six bits (default = 0x00).
Bits[7:0] (LSB)
0x015 [4:0]
0x016 7 Set CP pin to VCP/2 Sets the CP pin to one-half of the VCP supply voltage.
6 Reset R counter Resets R counter (R divider).
5 Reset A, B counters Resets A and B counters (part of N divider).
4 Reset all counters Resets R, A, and B counters.
0: normal (default).
1: holds the R, A, and B counters in reset.
3
0: normal (default).
1: B counter is set to divide-by-1. This allows the prescaler setting to determine the divide for the N divider.
13-bit B counter,
Bits[12:8] (MSB)
0: CP normal operation (default).
0: normal (default).
0: normal (default).
B counter
bypass
B counter (part of N divider)—upper five bits (default = 0x00).
1: CP pin set to VCP/2.
1: holds the R counter in reset.
1: holds the A and B counters in reset.
B counter bypass. This is valid only when operating the prescaler in FD mode.
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0 0 0 1 1 0
DYN
PFD down pulse.
0 X X X X X
LVL
Ground (dc); for all other cases of 0XXXXXb not specified previously.
1 1 0 0 0 1
DYN
1 1 0 0 1 0
DYN
1 1 0 0 1 1
DYN
Reg.
Addr.
(Hex)
[2:0] Prescaler P Prescaler: DM = dual modulus and FD = fixed divide.
2 1 0 Mode Prescaler 0 0 0 FD Divide-by-1.
0 0 1 FD Divide-by-2.
0 1 0 DM Divide-by-2 (2/3 mode).
0 1 1 DM Divide-by-4 (4/5 mode).
1 0 0 DM Divide-by-8 (8/9 mode).
1 0 1 DM Divide-by-16 (16/17 mode).
1 1 0 DM Divide-by-32 (32/33 mode) (default).
1 1 1 FD Divide-by-3.
0x017 [7:2] STATUS pin control Selects the signal that is connected to the STATUS pin.
The selections that follow are the same as REFMON.
1 0 0 0 0 0 LVL Ground (dc).
1 0 0 0 0 1 DYN REF1 clock (differential reference when in differential mode).
1 0 0 0 1 0 DYN REF2 clock (not available in differential mode).
1 0 0 0 1 1 DYN Selected reference to PLL (differential reference when in differential mode).
1 0 0 1 0 0 DYN Unselected reference to PLL (not available in differential mode).
1 0 0 1 0 1 LVL Status of selected reference (status of differential reference); active high.
1 0 0 1 1 0 LVL
1 0 0 1 1 1 LVL Status REF1 frequency; active high.
1 0 1 0 0 0 LVL Status REF2 frequency; active high.
1 0 1 0 0 1 LVL (Status REF1 frequency) AND (status REF2 frequency).
1 0 1 0 1 0 LVL (DLD) AND (status of selected reference) AND (status of VCO).
1 0 1 0 1 1 LVL Status of VCO frequency; active high.
1 0 1 1 0 0 LVL Selected reference (low = REF1, high = REF2).
1 0 1 1 0 1 LVL Digital lock detect (DLD); active high.
1 0 1 1 1 0 LVL Holdover active; active high.
1 0 1 1 1 1 LVL LD pin comparator output; active high.
1 1 0 0 0 0 LVL VS (PLL supply).
1 1 0 1 0 0 DYN
1 1 0 1 0 1 LVL Status of selected reference (status of differential reference); active low.
1 1 0 1 1 0 LVL Status of unselected reference (not available in differential mode); active low.
1 1 0 1 1 1 LVL Status of REF1 frequency; active low.
1 1 1 0 0 0 LVL Status of REF2 frequency; active low.
1 1 1 0 0 1 LVL
1 1 1 0 1 0 LVL
1 1 1 0 1 1 LVL Status of VCO frequency; active low.
1 1 1 1 0 0 LVL Selected reference (low = REF2, high = REF1).
1 1 1 1 0 1 LVL Digital lock detect (DLD); active low.
1 1 1 1 1 0 LVL Holdover active; active low.
1 1 1 1 1 1 LVL LD pin comparator output; active low.
Status of unselected reference (not available in differential mode);
active high.
REF1 clock
REF2 clock
Selected reference to PLL
Unselected reference to PLL
(Status of REF1 frequency) AND (status of REF2 frequency)
(DLD) AND (status of selected reference) AND (status of VCO)
(differential reference when in differential mode).
(not available in differential mode).
(differential reference when in differential mode).
(not available when in differential mode).
.
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Required consecutive number of PFD cycles with edges inside lock detect window before the DLD indicates a locked
1 1
255.
Reg.
Addr.
(Hex)
[1:0]
0 0 2.9 (default); this is the recommended setting, and it does not normally need to be changed.
0 1 1.3; this setting may be necessary if the PFD frequency > 50 MHz.
1 0 6.0.
1 1 2.9.
0x018 [6:5] Lock detect counter
0: high range (default).
1: low range.
3
0: normal lock detect operation (default).
1: disables lock detect.
[2:1] VCO cal divider VCO calibration divider. Divider used to generate the VCO calibration clock from the PLL reference clock.
0 0 2. This setting is fine for PFD frequencies < 12.5 MHz. The PFD frequency is f
0 1 4. This setting is fine for PFD frequencies < 25 MHz.
1 0 8. This setting is fine for PFD frequencies < 50 MHz.
1 1 16 (default). This setting is fine for any PFD frequency but also results in the longest VCO calibration time.
0 VCO cal now
[5:3] R path delay R path delay (default = 0x00); see Table 2.
[2:0] N path delay N path delay (default = 0x00); see Table 2.
Digital lock detect
window
Disable digital lock
detect
R, A, B counters,
SYNC
pin reset
If the time difference of the rising edges at the inputs to the PFD is less than the lock detect window time, the digital
lock detect flag is set. The flag remains set until the time difference is greater than the loss-of-lock threshold.
Digital lock detect operation.
2 1 VCO Calibration Clock Divider
/R.
REF
Bit used to initiate VCO calibration. This bit must be toggled from 0b to 1b in the active registers. To initiate calibration,
use the following three steps: first, ensure that the input reference signal is present; second, set to 0b (if not zero
already), followed by the update all registers bit (Register 0x232, Bit 0); and third, program to 1b, again followed by the
update all registers bit (Register 0x232, Bit 0). Clearing this bit discards the VCO calibration and usually results in the
PLL losing lock. The user must ensure that the holdover enable bits in Register 0x01D = 00b during VCO calibration.
7 6 Action
SYNC
SYNC
(default).
.
Does nothing on
Does nothing on
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1 0 0 1 0 0
DYN
Unselected reference to PLL (not available in differential mode).
1 0 0 1 1 0
LVL
Status of unselected reference (not available in differential mode);
1 1 0 1 1 0
LVL
Status of unselected reference (not available in differential mode);
1 1 0 1 1 1
LVL
Status of REF1 frequency; active low.
Reg.
Addr.
(Hex)
0x01A 6
0: frequency valid if frequency is above the higher frequency threshold (default).
1: frequency valid if frequency is above the lower frequency threshold.
[5:0] LD pin control Selects the signal that is connected to the LD pin.
0 0 0 0 0 0 LVL Digital lock detect (high = lock, low = unlock) (default).
0 0 0 0 0 1 DYN P-channel, open-drain lock detect (analog lock detect).
0 0 0 0 1 0 DYN N-channel, open-drain lock detect (analog lock detect).
0 0 0 0 1 1 HIZ High-Z LD pin.
0 0 0 1 0 0 CUR Current source lock detect (110 µA when DLD is true).
0 X X X X X LVL Ground (dc); for all other cases of 0XXXXXb not specified previously.
The selections that follow are the same as REFMON.
1 0 0 0 0 0 LVL Ground (dc).
1 0 0 0 0 1 DYN REF1 clock (differential reference when in differential mode).
1 0 0 0 1 0 DYN REF2 clock (not available in differential mode).
1 0 0 0 1 1 DYN
Bits Name Description
Reference
frequency monitor
threshold
Sets the reference (REF1/REF2) frequency monitor’s detection threshold frequency. This does not affect the VCO
frequency monitor’s detection threshold (see Table 15: REF1, REF2, and VCO frequency status monitor).
5 4 3 2 1 0
Level or
Dynamic
Signal Signal at LD Pin
Selected reference to PLL (differential reference when in differential
mode).
1 0 0 1 0 1 LVL
1 0 0 1 1 1 LVL Status REF1 frequency; active high.
1 0 1 0 0 0 LVL Status REF2 frequency; active high.
1 0 1 0 0 1 LVL (Status REF1 frequency) AND (status REF2 frequency).
1 0 1 0 1 0 LVL (DLD) AND (status of selected reference) AND (status of VCO).
1 0 1 0 1 1 LVL Status of VCO frequency (active high).
1 0 1 1 0 0 LVL Selected reference (low = REF1, high = REF2).
1 0 1 1 0 1 LVL Digital lock detect (DLD); active high.
1 0 1 1 1 0 LVL Holdover active; active high.
1 0 1 1 1 1 LVL Not available. Do not use.
1 1 0 0 0 0 LVL VS (PLL supply).
1 1 0 0 0 1 DYN
1 1 0 0 1 0 DYN
1 1 0 0 1 1 DYN
1 1 0 1 0 0 DYN
1 1 0 1 0 1 LVL
1 1 1 0 0 0 LVL Status of REF2 frequency; active low.
1 1 1 0 0 1 LVL
1 1 1 0 1 0 LVL
1 1 1 0 1 1 LVL Status of VCO frequency; active low.
1 1 1 1 0 0 LVL Selected reference (low = REF2, high = REF1).
1 1 1 1 0 1 LVL Digital lock detect (DLD); active low.
1 1 1 1 1 0 LVL Holdover active; active low.
1 1 1 1 1 1 LVL Not available. Do not use.
Status of selected reference (status of differential reference); active
high.
active high.
REF1 clock
REF2 clock
Selected reference to PLL
mode).
Unselected reference to PLL
Status of selected reference (status of differential reference); active
low.
active low.
(Status of REF1 frequency) AND (status of REF2 frequency)
(DLD) AND (status of selected reference) AND (status of VCO)
(differential reference when in differential mode).
(not available in differential mode).
(differential reference when in differential
(not available in differential mode).
.
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1: enables REF1 (REFIN) frequency monitor.
Level or
0 0 0 0 0 LVL
Ground (dc) (default).
0 0 0 0 1 DYN
REF1 clock (differential reference when in differential mode).
1 0 1 0 0 DYN
1 0 1 0 1 LVL
Status of selected reference (status of differential reference); active low.
Reg.
Addr.
(Hex)
0x01B 7
0: disables VCO frequency monitor (default).
1: enables VCO frequency monitor.
6
0: disables REF2 frequency monitor (default).
1: enables REF2 frequency monitor.
5
0: disables REF1 (REFIN) frequency monitor (default).
[4:0] REFMON pin control Selects the signal that is connected to the REFMON pin.
0 0 0 1 0 DYN REF2 clock (not available in differential mode).
0 0 0 1 1 DYN Selected reference to PLL (differential reference when in differential mode).
0 0 1 0 0 DYN Unselected reference to PLL (not available in differential mode).
0 0 1 0 1 LVL Status of selected reference (status of differential reference); active high.
0 0 1 1 0 LVL Status of unselected reference (not available in differential mode); active high.
0 0 1 1 1 LVL Status REF1 frequency; active high.
0 1 0 0 0 LVL Status REF2 frequency; active high.
0 1 0 0 1 LVL (Status REF1 frequency) AND (status REF2 frequency).
0 1 0 1 0 LVL (DLD) AND (status of selected reference) AND (status of VCO).
0 1 0 1 1 LVL Status of VCO frequency; active high.
0 1 1 0 0 LVL Selected reference (low = REF1, high = REF2).
0 1 1 0 1 LVL Digital lock detect (DLD); active low.
0 1 1 1 0 LVL Holdover active; active high.
0 1 1 1 1 LVL LD pin comparator output; active high.
1 0 0 0 0 LVL VS (PLL supply).
1 0 0 0 1 DYN
1 0 0 1 0 DYN
1 0 0 1 1 DYN
Bits Name Description
VCO frequency
monitor
REFIN
REF2 (
frequency monitor
REF1 (REFIN)
frequency monitor
)
Enables or disables VCO frequency monitor.
Enables or disables REF2 frequency monitor.
REF1 (REFIN) frequency monitor enable; this is for both REF1 (single-ended) and REFIN (differential) inputs
(as selected by differential reference mode).
4 3 2 1 0
Dynamic
Signal
Signal at REFMON Pin
REF1 clock
REF2 clock
Selected reference to PLL
Unselected reference to PLL
(differential reference when in differential mode).
(not available in differential mode).
(differential reference when in differential mode).
(not available in differential mode).
1 0 1 1 0 LVL Status of unselected reference (not available in differential mode); active low.
1 0 1 1 1 LVL Status of REF1 frequency; active low.
1 1 0 0 0 LVL Status of REF2 frequency; active low.
1 1 0 0 1 LVL
1 1 0 1 0 LVL
1 1 0 1 1 LVL Status of VCO frequency; active low.
1 1 1 0 0 LVL Selected reference (low = REF2, high = REF1).
1 1 1 0 1 LVL Digital lock detect (DLD); active low.
1 1 1 1 0 LVL Holdover active; active low.
1 1 1 1 1 LVL LD pin comparator output; active low.
(Status of REF1 frequency) AND (Status of REF2 frequency)
(DLD) AND (Status of selected reference) AND (Status of VCO)
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2 REF2 power-on
This bit turns the REF2 power on.
0: REF2 power off (default).
0: PLL status register enable (default).
0: REF1 selected (or differential reference if in differential mode).
Reg.
Addr.
(Hex)
0x01C 7
0: enables switchover deglitch circuit (default).
1: disables switchover deglitch circuit.
6 Select REF2 If Register 0x01C, Bit 5 = 0b, selects reference for PLL.
0: selects REF1 (default).
1: selects REF2.
5 Use REF_SEL pin Sets method of PLL reference selection.
0: uses Register 0x01C, Bit 6 (default).
1: uses REF_SEL pin.
[4:3] Reserved Reserved (default: 00b).
1: REF2 power on.
1 REF1 power-on This bit turns the REF1 power on.
0: REF1 power off (default).
1: REF1 power on.
0
0 Holdover enable Along with Bit 2, enables the holdover function. Automatic holdover must be disabled during VCO calibration.
0: holdover disabled (default).
1: holdover enabled.
0x01F 6 VCO cal finished Read-only register. Indicates status of the VCO calibration.
0: VCO calibration not finished.
1: VCO calibration finished.
5 Holdover active Read-only register. Indicates if the part is in the holdover state (see Figure 38). This is not the same as holdover enabled.
0: not in holdover.
1: holdover state active.
4 REF2 selected Read-only register. Indicates which PLL reference is selected as the input to the PLL.
Bits Name Description
Disable switchover
deglitch
Differential
reference
PLL status register
disable
LD pin comparator
enable
External holdover
control
Disables or enables the switchover deglitch circuit.
Selects the PLL reference mode: differential or single-ended. Single-ended must be selected for the automatic
switchover between REF1 and REF2 to work.
Disables the PLL status register readback.
Enables the LD pin voltage comparator. This function is used with the LD pin current source lock detect mode. When
in the internal (automatic) holdover mode, this function enables the use of the voltage on the LD pin to determine if
the PLL was previously in a locked state (see Figure 38). Otherwise, this function can be used with the REFMON and
STATUS pins to monitor the voltage on this pin.
Enables the external hold control through the
1: external holdover mode; holdover controlled by
SYNC
pin. (This disables the internal holdover mode.)
SYNC
pin.
1: REF2 selected.
3
0: VCO frequency is less than the threshold.
1: VCO frequency is greater than the threshold.
2
0: REF2 frequency is less than threshold frequency.
1: REF2 frequency is greater than threshold frequency.
VCO frequency >
threshold
REF2 frequency >
threshold
Read-only register. Indicates if the VCO frequency is greater than the threshold (see Table 15, REF1, REF2, and VCO
frequency status monitor).
Read-only register. Indicates if the frequency of the signal at REF2 is greater than the threshold frequency set by
Register 0x1A, Bit 6.
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OUT0 LVPECL
[1:0]
OUT0 power-down
LVPECL power-down modes.
0x0F1
4
OUT1 invert
Sets the output polarity.
1: inverting.
1 1
960.
1 1
Total power-down, reference off; use only if there are no external load resistors.
Off
Reg.
Addr.
(Hex)
1
0: REF1 frequency is less than threshold frequency.
1: REF1 frequency is greater than threshold frequency.
0 Digital lock detect Read-only register. Digital lock detect.
0: PLL is not locked.
1: PLL is locked.
Read-only register. Indicates if the frequency of the signal at REF2 is greater than the threshold frequency
set by Register 0x01A, Bit 6.
Sets the LVPECL output differential voltage (VOD).
3 2 V
OD
(mV)
0 0 Normal operation (default). On
0 1 Partial power-down, reference on; use only if there are no external load resistors. Off
1 0 Partial power-down, reference on, safe LVPECL power-down. Off
1 1 Total power-down, reference off; use only if there are no external load resistors. Off
0: noninverting (default).
[3:2]
0 0 400.
0 1 600.
1 0 780 (default).
[1:0] OUT1 power-down LVPECL power-down modes.
0 0 Normal operation. On
0 1 Partial power-down, reference on; use only if there are no external load resistors. Off
1 0 Partial power-down, reference on, safe LVPECL power-down (default). Off
0 0 Normal operation (default). On
0 1 Partial power-down, reference on; use only if there are no external load resistors. Off
1 0 Partial power-down, reference on, safe LVPECL power-down. Off
1 1 Total power-down, reference off; use only if there are no external load resistors. Off
OUT1 LVPECL
differential voltage
OUT2 LVPECL
differential voltage
1 0 Mode Output
Sets the LVPECL output differential voltage (VOD).
3 2 V
1 0 Mode Output
Sets the LVPECL output differential voltage (VOD).
3 2 V
1 0 Mode Output
OD
OD
(mV)
(mV)
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OUT3 LVPECL
0x0F4
4
OUT4 invert
Sets the output polarity.
0: noninverting (default).
1 0
780 (default).
1 1
960.
1 0 Mode
Output
[3:2]
OUT5 LVPECL
Sets the LVPECL output differential voltage (VOD).
0 0 Normal operation. On
0 1 Partial power-down, reference on; use only if there are no external load resistors. Off
1 0 Partial power-down, reference on, safe LVPECL power-down (default). Off
1 1 Total power-down, reference off; use only if there are no external load resistors. Off
1: inverting.
[3:2]
0 0 400.
0 1 600.
Bits Name Description
differential voltage
OUT4 LVPECL
differential voltage
Sets the LVPECL output differential voltage (VOD).
3 2 V
1 0 Mode Output
Sets the LVPECL output differential voltage (VOD).
3 2 V
OD
OD
(mV)
(mV)
[1:0] OUT4 power-down LVPECL power-down modes.
0 0 Normal operation (default). On
0 1 Partial power-down, reference on; use only if there are no external load resistors. Off
1 0 Partial power-down, reference on, safe LVPECL power-down. Off
1 1 Total power-down, reference off; use only if there are no external load resistors. Off
0x0F5 4 OUT5 invert Sets the output polarity.
0: noninverting (default).
1: inverting.
0 0 400.
0 1 600.
1 0 780 (default).
1 1 960.
0 0 Normal operation. On
0 1 Partial power-down, reference on; use only if there are no external load resistors. Off
1 0 Partial power-down, reference on, safe LVPECL power-down (default). Off
1 1 Total power-down, reference off; use only if there are no external load resistors. Off
differential voltage
3 2 V
1 0 Mode Output
OD
(mV)
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4 Divider 0 start high
Selects clock output to start high or start low.
5 Divider 1 force high
Forces divider output to high. This requires that the Divider 1 nosync bit (Bit 6) also be set.
Table 46. LVPECL Channel Dividers
Reg.
Addr.
(Hex) Bits Name Description
0x190 [7:4] Divider 0 low cycles Number of clock cycles (minus 1) of the divider input during which divider output stays low.
A value of 0x0 means that the divider is low for one input clock cycle (default = 0x0).
[3:0] Divider 0 high cycles Number of clock cycles (minus 1) of the divider input during which divider output stays high.
A value of 0x0 means that the divider is high for one input clock cycle (default = 0x0).
0x191 7 Divider 0 bypass Bypasses and powers down the divider; routes input to divider output.
0: uses divider.
1: bypasses divider (default).
6 Divider 0 nosync No sync.
0: obeys chip-level SYNC signal (default).
1: ignores chip-level SYNC signal.
5 Divider 0 force high Forces divider output to high. This requires that the Divider 0 nosync bit (Bit 6) also be set.
This bit has no effect if the Divider 0 bypass bit (Bit 7) is set.
0: divider output forced to low (default).
1: divider output forced to high.
0: starts low (default).
1: starts high.
[3:0] Divider 0 phase offset Phase offset (default = 0x0).
0x192 1 Divider 0 direct to output Connects OUT0 and OUT1 to Divider 0 or directly to VCO or CLK.
0: OUT0 and OUT1 are connected to Divider 0 (default).
1: If Register 0x1E1[1:0] = 10b, the VCO is routed directly to OUT0 and OUT1.
If Register 0x1E1[1:0] = 00b, the CLK is routed directly to OUT0 and OUT1.
If Register 0x1E1[1:0] = 01b, there is no effect.
0 Divider 0 DCCOFF Duty-cycle correction function.
0: enables duty-cycle correction (default).
1: disables duty-cycle correction.
0x193 [7:4] Divider 1 low cycles Number of clock cycles (minus 1) of the divider input during which divider output stays low.
A value of 0x0 means that the divider is low for one input clock cycle (default = 0xB).
[3:0] Divider 1 high cycles Number of clock cycles (minus 1) of the divider input during which divider output stays high.
A value of 0x0 means that the divider is high for one input clock cycle (default = 0xB).
0x194 7 Divider 1 bypass Bypasses and powers down the divider; routes input to divider output.
0: uses divider (default).
1: bypasses divider.
6 Divider 1 nosync No sync.
0: obeys chip-level SYNC signal (default).
1: ignores chip-level SYNC signal.
This bit has no effect if the Divider 1 bypass bit (Bit 7) is set.
0: divider output forced to low (default).
1: divider output forced to high.
4 Divider 1 start high Selects clock output to start high or start low.
0: starts low (default).
1: starts high.
[3:0] Divider 1 phase offset Phase offset (default = 0x0).
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0: OUT2 and OUT3 are connected to Divider 1 (default).
1: disables duty-cycle correction.
Reg.
Addr.
(Hex) Bits Name Description
0x195 1 Divider 1 direct to output Connects OUT2 and OUT3 to Divider 1 or directly to VCO or CLK.
1: If Register 0x1E1[1:0] = 10b, the VCO is routed directly to OUT2 and OUT3.
If Register 0x1E1[1:0] = 00b, the CLK is routed directly to OUT2 and OUT3.
If Register 0x1E1[1:0] = 01b, there is no effect.
0 Divider 1 DCCOFF Duty-cycle correction function.
0: enables duty-cycle correction (default).
1: disables duty-cycle correction.
0x196 [7:4] Divider 2 low cycles Number of clock cycles (minus 1) of the divider input during which divider output stays low.
A value of 0x0 means that the divider is low for one input clock cycle (default = 0x0).
[3:0] Divider 2 high cycles Number of clock cycles (minus 1) of the divider input during which divider output stays high.
A value of 0x0 means that the divider is high for one input clock cycle (default = 0x0).
0x197 7 Divider 2 bypass Bypasses and powers down the divider; route input to divider output.
0: uses divider (default).
1: bypasses divider.
6 Divider 2 nosync No sync.
0: obeys chip-level SYNC signal (default).
1: ignores chip-level SYNC signal.
5 Divider 2 force high Forces divider output to high. This requires that the Divider 2 nosync bit (Bit 6) also be set.
This bit has no effect if the Divider 2 bypass bit (Bit 7) is set.
0: divider output forced to low (default).
1: divider output forced to high.
4 Divider 2 start high Select clock output to start high or start low.
0: starts low (default).
1: starts high.
[3:0] Divider 2 phase offset Phase offset (default = 0x0).
0x198 1 Divider 2 direct to output Connects OUT4 and OUT5 to Divider 2 or directly to VCO or CLK.
0: OUT4 and OUT5 are connected to Divider 2 (default).
1: If Register 0x1E1[1:0] = 10b, the VCO is routed directly to OUT4 and OUT5.
If Register 0x1E1[1:0] = 00b, the CLK is routed directly to OUT4 and OUT5.
If Register 0x1E1[1:0] = 01b, there is no effect.
0 Divider 2 DCCOFF Duty-cycle correction function.
0: enables duty-cycle correction (default).
Table 47. VCO Divider and CLK Input
Reg.
Addr
(Hex) Bits Name Description
0x1E0 [2:0] VCO divider
0 0 0 2.
0 0 1 3.
0 1 0 4 (default).
0 1 1 5.
1 0 0 6.
1 0 1 Output static. Note that setting the VCO divider static should occur only
1 1 0 Output static. Note that setting the VCO divider static should occur only
1 1 1 Output static. Note that setting the VCO divider static should occur only
2 1 0 Divide
after VCO calibration.
after VCO calibration.
after VCO calibration.
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0: normal operation (default).
3 Power down VCO clock interface
Powers down the interface block between VCO and clock distribution.
1 Select VCO or CLK
Selects either the VCO or the CLK as the input to VCO divider.
Reg.
Addr
(Hex) Bits Name Description
0x1E1 4 Power down clock input section Powers down the clock input section (including CLK buffer, VCO divider, and CLK tree).
1: power-down.
0: normal operation (default).
1: power-down.
2 Power down VCO and CLK Powers down both VCO and CLK input.
0; normal operation (default).
1: power-down.
0: selects external CLK as input to VCO divider (default).
1: selects VCO as input to VCO divider; cannot bypass VCO divider when this is selected.
0 Bypass VCO divider Bypasses or uses the VCO divider.
0: uses VCO divider (default).
1: bypasses VCO divider; cannot select VCO as input when this is selected.
Table 48. System
Reg.
Addr.
(Hex) Bits Name Description
0x230 2 Power down SYNC Powers down the sync function.
0: normal operation of the sync function (default).
1: powers down sync circuitry.
1 Power down distribution
0: normal operation of the reference for the distribution section (default).
1: powers down the reference for the distribution section.
0 Soft sync The soft sync bit works the same as the
0: same as
1: same as
reference
Powers down the reference for distribution section.
pin, except that the polarity of the bit
SYNC
is reversed. That is, a high level forces selected channels into a predetermined static
state, and a 1-to-0 transition triggers a sync.
high (default).
SYNC
low.
SYNC
Table 49. Update All Registers
Reg.
Addr.
(Hex) Bits Name Description
0x232 0 Update all registers This bit must be set to 1b to transfer the contents of the buffer registers into the active
registers. This bit is self-clearing; that is, it does not have to be set back to 0b.
1 (self-clearing): updates all active registers to the contents of the buffer registers.
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Data Sheet AD9518-1
π
×=
J
A
tf
dBSNR
2
1
log20)(
f
A
(MHz)
SNR (dB)
ENOB
101k100
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
t
J
= 100fs
200fs
400fs
1ps
2ps
10ps
SNR = 20log
1
2πf
A
t
J
06430-044
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
FREQUENCY PLANNING USING THE AD9518
The AD9518 is a highly flexible PLL. When choosing the PLL
settings and version of the AD9518, keep in mind the following
guidelines.
The AD9518 has the following four frequency dividers: the
reference (or R) divider, the feedback (or N) divider, the VCO
divider, and the channel divider. When trying to achieve a
particularly difficult frequency divide ratio requiring a large
amount of frequency division, some of the frequency division
can be done by either the VCO divider or the channel divider,
thus allowing a higher phase detector frequency and more
flexibility in choosing the loop bandwidth.
Within the AD9518 family, lower VCO frequencies generally
result in slightly lower jitter. The difference in integrated jitter
(from 12 kHz to 20 MHz offset) for the same output frequency
is usually less than 150 fs over the entire VCO frequency range
(1.45 GHz to 2.95 GHz) of the AD9518 family. If the desired
frequency plan can be achieved with a version of the AD9518
that has a lower VCO frequency, choosing the lower frequency
part results in the lowest phase noise and the lowest jitter.
However, choosing a higher VCO frequency may result in more
flexibility in frequency planning.
Choosing a nominal charge pump current in the middle of the
allowable range as a starting point allows the designer to increase or
decrease the charge pump current and, thus, allows the designer
to fine-tune the PLL loop bandwidth in either direction.
ADIsimCLK is a powerful PLL modeling tool that can be
downloaded from www.analog.com. It is a very accurate tool
for determining the optimal loop filter for a given application.
USING THE AD9518 OUTPUTS FOR ADC CLOCK
APPLICATIONS
Any high speed ADC is extremely sensitive to the quality of its
sampling clock. An ADC can be thought of as a sampling mixer,
and any noise, distortion, or timing jitter on the clock is combined
with the desired signal at the analog-to-digital output. Clock
integrity requirements scale with the analog input frequency
and resolution, with higher analog input frequency applications
at ≥14-bit resolution being the most stringent. The theoretical
SNR of an ADC is limited by the ADC resolution and the jitter
on the sampling clock.
Considering an ideal ADC of infinite resolution where the step
size and quantization error can be ignored, the available SNR
can be expressed approximately by
where:
f
is the highest analog frequency being digitized.
A
t
is the rms jitter on the sampling clock.
J
Figure 52 shows the required sampling clock jitter as a function
of the analog frequency and effective number of bits (ENOB).
Figure 52. SNR and ENOB vs. Analog Input Frequency
For more information, see the AN-756 Application Note, Sampled
Systems and the Effects of Clock Phase Noise and Jitter; and the
AN-501 Application Note, Aperture Uncertainty and ADC System
Performance, at www.analog.com.
Many high performance ADCs feature differential clock inputs
to simplify the task of providing the required low jitter clock on
a noisy PCB. (Distributing a single-ended clock on a noisy PCB
may result in coupled noise on the sample clock. Differential
distribution has inherent common-mode rejection that can provide
superior clock performance in a noisy environment.) The AD9518
features LVPECL outputs that provide differential clock outputs,
which enable clock solutions that maximize converter SNR
performance. The input requirements of the ADC (differential
or single-ended, logic level, termination) should be considered
when selecting the best clocking/ converter solution.
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V
S_LVPECL
LVPECL
50Ω
50Ω
SINGLE-ENDED
(NOT COUPLED)
V
S
V
S_DRV
LVPECL
127Ω
127Ω
83Ω
83Ω
06430-145
V
S_LVPECL
LVPECL
Z
0
= 50Ω
V
S
= 3.3V
LVPECL
50Ω
50Ω
50Ω
Z0 = 50Ω
06430-147
V
S_LVPECL
LVPECL
100Ω DIFFERE NTIAL
(COUPLED)
TRANSMISSION LINE
V
S
LVPECL
100Ω
0.1nF
0.1nF
200Ω
200Ω
06430-146
LVPECL CLOCK DISTRIBUTION
The LVPECL outputs (because they are open emitter) require a
dc termination to bias the output transistors. The simplified
equivalent circuit in Figure 43 shows the LVPECL output stage.
In most applications, an LVPECL far-end Thevenin termination
(see Figure 53) or Y-termination (see Figure 54) is recommended.
In each case, the V
V
voltage. If it does not, ac coupling is recommended (see
S_ LVPE CL
of the receiving buffer should match the
S
Figure 55). In the case of Figure 55, pull-down resistors of <150 Ω
are not recommended when V
= 3.3 V; if used, damage to
S_ LVP ECL
the LVPECL drivers may result. The minimum recommended
pull-down resistor size for V
= 2.5 V is 100 Ω.
S_ LVP ECL
The resistor network is designed to match the transmission line
impedance (50 Ω) and the switching threshold (V
Figure 53. LVPECL Far-End Thevenin Termination
− 1.3 V).
S
Figure 55. AC-Coupled LVPECL with Parallel Transmission Line
LVPECL Y-termination is an elegant termination scheme that
uses the fewest components and offers both odd- and even-mode
impedance matching. Even-mode impedance matching is an
important consideration for closely coupled transmission lines
at high frequencies. Its main drawback is that it offers limited
flexibility for varying the drive strength of the emitter-follower
LVPECL driver. This can be an important consideration when
driving long trace lengths but is usually not an issue. In the case
shown in Figure 54, where V
= 2.5 V, the 50 Ω termination
S_ LVP ECL
resistor that is connected to ground should be changed to 19 Ω.
Thevenin-equivalent termination uses a resistor network to provide
50 Ω termination to a dc voltage that is below V
driver. In this case, V
on the AD9518 should equal VS of
S_ LVPE CL
of the LVPECL
OL
the receiving buffer. Although the resistor combination shown
in Figure 54 results in a dc bias point of V
common-mode voltage is V
− 1.3 V because there is
S_ LVPE CL
− 2 V, the actual
S_ LVPE CL
additional current flowing from the AD9518 LVPECL driver
through the pull-down resistor.
The circuit is identical when V
= 2.5 V, except that the pull-
S_ LVPEC L
down resistor is 62.5 Ω and the pull-up resistor is 250 Ω.
Figure 54. DC-Coupled 3.3 V LVPECL Y-Termination
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Data Sheet AD9518-1
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
PIN 1
INDICATOR
1.00
0.85
0.80
SEATING
PLANE
12° MAX
7.10
7.00 SQ
6.90
TOP VI EW
0.60 MAX
6.85
6.75 SQ
6.65
0.80 MAX
0.65 TYP
0.05 MAX
0.02 NOM
COPLANARITY
0.20 REF
*
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-VKKD-2
WITH EXCEPTION TO EXPOSED PAD DIMENSION.
0.50
REF
0.08
0.50
0.40
0.30
0.60 MAX
36
25
37
EXPOSED
(BOTTOM VIEW)
24
5.50 REF
Figure 56. 48-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ]
7 mm × 7 mm Body, Very Thin Quad
(CP-48-8)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
ORDERING GUIDE
Model1 Temperature Range Package Description Package Option
AD9518-1ABCPZ −40°C to +85°C 48-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package (LFCSP_VQ) CP-48-8
AD9518-1ABCPZ-RL7 −40°C to +85°C 48-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package (LFCSP_VQ) CP-48-8
AD9518-1A/PCBZ Evaluation Board
1
Z = RoHS Compliant Part.
0.30
0.23
0.18
48
PAD
13
FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.