LMX2323 PLLatinum 2.0 GHz Frequency Synthesizer for RF Personal Communications
October 2000
PLLatinum
™
2.0 GHz Frequency Synthesizer for RF
Personal Communications
General Description
The LMX2323 is a high performance frequency synthesizer
with integrated 32/33 dual modulus prescaler designed for
RF operation up to 2.0 GHz. Using a proprietary digital
phase locked loop technique, the LMX2323’s linear phase
detector characteristics can generate very stable, low noise
control signals for UHF and VHF voltage controlled oscillators.
Serial data is transferred into the LMX2323 via a three-line
MICROWIRE
range is from 2.7V to 5.5V. The LMX2323 features very low
curent consumption, typically 3.5mAat3V.Thecharge pump
provides 4 mA output current.
The LMX2323 is manufactured using National’s ABiC V
BiCMOS process and is packaged in a 16-pin TSSOP.
Functional Block Diagram
™
interface (Data, LE, Clock). Supply voltage
Features
n RF operation up to 2.0 GHz
n 2.7V to 5.5V operation
n Low current consumption: Icc = 3.5mA (typ) at
Vcc=3.0V
n Digital Lock Detect
n Dual modulus prescaler: 32/33
n Internal balanced, low leakage charge pump
Applications
n Cellular telephone systems (GSM, NADC, CDMA, PDC,
PHS)
n Personal wireless communications (DCS-1800, DECT,
CT-1+)
n Wireless local area networks (WLANs)
n DCS/PCS infrastructure equipment
n Other wireless communication systems
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TRI-STATE®is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation.
MICROWIRE
and PLLatinum™are trademarks of National Semiconductor Corporation.
Connection Diagram
LMX2323
Pin Descriptions
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Top View
Order Number LMX2323TM, LMX2323TMX
See NS Package Number MTC16
Pin No.
1OSC
Pin
Name
I/ODescription
IN
IOscillator input. A CMOS inverting gate input. The input has a VCC/2 input threshold
and can be driven from an external CMOS or TTL logic gate.
3V
4V
P
CC
—Power supply for charge pump. Must be ≥ VCC.
—Power supply voltage input. Input may range from 2.7V to 5.5V. Bypass capacitors
should be placed as close as possible to this pin and be connected directly to the
ground plane.
5CP
o
OInternal charge pump output. For connection to a loop filter for driving the voltage
control input of an external oscillator.
6GND—Ground.
7f
INB
IRF prescaler complimentary input. In single-ended mode, a bypass capacitor should
be placed as close as possible to this pin and be connected directly to the ground
plane. The LMX2323 can be driven differentially when a bypass capacitor is omitted.
8f
IN
IRF prescaler input. Small signal input from the voltage controlled oscillator.
9ClockIHigh impedance CMOS Clock input. Data is clocked in on the rising edge, into the
various counters and registers.
10DataIBinary serial data input. Data entered MSB first. LSB is control bit. High impedance
CMOS input.
11LEILoad Enable input. When Load Enable transitions HIGH, data is loaded into either the
N or R register (control bit dependent). See timing diagram.
12CEIPLL Enable. A LOW on CE powers down the device asynchronously and
TRI-STATE
®
s the charge pump output.
14LDOLock detect output. This pin can be programmed to provide R counter output, N
counter output, digital lock detect (CMOS logic) or analog lock detect (open drain).
2, 13,
NCNo Connect.
15, 16
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LMX2323
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
Power Supply Voltage (V
Power Supply for Charge Pump (V
Voltage on Any Pin with
GND=0V(V
)−0.3V to VCC+ 0.5V
I
Storage Temperature Range (T
Lead Temperature (solder, 4 sec.) (T
ESD - Whole Body Model (Note 2)2 kV
)−0.3V to 6.5V
CC
)V
P
)−65˚C to +150˚C
S
)+260˚C
L
CC
to 6.5V
Recommended Operating
Conditions
Power Supply Voltage (V
Power Supply for Charge pump (V
Operating Temperature (T
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to
the device may occur. Operating Conditions indicate conditions for which the
device is intended to be functional. For guaranteed specifications and test
conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics.
Note 2: This device is a high performance RF integrated circuit and is ESD
sensitive. Handling and assembly of this device should be done on ESD
protected workstations.
Temperature
DIGITAL INTERFACE (DATA, CLK,LE, CE)
V
OH
V
OL
V
IH
High-Level Output VoltageIOH= −500 µAVCC−0.4V
Low-Level Output VoltageIOL= −500 µA0.4V
High-Level Input Voltage
(Note 5)
V
IL
I
IH
Low-Level Input Voltage (Note 5)0.2VccV
High-Level Input Current (Clock,
Data, Load Enable)
I
IL
Low-Level Input Current (Clock,
Data, Load Enable)
I
IH
I
IL
Oscillator Input CurrentVIH=VCC= 5.5V100µA
Oscillator Input CurrentVIL=0,VCC= 5.5V−100µA
<
85˚C except as specified.
A
VCC= 2.7V to 5.5V7.0mA
<
3.0
f
= 900 MHz, V
IN
f
= 1800 MHz, V
IN
f
= 1800 MHz, V
IN
CPo=VP
V
CPo=VP
0.5 ≤ V
0.5 ≤ V
= 25˚C
T
A
V
CPo=VP
= 25˚C
T
A
V
CPo=VP
VIH=VCC= 5.5V
VIL=0,VCC= 5.5V
Vcc≤5.0V-100dBm
PP
OSC
OSC
OSC
OSC
≥ 0.8 V
≥ 0.4 V
≥ 0.8 V
≥ 0.4 V
PP
PP
PP
PP
−86
−82
−82
−80
(Note 6)dBc/Hz
/2−4.3mA
/24.3mA
≤ VP- 0.5
CPo
CPo
/2
≤ VP- 0.5
−2.52.5nA
10%
5%
/2
8%
0.8VccV
−1.01.0µA
−1.01.0µA
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Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
VCC= 3.0V, VP= 3.0V; −40˚C<T
LMX2323
SymbolParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnits
MICROWIRE TIMING
t
CS
t
CH
t
CWH
t
CWL
t
ES
t
EW
Note 3: This ICC-PWDN represents CLK, DATA, LE and CE being tied to either higher than 0.8 VCCor lower than 0.2 VCC.
Note 4: Phase noise is measured 1 kHz off from the carrier frequency. Comparison frequency is 200 kHz. OSC
Note 5: Except f
Note 6: Typical values are determined from measurements on the reference evaluation boards. A 3 dB (3 sigma) degradation is estimated from statistical distribution
in manufacturing. Units will NOT be tested in production.
Data to Clock Set Up TimeSee Data Input Timing50ns
Data to Clock Hold TimeSee Data Input Timing10ns
Clock Pulse Width HighSee Data Input Timing50ns
Clock Pulse Width LowSee Data Input Timing50ns
Clock to Enable Set Up TimeSee Data Input Timing50ns
Enable Pulse WidthSee Data Input Timing50ns
and OSCIN.
IN
<
85˚C except as specified.
A
frequency is 13 MHz.
IN
Charge Pump Current Specification Definitions
I1 = CP sink current at VCPo=VP−∆V
I2 = CP sink current at VCP
I3 = CP sink current at VCP
I4 = CP source current at VCP
I5 = CP source current at VCP
I6 = CP source current at VCP
∆V = Voltage offset from positive and negative rails. Dependent on VCO tuning range relative to V
vs VCPo= Charge Pump Output Current magnitude variation vs Voltage =
1. ICP
o
1
*
⁄
2
{|I1| − |I3|}] / [1⁄
[
2. ICP
3. ICP
vs ICP
o-sink
[|I2| − |I5|] / [
vs TA= Charge Pump Output Current magnitude variation vs Temperature =
= Charge Pump Output Current Sink vs Source Mismatch =
*
2
{|I4| − |I6|}] / [1⁄
*
2
{|I4| + |I6|}]*100%
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and ground. Typical values are between 0.5V and 1.0V.
CC
Typical Performance Characteristics
LMX2323
ICCvs V
CC
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RF Input Sensitivity vs Frequency
Charge Pump Current vs VCPo Output
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Oscillator Input Sensitivity
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1.0 Functional Description
The basic phase-lock-loop (PLL) configuration consists of a
LMX2323
high-stability crystal reference oscillator, a frequency synthesizer such as the National Semiconductor LMX2323, a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO), and a passive loop filter. The
frequency synthesizer includes a phase detector, current
mode charge pump, as well as programmable reference [R]
and feedback [N] frequency dividers. The VCO frequency is
established by dividing the crystal reference signal down via
the R counter to obtain a frequency that sets the comparison
frequency. This reference signal, f
input of a phase/frequency detector and compared with another signal, f
, the feedback signal, which was obtained by
p
dividing the VCO frequency down by way of the N counter.
The phase/frequency detector’s current source outputs
pump charge into the loop filter, which then converts the
charge into the VCO’s control voltage. The phase/frequency
comparator’s function is to adjust the voltage presented to
the VCO until the feedback signal’s frequency (and phase)
match that of the reference signal. When this “phase-locked”
condition exists, the RF VCO’s frequency will be N times that
of the comparison frequency, where N is the divider ratio.
1.1 OSCILLATOR
The reference oscillator frequency for the PLL is provided by
an external reference TCXO through the OSC
block can operate to 40 MHz. The inputs have a VCC/2 input
threshold and can be driven from an external CMOS or TTL
logic gate.
1.2 REFERENCE DIVIDER (R COUNTER)
The R Counter is clocked through the oscillator block. The
maximum input frequency is 40 MHz and the maximum
output frequency is 10 MHz. The R Counter is a 10-bit
CMOS binary counter with a divide range from 2 to 1,023.
See programming description 2.2.1.
1.3 PROGRAMMABLE DIVIDER (N COUNTER)
The N counter is clocked by the small signal f
LMX2323 RF N counter is a 15-bit integer divider. The N
counter is configured as a 5-bit A Counter and a 10-bit B
Counter, offering a continuous integer divide range from 992
to 32,767. The LMX2323 is capable of operating from
100 MHz to 2.0 GHz with a 32/33 prescaler.
1.3.1 Prescaler
The RF inputs to the prescaler consist of the f
which are the complimentary inputs of a differential pair
amplifier. The differential f
2 GHz. The input buffer drives the N counter’s ECL D-type
flip-flops in a dual modulus configuration. The LMX2323 has
a 32/33 prescaler ratio. The prescaler clocks the subsequent
CMOS flip-flop chain comprising the fully programmable A
and B counters.
1.4 PHASE/FREQUENCY DETECTOR
The phase/frequency detector is driven from the N and R
counter outputs. The maximum frequency at the phase detector inputs is 10 MHz. The phase detector outputs control
the charge pumps. The polarity of the pump-up or pumpdown control is programmed using PD_POL, depending on
whether RF VCO characteristics are positive or negative
(see programming description 2.2.2). The phase detector
also receives a feedback signal from the charge pump, in
order to eliminate dead zone.
, is then presented to the
r
IN
configuration can operate to
IN
pin. OSC
IN
input. The
IN
and f
INB
pins
1.5 CHARGE PUMP
The phase detector’s current source output pumps charge
into an external loop filter, which then converts the charge
into the VCO’s control voltage. The charge pumps steer the
charge pump output, CP
(pump-down). When locked, CP
,toVP(pump-up) or Ground
o
is primarily in a TRI-STATE
o
mode with small corrections. The RF charge pump output
current magnitude is set to 4.0 mA. The charge pump output
can also be used to output divider signals as detailed in
section 2.2.3.
1.6 MICROWIRE SERIAL INTERFACE
The programmable functions are accessed through the
MICROWIRE serial interface. The interface is made of three
functions: clock, data and latch enable (LE). Serial data for
the various counters is clocked in from data on the rising
edge of clock, into the 18-bit shift register. Data is entered
MSB first. The last bit decodes the internal register address.
On the rising edge of LE, data stored in the shift register is
loaded into one of the two appropriate latches (selected by
address bits). A complete programming description is included in the following sections.
1.7 LOCK DETECT OUTPUT
A digital filtered lock detect function is included through an
IN
internal digital filter to produce a CMOS logic output available on the LD output pin if selected. The lock detect output
is high when the error between the phase detector inputs is
less than 15 ns for five consecutive comparison cycles. The
lock detect output is low when the error between the phase
detector input is more than 30 ns for one comparison cycle.
An open drain, analog lock detect status generated from the
phase detector is also available on the LD output pin, if
selected. The analog lock detect output goes high when the
charge pump is inactive. It goes low when the charge pump
is active during a comparison cycle. When the PLL is in
power down mode, the LD output is always high.
1.8 POWER CONTROL
The PLL can be power controlled in two ways. The first
method is by setting the CE pin LOW. This asynchronously
powers down the PLL and TRI-STATEs the charge pump
output, regardless of the PWDN bit status. The second
method is by programming through MICROWIRE, while
keeping the CE HIGH. Programming the PWDN bit in the N
register HIGH (CE = HIGH) will disable the N counter and
de-bias the f
input (to a high impedance state). The R
IN
counter functionality also becomes disabled. The reference
oscillator block powers down when the power down bit is
asserted. The OSC
pin reverts to a high impedance state
IN
when this condition exists. Power down forces the charge
pump and phase comparator logic to a TRI-STATEcondition.
A power down counter reset function resets both N and R
counters. Upon powering up the N counter resumes counting in “close” alignment with the R counter (the maximum
error is one prescaler cycle). The MICROWIRE control register remains active and capable of loading and latching in
data during all of the power down modes.
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2.0 Programming Description
2.1 MICROWIRE INTERFACE
The MICROWIRE interface is comprised of an 18-bit shift register, a R register and a N register. The shift register consists of a
17-bit DATAfield and a 1-bit address (ADDR) field as shown below. When Latch Enable transitions HIGH, data stored in the shift
register is loaded into either the R or N register depending on the ADDR bit as described in Table2.1.1. The data is loaded MSB
first. The DATA field assignment for the R and N registers are shown in Table 2.1.2 below.
MSBLSB
DATA [16:0]ADDR
1710
2.1.1 Address Bit Truth Table
When LE is transitioned high, data is transferred from the 18-bit shift register into either the 14-bit R register, or the 17-bit N
register depending upon the state of the ADDR bit.
ADDRDATA Location
0N register
1R register
2.1.2 Register Content Truth Table
MSBSHIFT REGISTER BIT LOCATIONLSB
1716151413 1211 109876543 21 0
N RegisterNB_CNTRNA_CNTRCTL_WORD0
R RegisterXXLD_OUTPD_POLCP_TRIR_CNTR1
LMX2323
2.2 R REGISTER
If the Address Bit (ADDR) is 1, when LE is transitioned high data is transferred from the 18-bit shift register into the 14-bit R
register. The R register contains a latch which sets the PLL 10-bit R counter divide ratio. The divide ratio is programmed using
the bits R_CNTR as shown in
PD_POL and CP_TRI bits control the phase detector polarity and charge pump TRI-STATE respectively, as shown in
R[12] Truth Table
First BitSHIFT REGISTER BIT LOCATIONLast Bit
17161514131211 109876543210
XXLD_OUTPD_POLCP_TRIR_CNTR [9:0]1
. X denotes a don’t care condition.
2.2.1 10-Bit Programmable Reference Divider Ratio (R Counter)
. The ratio must be ≥ 2. The
2.2.2 R[11],
2.2.1 10-Bit Programmable Reference Divider Ratio (R Counter)
R_CNTR
Divide Ratio9876543210
20000000010
30000000011
•••••••••••
1,0231111111111
Note: Divide ratio: 2 to 1,023 (Divide ratios less than 2 are prohibited).
R_CNTR—These bits select the divide ratio of the programmable reference dividers.
Note: Depending upon VCO characteristics, R[12] shoud be set accordingly. When VCO characteristics are positive, R[12] should be set HIGH. When VCO
characteristics are negative, R[12] should be set LOW.
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2.0 Programming Description (Continued)
2.2.3 LD_OUT Truth Table (R[13]-[15])
LMX2323
LD Pin OutputR[15]R[14]R[13]
Digital Lock Detect000
Analog Lock Detect001
R Divider Output010
N Divider Output011
Test Mode100
Note: Do not use Test mode in normal operation. Test mode is for factory testing purpose only. It allows direct testing of the digital lock detect by using the CLK and
Data as the R and N counter outputs.
The Lock Detect Digital Filter compares the phase difference of the inputs from the phase detector to a RC generated delay of
approximately 15 ns. To enter the locked state (LD = High), the phase error must be less than the 15 ns RC delay for 5
consecutive reference cycles. Once in lock, the RC delay is changed to approximately 30 ns. To exit the locked state, the phase
error must be greater than the 30 ns RC delay. When the PLL is in power down mode, LD is forced to High state. A flow chart of
the digital filter is shown as below:
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2.0 Programming Description (Continued)
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2.3 N REGISTER
If the address bit is LOW (ADDR = 0), when LE is transitioned high, data is transferred from the 18-bit shift register into the 17-bit
N register. The N register consists of the 5-bit swallow counter (A counter), the 10-bit programmable counter (B counter) and the
control word. Serial data format is shown below in
Programmable Counter Divide Ratio (B Counter)
section
2.3.3 Pulse Swallow Function
First BitSHIFT REGISTER BIT LOCATIONLast Bit
17161514131211109876543 21 0
NB_CNTR [9:0]NA_CNTR [4:0]CTL_WORD [1:0]0
.
2.3.1 5-Bit Swallow Counter Divide Ratio (A Counter)
and
2.3.2 10-Bit
. The pulse swallow function which determines the divide ratio is described in
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2.0 Programming Description (Continued)
2.3.1 5-Bit Swallow Counter Divide Ratio (A Counter)
LMX2323
Swallow CountNA_CNTR
(A)43210
000000
100001
••••••
3111111
Notes: Swallow Counter Value: 0 to 31
NB_CNTR ≥ NA_CNTR
2.3.2 10-Bit Programmable Counter Divide Ratio (B Counter)
NB_CNTR
Divide Ratio9876543210
30000000011
40000000100
•••••••••••
10231111111111
Notes: Divide ratio: 3 to 1,023 (Divide ratios less than 3 are prohibited).
NB_CNTR ≥ NA_CNTR
2.3.3 Pulse Swallow Function
The N divider counts such that it divides the VCO RF frequency by (P+1) A times, and then divides by P (B - A) times. The B value
(NB_CNTR) must be ≥ 3. The continuous divider ratio is from 992 to 32,767. Divider ratios less than 992 are achievable as long
as the binary counter value is greater than the swallow counter value (NB_CNTR ≥ NA_CNTR).
f
=Nx(f
VCO
N=(PxB)+A
f
:Output frequency of external voltage controlled oscillator (VCO)
VCO
f
:Output frequency of the external reference frequency oscillator
OSC
R:Preset divide ratio of binary 10-bit programmable reference counter (2 to 1023)
N:Preset divide ratio of main 15-bit programmable integer N counter (992 to 32,767)
B:Preset divide ratio of binary 10-bit programmable B counter (3 to 1023)
A:Preset value of binary 5-bit swallow A counter (0 ≤ A ≤ 31, A ≤ B)
P:Preset modulus of dual modulus prescaler (P = 32)
1. The Counter Reset bit when activated allows the reset of both N and R counters. Upon powering up the N counter resumes
counting in “close” alignment with the R counter. (The maximum error is one prescaler cycle).
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2.0 Programming Description (Continued)
2. Both synchronous and asynchronous power down modes are available with the LMX2323 to be able to adapt to different
types of applications. The MICROWIRE control register remains active and capable of loading and latching in data during all
of the powerdown modes.
Synchronous Power down Mode
The PLL loops can be synchronously powered down by setting the counter reset mode bit to LOW (N[2] = 0) and its power down
mode bit to HIGH (N[1] = 1). The power down function is gated by the charge pump. Once the power down mode and counter
reset mode bits are loaded, the part will go into power down mode upon the completion of a charge pump pulse event.
Asynchronous Power down Mode
The PLL loops can be asynchronously powered down by setting the counter reset mode bit to HIGH (N[2] = 1) and its power down
mode bit to HIGH (N[1] = 1). The power down function is NOT gated by the charge pump. Once the power down and counter reset
mode bits are loaded, the part will go into power down mode immediately.
The R and N counters are disabled and held at load point during the synchronous and asynchronous power down modes. This
will allow a smooth acquisition of the RF signal when the PLL is programmed to power up. Upon powering up, both R and N
counters will start at the ‘zero’ state, and the relationship between R and N will not be random.
Serial Data Input Timing
LMX2323
Notes: Parenthesis data indicates programmable reference divider data.
Data shifted into register on clock rising edge.
Data is shifted in MSB first.
Test Conditions: The Serial Data Input Timing is tested using a symmetrical waveform around V
amplitudes of 2.2V
@
VCC= 2.7V and 2.6V@VCC= 5.5V.
/2. The test waveform has an edge rate of 0.6 V/ns with
CC
Phase Comparator and Internal Charge Pump Characteristics
Notes: Phase difference detection range: −2π to +2π
The minimum width pump up and pump down current pulses occur at the CP
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Order Number LMX2323TM, LMX2323TMX
NS Package Number MTC16
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