LMX2335U/LMX2336U PLLatinum Ultra Low Power Dual Frequency Synthesizer for RF Personal
Communications
PLLatinum
™
Ultra Low Power Dual Frequency
Synthesizer for RF Personal Communications
LMX2335U1.2 GHz/1.2 GHz
LMX2336U2.0 GHz/1.2 GHz
General Description
The LMX2335U and LMX2336U devices are high performance frequency synthesizers with integrated dual modulus
prescalers. The LMX2335U and LMX2336U devices are
designed for use in applications requiring two RF
phase-locked loops.
A 64/65 or a 128/129 prescale ratio can be selected for each
RF synthesizer. Using a proprietary digital phase locked loop
technique, the LMX2335U and LMX2336U devices generate
very stable, low noise control signals for the RF voltage
controlled oscillators. Both RF synthesizers include a
two-level programmable charge pump. The RF1 synthesizer
has dedicated Fastlock circuitry.
Serial data is transferred to the devices via a three wire
interface (Data, LE, Clock). Supply voltages from 2.7V to
5.5V are supported. The LMX2335U and the LMX2336U
feature very low current consumption:
LMX2335U (1.2 GHz)– 3.0 mA, LMX2336U (2.0 GHz)–
3.5 mA at 3.0V.
The LMX2335U device is available in 16-pin TSSOP, and
16-pin Chip Scale Package (CSP) surface mount plastic
packages. The LMX2336U device is available in 20-Pin
TSSOP, 24-Pin CSP, and 20-Pin UTCSP surface mount
plastic packages.
Features
n Ultra Low Current Consumption
n Upgrade and Compatible to the LMX2335L and
LMX2336L devices
n 2.7V to 5.5V operation
n Selectable Synchronous or Asynchronous Powerdown
Mode:
I
CC-PWDN
n Selectable Dual Modulus Prescaler
RF1: 64/65 or 128/129
RF2: 64/65 or 128/129
n Selectable Charge Pump TRI-STATE
n Programmable Charge Pump Current Levels
RF1 and RF2: 0.95 or 3.8 mA
n Selectable Fastlock
n Push-Pull Analog Lock Detect Mode
n LMX2335U is available in 16-Pin TSSOP and 16-Pin
CSP
n LMX2336U is available in 20-Pin TSSOP, 24-Pin CSP,
and 20-Pin UTCSP
= 1 µA typical at 3.0V
™
Mode for the RF1 Synthesizer
Applications
n Mobile Handsets
(GSM, GPRS, W-CDMA, CDMA, PCS, AMPS, PDC,
DCS)
n Cordless Handsets (DECT, DCT)
n Wireless Data
n Cable TV Tuners
®
Mode
Thin Shrink Small Outline Package (MTC16)Thin Shrink Small Outline Package (MTC20)
20124116–Power supply bias for the RF1 PLL analog and
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
Pin No.
LMX2336U
20-Pin
TSSOP
Pin No.
LMX2336U
24-Pin
CSP
Pin No.
LMX2335U
16-Pin
TSSOP
Pin No.
LMX2335U
16-Pin
CSP
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digital circuits. V
may range from 2.7V to
CC
5.5V. Bypass capacitors should be placed as
close as possible to this pin and be connected
directly to the ground plane.
V
P
RF1
D
RF1
o
12221–RF1 PLL charge pump power supply. Must be ≥
VCC.
23332ORF1 PLL charge pump output. The output is
connected to the external loop filter, which drives
the input of the VCO.
GND34443–LMX2335U: Ground for the RF1 PLL analog and
digital circuits.
LMX2336U: Ground for the RF1 PLL digital
circuitry.
RF145554IRF1 PLL prescaler input. Small signal input from
f
IN
the VCO.
fINRF1566XXILMX2335U: Don’t care.
LMX2336U: RF1 PLL prescaler complementary
input. For single ended operation, this pin should
be AC grounded. The LMX2336U RF1 PLL can
be driven differentially when the bypass
capacitor is omitted.
GND677XX–LMX2335U: Don’t care.
LMX2336U: Ground for the RF1 PLL analog
circuitry.
OSC
in
78865IOscillator input. It has an approximate VCC/2
input threshold and can be driven from an
external CMOS or TTL logic gate.
OSC
out
891076OOscillator output. This output is connected
directly to a crystal. If a TCXO is used, it is left
open.
as a general purpose CMOS TRI-STATE output,
RF1/RF2 PLL push-pull analog lock detect
output, N and R divider output, or Fastlock
output, which connects a parallel resistor to the
external loop filter.
Clock10111298IMICROWIRE Clock input. High impedance
CMOS input. Data is clocked into the 22-bit shift
register on the rising edge of Clock.
Data111214109IMICROWIRE Data input. High impedance
CMOS input. Binary serial data. The MSB of
Data is entered first. The last two bits are the
control bits.
LE1213151110IMICROWIRE Latch Enable input. High
impedance CMOS input. When LE transitions
HIGH, Data stored in the shift registers is loaded
into one of 4 internal control registers.
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Pin Descriptions (Continued)
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
Pin
Name
Pin No.
LMX2336U
20-Pin
UTCSP
Pin No.
LMX2336U
20-Pin
TSSOP
Pin No.
LMX2336U
24-Pin
CSP
Pin No.
LMX2335U
16-Pin
TSSOP
Pin No.
LMX2335U
16-Pin
CSP
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GND131416XX–LMX2335U: Don’t care.
LMX2336U: Ground for the RF2 PLL analog
circuitry.
RF2141517XXILMX2335U: Don’t care.
f
IN
LMX2336U: RF2 PLL prescaler complementary
input. For single ended operation, this pin should
be AC grounded. The LMX2336U RF2 PLL can
be driven differentially when the bypass
capacitor is omitted.
RF21516181211IRF2 PLL prescaler input. Small signal input from
f
IN
the VCO.
GND1617191312−LMX2335U: Ground for the RF2 PLL analog and
digital circuits, MICROWIRE, F
LD and oscillator
o
circuits. LMX2336U: Ground for the RF2 PLL
digital circuitry, MICROWIRE, F
LD and
o
oscillator circuits.
D
RF2
o
1718201413ORF2 PLL charge pump output. The output is
connected to the external loop filter, which drives
the input of the VCO.
V
RF2
V
CC
P
1819221514–RF2 PLL charge pump power supply. Must be ≥
VCC.
1920231615–Power supply bias for the RF2 PLL analog and
digital circuits, MICROWIRE, F
circuits. V
may range from 2.7V to 5.5V.
CC
LD and oscillator
o
Bypass capacitors should be placed as close as
possible to this pin and be connected directly to
the ground plane.
NCXX1, 9, 13,
21
XX–LMX2335U: Don’t Care.
LMX2336U: No connect.
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Ordering Information
ModelTemperature RangePackage DescriptionPackingNS Package Number
LMX2335USLBX−40˚C to +85˚CChip Scale Package
LMX2335UTM−40˚C to +85˚CThin Shrink Small
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
LMX2335UTMX−40˚C to +85˚CThin Shrink Small
LMX2336USLEX−40˚C to +85˚CUltra Thin Chip Scale
LMX2336USLBX−40˚C to +85˚CChip Scale Package
LMX2336UTM−40˚C to +85˚CThin Shrink Small
LMX2336UTMX−40˚C to +85˚CThin Shrink Small
2500 Units Per ReelSLB16A
(CSP) Tape and Reel
96 Units Per RailMTC16
Outline Package
(TSSOP)
2500 Units Per ReelMTC16
Outline Package
(TSSOP) Tape and
Reel
2500 Units Per ReelSLE20A
Package (UTCSP)
Tape and Reel
2500 Units Per ReelSLB24A
(CSP) Tape and Reel
73 Units Per RailMTC20
Outline Package
(TSSOP)
2500 Units Per ReelMTC20
Outline Package
(TSSOP) Tape and
Reel
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Detailed Block Diagram
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
Notes:
supplies power to the RF1 and RF2 prescalers, RF1 and RF2 feedback dividers, RF1 and RF2 reference dividers, RF1 and RF2 phase detectors, the
1. V
CC
OSC
buffer, MICROWIRE, and FoLD circuits.
in
RF1 and VPRF2 supply power to the charge pumps. They can be run separately as long as VPRF1 ≥ VCCand VPRF2 ≥ VCC.
2. V
P
3. X signifies a pin that is NOT available on the LMX2335U PLL.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Notes 1,
2, 3)
16-Pin CSP θ
24-Pin CSP θ
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
Recommended Operating
Conditions
Power Supply Voltage
V
to GND−0.3V to +6.5V
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
CC
V
RF1 to GND−0.3V to +6.5V
P
V
RF2 to GND−0.3V to +6.5V
P
Voltage on any pin to GND (V
V
must be<+6.5V−0.3V to VCC+0.3V
I
Storage Temperature Range (T
Lead Temperature (solder 4 s) (T
16-Pin TSSOP θ
Thermal
JA
)
I
)−65˚C to +150˚C
S
)+260˚C
L
Impedance137.1˚C/W
20-Pin TSSOP θJAThermal
Impedance114.5˚C/W
Power Supply Voltage
Operating Temperature (T
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to
the device may occur. Recommended Operating Conditions indicate conditions for which the device is intended to be functional, but do not guarantee
specific performance limits. For guaranteed specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics. The guaranteed specifications apply
only for the test conditions listed.
Note 2: This device is a high performance RF integrated circuit with an ESD
rating
should only be done at ESD protected work stations.
Note 4: Some of the values in this range are illegal divide ratios (B<A). To obtain continuous legal division, the Minimum Divide Ratio must be calculated. Use N
*
≥ P
(P−1), where P is the value selected for the prescaler.
Note 5: Refer to the LMX2335U and LMX2336U f
Note 6: Refer to the LMX2335U and LMX2336U Charge Pump Test Setup section
Note 7: Refer to the Charge Pump Current Specification Definitions for details on how these measurements are made.
Note 8: Refer to the LMX2335U and LMX2336U OSC
Note 9: Refer to the LMX2335U and LMX2336U Serial Data Input Timing section
Note 10: Normalized Phase Noise Contribution is defined as : L
measured at an offset frequency, f, ina1Hzbandwidth. The offset frequency, f, must be chosen sufficiently smaller than the PLL’s loop bandwidth, yet large enough
to avoid substantial phase noise contribution from the reference source. N is the value selected for the feedback divider and F
comparison frequency..
Note 11: The synthesizer phase noise is measured with the LMX2335TMEB/LMX2335SLBEB or LMX2336TMEB/LMX2336SLBEB/LMX2336SLEEB Evaluation
boards and the HP8566B Spectrum Analyzer.
Sensitivity Test Setup section
IN
Sensitivity Test Setup section
in
(f) = L(f) − 20 log (N) − 10 log (Fφ), where L(f) is defined as the single side band phase noise
N
is the RF1/RF2 phase detector
φ
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Sensitivity
LMX2335U fINRF1 Input Power Vs Frequency
V
CC=VP
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
RF1 = 3.0V
LMX2335U fINRF1 Input Power Vs Frequency
V
CC=VP
RF1 = 5.5V
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Sensitivity
(Continued)
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
LMX2336U f
RF1 Input Power Vs Frequency
IN
V
CC=VP
RF1 = 3.0V
LMX2336U fINRF1 Input Power Vs Frequency
V
CC=VP
RF1 = 5.5V
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Sensitivity
(Continued)
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
LMX2335U and LMX2336U f
V
CC=VP
RF2 Input Power Vs Frequency
IN
RF2 = 3.0V
LMX2335U and LMX2336U fINRF2 Input Power Vs Frequency
V
CC=VP
RF2 = 5.5V
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Sensitivity
(Continued)
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
LMX2335U and LMX2336U OSC
V
Input Voltage Vs Frequency
in
= 3.0V
CC
LMX2335U and LMX2336U OSCinInput Voltage Vs Frequency
∆V = Voltage offset from the positive and negative rails. Dependent on the VCO tuning range relative to V
1.0V.
V
refers to either VPRF1 or VPRF2
P
refers to either VDoRF1 or VDoRF2
VD
o
refers to either IDoRF1 or IDoRF2
ID
o
Charge Pump Output Current Magnitude Variation Vs Charge Pump Output Voltage
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Charge Pump Output Sink Current Vs Charge Pump Output Source Current Mismatch
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and GND. Typical values are between 0.5V and
CC
Charge Pump Output Current Magnitude Variation Vs Temperature
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Test Setups
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
LMX2335U and LMX2336U Charge Pump Test Setup
The block diagram above illustrates the setup required to
measure the LMX2336U device’s RF1 charge pump sink
current. The same setup is used for the LMX2336TMEB/
LMX2336SLEEB Evaluation Boards. The RF2 charge pump
measurement setup is similar to the RF1 charge pump measurement setup. The purpose of this test is to assess the
functionality of the RF1 charge pump.
This setup uses an open loop configuration. A power supply
is connected to V
and swept from 2.7V to 5.5V. By means
cc
of a signal generator, a 10 MHz signal is typically applied to
RF1 pin. The signal is one of two inputs to the phase
the f
IN
detector. The 3 dB pad provides a 50 Ω match between the
PLL and the signal generator. The OSC
pin is tied to Vcc.
in
This establishes the other input to the phase detector. Alternatively, this input can be tied directly to the ground plane.
With the D
RF1 pin connected to a Semiconductor Param-
o
eter Analyzer in this way, the sink, source, and TRI-STATE
currents can be measured by simply toggling the PhaseDetector Polarity and Charge Pump State states in Code
Loader. Similarly, the LOW and HIGH currents can be measured by switching the Charge Pump Gain’s state between
1X and 4X in Code Loader.
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represent the frequency of the signal applied to the
Let F
r
pin, which is simply zero in this case (DC), and let F
OSC
in
represent the frequency of the signal applied to the fINRF1
pin. The phase detector is sensitive to the rising edges of F
and Fp. Assuming positive VCO characteristics; the charge
pump turns ON and sinks current when the first rising edge
is detected. Since Frhas no rising edge, the charge
of F
p
pump continues to sink current indefinitely.
Toggling the Phase Detector Polarity state to negative
VCO characteristics allows the measurement of the RF1
charge pump source current. Likewise, selecting TRI-STATE
(TRI-STATE ID
RF1 Bit = 1) for Charge Pump State in
o
Code Loader facilitates the measurement of the TRI-STATE
current.
The measurements are repeated at different temperatures,
namely T
= -40˚C, +25˚C, and +85˚C.
A
The LMX2335U charge pump test setup is very much similar
to the above test setup.
p
r
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Test Setups (Continued)
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
LMX2335U and LMX2336U f
Sensitivity Test Setup
IN
The block diagram above illustrates the setup required to
measure the LMX2336U device’s RF1 input sensitivity level.
The same setup is used for the LMX2336TMEB/
LMX2336SLEEB Evaluation Boards. The RF2 input sensitivity test setup is similar to the RF1 sensitivity test setup. The
purpose of this test is to measure the acceptable signal level
to the f
RF1 input of the PLL chip. Outside the acceptable
IN
signal range, the feedback divider begins to divide incorrectly and miscount the frequency.
The setup uses an open loop configuration. A power supply
is connected to V
and the bias voltage is swept from 2.7V
cc
to 5.5V. The RF2 PLL is powered down (PWDN RF2 Bit = 1).
By means of a signal generator, an RF signal is applied to
RF1 pin. The 3 dB pad provides a 50 Ω match
the f
IN
between the PLL and the signal generator. The OSC
tied to V
. The N value is typically set to 10000 in Code
cc
in
pin is
Loader, i.e. RF1 N_CNTRB Word = 156 and RF1 N_CNTRA
Word = 16 for PRE RF1 Bit = 0. The feedback divider output
is routed to the F
Output word (F
Universal Counter is connected to the F
LD pin by selecting the RF1 PLL N Divider
o
LD Word = 6 or 14) in Code Loader. A
o
LD pin and tied to
o
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the 10 MHz reference output of the signal generator. The
output of the feedback divider is thus monitored and should
be equal to f
The f
IN
RF1/N.
IN
RF1 input frequency and power level are then swept
with the signal generator. The measurements are repeated
at different temperatures, namely T
= -40˚C, +25˚C, and
A
+85˚C. Sensitivity is reached when the frequency error of the
divided RF input is greater than or equal to 1 Hz. The power
attenuation from the cable and the 3 dB pad must be accounted for. The feedback divider will actually miscount if too
much or too little power is applied to the f
RF1 input.
IN
Therefore, the allowed input power level will be bounded by
the upper and lower sensitivity limits. In a typical application,
if the power level to the f
RF1 input approaches the sen-
IN
sitivity limits, this can introduce spurs and degradation in
phase noise. When the power level gets even closer to these
limits, or exceeds it, then the RF1 PLL loses lock.
The LMX2335U f
sensitivity test setup is very much similar
IN
to the above test setup.
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Test Setups (Continued)
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
LMX2335U and LMX2336U OSC
Sensitivity Test Setup
in
The block diagram above illustrates the setup required to
measure the LMX2336U device’s OSC
buffer sensitivity
in
level. The same setup is used for the LMX2336TMEB/
LMX2336SLEEB Evaluation Boards. This setup is similar to
sensitivity setup except that the signal generator is
the f
IN
now connected to the OSC
. The 51 Ω shunt resistor matches the OSCininput to the
V
CC
pin and both fINpins are tied to
in
signal generator. The R counter is typically set to 1000, i.e.
RF1 R_CNTR Word = 1000 or RF2 R_CNTR Word = 1000.
The reference divider output is routed to the F
selecting the RF1 PLL R Divider Output word (F
= 2 or 10) or the RF2 PLL R Divider Output word (F
LD pin by
o
LD Word
o
LD
o
Word = 1 or 9) in Code Loader. Similarly, a Universal
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Counter is connected to the F
LD pin and is tied to the 10
o
MHz reference output from the signal generator. The output
of the reference divider is monitored and should be equal to
/ RF1 R_CNTR or OSCin/ RF2 R_CNTR.
OSC
in
Again, V
is swept from 2.7V to 5.5V. The OSCininput
CC
frequency and voltage level are then swept with the signal
generator. The measurements are repeated at different temperatures, namely T
= -40˚C, +25˚C, and +85˚C. Sensitivity
A
is reached when the frequency error of the divided input
signal is greater than or equal to 1 Hz.
The LMX2335U OSC
sensitivity test setup is very much
in
similar to the above test setup.
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Test Setups (Continued)
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
LMX2335U and LMX2336U f
Impedance Test Setup
IN
The block diagram above illustrates the setup required to
measure the LMX2336U device’s RF1 input impedance. The
RF2 input impedance and reference oscillator impedance
setups are very much similar. The same setup is used for a
LMX2336TMEB Evaluation Board. Measuring the device’s
input impedance facilitates the design of appropriate matching networks to match the PLL to the VCO, or in more critical
situations, to the characteristic impedance of the printed
circuit board (PCB) trace, to prevent undesired transmission
line effects.
Before the actual measurements are taken, the Network
Analyzer needs to be calibrated, i.e. the error coefficients
need to be calculated. Therefore, three standards will be
used to calculate these coefficients: an open, short and a
matched load. A 1-port calibration is implemented here.
To calculate the coefficients, the PLL chip is first removed
from the PCB. The Network Analyzer port is then connected
to the RF1 OUT connector of the evaluation board and the
desired operating frequency is set. The typical frequency
range selected for the LMX2336U device’s RF1 synthesizer
is from 100 MHz to 2000 MHz. The standards will be located
down the length of the RF1 OUT transmission line. The
transmission line adds electrical length and acts as an offset
from the reference plane of the Network Analyzer; therefore,
it must be included in the calibration. Although not shown, 0
Ω resistors are used to complete the RF1 OUT transmission
line (trace).
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To implement an open standard, the end of the RF1 OUT
trace is simply left open. To implement a short standard, a 0
Ω resistor is placed at the end of the RF1 OUT transmission
line. Last of all, to implement a matched load standard, two
100 Ω resistors in parallel are placed at the end of the RF1
OUT transmission line. The Network Analyzer calculates the
calibration coefficients based on the measured S
11
param-
eters. With this all done, calibration is now complete.
The PLL chip is then placed on the PCB. A power supply is
connected to V
5.5V. The OSC
the OSC
in
mentary input (f
and the bias voltage is swept from 2.7V to
CC
pin is tied to the ground plane. Alternatively,
in
pin can be tied to VCC. In this setup, the comple-
RF1) is AC coupled to ground. With the
IN
Network Analyzer still connected to RF1 OUT, the measured
RF1 impedance is displayed.
f
IN
Note: The impedance of the reference oscillator is measured
when the oscillator buffer is powered up (PWDN RF1 Bit = 0
or PWDN RF2 Bit = 0), and when the oscillator buffer is
powered down (PWDN RF1 Bit = 1 and PWDN RF2 Bit = 1).
The LMX2335U f
impedance test setup is very much simi-
IN
lar to the above test setup. Note that there are no complementary inputs in the LMX2335U device.
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LMX2335U and LMX2336U Serial Data Input Timing
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
Notes:
1. Data is clocked into the 22-bit shift register on the rising edge of Clock
2. The MSB of Data is shifted in first.
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1.0 Functional Description
The basic phase-lock-loop (PLL) configuration consists of a
high-stability crystal reference oscillator, a frequency synthesizer such as the National Semiconductor LMX2335U or
LMX2336U, a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO), and a
passive loop filter. The frequency synthesizer includes a
phase detector, current mode charge pump, programmable
reference R and feedback N frequency dividers. The VCO
frequency is established by dividing the crystal reference
signal down via the reference divider to obtain a comparison
reference frequency. This reference signal, F
sented to the input of a phase/frequency detector and compared with the feedback signal, F
, which was obtained by
p
dividing the VCO frequency down by way of the feedback
divider. The phase/frequency detector measures the phase
error between the F
and Fpsignals and outputs control
r
signals that are directly proportional to the phase error. The
charge pump then pumps charge into or out of the loop filter
based on the magnitude and direction of the phase error.
The loop filter converts the charge into a stable control
voltage for the VCO. The phase/frequency detector’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 VCO frequency will be N times that of the comparison
frequency, where N is the feedback divider ratio.
1.1 REFERENCE OSCILLATOR INPUT
The reference oscillator frequency for both the RF1 and RF2
PLLs is provided from an external reference via the OSC
pin. The reference buffer circuit supports input frequencies
from 5 to 40 MHz with a minimum input sensitivity of 0.5 V
The reference buffer circuit has an approximate V
threshold and can be driven from an external CMOS or TTL
logic gate. Typically, the OSC
pin is connected to the output
in
of a crystal oscillator.
1.2 REFERENCE DIVIDERS (R COUNTERS)
The reference dividers divide the reference input signal,
, by a factor of R. The output of the reference divider
OSC
in
circuits feeds the reference input of the phase detector. This
reference input to the phase detector is often referred to as
the comparison frequency. The divide ratio should be chosen
such that the maximum phase comparison frequency (F
or F
) of 10 MHz is not exceeded.
φRF2
The RF1 and RF2 reference dividers are each comprised of
15-bit CMOS binary counters that support a continuous integer divide ratio from 3 to 32767. The RF1 and RF2 reference divider circuits are clocked by the output of the reference buffer circuit which is common to both.
1.3 PRESCALERS
RF1 (fINRF2) and fINRF1 (fINRF2) input pins of the
The f
IN
LMX2336U device drives the input of a bipolar, differentialpair amplifier. The output of the bipolar, differential-pair amplifier drives a chain of ECL D-type flip-flops in a dual modu-
, is then pre-
r
/2 input
CC
φRF1
PP
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
lus configuration. The output of the prescaler is used to clock
the subsequent feedback dividers. The complementary inputs of both the RF1 and RF2 synthesizers can be driven
differentially, or the negative input can be AC coupled to
ground through an external capacitor for single ended configuration. A 64/65 or a 128/129 prescale ratio can be selected for the both the RF1 and RF2 synthesizers. On the
other hand, the LMX2335U PLL is only intended for single
ended operation. Similarly, a 64/65 or a 128/129 prescale
ratio can be selected for both the RF1 and RF2 synthesizers.
1.4 PROGRAMMABLE FEEDBACK DIVIDERS (N
COUNTERS)
The programmable feedback dividers operate in concert with
the prescalers to divide the input signal f
The output of the programmable reference divider is provided to the feedback input of the phase detector circuit. The
divide ratio should be chosen such that the maximum phase
comparison frequency (F
φRF1
or F
exceeded.
The programmable feedback divider circuit is comprised of
an A counter (swallow counter) and a B counter (programmble binary counter). The RF1 N_CNTRA counter and RF2
N_CNTRA counter are both 7-bit CMOS swallow counters,
programmable from 0 to 127. The RF1 N_CNTRB and RF2
N_CNTRB counters are both 11-bit CMOS binary counters,
programmable from 3 to 2047. A continuous integer divide
*
in
.
prescaler selected. Divide ratios less than the minimum continuous divide ratio are achievable as long as the binary
programmable counter value is greater than the swallow
ratio is achieved if N ≥ P
(P−1), where P is the value of the
counter value (N_CNTRB ≥ N_CNTRA). Refer to Sections
2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.7.1 and 2.7.2 for details on how to program
the N_CNTRA and N_CNTRB counters. The following equations are useful in determining and programming a particular
value of N:
N = (P x N_CNTRB) + N_CNTRA
=NxF
f
IN
φ
Definitions:
F
:RF1 or RF2 phase detector comparison
φ
frequency
:RF1 or RF2 input frequency
f
IN
N_CNTRA: RF1 or RF2 A counter value
N_CNTRB: RF1 or RF2 B counter value
P:Preset modulus of the dual moduIus
prescaler
LMX2335U RF1 synthesizer: P = 64 or 128
LMX2336U RF1 synthesizer: P = 64 or 128
LMX2335U RF2 synthesizer: P = 64 or 128
LMX2336U RF2 synthesizer: P = 64 or 128
by a factor of N.
IN
) of 10 MHz is not
φRF2
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1.0 Functional Description (Continued)
1.5 PHASE/FREQUENCY DETECTORS
The RF1 and RF2 phase/frequency detectors are driven
from their respective N and R counter outputs. The maximum frequency for both the RF1 and RF2 phase detector
inputs is 10 MHz. The phase/frequency detector outputs
control the respective charge pumps. The polarity of the
pump-up or pump-down control signals are programmed
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
using the PD_POL RF1 or PD_POL RF2 control bits, de-
PHASE COMPARATOR AND INTERNAL CHARGE PUMP CHARACTERISTICS
pending on whether the RF1 or RF2 VCO characteristics are
positive or negative. Refer to Sections 2.4.2 and 2.6.2 for
more details. The phase/frequency detectors have a detection range of −2π to +2π. The phase/frequency detectors
also receive a feedback signal from the charge pump in
order to eliminate dead zone.
Notes:
1. The minimum width of the pump-up and pump-down current pulses occur at the D
2. The diagram assumes positive VCO characteristics, i.e. PD_POL RF1 or PD_POL RF2 = 1.
is the phase detector input from the reference divider (R counter).
3. F
r
is the phase detector input from the programmable feedback divder (N counter).
4. F
p
refers to either the RF1 or RF2 charge pump output.
5. D
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1.6 CHARGE PUMPS
The charge pump directs charge into or out of an external
loop filter. The loop filter converts the charge into a stable
control voltage which is applied to the tuning input of the
VCO. The charge pump steers the VCO control voltage
towards V
RF1 or VPRF2 during pump-up events and
P
towards GND during pump-down events. When locked, D
RF1 or DoRF2 are primarily in a TRI-STATE mode with small
corrections occuring at the phase comparator rate. The
charge pump output current magnitude can be selected by
toggling the ID
RF1 or IDoRF2 control bits.
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1.7 MICROWIRE SERIAL INTERFACE
The programmable register set is accessed via the MICROWIRE serial interface. The interface is comprised of
three signal pins: Clock, Data and LE (Latch Enable). Serial
data is clocked into the 22-bit shift register on the rising edge
of Clock. The last two bits decode the internal control register address. When LE transitions HIGH, data stored in the
shift register is loaded into one of four control registers
depending on the state of the address bits. The MSB of Data
is loaded in first. The synthesizers can be programmed even
in power down mode. A complete programming description
is provided in Section 2.0 Programming Description.
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1.8 MULTI-FUNCTION OUTPUTS
The F
configured as the RF1 FastLock output, a push-pull analog
lock detect output, counter reset, or used to monitor the
output of the various reference divider (R counter) or feedback divider (N counter) circuits. The F
used to select the desired output function. When the PLL is
in powerdown mode, the F
state. A complete programming description of the
multi-function output is provided in Section 2.8 F
1.8.1 Push-Pull Analog Lock Detect Output
An analog lock detect status generated from the phase
detector is available on the F
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 viewed with an oscilloscope,
narrow negative pulses are observed when the charge pump
turns on. The lock detect output signal is a push-pull configuration.
Three separate lock detect signals are routed to the multiplexer. Two of these monitor the ‘lock’ status of the individual
synthesizers. The third detects the condition when both the
RF1 and RF2 synthesizers are in a ‘locked state’. External
circuitry however, is required to provide a steady DC signal
to indicate when the PLL is in a locked state. Refer to
Section 2.8 F
lock detect options.
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RF1 or DoRF2 pins when the loop is phase locked.
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LD output pin is a multi-function output that can be
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LD control word is
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LD output is pulled to a LOW
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LD.
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LD output pin if selected. The
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1.0 Functional Description (Continued)
1.8.2 Open Drain FastLock Output
The LMX233xU Fastlock feature allows faster loop response
time during lock aquisition. The loop response time (lock
time) can be approximately halved if the loop bandwidth is
doubled. In order to achieve this, the same gain/ phase
relationship at twice the loop bandwidth must be maintained.
This can be achieved by increasing the charge pump current
from 0.95 mA (ID
3.8 mA (ID
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is configured as a FastLock output, an open drain device is
enabled. The open drain device switches in a parallel resistor R2’ to ground, of equal value to resistor R2 of the external
loop filter. The loop bandwidth is effectively doubled and
stability is maintained. Once locked to the correct frequency,
the PLL will return to a steady state condition. Refer to
Section 2.8 F
output to an open drain Fastlock output.
1.8.3 Counter Reset
Three separate counter reset functions are provided. When
the F
LD is programmed to Reset RF2 Counters, both the
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RF2 feedback divider and the RF2 reference divider are held
at their load point. When the Reset RF1 Counters is programmed, both the RF1 feedback divider and the RF1 reference divider are held at their load point. When the ResetAll Counters mode is enabled, all feedback dividers and
reference dividers are held at their load point. When the
device is programmed to normal operation, both the feedback divider and reference divider are enabled and resume
counting in ‘close’ alignment to each other. Refer to Section
LD for more details.
2.8 F
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1.8.4 Reference Divider and Feedback Divider Output
The outputs of the various N and R dividers can be monitored by selecting the appropriate F
tial when performing OSC
Refer to the Test Setups section for more details. Refer to
Section 2.8 F
appropriate divider output to the F
RF1 Bit = 0) in the steady state mode, to
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RF1 Bit = 1) in Fastlock. When the FoLD output
LD for details on how to configure the FoLD
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LD word. This is essen-
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or fINsensitivity measurements.
in
LD for more details on how to route the
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LD pin.
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1.9 POWER CONTROL
Each synthesizer in the LMX2335U or LMX2336U is individually power controlled by device powerdown bits. The
powerdown word is comprised of the PWDN RF1 (PWDNRF2) bit, in conjuction with the TRI-STATE ID
(TRI-STATE ID
RF2) bit. The powerdown control word is
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RF1
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used to set the operating mode of the device. Refer to
Sections 2.4.4, 2.5.4, 2.6.4, and 2.7.4 for details on how to
program the RF1 or RF2 powerdown bits.
When either the RF1 synthesizer or the RF2 synthesizer
enters the powerdown mode, the respective prescaler,
phase detector, and charge pump circuit are disabled. The
RF1 (DoRF2), fINRF1 (fINRF2), and fINRF1 (fINRF2)
D
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pins are all forced to a high impedance state. The reference
divider and feedback divider circuits are held at the load
point during powerdown. The oscillator buffer is disabled
when both the RF1 and RF2 synthesizers are powered
down. The OSC
pin is forced to a HIGH state through an
in
approximate 100 kΩ resistance when this condition exists.
When either synthesizer is activated, the respective prescaler, phase detector, charge pump circuit, and the oscillator
buffer are all powered up. The feedback divider, and the
reference divider are held at load point. This allows the
reference oscillator, feedback divider, reference divider and
prescaler circuitry to reach proper bias levels. After a finite
delay, the feedback and reference dividers are enabled and
they resume counting in ‘close’ alignment (the maximum
error is one prescaler cycle). The MICROWIRE control register remains active and capable of loading and latching data
while in the powerdown mode.
Synchronous Powerdown Mode
In this mode, the powerdown function is gated by the charge
pump. When the device is configured for synchronous powerdown, the device will enter the powerdown mode upon
completion of the next charge pump pulse event.
Asynchronous Powerdown Mode
In this mode, the powerdown function is NOT gated by the
completion of a charge pump pulse event. When the device
is configured for asynchronous powerdown, the part will go
into powerdown mode immediately.
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
TRI-STATE ID
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PWDNOperating Mode
00PLL Active, Normal Operation
10PLL Active, Charge Pump Output in High Impedance State
01Synchronous Powerdown
11Asynchronous Powerdown
Notes:
1. TRI-STATE ID
refers to either the TRI-STATE IDoRF1 or TRI-STATE IDoRF2 bit .
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2. PWDN refers to either the PWDN RF1 or PWDN RF2 bit.
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2.0 Programming Description
2.1 MICROWIRE INTERFACE
The 22-bit shift register is loaded via the MICROWIRE interface. The shift register consists of a 20-bit Data[19:0] Field and a 2-bit
Address[1:0] Field as shown below. The Address Field is used to decode the internal control register address. When LE
transitions HIGH, data stored in the shift register is loaded into one of 4 control registers depending on the state of the address
bits. The MSB of Data is loaded in first. The Data Field assignments are shown in Section 2.3 CONTROL REGISTER CONTENT
MAP.
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
2.2 CONTROL REGISTER LOCATION
The address bits Address[1:0] decode the internal register address. The table below shows how the address bits are mapped into
the target control register.
2.3 CONTROL REGISTER CONTENT MAP
The control register content map describes how the bits within each control register are allocated to specific control functions.
MSBLSB
Data[19:0]Address[1:0]
212 10
Address[1:0]Target
FieldRegister
00RF2 R
01RF2 N
10RF1 R
11RF1 N
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Field
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
Data FieldAddress
PD_
ID
RF2 R_CNTR[14:0]00
RF2
POL
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RF2
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ID
RF2
STAT E
PD_
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ID
RF1 R_CNTR[14:0]10
POL
RF1
STAT E
RF1
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ID
RF1
2120191817161514131211109876543210
Reg. Most Significant BitSHIFT REGISTER BIT LOCATIONLeast Significant Bit
2.0 Programming Description (Continued)
LD2 TRI-
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LD0 F
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F
RF2
LD3 TRI-
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RF2RF2 N_CNTRB[10:0]RF2 N_CNTRA[6:0]01
PRE
LD1 F
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RF2
PWDN
R
RF2
F
N
RF1
R
RF1RF1 N_CNTRB[10:0]RF1 N_CNTRA[6:0]11
PRE
RF1
PWDN
N
RF1
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2.0 Programming Description (Continued)
2.4 RF2 R REGISTER
The RF2 R register contains the RF2 R_CNTR, PD_POL RF2, ID
bits that compose the F
LD control word. The detailed description and programming information for each control word is
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discussed in the following sections. RF2 R_CNTR[14:0]
Reg. Most Significant BitSHIFT REGISTER BIT LOCATIONLeast Significant Bit
RF2 bit allows the charge pump to be switched between a normal operating mode and a high impedance
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RF2 bit operates in conjuction with the PWDN RF2 bit to set a synchronous or an asynchronous
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RF2 bit.
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powerdown mode.
Control BitRegister LocationDescriptionFunction
01
TRI-STATE ID
RF2RF2 R[19]RF2 Charge Pump
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TRI-STATE Current
RF2 Charge Pump
Normal Operation
RF2 Charge Pump
Output in High
Impedance State
2.5 RF2 N REGISTER
The RF2 N register contains the RF2 N_CNTRA, RF2 N_CNTRB, PRE RF2, and PWDN RF2 control words. The RF2 N_CNTRA
and RF2 N_CNTRB control words are used to setup the programmable feedback divider. The detailed description and
programming information for each control word is discussed in the following sections.
Reg. Most Significant BitSHIFT REGISTER BIT LOCATIONLeast Significant Bit
2120191817161514131211109876543210
Address
Field
RF2
N
PWDN
RF2
PRE
RF2
Data Field
RF2 N_CNTRB[10:0]RF2 N_CNTRA[6:0]01
2.5.1 RF2 N_CNTRA[6:0]RF2 SYNTHESIZER SWALLOW COUNTER (A COUNTER)RF2 N[2:8]
The RF2 N_CNTRA control word is used to setup the RF2 synthesizer’s A counter. The A counter is a 7-bit swallow counter used
in the programmable feedback divider. The RF2 N_CNTRA control word can be programmed to values ranging from 0 to 127.
The RF2 N_CNTRB control word is used to setup the RF2 synthesizer’s B counter. The B counter is an 11-bit programmable
binary counter used in the programmable feedback divider. The RF2 N_CNTRB control word can be programmed to values
ranging from 3 to 2047.
Divide
Ratio
109876543210
RF2 N_CNTRB[10:0]
300000000011
400000000100
••••••••••••
204711111111111
2.5.3 PRE RF2RF2 SYNTHESIZER PRESCALER SELECTRF2 N[20]
The RF2 synthesizer utilizes a selectable dual modulus prescaler.
Control BitRegister LocationDescriptionFunction
01
PRE RF2RF2 N[20]RF2 Prescaler Select64/65 Prescaler
Selected
128/129 Prescaler
Selected
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2.0 Programming Description (Continued)
2.5.4 PWDN RF2RF2 SYNTHESIZER POWERDOWNRF2 N[21]
The PWDN RF2 bit is used to switch the RF2 PLL between a powered up and powered down mode.
Furthermore, the PWDN RF2 bit operates in conjuction with the TRI-STATE ID
RF1 bit allows the charge pump to be switched between a normal operating mode and a high impedance
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output state. This happens asynchronously with the change in the TRI-STATE ID
Furthermore, the TRI-STATE ID
RF1 bit operates in conjuction with the PWDN RF1 bit to set a synchronous or an asynchronous
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RF1 bit.
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LOW
0.95 mA
HIGH
3.80 mA
powerdown mode.
Control BitRegister LocationDescriptionFunction
01
TRI-STATE ID
RF1RF1 R[19]RF1 Charge Pump
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TRI-STATE Current
RF1 Charge Pump
Normal Operation
RF1 Charge Pump
Output in High
Impedance State
2.7 RF1 N REGISTER
The RF1 N register contains the RF1 N_CNTRA, RF1 N_CNTRB, PRE RF1, and PWDN RF1 control words. The RF1 N_CNTRA
and RF1 N_CNTRB control words are used to setup the programmable feedback divider. The detailed description and
programming information for each control word is discussed in the following sections.
Reg. Most Significant BitSHIFT REGISTER BIT LOCATIONLeast Significant Bit
2120191817161514131211109876543210
Address
Field
RF1
N
PWDN
RF1
PRE
RF1
Data Field
RF1 N_CNTRB[10:0]RF1 N_CNTRA[6:0]11
2.7.1 RF1 N_CNTRA[6:0]RF1 SYNTHESIZER SWALLOW COUNTER (A COUNTER)RF1 N[2:8]
The RF1 N_CNTRA control word is used to setup the RF1 synthesizer’s A counter. The A counter is a 7-bit swallow counter used
in the programmable feedback divider. The RF1 N_CNTRA control word can be programmed to values ranging from 0 to 127.
The RF1 N_CNTRB control word is used to setup the RF1 synthesizer’s B counter. The B counter is an 11-bit programmable
binary counter used in the programmable feedback divider. The RF1 N_CNTRB control word can be programmed to values
ranging from 3 to 2047.
Divide
Ratio
109876543210
RF1 N_CNTRB[10:0]
300000000011
400000000100
••••••••••••
204711111111111
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2.0 Programming Description (Continued)
2.7.3 PRE RF1RF1 SYNTHESIZER PRESCALER SELECTRF1 N[20]
The RF1 synthesizer utilizes a selectable dual modulus prescaler.
Control BitRegister LocationDescriptionFunction
01
PRE RF1RF1 N[20]RF1 Prescaler Select64/65 Prescaler
LMX2335U/LMX2336U
2.7.4 PWDN RF1RF1 SYNTHESIZER POWERDOWNRF1 N[21]
The PWDN RF1 bit is used to switch the RF1 PLL between a powered up and powered down mode.
Furthermore, the PWDN RF1 bit operates in conjuction with the TRI-STATE ID
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