2.6 GHz PLLatinum Fractional RF Frequency Synthesizer
with 850 MHz Integer IF Frequency Synthesizer
General Description
The LMX2364 integrates a high performance 2.6 GHz fractional frequency synthesizer with a 850 MHz low power
Integer-N frequency synthesizer. Designed for use in a local
oscillator subsystem of a radio transceiver, the LMX2364
generates very stable, low noise control signals for UHF and
VHF voltage controlled oscillators. It is fabricated using National’s high performance BiCMOS process.
The RF Synthesizer supports both fractional and integer
modes. The N counter contains a selectable, quadruple
modulus prescaler and can support fractional denominators
from 1 to 128. A flexible, 4 level programmable charge pump
supplies output current magnitudes ranging from 1 mA to 16
mA. Only a single word write is required to power up and
tune the synthesizer to a new frequency.
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High performance FastLock
LMX2364 an excellent choice for applications requiring aggressive lock time while maintaining excellent phase noise
and spurious performance. The combination of the improved
FastLock circuitry, the enhanced fractional compensation
engine, and the programmable charge pump architecture
gives the designer maximum freedom to optimize the performance of the synthesizer for the target application. Integrated timeout counters greatly simplify the programming
aspects of FastLock. These timeout counters reduce the
demands on the microcontroller by automatically disengaging FastLock after a perscribed number of reference cycles
of the phase detector.
The IF synthesizer includes a fixed 8/9 dual modulus prescaler, a two level programmable charge pump, and dedicated FastLock circuitry with an integrated timeout counter.
The LMX2364 offers many performance enhancements over
the LMX2354. Improvements in the fractional compensation
make the spurs on the LMX2364 approximately 6 dB better
in a typical application. The higher and more flexible fractional modulus combined with the higher charge pump currents result in phase noise improvements on the order of 10
dB. The cycle slip reduction circuitry of the LMX2364 is both
easy to use and effective in reducing cycle slipping and
allows one to use very high phase detector frequencies
without degrading lock times.
Serial data is transferred to the device via a three-wire
interface (DATA, LE, CLK). The low voltage logic interface
technology makes the
allows direct connection to 1.8 Volt and 3.0 Volt devices.
Supply voltages from 2.7V to 5.5V are supported. Independent charge pump supplies for each synthesizer allows the
designer to optimize the bias level for the selected VCO. The
LMX2364 consumes 5.0 mA (typical) of current in integer
mode and 7.2 mA (typical) in fractional mode. The LMX2364
is available in a 24 Pin Ultra Thin CSP package and 24 Pin
TSSOP Package.
Features
n RF Synthesizer supports both Fractional and Integer
Operating Modes
n Pin Compatible upgrade for LMX2354
n 2.7V to 5.5V operation
n Pin and programmable power down
n Fractional N divider supports fractional denominators
ranging from 1 through 128
n Supports Integer Mode Operation
n Programmable charge pump current levels
RF: 4 level, 1 – 16 mA
IF: 2 level, 100/800 uA
n FastLock Technology with integrated timeout counters
n Digital filtered & analog lock detect output
n FastLock Glitch Reduction Technology
n Enhanced Low Noise Fractional Compensation Engine
n Low voltage programming interface allows direct
connection to 1.8V logic
Applications
n Digital Cellular
n GPRS
n IS-136
n GAIT
n PDC
n EDGE
n CDMA
n Zero blind slot TDMA systems
n Cable TV Tuners (CATV)
July 2003
LMX2364 2.6 GHz PLLatinum Fractional RF Frequency Synthesizer with 850 MHz Integer-N IF
Frequency Synthesizer
FastLock™is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation.
21VccRFRF PLL power supply voltage input. Must be equal to V
PinDescription
. May range from 2.7V to
VccIF
5.5V. Bypass capacitors should be placed as close as possible to this pin and be
connected directly to the ground plane.
32VcpRFPower supply for RF charge pump. Must be ≥ V
VccRF
and V
VccIF
.
43CPoutRFRF charge pump output.
54GNDGround for RF PLL digital circuitry.
65FinRFRF prescaler input. Small signal input from the VCO.
76FinRF*RF prescaler complementary input. For single-ended operation, a bypass capacitor
should be placed as close as possible to this pin and be connected directly to the
ground plane.
87GNDGround for RF PLL analog circuitry.
98OSCinRFRF R counter input. Has a V
/2 input threshold when configured as an input and can
CC
be driven from an external CMOS or TTL logic gate.
109OSCinIFOscillator input which can be configured to drive both the IF and RF R counter inputs
or only the IF R counter depending on the state of the OSC programming bit.
1110Ftest/LDProgrammable multiplexed output pin. Can function as general purpose CMOS
®
TRI-STATE
I/O, analog lock detect output, digital filtered lock detect output, orN&R
divider output.
1211ENRFRF PLL Enable. Powers down RF N and R counters, prescaler, and TRI-STATE
charge pump output when LOW, regardless of the state RF_PD bit. Bringing ENRF
high powers up RF PLL depending on the state of RF_PD control bit.
1312ENIFIF PLL Enable. Powers down IF N and R counters, prescaler, and will TRI-STATE the
charge pump output when LOW, regardless of the state IF_PD bit. Bringing ENIF high
powers up IF PLL depending on the state of IF_PD control bit.
1413CLKHigh impedance CMOS Clock input. Data for the control registers is clocked into the
24-bit shift register on the rising edge.
1514DATABinary serial data input. Data entered MSB first. The last three bits are the control
bits. High impedance CMOS input.
1615LELatch enable. High impedance CMOS input. Data stored in the shift register is loaded
into one of the 7 internal latches when LE goes HIGH.
1716GNDGround for IF analog circuitry.
1817FinIF*IF prescaler complementary input. For single-ended operation, a bypass capacitor
should be placed as close as possible to this pin and be connected directly to the
ground.
1918FinIFIF prescaler input. Small signal input from the VCO.
2019GNDGround for IF digital circuitry.
2120CPoutIFIF charge pump output.
2221VcpIFPower supply for IF charge pump. Must be ≥ V
VccRF
2322VccIFIF power supply voltage input. Must be equal to V
and V
. Input may range from 2.7V to
VccRF
VccIF
.
5.5V. Bypass capacitors should be placed as close as possible to this pin and be
connected directly to the ground plane.
2423FLoutIFIF FastLock Output. Also functions as Programmable TRI-STATE CMOS output.
124FLoutRFRF FastLock Output. Also functions as Programmable TRI-STATE CMOS output.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Notes 1, 2)
LMX2364
ParameterSymbol
Power Supply VoltageV
Voltage on any pin with GND = 0VV
Storage Temperature RangeT
Lead Temperature (Solder 4 sec.)T
MinTypMax
Vcc
V
Vcp
CC
s
L
−0.36.5V
−0.36.5V
−0.3VCC+ 0.3V
−65+150˚C
Value
+260˚C
Recommended Operating Conditions
ParameterSymbol
Power Supply VoltageV
Operating TemperatureT
Note 1: “Absolute Maximum Ratings” indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings 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
be done at ESD-free workstations.
Electrical Characteristics (V
VccRF
V
VccIF
V
VcpRF
V
VcpIF
Vcc=VVcp
A
= 3.0V; −40˚C ≤ TA≤ +85˚C except as specified)
MinTypMax
2.75.5V
V
VccRF
V
VccRF
V
CCIF
−40+85˚C
<
2 kV and is ESD sensitive. Handling and assembly of this device should only
Value
V
VccRF
5.5V
5.5V
Units
Units
V
SymbolParameterConditions
I
PARAMETERS
CC
I
RFPower Supply Current, RF
CC
Synthesizer, Integer Mode
V
ENIF=VCLK=VDATA=VLE
= HIGH
V
ENRFV
FE=0
Power Supply Current, RF
Synthesizer, Fractional
Mode
Note 3: Some reference divider ratios between the minimum and maximum are not realizable. See the section on R divider programming for more details.
Note 4: 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.
) where L(f) is defined as the single side band phase noise
Units
V
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Serial Data Input Timing
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Note: Data is shifted MSB first into the MICROWIRE shift register on the rising edge of the Clock signal. When a rising edge is seen on the LE pulse, these values
are actually loaded into the PLL target registers.
Since the data is clocked in on the rising edge of the LE pulse, the programming time of one register can be eliminated by sending the Data and Clock signals
in advance and delaying the LE pulse until it is desired that the values are to be loaded.
Note: The Serial Data Input Timing is tested using a symmetrical waveform around V
@
VCC=2.7V and 2.6V@VCC= 3.3V.
/2. The test waveform has an edge rate of 0.6 V/ns with amplitudes of 2.2V