• Significant Power Reduction Compared to LSTTL
Logic ICs
• HC Types
- 2V to 6V Operation
- High Noise Immunity: N
at VCC = 5V
• HCT Types
- 4.5V to 5.5V Operation
- Direct LSTTL Input Logic Compatibility,
V
= 0.8V (Max), VIH = 2V (Min)
IL
- CMOS Input Compatibility, I
= 30%, NIH = 30% of V
IL
≤ 1µA at VOL, V
l
CC = 4.5V
o
C to 125oC
OH
CD74HCT7046A
Phase-Locked Loop
with VCO and Lock Detector
Description
The Harris CD74HC7046A and CD74HCT7046A high-speed
silicon-gate CMOS devices, specified in compliance with
JEDEC Standard No. 7A, are phase-locked-loop (PLL)
circuits that contain a linear voltage-controlled oscillator
(VCO), two-phase comparators (PC1, PC2), and a lock
detector. A signal input and a comparator input are common
to each comparator. The lock detector gives a HIGH level at
pin 1 (LD) when the PLL is locked. The lock detector
capacitor must be connected between pin 15 (C
8 (Gnd). For a frequency range of 100kHz to 10MHz, the
lock detector capacitor should be 1000pF to 10pF,
respectively.
The signal input can be directly coupled to large voltage
signals, or indirectly coupled (with a series capacitor) to
small voltage signals. A self-bias input circuit keeps small
voltage signals within the linear region of the input amplifiers.
With a passive low-pass filter, the 7046A forms a secondorder loop PLL. The excellent VCO linearity is achieved by
the use of linear op-amp techniques.
Ordering Information
TEMP. RANGE
CC
PART NUMBER
CD74HC7046AE-55 to 12516 Ld PDIPE16.3
CD74HCT7046AE-55 to 12516 Ld PDIPE16.3
CD74HC7046AM-55 to 12516 Ld SOICM16.15
CD74HCT7046AM-55 to 12516 Ld SOICM16.15
NOTES:
1. When ordering, use the entire partnumber. Add the suffix 96 to
obtain the variant in the tape and reel.
2. Wafer and die for this part number is available which meets all
electrical specifications. Please contact your local sales office or
Harris customer service for ordering information.
(oC)PACKAGEPKG. NO.
) and pin
LD
Applications
• FM Modulation and Demodulation
• Frequency Synthesis and Multiplication
• Frequency Discrimination
• Tone Decoding
• Data Synchronization and Conditioning
• Voltage-to-Frequency Conversion
• Motor-Speed Control
• Related Literature
- AN8823, CMOS Phase-Locked-Loop Application
Using the CD74HC/HCT7046A and
CD74HC/HCT7046A
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Users should follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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The VCO requires one external capacitor C1 (between C1
and C1B) and one external resistor R1 (between R1 and
Gnd) or two external resistors R1 and R2 (between R1 and
Gnd, and R2 and Gnd). Resistor R1 and capacitor C1 determine the frequency range of the VCO. Resistor R2 enables
the VCO to have a frequency offset if required. See logic diagram, Figure 1.
The high input impedance of the VCO simplifies the design
of low-pass filters by giving the designer a wide choice of
resistor/capacitor ranges. In order not to load the low-pass
filter, a demodulator output of the VCO input voltage is provided at pin 10 (DEM
niques where the DEM
lower than the VCO input voltage, here the DEM
equals that of the VCO input. If DEM
resistor (R
unused, DEM
(VCO
input (COMP
) should be connected from DEM
S
OUT
) can be connected directly to the comparator
OUT
), or connected via a frequency-divider. The
IN
VCO output signal has a guaranteed duty factor of 50%. A
LOW level at the inhibit input (INH) enables the VCO, while a
HIGH level disables the VCO to minimize standby power
consumption.
Phase Comparators
The signal input (SIG
biasing amplifier at pin 14, provided that the signal swing is
between the standard HC family input logic levels, Capacitive coupling is required for signals with smaller swings.
). In contrast to conventional tech-
OUT
voltage is one threshold voltage
OUT
is used, a load
OUT
OUT
OUT
to Gnd; if
voltage
should be left open. The VCO output
) can be directly coupled to the self-
IN
Phase Comparator 1 (PC1)
This is an Exclusive-OR network. The signal and comparator
input frequencies (f
) must have a 50% duty factor to obtain
i
the maximum locking range. The transfer characteristic of
PC1, assuming ripple (f
V
DEMOUT
=(VCC/π)(φ
is the demodulator output at pin 10; V
= 2fi) is suppressed, is:
r
SIGIN
- φ
COMPIN
) where V
DEMOUT=VPC1OUT
(via low-pass filter).
The average output voltage from PC1, fed to the VCO input
via the low-pass filter and seen at the demodulator output at
pin 10 (V
DEMOUT
of signals (SIG
shown in Figure 2. The average of V
), is the resultant of the phase differences
) and the comparator input (COMPIN)as
IN
is equal to 1/2 V
DEM
when there is no signal or noise at SIGIN, and with this input
the VCO oscillates at the center frequency (f
forms for the PC1 loop locked at f
The frequency capture range (2f
shown in Figure 3.
o
) is defined as the fre-
c
). Typical wave-
o
quency range of input signals on which the PLL will lock if it
was initially out-of-lock. The frequency lock range (2f
defined as the frequency range of input signals on which the
loop will stay locked if it was initially in lock. The capture
range is smaller or equal to the lock range.
With PC1, the capture range depends on the low-pass filter
characteristics and can be made as large as the lock range.
This configuration retains lock behavior even with very noisy
input signals. Typical of this type of phase comparator is that
it can lock to input frequencies close to the harmonics of the
VCO center frequency.
A
Phase Comparator 2 (PC2)
This is a positive edge-triggered phase and frequency detector. When the PLL is using this comparator, the loop is controlled by positive signal transitions and the duty factors of
SIGIN and COMP
are not important. PC2 comprises two
IN
D-type flip-flops, control-gating and a three-state output
stage. The circuit functions as an up-down counter (Figure
1) where SIG
causes an up-count and COMPINa down-
IN
count. The transfer function of PC2, assuming ripple (f
is suppressed, is:
V
DEMOUT
is the demodulator output at pin 10; V
=(VCC/4π)(φ
SIGN
- φ
COMPIN
) where V
DEMOUT=VPC2OUT
(via low-pass filter).
The average output voltage from PC2, fed to the VCO via the
low-pass filter and seen at the demodulator output at pin 10
(V
DEMOUT
SIG
for the PC2 loop locked at f
When the frequencies of SIG
the phase of SIG
driver at PC2
the phase differences (φ
), is the resultant of the phase differences of
and COMPINas shown in Figure 4. Typical waveforms
IN
leads that of COMPIN, the p-type output
IN
is held “ON” for a time corresponding to
OUT
are shown in Figure 5.
o
and COMPINare equal but
IN
DEMOUT
). When the phase of SIG
lags that of COMPIN, the n-type driver is held “ON”.
When the frequency of SIG
is higher than that of COMPIN,
IN
the p-type output driver is held “ON” for most of the input signal cycle time, and for the remainder of the cycle both n-type
and p-type drivers are “OFF” (three-state). If the SIG
DEMOUT
CC
)is
L
r=fi
DEMOUT
IN
fre-
IN
)
3
CD74HC7046A, CD74HCT7046A
quency is lower than the COMP
frequency, then it is the n-
IN
type driver that is held “ON” for most of the cycle. Subsequently, the voltage at the capacitor (C2) of the low-pass filter
connected to PC2
varies until the signal and comparator
OUT
inputs are equal in both phase and frequency . At this stable
point the voltage on C2 remains constant as the PC2 output is
in three-state and the VCO input at pin 9 is a high impedance.
Thus, for PC2, no phase difference exists between SIG
IN
and COMPINover the full frequency range of the VCO.
Moreover, the power dissipation due to the low-pass filter is
reduced because both p-type and n-type drivers are “OFF”
for most of the signal input cycle. It should be noted that the
PLL lock range for this type of phase comparator is equal to
the capture range and is independent of the low-pass filter.
With no signal present at SIG
, the VCO adjusts, via PC2,
IN
to its lowest frequency.
Lock Detector Theory of Operation
Detection of a locked condition is accomplished by a NOR
gate and an envelope detector as shown in Figure 6. When
the PLL is in Lock, the output of the NOR gate is High and
the lock detector output (Pin 1) is at a constant high level. As
the loop tracks the signal on Pin 14 (signal in), the NOR gate
outputs pulses whose widths represent the phase differences between the VCO and the input signal. The time
between pulses will be approximately equal to the time constant of the VCO center frequency. During the rise time of
the pulse, the diode across the 1.5kΩ resistor is forward
biased and the time constant in the path that charges the
lock detector capacitor is T = (150Ω x C
LD
).
During the fall time of the pulse the capacitor discharges
through the 1.5kΩ and the 150Ω resistors and the channel
resistance of the n-device of the NOR gate to ground
(T = (1.5kΩ + 150Ω + Rn-channel) x C
LD
).
The waveform preset at the capacitor resembles a sawtooth
as shown in Figure 7. The lock detector capacitor value is
determined by the VCO center frequency. The typical range
of capacitor for a frequency of 10MHz is about 10pF and for
a frequency of 100kHz is about 1000pF. The chart in Figure
8 can be used to select the proper lock detector capacitor
value. As long as the loop remains locked and tracking, the
level of the sawtooth will not go below the switching threshold of the Schmitt-trigger inverter. If the loop breaks lock, the
width of the error pulse will be wide enough to allow the sawtooth waveform to go below threshold and a level change at
the output of the Schmitt trigger will indicate a loss of lock,
as shown in Figure 9. The lock detector capacitor also acts
to filter out small glitches that can occur when the loop is
either seeking or losing lock.
Note: When using phase comparator 1, the detector will only
indicate a lock condition on the fundamental frequency and
not on the harmonics, which PC1 will also lock on. If a detection of lock is needed over the harmonic locking range of
PC1, then the lock detector output must be OR-ed with the
output of PC1.
V
CC
V
DEMOUT (AV)
1/2 V
CC
0
o
0
FIGURE 2. PHASE COMPARATOR 1: AVERAGE OUTPUT
VOLTAGE vs INPUT PHASE DIFFERENCE:
V
DEMOUT
PIN
); φ
= V
DEMOUT
PC1OUT
= (φ
o
90
= (VCC/π) (φ
- φ
SIGIN
φ
DEMOUT
COMPIN
SIGIN
)
- φ
COM-
180
SIG
IN
COMP
IN
VCO
OUT
PC1
OUT
VCO
IN
o
FIGURE 3. TYPICAL WAVEFORMS FOR PLL USING PHASE
COMPARATOR 1, LOOP LOCKED AT f
V
CC
GND
o
4
V
DEMOUT (AV)
1/2 V
CD74HC7046A, CD74HCT7046A
V
CC
SIG
IN
COMP
IN
VCO
OUT
V
CC
PC2
VCO
OUT
HIGH IMPEDANCE OFF - STATE
IN
CC
GND
0
-360
o
o
φ
0
DEMOUT
FIGURE 4. PHASE COMPARATOR 2: AVERAGE OUTPUT
VOLTAGE vs INPUT PHASE DIFFERENCE:
V
DEMOUT
PIN
); φ
= V
DEMOUT
COMP
PC2OUT
= (φ
SIG
IN
IN
= (VCC/π) (φ
- φ
SIGIN
UP
FF
DN
FF
- φ
SIGIN
COMPIN
7046 LOCK DETECTOR CIRCUITRY
COM-
)
PHASE DIFFERENCE
o
360
1.5kΩ150Ω
PIN 15
PCP
OUT
FIGURE 5. TYPICAL WAVEFORMS FOR PLL USING PHASE
COMPARATOR 2, LOOP LOCKED AT f
PIN 1
LOCK DETECTOR
OUTPUT
C
LD
LOCK DETECTOR
CAPACITOR
o
FIGURE 6. CD74HC/HCT7046A LOCK DETECTOR CIRCUIT
1.5kΩ150Ω
PIN 15
LOCK
DETECTOR
CAPACITOR
PIN 1
C
LD
V
DETECTOR
CAP
LOCK
OUTPUT
V
TH
FIGURE 7. WAVEFORM PRESENT AT LOCK DETECTOR CAPACITOR WHEN IN LOCK
5
CD74HC7046A, CD74HCT7046A
10M
1M
100K
10K
1K
100
10
LOCK DETECTOR CAPACITOR VALUE (pF)
101001K10K100K1M10M100M
f, VCO CENTER FREQUENCY (HZ)
FIGURE 8. LOCK DETECTOR CAPACITOR SELECTION CHART
LOSS OF LOCK
1.5kΩ150Ω
PIN 15
LOCK
DETECTOR
CAPACITOR
PIN 1
C
LD
LOCK
DETECTOR
OUTPUT
V
CAP
V
TH
FIGURE 9. WAVEFORM PRESENT AT LOCK DETECTOR CAPACITOR WHEN UNLOCKED
CAUTION: Stresses above those listed in “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress only rating and operation
of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied.
NOTE:
3. θJA is measured with the component mounted on an evaluation PC board in free air.