LMX2487 Datasheet, PDF (1/37 Pages) National Semiconductor (TI) – 3.0 GHz - 6.0 GHz High Performance Delta-Sigma Low Power Dual PLLatinum™ Frequency Synthesizers with 3.0 GHz Integer PLL

February 2006
LMX2487
3.0 GHz - 6.0 GHz High Performance Delta-Sigma Low
Power Dual PLLatinum^™ Frequency Synthesizers with
3.0 GHz Integer PLL
General Description
The LMX2487 is a low power, high performance delta-sigma
fractional-N PLL with an auxiliary integer-N PLL. It is fabri-
cated using National Semiconductor’s advanced process.
With delta-sigma architecture, fractional spurs at lower offset
frequencies are pushed to higher frequencies outside the
loop bandwidth. The ability to push close in spur and phase
noise energy to higher frequencies is a direct function of the
modulator order. Unlike analog compensation, the digital
feedback technique used in the LMX2487 is highly resistant
to changes in temperature and variations in wafer process-
ing. The LMX2487 delta-sigma modulator is programmable
up to fourth order, which allows the designer to select the
optimum modulator order to fit the phase noise, spur, and
lock time requirements of the system.
Serial data for programming the LMX2487 is transferred via
a three line high speed (20 MHz) MICROWIRE interface.
The LMX2487 offers fine frequency resolution, low spurs,
fast programming speed, and a single word write to change
the frequency. This makes it ideal for direct digital modula-
tion applications, where the N counter is directly modulated
with information. The LMX2487 is available in a 24 lead
4.0 X 4.0 X 0.8 mm LLP package.
Applications
n Cellular phones and base stations
n Direct digital modulation applications
n Satellite and cable TV tuners
n WLAN Standards
Features
Quadruple Modulus Prescalers for Lower Divide Ratios
n RF PLL: 16/17/20/21 or 32/33/36/37
n IF PLL: 8/9 or 16/17
Advanced Delta Sigma Fractional Compensation
n 12 bit or 22 bit selectable fractional modulus
n Up to 4th order programmable delta-sigma modulator
Features for Improved Lock Times and Programming
n Fastlock / Cycle slip reduction
n Integrated time-out counter
n Single word write to change frequencies with Fastlock
Wide Operating Range
n LMX2487 RF PLL: 3.0 GHz to 6.0 GHz
Useful Features
n Digital lock detect output
n Hardware and software power-down control
n On-chip crystal reference frequency doubler.
n RF phase comparison frequency up to 50 MHz
n 2.5 to 3.6 volt operation with I_CC = 8.5 mA at 3.0 V
Functional Block Diagram
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