SNAS824B October   2021  – June 2022 LMX2571-EP

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Timing Requirements
    7. 6.7 Timing Diagrams
    8. 6.8 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Differences Between the LMX2571 and LMX2571-EP
      2. 7.3.2  Reference Oscillator Input
      3. 7.3.3  R-Dividers and Multiplier
      4. 7.3.4  PLL Phase Detector and Charge Pump
        1. 7.3.4.1 CPout Pin Charge Pump Current
        2. 7.3.4.2 Charge Pump Current When Using External VCO
      5. 7.3.5  PLL N-Divider and Fractional Circuitry
      6. 7.3.6  Partially Integrated Loop Filter
      7. 7.3.7  Low-Noise, Fully Integrated VCO
      8. 7.3.8  External VCO Support
      9. 7.3.9  Programmable RF Output Divider
      10. 7.3.10 Programmable RF Output Buffer
      11. 7.3.11 Integrated TX, RX Switch
      12. 7.3.12 Power Down
      13. 7.3.13 Lock Detect
      14. 7.3.14 FSK Modulation
      15. 7.3.15 FastLock
      16. 7.3.16 Register Readback
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Operation Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Duplex Mode
      3. 7.4.3 FSK Mode
    5. 7.5 Programming
      1. 7.5.1 Recommended Initial Power on Programming Sequence
      2. 7.5.2 Recommended Sequence for Changing Frequencies
    6. 7.6 Register Maps
      1. 7.6.1  R60 Register (offset = 3Ch) [reset = 4000h]
      2. 7.6.2  R58 Register (offset = 3Ah) [reset = C00h]
      3. 7.6.3  R53 Register (offset = 35h) [reset = 2802h]
      4. 7.6.4  R47 Register (offset = 2Fh) [reset = 0h]
      5. 7.6.5  R46 Register (offset = 2Eh) [reset = 1Ah]
      6. 7.6.6  R42 Register (offset = 2Ah) [reset = 210h]
      7. 7.6.7  R41 Register (offset = 29h) [reset = 810h]
      8. 7.6.8  R40 Register (offset = 28h) [reset = 101Ch]
      9. 7.6.9  R39 Register (offset = 27h) [reset = 11F0h]
      10. 7.6.10 R35 Register (offset = 23h) [reset = 647h]
      11. 7.6.11 R34 Register (offset = 22h) [reset = 1000h]
      12. 7.6.12 R33 Register (offset = 21h) [reset = 0h]
      13. 7.6.13 R25 to R32 Register (offset = 19h to 20h) [reset = 0h]
      14. 7.6.14 R24 Register (offset = 18h) [reset = 10h]
      15. 7.6.15 R23 Register (offset = 17h) [reset = 10A4h]
      16. 7.6.16 R22 Register (offset = 16h) [reset = 8584h]
      17. 7.6.17 R21 Register (offset = 15h) [reset = 101h]
      18. 7.6.18 R20 Register (offset = 14h) [reset = 28h]
      19. 7.6.19 R19 Register (offset = 13h) [reset = 0h]
      20. 7.6.20 R18 Register (offset = 12h) [reset = 0h]
      21. 7.6.21 R17 Register (offset = 11h) [reset = 0h]
      22. 7.6.22 R9 to R16 Register (offset = 9h to 10h) [reset = 0h]
      23. 7.6.23 R8 Register (offset = 8h) [reset = 10h]
      24. 7.6.24 R7 Register (offset = 7h) [reset = 10A4h]
      25. 7.6.25 R6 Register (offset = 6h) [reset = 8584h]
      26. 7.6.26 R5 Register (offset = 5h) [reset = 101h]
      27. 7.6.27 R4 Register (offset = 4h) [reset = 28h]
      28. 7.6.28 R3 Register (offset = 3h) [reset = 0h]
      29. 7.6.29 R2 Register (offset = 2h) [reset = 0h]
      30. 7.6.30 R1 Register (offset = 1h) [reset = 0h]
      31. 7.6.31 R0 Register (offset = 0h) [reset = 3h]
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1  Direct Digital FSK Modulation
      2. 8.1.2  Frequency and Output Port Switching
      3. 8.1.3  OSCin Configuration
      4. 8.1.4  Register R0 F1F2_INIT, F1F2_MODE Usage
      5. 8.1.5  FastLock With External VCO
      6. 8.1.6  OSCin Slew Rate
      7. 8.1.7  RF Output Buffer Power Control
      8. 8.1.8  RF Output Buffer Type
      9. 8.1.9  MULT Multiplier
      10. 8.1.10 Integrated VCO
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 Synthesizer Duplex Mode
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.1.3 Synthesizer Duplex Mode Application Curves
      2. 8.2.2 PLL Duplex Mode
        1. 8.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.2.3 PLL Duplex Mode Application Curves
      3. 8.2.3 Synthesizer/PLL Duplex Mode
        1. 8.2.3.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.3.3 Synthesizer/PLL Duplex Mode Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Do's and Don'ts
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
      1. 11.1.1 Development Support
    2. 11.2 Documentation Support
      1. 11.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 11.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 11.4 Support Resources
    5. 11.5 Trademarks
    6. 11.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 11.7 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

7.3.7 Low-Noise, Fully Integrated VCO

The LMX2571-EP includes a fully integrated VCO. The VCO generates a frequency which varies with the tuning voltage from the loop filter. Output of the VCO is fed to a prescaler before going to the N-divider. The prescaler value is selectable between 2 and 4. In general, prescaler equals 2 will result in better phase noise especially when the PLL is operated in fractional-N mode. If the prescaler equals 4, however, the device will consume less current. The VCO frequency is related to the other frequencies and Prescaler as follows:

Equation 2. fVCO = fPD × N-divider × Prescaler

To reduce the VCO tuning gain, thus improving the VCO phase noise performance, the VCO frequency range is divided into several different frequency bands. This creates the need for frequency calibration to determine the correct frequency band given a desired output frequency. The VCO is also calibrated for amplitude to optimize phase noise. These calibration routines are activated any time that the R0 register is programmed with the FCAL_EN bit equals one. It is important that a valid OSCin signal must present before VCO calibration begins.

This device will support a full sweep of the valid temperature range of 125°C (–40°C to 85°C) without having to recalibrate the VCO. This is important for continuous operation of the synthesizer under the most extreme temperature variation.