9.2.2.2 Device Configuration and Simulation
The tools automatically configure the simulation to meet the input and output frequency requirements given, and make assumptions about other parameters to give some default simulations. However, the user may chose to make adjustments for more accurate simulations to their application. For example:
- Entering the VCO Gain of the external VCXO or possible external VCO used device.
- Adjust the charge pump current to help with loop filter component selection. Lower charge pump currents result in smaller components but may increase impacts of leakage and at the lowest values reduce PLL phase nosie performance.
- Clock Architect allows loading a custom phase noise plot for reference or VCXO block. Typically, a custom phase noise plot is entered for CLKin to match the reference phase noise to device; a phase noise plot for the VCXO can additionally be provided to match the performance of VCXO used. For improved accuracy in simulation and optimum loop filter design, be sure to load these custom noise profiles for use in application.
- PLLatinum Sim can also be used to design and simulate a loop filter.