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Dual RF PLL Frequency Synthesizers
ADF4216/ADF4217/ADF4218
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
The ADF4216/ADF4217/ADF4218 are dual frequency synthe-
sizers that can be used to implement local oscillators (LOs) in
the upconversion and downconversion sections of wireless
receivers and transmitters. They can provide the LO for both
the RF and IF sections. They consist of a low-noise digital PFD
(Phase Frequency Detector), a precision charge pump, a pro-
grammable reference divider, programmable A and B counters,
and a dual-modulus prescaler (P/P+1). The A (6-bit) and B
(11-bit) counters, in conjunction with the dual modulus prescaler
(P/P+1), implement an N divider (N = BP + A). In addition,
the 14-bit reference counter (R Counter), allows selectable
REFIN frequencies at the PFD input. A complete PLL (Phase-
Locked Loop) can be implemented if the synthesizers are
used with an external loop filter and VCOs (Voltage Con-
trolled Oscillators).
ADF4216: 550 MHz/1.2 GHz
ADF4217: 550 MHz/2.0 GHz
ADF4218: 550 MHz/2.5 GHz
2.7 V to 5.5 V Power Supply
Selectable Charge Pump Currents
Selectable Dual Modulus Prescaler
IF: 8/9 or 16/17
RF: 32/33 or 64/65
3-Wire Serial Interface
Power-Down Mode
APPLICATIONS
Wireless Handsets (GSM, PCS, DCS, CDMA, WCDMA)
Base Stations for Wireless Radio (GSM, PCS, DCS,
CDMA, WCDMA)
Wireless LANS
Communications Test Equipment
CATV Equipment
Control of all the on-chip registers is via a simple 3-wire interface.
The devices operate with a power supply ranging from 2.7 V
to 5.5 V and can be powered down when not in use.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
V
1
V
2
V 1
V 2
P
DD
DD
P
ADF4216/ADF4217/ADF4218
N = BP + A
11-BIT IF
B-COUNTER
PHASE
COMPARATOR
IF
IF
A
B
IN
IF
PRESCALER
CHARGE
PUMP
CP
IF
IN
6-BIT IF
A-COUNTER
IF
LOCK
DETECT
REF
OSCILLATOR
IN
14-BIT IF
R-COUNTER
OUTPUT
MUX
MUXOUT
CLOCK
DATA
LE
22-BIT
DATA
REGISTER
SDOUT
14-BIT IF
R-COUNTER
RF
LOCK
DETECT
N = BP + A
11-BIT RF
B-COUNTER
RF
RF
A
B
IN
RF
CHARGE
PUMP
PRESCALER
CP
RF
IN
6-BIT RF
A-COUNTER
PHASE
COMPARATOR
DGND
RF
AGND
RF
DGND
IF
DGND
IF
AGND
IF
REV. 0
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