May 2007
LMX2487E
7.5 GHz High Performance Delta-Sigma Low Power Dual
PLLatinum™ Frequency Synthesizers with 3.0 GHz Integer
PLL
WLAN Standards
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General Description
The LMX2487E is a low power, high performance delta-sigma
Features
fractional-N PLL with an auxiliary integer-N PLL. It is fabricat-
ed using National Semiconductor’s advanced process.
Quadruple Modulus Prescalers for Lower Divide Ratios
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
RF PLL: 16/17/20/21 or 32/33/36/37
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IF PLL: 8/9 or 16/17
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energy to higher frequencies is a direct function of the mod-
ulator order. Unlike analog compensation, the digital feed-
back technique used in the LMX2487E is highly resistant to
changes in temperature and variations in wafer processing.
The LMX2487E delta-sigma modulator is programmable up
to fourth order, which allows the designer to select the opti-
mum modulator order to fit the phase noise, spur, and lock
time requirements of the system.
Advanced Delta Sigma Fractional Compensation
12 bit or 22 bit selectable fractional modulus
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Up to 4th order programmable delta-sigma modulator
Features for Improved Lock Times and Programming
Fastlock / Cycle slip reduction
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Integrated time-out counter
Serial data for programming the LMX2487E is transferred via
a three line high speed (20 MHz) MICROWIRE interface. The
LMX2487E 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 modulation
applications, where the N counter is directly modulated with
information. The LMX2487E is available in a 24 lead
4.0 X 4.0 X 0.8 mm LLP package.
Single word write to change frequencies with Fastlock
Wide Operating Range
LMX2487E RF PLL: 3.0 GHz to 7.5 GHz
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Useful Features
Digital lock detect output
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Hardware and software power-down control
On-chip crystal reference frequency doubler.
Applications
RF phase comparison frequency up to 50 MHz
Cellular phones and base stations
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2.5 to 3.6 volt operation with ICC = 8.5 mA at 3.0 V
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Direct digital modulation applications
Satellite and cable TV tuners
Functional Block Diagram
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