EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE
MAX2871
23.5MHz to 6000MHz Fractional/
Integer-N Synthesizer/VCO
General Description
Benefits and Features
● Output Binary Buffers/Dividers Enable Extended
TheMAX2871isanultra-widebandphase-lockedloop(PLL)
with integrated voltage control oscillators (VCOs) capable
of operating in both integer-N and fractional-N modes.
When combined with an external reference oscillator and
loop filter, the MAX2871 is a high-performance frequency
synthesizer capable of synthesizing frequencies from
23.5MHz to 6.0GHz while maintaining superior phase
noise and spurious performance.
The ultra-wide frequency range is achieved with the
help of multiple integrated VCOs covering 3000MHz to
6000MHz, and output dividers ranging from 1 to 128. The
device also provides dual differential output drivers, which
can be independently programmed to deliver -1dBm to
+8dBm differential output power. Both outputs can be
muted by either software or hardware control.
Frequency Range
•
Divider Ratios of 1/2/4/8/16/32/64/128
•
23.5MHz to 6000MHz
● High-Performance Phase Frequency Detector (PFD)
and Reference Frequency Reduces Spectral Noise
•
PFD Up to 140MHz
•
Reference Frequency Up to 210MHz
● Low Normalized Inband Phase Noise of -230dBc/Hz
Reduces System Noise Floor Contribution
● Manual/Automatic VCO Selection Permits Fast
Switching
● Output Phase Reset and Adjustment Allow
The MAX2871 is controlled by a 4-wire serial interface and
is compatible with 1.8V control logic. The device is available
in a lead-free, RoHS-compliant, 5mm x 5mm, 32-pin TQFN
package, and operates over an extended -40°C to +85°C
temperature range.
Synchronization of Multiple Synthesizers
● On-Chip Temperature Sensor with 7-Bit ADC Ensures
Optimum VCO Selection
● Cycle Slip Reduction and Fast Lock Features
Improve Accuracy and Acquisition Time
The MAX2871 has an improved feature set and better overall
phase noise and is fully pin and software-compatible with the
MAX2870.
● VCO Lock Maintained Over Entire Temperature
Range Provides Glitch-Free Operation
● Dual Differential Programmable Outputs Maximize
Applications
● Wireless Infrastructure
Flexibility of Use
● Clock Generation
● Test and Measurement ● Microwave Radios
Ordering Information and “Typical Application Circuit”
appears at end of data sheet.
Functional Diagram
MUX
MUX
MAX2871
LD
LOCK DETECT
CP_OUT
CHARGE
PUMP
MUX
R COUNTER
DIVIDE-BY-2
MUX
REF_IN
X2
GND_CP
CLK
DATA
LE
TUNE
SPI AND
REGISTERS
VCO
INTEGER
FRAC
MODULUS
RFOUTA_P
DIV-BY-
1/2/4/8/16
DIV-BY-
1/2/4/8
RFOUTA_N
RFOUT_EN
MAIN
MODULATOR
RFOUTB_P
RFOUTB_N
MUX
N COUNTER
MUX
19-7106; Rev 4; 6/20