Fractional-N Frequency Synthesizer
Data Sheet
ADF4153A
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FEATURES
RF bandwidth to 4 GHz
2.7 V to 3.3 V power supply
Separate V
P
allows extended tuning voltage
Programmable fractional modulus
Programmable charge pump current
3-wire serial interface
Analog and digital lock detect
Power-down mode
Pin-compatible with ADF4106, ADF4110/ADF4111/
ADF4112/ADF4113, and ADF4153
Consistent RF output phase
Loop filter design possible with ADIsimPLL
APPLICATIONS
CATV equipment
Base stations for mobile radio (GSM, PCS, DCS, WiMAX,
SuperCell 3G, CDMA, W-CDMA)
Wireless handsets (GSM, PCS, DCS, CDMA, W-CDMA)
Wireless LANs, PMR
Communications test equipment
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADF4153A is a fractional-N frequency synthesizer
that implements local oscillators in the upconversion and
downconversion sections of wireless receivers and transmit-
ters. It consists of a low noise digital phase frequency detector
(PFD), a precision charge pump, and a programmable reference
divider. A sigma-delta (Σ-Δ) based fractional interpolator
allows programmable fractional-N division. The INT, FRAC,
and MOD registers define an overall N divider (N = (INT +
(FRAC/MOD))). In addition, the 4-bit reference counter (R
counter) allows selectable REFIN frequencies at the PFD input.
A complete phase-locked loop (PLL) can be implemented if the
synthesizer is used with an external loop filter and a voltage
controlled oscillator (VCO).
A simple 3-wire interface controls all on-chip registers.
The device operates with a power supply ranging from
2.7 V to 3.3 V and can be powered down when not in use.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
LOCK
DETECT
N-COUNTER
CP
RFCP3 RFCP2 RFCP1
REFERENCE
DATA
LE
24-BIT
DATA
REGISTER
CLK
REF
IN
AV
DD
AGND
V
DD
V
DD
DGND
R
DIV
N
DIV
DGND CPGND
DV
DD
V
P
SDV
DD
R
SET
RF
IN
A
RF
IN
B
OUTPUT
MUX
+
HIGH-Z
PHASE
FREQUENCY
DETECTOR
ADF4153A
THIRD ORDER
FRACTIONAL
INTERPOLATOR
MODULUS
REG
FRACTION
REG
INTEGER
REG
CURRENT
SETTING
×2
DOUBLER
4-BIT
R COUNTER
CHARGE
PUMP
MUXOUT
11047-001
Figure 1.
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DOCUMENTATION
Data Sheet
ADF4153A: Fractional-N Frequency Synthesizer Data
Sheet
User Guides
UG-485: Evaluation Board for the ADF4153A Fractional-N
PLL Frequency Synthesizer
REFERENCE MATERIALS
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Analog Devices’ 4-GHz PLL Synthesizer Offers Leading
Phase Noise Performance
Product Selection Guide
RF Source Booklet
DESIGN RESOURCES
ADF4153A Material Declaration
PCN-PDN Information
Quality And Reliability
Symbols and Footprints
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ADF4153A Data Sheet
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Specifications ..................................................................................... 3
Timing Specifications .................................................................. 4
Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 5
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 5
Pin Configurations and Function Descriptions ........................... 6
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 7
Circuit Description ........................................................................... 8
Reference Input Section ............................................................... 8
RF Input Stage ............................................................................... 8
RF INT Divider ............................................................................. 8
INT, FRAC, MOD, and R Relationship ..................................... 8
RF R Counter ................................................................................ 8
Phase Frequency Detector (PFD) and Charge Pump .............. 9
MUXOUT and Lock Detect ........................................................ 9
Input Shift Registers ..................................................................... 9
Program Modes ............................................................................ 9
Register Maps .................................................................................. 10
N Divider Register, R0 ............................................................... 15
R Divider Register, R1................................................................ 15
Control Register, R2 ................................................................... 15
Noise and Spur Register, R3 ...................................................... 16
Reserved Bits ............................................................................... 16
Initialization Sequence .............................................................. 17
RF Synthesizer: A Worked Example ........................................ 17
Modulus ....................................................................................... 17
Reference Doubler and Reference Divider ............................. 17
12-Bit Programmable Modulus ................................................ 17
Fastlock with Spurious Optimization ...................................... 18
Spur Mechanisms ....................................................................... 18
Spur Consistency ........................................................................ 19
Phase Resync ............................................................................... 19
Filter DesignADIsimPLL....................................................... 19
Interfacing ................................................................................... 19
PCB Design Guidelines for Chip Scale Package .................... 20
Applications Information .............................................................. 21
Local Oscillator for a GSM Base Station Transmitter ........... 21
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 22
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 22
REVISION HISTORY
1/13Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Added TSSOP Package ...................................................... Universal
Added Figure 3, Renumbered Sequentially ................................... 6
Updated Outline Dimensions ........................................................ 22
Changes to Ordering Guide ........................................................... 22
10/12Revision 0: Initial Version

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