The LMX2485 device is a low power, high performance delta-sigma fractional-N PLL with an
auxiliary integer-N PLL. The device is fabricated using Texas Instruments advanced process.
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
energy to higher frequencies is a direct function of the modulator order. Unlike analog
compensation, the digital feedback technique used in the LMX2485 is highly resistant to changes in
temperature and variations in wafer processing. The LMX2485 delta-sigma modulator is programmable
up to fourth order, which allows the designer to select the optimum modulator order to fit the
phase noise, spur, and lock time requirements of the system.
Serial data for programming the LMX2485 is transferred through a three-line, high-speed
(20-MHz) MICROWIRE interface. The LMX2485 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
LMX2485 is available in a 24-lead 4.0 × 4.0 × 0.8 mm WQFN package.
- Quadruple Modulus Prescaler for Lower Divides
- RF PLL: 8/9/12/13 or 16/17/20/21
- IF PLL: 8/9 or 16/17
- Advanced Delta-Sigma Fractional Compensation
- 12-Bit or 22-Bit Selectable Fractional Modulus
- Up to 4th Order Programmable Delta-Sigma
Modulator
- Features for Improved Lock Time
- Fastlock / Cycle Slip Reduction With Integrated
Time-Out Counter Which Requires Only a
Single-Word Write
- Wide Operating Range
- LMX2485 RF PLL: 500 MHz to 3.0 GHz
- LMX2485E RF PLL: 50 MHz to 3.0 GHz
- Useful Features
- Digital Lock Detect Output
- Hardware and Software Power-Down Control
- On-Chip Input Frequency Doubler.
- RF Phase Detector Frequency up to 50 MHz
- 2.5 to 3.6 V Operation With ICC = 5.0 mA
| Integrated VCO | No |
| Output frequency (min) (MHz) | 500 |
| Output frequency (max) (MHz) | 3000 |
| Normalized PLL phase noise (dBc/Hz) | -210 |
| Current consumption (mA) | 3.3 |
| Features | Advanced delta-sigma fractional compensation, Cycle slip reduction, Dual PLL, Fastlock, Integrated timeout counter, On-chip input frequency doubler |
| 1/f noise (10-kHz offset at 1-GHz carrier) (dBc/Hz) | -104 |
| Rating | Catalog |
| Operating temperature range (°C) | -40 to 85 |
| Lock time (µs) (typ) | Loop BW dependent |