The LMX2491 device is a low-noise, 6.4-GHz wideband delta-sigma fractional N PLL with
ramp and chirp generation. It consists of a phase frequency detector, programmable charge pump, and
high frequency input for the external VCO. The LMX2491 supports a broad and flexible class of
ramping capabilities, including FSK, PSK, and configurable piecewise linear FM modulation profiles
of up to 8 segments. It supports fine PLL resolution and fast ramp with up to a 200-MHz phase
detector rate. The LMX2491 allows any of its registers to be read back. The LMX2491 can operate
with a single 3.3-V supply. Moreover, supporting up to 5.25-V charge pump can eliminate the need of
external amplifier, leading to a simpler solution with improved phase noise performance.
- –227-dBc/Hz Normalized PLL Noise
- 500-MHz to 6.4-GHz Wideband PLL
- 3.15-V to 5.25-V Charge Pump PLL Supply
- Versatile Ramp / Chirp Generation
- 200-MHz Maximum Phase Detector Frequency
- FSK / PSK Modulation Pin
- Digital Lock Detect
- Single 3.3-V Supply Capability
| Integrated VCO | No |
| Output frequency (min) (MHz) | 500 |
| Output frequency (max) (MHz) | 6400 |
| Normalized PLL phase noise (dBc/Hz) | -227 |
| Current consumption (mA) | 60 |
| Features | Flexible ramp generation, Wideband |
| 1/f noise (10-kHz offset at 1-GHz carrier) (dBc/Hz) | -120 |
| Rating | Catalog |
| Operating temperature range (°C) | -40 to 85 |
| Lock time (µs) (typ) | Loop BW dependent |