ZHCSIC4C June 2018 – November 2018 LMX2615-SP
PRODUCTION DATA.
The RF output buffer type is open collector and requires an external pull-up to Vcc. This component may be a 50-Ω resistor or an inductor. The inductor has less controlled impedance, but higher power. For the inductor case, it is often helpful to follow this with a resistive pad. The output power can be programmed to various levels or disabled while still keeping the PLL in lock. If using a resistor, limit OUTx_PWR setting to 31; higher than this tends to actually reduce power. Note that states 32 through 47 are redundant and should be ignored. In other words, after state 31, the next higher power setting is 48.