SNAU218A November   2018  – August 2022

 

  1.   LMX2615EVM-CVAL Wideband 15-GHz Synthesizer
  2.   Trademarks
  3. Evaluation Board Setup and Description
  4. Setting Up the Software
  5. Bringing LMX2615 to a Lock State
  6. Current Loop Filter Configuration
  7. Typical Phase Noise
  8. Schematic
  9. Bill of Materials
  10. PCB Specifications
  11. Proper Jumper and Switch Positions
    1. 9.1 Reference Pro Board
  12. 10Revision History

Current Loop Filter Configuration

Note that if the phase detector frequency is changed significantly, the loop filter needs to be redesigned.

Table 4-1 Current Loop Filter Configuration
PARAMETERVALUE
VCO Gain132 MHz/V
Loop Bandwidth285 kHz
Phase Margin65 deg
C1_LF390 pF
C2_LF68 nF
C3_LFOpen
C4_LF1800 pF
R268 Ω
R3_LF0 Ω
R4_LF18 Ω
Effective Charge Pump Gain15 mA
Phase Detector Frequency (MHz)200 MHz
VCO FrequencyDesigned for 15 GHz, but works over the whole frequency range
GUID-D4CDAE5C-95ED-4CF0-AFAA-721C836CCD04-low.pngFigure 4-1 Current Loop Filter Configuration

For detailed design and simulation, see the PLLatinum Sim Tool.

For application notes, videos, and other technical information on TI products, see http://www.ti.com/pll.