JAJSER5B February 2018 – February 2025 LMK05028
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Figure 7-3 shows the 3-loop architecture implemented the same for both PLL channels with exception of the VCO frequency range. Each channel has three phase-locked loops with two digital PLLs (REF-DPLL and TCXO-DPLL) and one analog PLL (APLL) with integrated VCO. The REF-DPLL and TCXO-DPLL are each comprised of a time-to-digital converter (TDC), digital loop filter (DLF), feedback prescaler (PR), and 40-bit fractional feedback (FB) divider with sigma-delta-modulator (SDM or "MASH"). The APLL is comprised of a reference frequency doubler (×2), phase-frequency detector (PFD), loop filter (LF), fractional feedback (N) divider with SDM, and VCO.

Table 7-1 summarizes the PLL mode configuration options available in each channel. These modes support a wide range of use cases depending to the clock functionality and performance required in the application. Most applications uses 2-loop REF-DPLL or 3-loop mode for network synchronization clock features such as programmable loop bandwidth for jitter and wander attenuation, hitless switching, precise digital holdover, DCO frequency steering, or zero delay mode.
| PLL MODE | FRACTIONAL SDM ENABLED (SDM CONTROL FROM) | DCO MODE OPTION | FREE-RUN / HOLDOVER CLOCK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REF-DPLL | TCXO-DPLL | APLL | |||
| 1-Loop (APLL only) | – | – | Y (Free-run from XO) | – | XO |
| 2-Loop REF-DPLL | Y (DCO option) | – | Y (REF-DPLL) | REF-DPLL SDM | XO |
| 2-Loop TCXO-DPLL | – | Y (DCO option) | Y (TCXO-DPLL) | TCXO-DPLL SDM | TCXO |
| 3-Loop | Y (DCO option) | Y (REF-DPLL) | Y (TCXO-DPLL) | REF-DPLL SDM | TCXO |
The following sections describe the basic principle of operation for 2-loop and 3-loop modes. See PLL Operating Modes for more details on the PLL modes of operation including holdover.