SNAS834A November 2024 – August 2026 LMK5C22212A
PRODUCTION DATA
In independent DPLL operation, the DPLL can select a reference input (INx) as preferred. DPLL1 and DPLL2 can share the same reference or each select a different reference. At start-up, each APLL locks to the XO input after initialization and operate in free-run mode. Once a valid DPLL reference input is detected, the DPLL begins lock acquisition based on the reference priority settings. The TDC in the DPLL compares the phase between the selected reference input clock and the FB divider clock from the respective VCO, generating a digital correction word corresponding to the phase error. The correction word is filtered by the digital loop filter (DLF), and the DLF output adjusts the APLL divider numerator to pull the VCO frequency into lock with the reference input.
As each DPLL can work independently in this mode, the DPLLs can lock or unlock without impacting other channels.
When selecting an XO frequency, TI recommends to avoid ratios falling near integer or half integer boundaries to minimize spurious noise. The best practice is to select an XO input frequency that results in an APLL fractional N divider ratio (NUM/DEN) between the range of 0.125 to 0.45 and 0.55 to 0.875. Choosing a higher frequency XO is better for jitter performance. Cascade the BAW APLL output into APLL2 when the XO frequency or phase noise performance is poor.