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LMX2581

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3.76-GHz wideband frequency synthesizer with integrated VCO

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LMX2581

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Frequency (max) (MHz) 3760 Frequency (min) (MHz) 50 Normalized PLL phase noise (dBc/Hz) -229 1/f noise (10-kHz offset at 1-GHz carrier) (dBc/Hz) -125 Features Integrated VCO, Wideband Current consumption (mA) 178 Integrated VCO Yes Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog Lock time (µs) (typ) (s) 10
Frequency (max) (MHz) 3760 Frequency (min) (MHz) 50 Normalized PLL phase noise (dBc/Hz) -229 1/f noise (10-kHz offset at 1-GHz carrier) (dBc/Hz) -125 Features Integrated VCO, Wideband Current consumption (mA) 178 Integrated VCO Yes Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog Lock time (µs) (typ) (s) 10
WQFN (RTV) 32 25 mm² 5 x 5
  • Output Frequency from 50 to 3760 MHz
  • Input Clock Frequency up to 900 MHz
  • Phase Detector Frequency up to 200 MHz
  • Supports Fractional and Integer Modes
  • –229 dBc/Hz Normalized PLL Phase Noise
  • –120.8 dBc/Hz Normalized PLL 1/f Noise
  • –137 dBc/Hz VCO Phase Noise @ 1 MHz
    offset for a 2.5 GHz Carrier
  • 100 fs RMS Jitter in Integer Mode
  • Programmable Fractional Modulator Order
  • Programmable Fractional Denominator
  • Programmable Output Power up to +12 dBm
  • Programmable 32 Level Charge Pump Current
  • Programmable Option to Use an External VCO
  • Digital Lock Detect
  • 3-Wire Serial Interface and Readback
  • Single Supply Voltage from 3.15 V to 3.45 V
  • Supports Logic Levels down to 1.6 V
  • Output Frequency from 50 to 3760 MHz
  • Input Clock Frequency up to 900 MHz
  • Phase Detector Frequency up to 200 MHz
  • Supports Fractional and Integer Modes
  • –229 dBc/Hz Normalized PLL Phase Noise
  • –120.8 dBc/Hz Normalized PLL 1/f Noise
  • –137 dBc/Hz VCO Phase Noise @ 1 MHz
    offset for a 2.5 GHz Carrier
  • 100 fs RMS Jitter in Integer Mode
  • Programmable Fractional Modulator Order
  • Programmable Fractional Denominator
  • Programmable Output Power up to +12 dBm
  • Programmable 32 Level Charge Pump Current
  • Programmable Option to Use an External VCO
  • Digital Lock Detect
  • 3-Wire Serial Interface and Readback
  • Single Supply Voltage from 3.15 V to 3.45 V
  • Supports Logic Levels down to 1.6 V

The LMX2581 is a low noise wideband frequency synthesizer that integrates a delta-sigma fractional N PLL, multiple core VCO, programmable output divider, and two differential output buffers. The VCO frequency range is from 1880 to 3760 MHz and can be sent directly to the output buffers or divided down by even values from 2 to 38. Each buffer is capable of output power from –3 to +12 dBm at 2700 MHz. Integrated low noise LDOs are used for superior noise immunity and consistent performance.

This synthesizer is a highly programmable device and it enables the user to optimize its performance. In fractional mode, the denominator and the modulator order are programmable and can be configured with dithering as well. The user also has the ability to directly specify a VCO core or entirely bypass the internal VCO. Finally, many convenient features are included such as power down, Fastlock, auto mute, and lock detection. All registers can be programmed through a simple 3 wire interface and a read back feature is also available.

The LMX2581 operates on a single 3.3 V supply and comes in a 32 pin 5.0 mm × 5.0 mm WQFN package.

The LMX2581 is a low noise wideband frequency synthesizer that integrates a delta-sigma fractional N PLL, multiple core VCO, programmable output divider, and two differential output buffers. The VCO frequency range is from 1880 to 3760 MHz and can be sent directly to the output buffers or divided down by even values from 2 to 38. Each buffer is capable of output power from –3 to +12 dBm at 2700 MHz. Integrated low noise LDOs are used for superior noise immunity and consistent performance.

This synthesizer is a highly programmable device and it enables the user to optimize its performance. In fractional mode, the denominator and the modulator order are programmable and can be configured with dithering as well. The user also has the ability to directly specify a VCO core or entirely bypass the internal VCO. Finally, many convenient features are included such as power down, Fastlock, auto mute, and lock detection. All registers can be programmed through a simple 3 wire interface and a read back feature is also available.

The LMX2581 operates on a single 3.3 V supply and comes in a 32 pin 5.0 mm × 5.0 mm WQFN package.
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