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LMX2581E

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3.8-GHz wideband frequency synthesizer with integrated VCO

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LMX2581E

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Integrated VCO Yes Output frequency (min) (MHz) 50 Output frequency (max) (MHz) 3800 Normalized PLL phase noise (dBc/Hz) -229 Current consumption (mA) 178 Features Integrated VCO, Wideband 1/f noise (10-kHz offset at 1-GHz carrier) (dBc/Hz) -125 Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Lock time (µs) (typ) 10
Integrated VCO Yes Output frequency (min) (MHz) 50 Output frequency (max) (MHz) 3800 Normalized PLL phase noise (dBc/Hz) -229 Current consumption (mA) 178 Features Integrated VCO, Wideband 1/f noise (10-kHz offset at 1-GHz carrier) (dBc/Hz) -125 Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Lock time (µs) (typ) 10
WQFN (RTV) 32 25 mm² 5 x 5
  • Output Frequency from 50 to 3800 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 at 1 MHz offset
    for a 2.5 GHz Carrier
  • 100 fs RMS Jitter in Integer Mode
  • Programmable Fractional ModulatorOrder
  • 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 3800 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 at 1 MHz offset
    for a 2.5 GHz Carrier
  • 100 fs RMS Jitter in Integer Mode
  • Programmable Fractional ModulatorOrder
  • 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 LMX2581E 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 3800 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 LMX2581E operates on a single 3.3 V supply and comes in a 32 pin 5.0 mm × 5.0 mm WQFN package.

The LMX2581E 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 3800 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 LMX2581E 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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* Data sheet LMX2581E Wideband Frequency Synthesizer with Integrated VCO datasheet PDF | HTML 27 Jul 2015
EVM User's guide LMX2581EVM User's Guide (Rev. C) 25 Nov 2013

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