Multiple PLL combination reference design for <40-fs jitter (100-Hz to 100-MHz)
TIDA-01346
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Key Document
- Multiple PLL Combination Reference Design for < 40-fs Jitter (100 Hz to 100 MHz) (Rev. A)
(PDF 1210 KB)
13 Jun 2017
Description
The TIDA-01346 design uses two LMX2594 synthesizers in combination to produce lower noise than is possible with just one. By combining the output of two synthesizers that are in phase, a theoretical 3 dB phase noise benefit is possible due to the output power being 6 dB higher while the noise power is only 3 dB higher. The LMX2594 is an ideal synthesizer for this application as it has a SYNC feature that allows it to have deterministic and repeatable phase as well as a programmable phase that can be used to correct for any phase error due to trace mismatches or any other factors.
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