ADF4252 Lowest Phase Noise PLL Synthesizer using Fractional-N Technology

The ADF4252 is a dual fractional-N/integer-N frequency synthesizer that can be used to implement local oscillators (LO) in the upconversion and downconversion sections of wireless receivers and transmitters. Both the RF and IF synthesizers consist of a low noise digital phase frequency detector (PFD), a precision charge pump, and a programmable reference divider. The RF synthesizer has a Σ-Δ-based fractional interpolator that allows programmable fractional-N division. The IF synthesizer has programmable integer-N counters. A complete phase-locked loop (PLL) can be implemented if the synthesizer is used with an external loop filter and voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). Applications Base stations for mobile radio (GSM, PCS, DCS, CDMA, WCDMA) Wireless handsets (GSM, PCS, DCS, CDMA, WCDMA) Wireless LANs Communications test equipment CATV equipment

Control of all the on-chip registers is via a simple 3-wire interface. The device operates with a power supply ranging from 2.7 V to 3.3 V and can be powered down when not in use.

Features and Benefits
  • 3.0 GHz fractional-N/1.2 GHz integer-N
  • 2.7 V to 3.3 V power supply
  • Separate VP allows extended tuning voltage to 5 V
  • Programmable dual modulus prescaler
    • RF: 4/5, 8/9
    • IF: 8/9, 16/17, 32/33, 64/65
  • RF: 4/5, 8/9
  • IF: 8/9, 16/17, 32/33, 64/65
  • Programmable charge pump currents
  • 3-wire serial interface
  • Digital lock detect
  • Power-down mode
  • Programmable modulus on fractional-N synthesizer
  • Trade off noise vs. spurious performance
  • RF & Microwave
    Software & Systems Requirements
    Data Sheets
    Documentnote
    ADF4252: Dual Fractional-N/Integer-N Frequency Synthesizer Data Sheet (Rev. C)PDF 492 kB
    Application Notes
    Documentnote
    AN-873: Lock Detect on the ADF4xxx Family of PLL Synthesizers (Rev. 0)PDF 207 kB
    AN-30: Ask the Applications Engineer - PLL SynthesizersPDF 184 kB
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Documentnote
    Order Information
    Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
    ADF4252BCPZ Production24 ld LFCSP (4x4x.75mm w/2.10mm EP) OTH 490-40 to 85C3.142.67Y
    ADF4252BCPZ-R7 Production24 ld LFCSP (4x4x.75mm w/2.10mm EP) REEL 1500-40 to 85C02.67Y
    ADF4252BCPZ-RL Production24 ld LFCSP (4x4x.75mm w/2.10mm EP) REEL 5000-40 to 85C00Y
    Evaluation Boards
    Part NumberDescriptionPriceRoHS
    EVAL-ADF4252EBZ2Evaluation Board121.44Y
    Reference Materials
    ADF4252: Dual Fractional-N/Integer-N Frequency Synthesizer Data Sheet (Rev. C) adf4252
    ADF4252 Evaluation Board Software adf4252
    AN-30: 应用工程师答问—30 adf4360-1
    AN-873: ADF4xxx系列PLL频率合成器的锁定检测 (Rev. 0) ad9540
    AN-873: Lock Detect on the ADF4xxx Family of PLL Synthesizers (Rev. 0) ad9540
    AN-30: Ask the Applications Engineer - PLL Synthesizers adf4360-1
    RF Source Booklet adf9010
    用于高频接收器和发射器的锁相环——第一部分 ad809
    用于高频接收器和发射器的锁相环——第二部分 ad809
    用于高频接收器和发射器的锁相环——第三部分 ad809