HMC820LP6CE
v02.1109
FRACTIONAL-N SYNTHESIZER w/ INTEGRATED VCO
1095 - 1275, 2190 - 2550, 4380 - 5100 MHz
Features
• RF Bandwidth:
1095-1275, 2190-2550, 4380-5100 MHz
• Fractional or Integer Modes
• 19-Bit Prescaler
• Ultra Low Phase Noise
-105 dBc/Hz in Band Typ.
• Figure of Merit (FOM)
-227 dBc Integer
• 24-bit Step Size, Resolution 3 Hz typ
• 200 MHz, 14-bit Reference Path Input
• Cycle Slip Prevention
• Read / Write Serial Port, Chip ID
• 40 Lead 6x6mm SMT Package: 36mm
2
Typical Applications
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• Cellular/4G Infrastructure
• Repeaters and Femtocells
• Communications Test Equipment
• CATV Equipment
• Phased Array Applications
• DDS Replacement
• Very High Data Rate Radios
Functional Diagram
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HMC820LP6CE
v02.1109
FRACTIONAL-N SYNTHESIZER w/ INTEGRATED VCO
1095 - 1275, 2190 - 2550, 4380 - 5100 MHz
General Description
The HMC820LP6CE is a fully functioned Fractional-N Phase-Locked-Loop (PLL) Frequency Synthesizer with an
Integrated Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO). The synthesizer consists of an integrated low noise VCO with a tri-
band output, an autocalibration subsystem for low voltage VCO tuning, a very low noise digital Phase Detector (PD),
a precision controlled charge pump, a low noise reference path divider and a fractional divider.
The fractional synthesizer features an advanced delta-sigma modulator design that allows both ultra-fine step sizes
and low spurious products. The phase detector (PD) features cycle slip prevention (CSP) technology to allow faster
frequency hopping times. Ultra low in-close phase noise and low spurious also allows wider loop bandwidths for faster
frequency hopping and low micro-phonics.
For theory of operation and register map refer to the “PLLs w/ Integrated VCOs - RF VCOs” Operating Guide. To view
the Operating Guide, please visit www.hittite.com and choose HMC820LP6CE from the “Search by Part Number”
pull down menu.
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C
VPPCP, VDDCP, VCC1, VCC2 = 5V ±4%; RVDD, AVDD, DVDD3V, VCCPD, VCCHF, VCCPS =
3.3V ±6% GNDCP = GNDLS = Ground Paddle = 0V
Parameter
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
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RF Output Characteristics
VCO Frequency at PLL Input
RF Output Frequency at f
VCO
/2
RF Output Frequency at f
VCO
RF Output Frequency at 2f
VCO
RF Output Power at f
VCO
/2
RF Output Power at f
VCO
RF Output Power at 2f
VCO
VCO Tuning Sensitivity
VCO Supply Pushing
RF Output fo/2 Harmonic
RF Output 3fo/2 Harmonic
RF Output 2nd Harmonic
RF Output 5fo/2 Harmonic
RF Output 3rd Harmonic
RF Output 7fo/2 Harmonic
RF Output 4th Harmonic
Measured at fo, 2V
Measured at fo, 2V
Doubler Mode
Doubler Mode
fo/2/fo/2fo
Doubler Mode
fo/2/fo/2fo
Doubler Mode
fo/2/fo/2fo
4380
1095
2190
4380
7.5
3
-9
12
-2
-22
-50
10
6.5
-4
16
5100
1275
2550
5100
12.5
10
1
24
1.5
-18
-41
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
dBm
dBm
dBm
MHz/V
MHz/V
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
-25 / -30 / -42 -20 / -19 / -36
-60
-56
-27 / -40 / -60 -24 / -30 / -51
-65
-61
-30 / -50 / -68 -25 / -42 / -62
RF Divider Characteristics
19-Bit N-Divider Range (Integer)
19-Bit N-Divider Range (Fractional)
Max = 2
19
- 1
Fractional nominal divide ratio
varies (-3 / +4) dynamically max
524,287
524,283
REF Input Characteristics
Max Rep Input Frequency
Max Ref Frequency with AutoCal
Min Ref Input Frequency
Ref Input Range
Ref Input Capacitance
14-Bit R-Divider Range
1
AC Coupled
1.5
200
TBD
100
2
3.3
5
16,383
MHz
MHz
kHz
Vpp
pF
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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HMC820LP6CE
v02.1109
FRACTIONAL-N SYNTHESIZER w/ INTEGRATED VCO
1095 - 1275, 2190 - 2550, 4380 - 5100 MHz
Electrical Specifi cations
(Continued)
Parameter
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Phase Detector (PD)
PD Frequency Fractional Mode
PD Frequency Integer Mode
Max PD Freq. Min VCO Freq/20
Max PD Freq. Min VCO Freq/16
0.1
0.1
110
MHz
MHz
Charge Pump
Max Output Current
Min Output Current
Charge Pump Gain Step Size (5-Bits)
Charge Pump Offset Step Size (4-Bits)
PD/Charge Pump Noise
50 MHz Ref, Input Referred,
Integer, add 6 dB for Fractional
-141
-149
-155
Less than 3 dB degradation
typ. at these limits
Compliance Voltage
-385 μA Offset
+385 μA Offset
0.4
0.8
VPPCP-0.8
VPPCP-0.4
V
V
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
2.54
20
20
5
mA
μA
μA
μA
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1 kHz
10 kHz
100 kHz
Logic Inputs
VIH Input High Voltage
VIL Input Low Voltage
DVDD3V-0.4
0
DVDD3V
0.4
V
V
Logic Outputs
VOH Output High Voltage
VOL Output Low Voltage
DVDD3V-0.4
0
DVDD3V
0.4
V
V
Power Supply Voltages
Analog 3.3V Supplies
Digital Supply
Analog 5V Supplies
AVDD, VCCHF, VCCPS,
VCCPD, RVDD
DVDD3V
VPPCP, VDDCP, VCC1, VCC2
3.0
3.0
4.8
3.3
3.3
5
3.5
3.5
5.2
V
V
V
Power Supply Currents
+5V Analog Charge Pump
+5V VCO Core and PLL Buffer
+5V VCO Divider and RF Buffer
+3.3V Analog
+3.3V Digital
Power Down - Crystal Off
Power Down - Crystal On, 100 MHz
VPPCP, VDDCP
VCC2
VCC1
AVDD, VCCHF, VCCPS,
VCCPD, RVDD
DVDD3V
Reg 01h=0,
Crystal Not Clocked
Reg 01h=0,
Crystal Clocked 100 MHz
5.3
56
36
45
6.5
10
10
200
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
μA
μA
Power on Reset
Typical Reset Voltage on DVDD
Min DVDD Voltage for No Reset
Power on Reset Delay
1.5
250
700
mV
V
μs
VCO Open Loop Phase Noise at fo/2
10 kHz Offset
-93
-87
dBc/Hz
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20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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HMC820LP6CE
v02.1109
FRACTIONAL-N SYNTHESIZER w/ INTEGRATED VCO
1095 - 1275, 2190 - 2550, 4380 - 5100 MHz
Electrical Specifi cations
(Continued)
Parameter
100 kHz Offset
1 MHz Offset
10 MHz Offset
100 MHz Offset
Condition
Min.
Typ.
-122
-147
-162
-63
Max.
-119
-144
Units
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
VCO Open Loop Phase Noise at fo
10 kHz Offset
100 kHz Offset
1 MHz Offset
10 MHz Offset
100 MHz Offset
-87
-116
-141
-161
-166
-81
-116
-138
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
VCO Open Loop Phase Noise at 2fo
10 kHz Offset
100 kHz Offset
1 MHz Offset
10 MHz Offset
100 MHz Offset
-81
-110
-135
-155
-155
-75
-110
-132
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
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dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
Closed Loop Phase Noise PLL + VCO at fvco/2
Integer, 25 MHz PD
Integer, 25 MHz PD
Integer, 25 MHz PD
Fractional, 25 MHz PD
Fractional, 25 MHz PD
Fractional, 25 MHz PD
1 kHz Offset
10 kHz Offset
100 kHz Offset
1 kHz Offset
10 kHz Offset
100 kHz Offset
-113
-118
-118
-108
-113
-114
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
Closed Loop Phase Noise PLL + VCO at fvco
Integer, 25 MHz PD
Integer, 25 MHz PD
Integer, 25 MHz PD
Fractional, 25 MHz PD
Fractional, 25 MHz PD
Fractional, 25 MHz PD
1 kHz Offset
10 kHz Offset
100 kHz Offset
1 kHz Offset
10 kHz Offset
100 kHz Offset
-107
-112
-112
-102
-107
-108
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
Closed Loop Phase Noise PLL + VCO at 2fo
Integer, 25 MHz PD
Integer, 25 MHz PD
Integer, 25 MHz PD
Fractional, 25 MHz PD
Fractional, 25 MHz PD
Fractional, 25 MHz PD
1 kHz Offset
10 kHz Offset
100 kHz Offset
1 kHz Offset
10 kHz Offset
100 kHz Offset
Normalized 1 Hz
Measured w/ 50 MHz PD
at 30 kHz Offset
Measured w/ 50 MHz PD
at 30 kHz Offset
-227
-225
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
-101
-106
-106
-96
-101
-102
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
Figure of Merit
Integer Mode
Fractional Mode
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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HMC820LP6CE
v02.1109
FRACTIONAL-N SYNTHESIZER w/ INTEGRATED VCO
1095 - 1275, 2190 - 2550, 4380 - 5100 MHz
Closed Loop Integer Phase Noise
-80
-90
Typical Closed Loop Fractional Phase
Noise
[1]
-80
-90
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-110
-120
-130
-140
-150
-160
-170
-180
2
10
3
4
5
6
7
8
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-100
-100
-110
-120
-130
-140
-150
-160
-170
-180
2
10
3
4
5
6
7
8
1095 MHz FF
2190 MHz FF
4380 MHz FF
1096 MHz FF
2192 MHz FF
4384 MHz FF
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
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Free Running Phase Noise
-40
-60
Typical Tuning Curves vs. Switch Position
1100
fmax
1095 MHz FF
2190 MHz FF
4380 MHz FF
kvco (MHz/V)
1050
n0
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
n2
n4
n6
n8
n10
n12
n14
n16
n18
n20
n22
n24
n26
n30
-80
-100
-120
-140
-160
-180
3
10
fmax
1000
950
fmin
n31
900
10
4
10
5
10
6
10
7
10
8
0
1
2
3
4
5
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
TUNING VOLTAGE (V)
Typical VCO Tuning Voltage After
Calibration
5
TUNE VOLTAGE AFTER CALIBRATION (V)
Typical VCO Sensitivity vs. Cap @
Fo Voltage
60
TUNING CAP 31, 2160 MHz AT 2V
TUNING CAP 15, 2350 MHz AT 2V
TUNING CAP 0, 2604 MHz AT 2V
50
4
3
31
15
0
kvco (MHz/V)
fmin
fmax
40
30
Typical Operating Range
2
20
1
10
0
VCO FREQUENCY
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
TUNING VOLTAGE (V)
[1] Fractional Mode, 50 MHz Crystal, R=1, ~80 kHz Loop BW, (Loop filter values: Contact factory for component values) 2mA Charge Pump, -385μA
Offset.
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