LMX2541

LMX2541 Ultra-Low Noise PLLatinum Frequency Synthesizer with Integrated VCO www.DataSheet4U.com PRELIMINARY LMX2541 July 2, 2009 Ultra-Low Noise PLLatinum Frequency Synthesizer with Integrated VCO General Description The LMX2541 is an ultra low noise frequency synthesizer which integrates a high performance delta-sigma fractional N PLL, a VCO with fully integrated tank circuit, and an optional frequency divider. The PLL offers an unprecedented normalized noise floor of -225 dBc/Hz and can be operated with up to 104 MHz of phase-detector rate (comparison frequency) in both integer and fractional modes. The PLL can also be configured to work with an external VCO. The LMX2541 integrates several low-noise, high precision LDOs and output driver matching network to provide higher supply noise immunity and more consistent performance, while reducing the number of external components. When combined with a high quality reference oscillator, the LMX2541 generates a very stable, ultra low noise signal. The LMX2541 is offered in a family of 6 devices with varying VCO frequency range from 1990 MHz up to 4 GHz. Using a flexible divider, the LMX2541 can generate frequencies as low as 31.6 MHz. The LMX2541 is a monolithic integrated circuit, fabricated in a proprietary BiCMOS process. Device programming is facilitated using a three-wire MICROWIRE interface that can operate down to 1.8 volts. Supply voltage ranges from 3.15 to 3.45 volts. The LMX2541 is available in a 36 pin 6x6x0.8 mm L...