Analog Devices ADF4251 - Lowest Phase Noise PLL Synthesizer using Fractional-N Technology
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ADF4251 Lowest Phase Noise PLL Synthesizer using Fractional-N Technology

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The ADF4251 Fractional-N Synthesizer when combined with a VCO and loop filter forms a complete phased locked loop (PLL). This solution from ADI creates state-of-the-art LO's (local oscillator) for...More
 Specifications
Type Dual Fractional-N
Max RF Input (MHz) 3000MHz
Norm Phase Noise (dBc/Hz) 103dBc
Max REFin (MHz) 150MHz
RF Prescalers 4/5, 8/9
Supply Current (max) 13mA
Package 24-Lead CSP
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  • Sigma-delta based fractional-N technology ensures superior Phase Noise and spurious performance is maintained over temperature
  • Hardware and Software Power-Down
  • Flexibility of programmable fractional-modulus ensures exact output frequencies can be synthesized.
  • 0.1 - 3.0GHz Fractional-N / 0.05 - 1.2GHz Integer-N PLL's
  • 3 wire Serial Interface with 1.8V logic compatibility
  • 250MHz REFin Frequency
  • 8 x Programmable charge pump
    currents
  • PFD frequencies up to 30MHz allow
    faster settling and lower phase noise.
  • Supported on ADIsimPLL software
    design tool
  • Available in 4x4mm Chipscale package
  • 2.7 - 3.3V Power Supply with separate
    Vp to 5V
 

 
 Design Tools
Evaluation Boards for PLL Synthesizers
PLL Register Configuration
 
  • ADF4110/ADF4111/ADF4112/ADF4113
     
  • ADF4210/ADF4211/ADF4212/ADF4213
     
  • ADF4153/ADF4154/ADF4251/ADF4252 - BETA
    This tool assists you in programming the four 24-bit registers within the ADF4110/11/12/13 and ADF4106/07. By selecting your desired configuration (through pull-down menus and checkboxes) you will generate the hex values for the registers. This tool also calculates the charge pump current based on Rset, or Rset based on the maximum desired charge pump current.

     
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    Part#TypeMax RF Input (MHz)Output Frequency Range Norm Phase Noise (dBc/Hz)Max REFin (MHz)RF PrescalersSupply Current (max)Prog Supply Current (mA)Programmable Output PowerPackagePrice* (1000 pcs.)
    ADF4251Dual Fractional-N3000-1031504/5; 8/913--24-Lead CSP**
    ADF4252Dual Fractional-N3000--2141504/5; 8/912--24-Lead CSP$2.67

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