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LMX2531 High-Performance Frequency Synthesizer System With Integrated VCO
1 Features 3 Description
The LMX2531 is a low-power, high-performance
1• Multiple Frequency Options Available frequency synthesizer system which includes a fully
– See Device Information Table integrated delta-sigma PLL and VCO with fully
– Frequencies From: 553 MHz to 3132 MHz integrated tank circuit. The third and fourth poles are
also integrated and adjustable. Ultra-low noise and
• PLL Features high-precision LDOs are integrated for the PLL and
– Fractional-N Delta-Sigma Modulator Order VCO, which yield higher supply-noise immunity and
Programmable up to Fourth Order more consistent performance. When combined with a
– FastLock/Cycle Slip Reduction with Timeout high-quality reference oscillator, the LMX2531 device
Counter generates very stable, low-noise local-oscillator
signals for up and down conversion in wireless
– Partially Integrated, Adjustable Loop Filter communication devices. The LMX2531 device is a
– Very Low Phase Noise and Spurs monolithic integrated circuit, fabricated in an
• VCO Features advanced BiCMOS process. Several different
versions of this product accommodate different
– Integrated Tank Inductor frequency bands.
– Low Phase Noise
• Other Features Device Information(1)
– 2.8-V to 3.2-V Operation PART LOW BAND HIGH BAND
LMX2531LQ1146E 553 — 592 MHz 1106 — 1184 MHz
– Low Operating Current LMX2531LQ1226E 592 — 634 MHz 1184 — 1268 MHz
– Low Power-Down Current LMX2531LQ1312E 634 — 680 MHz 1268 — 1360 MHz
– 1.8-V MICROWIRE Support LMX2531LQ1415E 680 — 735 MHz 1360 — 1470 MHz
– 36-Pin 6-mm × 6-mm × 0.8-mm WQFN LMX2531LQ1500E 749.5 — 755 MHz 1499 — 1510 MHz
Package LMX2531LQ1515E 725 — 790 MHz 1450 — 1580 MHz
LMX2531LQ1570E 765 — 818 MHz 1530 — 1636 MHz
2 Applications LMX2531LQ1650E 795 — 850 MHz 1590 — 1700 MHz
• Cellular Base Stations LMX2531LQ1700E 831 — 885 MHz 1662 — 1770 MHz
• Wireless LANs LMX2531LQ1742 880 — 933 MHz 1760 — 1866 MHz
• Broadband Wireless Access LMX2531LQ1778E 863 — 920 MHz 1726 — 1840 MHz
• Satellite Communications LMX2531LQ1910E 917 — 1014 MHz 1834 — 2028 MHz
• Wireless Radios LMX2531LQ2080E 952 — 1137 MHz 1904 — 2274 MHz
• Automotive LMX2531LQ2265E 1089 — 1200 MHz 2178 — 2400 MHz
• CATV Equipment LMX2531LQ2570E 1168 — 1395 MHz 2336 — 2790 MHz
• Instrumentation and Test Equipment LMX2531LQ2820E 1355 — 1462 MHz 2710 — 2925 MHz
• RFID Readers LMX2531LQ3010E 1455 — 1566 MHz 2910 — 3132 MHz
• Data Converter Clocking (1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
the end of the datasheet.
4 Simplified Schematic
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An IMPORTANT NOTICE at the end of this data sheet addresses availability, warranty, changes, use in safety-critical applications,
intellectual property matters and other important disclaimers. PRODUCTION DATA.
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Table of Contents
8.4 Device Functional Modes........................................ 20
1 Features.................................................................. 18.5 Programming........................................................... 20
2 Applications ........................................................... 18.6 Register Maps......................................................... 21
3 Description............................................................. 19 Application and Implementation ........................ 33
4 Simplified Schematic............................................. 19.1 Application Information............................................ 33
5 Revision History..................................................... 29.2 Typical Application ................................................. 33
6 Pin Configuration and Functions......................... 39.3 Do's and Don'ts....................................................... 35
7 Specifications......................................................... 510 Power Supply Recommendations ..................... 35
7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ...................................... 511 Layout................................................................... 35
7.2 ESD Ratings.............................................................. 511.1 Layout Guidelines ................................................. 35
7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions....................... 511.2 Layout Example .................................................... 36
7.4 Thermal Information.................................................. 512 Device and Documentation Support................. 37
7.5 Electrical Characteristics........................................... 612.1 Device Support...................................................... 37
7.6 MICROWIRE Timing Requirements........................ 13 12.2 Trademarks........................................................... 37
7.7 Typical Performance Characteristics ...................... 14 12.3 Electrostatic Discharge Caution............................ 37
8 Detailed Description............................................ 15 12.4 Glossary................................................................ 37
8.1 Overview................................................................. 15 13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
8.2 Functional Block Diagram....................................... 15 Information ........................................................... 37
8.3 Feature Description................................................. 15
5 Revision History
Changes from Revision R (April 2013) to Revision S Page
• Added ESD Ratings table, Feature Description section, Device Functional Modes,Application and Implementation
section, Power Supply Recommendations section, Layout section, Device and Documentation Support section, and
Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information section.................................................................................................. 1
Changes from Revision Q (February 2013) to Revision R Page
• Changed layout of National Data Sheet to TI format ........................................................................................................... 32
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VCCDIG
VregPLL2
VregBUF
36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NC
GND
DATA
CLK
LE
CE
NC
NC
Fout
NC
NC
VrefVCO
VCCVCO
VregVCO
GND
GND
VCCBUF
Vtune
CPout
FLout
VregPLL1
VCCPLL
NC
VregDIG
NC
GND
Test
OSCin*
OSCin
Ftest/LD
NC
GND
GND
NC
NC
NC
VCCDIG
VregPLL2
VregBUF
GND
36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NC
GND
DATA
CLK
LE
CE
NC
NC
Fout
NC
NC
VrefVCO
VCCVCO
VregVCO
GND
GND
VCCBUF
Vtune
CPout
FLout
VregPLL1
VCCPLL
NC
VregDIG
NC
GND
Test
OSCin*
OSCin
Ftest/LD
NC
NC
NC
NC
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6 Pin Configuration and Functions
NJH0036D Package
36-Pin WQFN, D Version, (LMX2531LQ1146E/1226E/1312E/1415E/1515E/2820E/3010E)
Top View
NJG0036A Package
36-Pin WQFN, A Version, (All Other Versions)
Top View
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Pin Functions
PIN TYPE DESCRIPTION
NAME NO.
Chip Enable Input. High impedance CMOS input. This pin must not exceed 2.75 V. When
CE is brought high the LMX2531 is powered up corresponding to the internal power control
CE 11 Input bits. Although the part can be programmed when powered down, it is still necessary to
reprogram the R0 register to get the part to re-lock.
MICROWIRE clock input. High impedance CMOS input. This pin must not exceed 2.75 V.
CLK 9 Input Data is clocked into the shift register on the rising edge.
Charge pump output for PLL. For connection to Vtune through an external passive loop
CPout 24 Output filter.
MICROWIRE serial data input. High impedance CMOS input. This pin must not exceed
DATA 8 Input 2.75 V. Data is clocked in MSB first. The last bits clocked in form the control or register
select bits.
FLout 25 Output An open drain NMOS output which is used for FastLock or a general purpose output.
Fout 21 Output Buffered RF Output for the VCO.
Ftest/LD 30 Output Multiplexed CMOS output. Typically used to monitor PLL lock condition.
GND 3 — Ground
GND 19 — Ground for the VCO circuitry.
GND 20 — Ground for the VCO Output Buffer circuitry.
GND 34 — Ground
MICROWIRE Latch Enable input. High impedance CMOS input. This pin must not exceed
LE 10 Input 2.75 V. Data stored in the shift register is loaded into the selected latch register when LE
goes HIGH.
2, 4, 5, 7, 12,
NC — No Connect.
13, 29, 35
NC 14, 15 — No Connect. Do NOT ground. This also includes the pad above these pins.
OSCin 31 Input Oscillator input.
Oscillator complimentary input. When a single ended source is used, then a bypass
OSCin* 32 Input capacitor should be placed as close as possible to this pin and be connected to ground.
Test 33 Output This pin is for test purposes and should be grounded for normal operation.
Power Supply for the VCO Buffer circuitry. Input may range from 2.8 — 3.2 V. Bypass
VccBUF 22 — capacitors should be placed as close as possible to this pin and ground.
Power Supply for digital LDO circuitry. Input may range from 2.8 — 3.2 V. Bypass
VccDIG 1 — capacitors should be placed as close as possible to this pin and ground.
Power Supply for the PLL. Input may range from 2.8 — 3.2 V. Bypass capacitors should be
VccPLL 27 — placed as close as possible to this pin and ground.
Power Supply for VCO regulator circuitry. Input may range from 2.8 — 3.2 V. Bypass
VccVCO 16 — capacitors should be placed as close as possible to this pin and ground.
Internal reference voltage for VCO LDO. Not intended to drive an external load. Connect to
VrefVCO 18 — ground with a capacitor.
Internally regulated voltage for the VCO buffer circuitry. Connect to ground with a
VregBUF 6 — capacitor.
VregDIG 36 — Internally regulated voltage for LDO digital circuitry.
Internally regulated voltage for PLL charge pump. Not intended to drive an external load.
VregPLL1 26 — Connect to ground with a capacitor.
Internally regulated voltage for RF digital circuitry. Not intended to drive an external load.
VregPLL2 28 — Connect to ground with a capacitor.
Internally regulated voltage for VCO circuitry. Not intended to drive an external load.
VregVCO 17 — Connect to ground with a capacitor and some series resistance.
Tuning voltage input for the VCO. For connection to the CPout pin through an external
Vtune 23 Input passive loop filter.
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7 Specifications
7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)(2)
MIN MAX UNIT
VCC
(VccDIG, VccVCO, Power Supply Voltage –0.3 3.5 V
VccBUF, VccPLL)
All other pins Power Supply Voltage –0.3 3.0 V
(Except Ground)
TLLead Temperature (solder 4 sec.) 260 °C
TJJunction Temperature 125 °C
Tstg Storage temperature –65 150 °C
(1) Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended
Operating Conditions. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
(2) If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the Texas Instruments Sales Office/Distributors for availability and
specifications.
7.2 ESD Ratings VALUE UNIT
Human-body model (HBM), per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001(1) ±500
V(ESD) Electrostatic discharge V
Charged-device model (CDM), per JEDEC specification JESD22- ±250
C101(2)
(1) JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process. Manufacturing with
less than 500-V HBM is possible with the necessary precautions.
(2) JEDEC document JEP157 states that 250-V CDM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process. Manufacturing with
less than 250-V CDM is possible with the necessary precautions.
7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) MIN NOM MAX UNIT
Power Supply Voltage
VCC 2.8 3.0 3.2 V
(VccDig, VccVCO, VccBUF)
ViSerial Interface and Power Control Voltage 0 2.75 V
TAAmbient Temperature(1) –40 85 °C
(1) Maximum Allowable Temperature Drift for Continuous Lock is how far the temperature can drift in either direction from the value it was
at the time that the R0 register was last programmed, and still have the part stay in lock. The action of programming the R0 register,
even to the same value, activates a frequency calibration routine. This implies that the part will work over the entire frequency range, but
if the temperature drifts more than the maximum allowable drift for continuous lock, then it will be necessary to reload the R0 register to
ensure that it stays in lock. Regardless of what temperature the part was initially programmed at, the temperature can never drift outside
the frequency range of –40°C ≤TA≤85°C without violating specifications.
7.4 Thermal Information LMX2531 LMX2531
THERMAL METRIC(1) NJH0036D NJG0036A UNIT
36 PINS 36 PINS
RθJA Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance 35.5 35.5 °C/W
ψJB Junction-to-board characterization parameter 9.1 9.1
(1) For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the IC Package Thermal Metrics application report (SPRA953).
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7.5 Electrical Characteristics
(VCC = 3.0 V, –40°C ≤TA≤85 °C; except as specified.)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
CURRENT CONSUMPTION
LMX2531LQ2265E/ 38 44
2570E
Divider Disabled LMX2531LQ2820E/ 38 46
3010E
All Other Options 34 41
Power Supply Current Power
ICC mA
Supply Current LMX2531LQ2265E/ 41 49
2570E
Divider Enabled LMX2531LQ2820E/ 44 52
3010E
All Other Options 37 46
ICCPD Power Down Current CE = 0 V, Part Initialized 7 µA
OSCILLATOR
IIHOSC Oscillator Input High Current VIH = 2.75 V 100 µA
IILOSC Oscillator Input Low Current VIL = 0 –100 µA
fOSCin Frequency Range See(1) 5 80 MHz
vOSCin Oscillator Sensitivity 0.5 2.0 Vpp
PLL
fPD Phase Detector Frequency 32 MHz
ICP = 0 90 µA
ICP = 1 180 µA
Charge Pump
ICPout Output Current Magnitude ICP = 3 360 µA
ICP = 15 1440 µA
ICPoutTRI CP TRI-STATE Current 0.4 V < VCPout < 2.0 V 2 10 nA
Charge Pump VCPout = 1.2 V
ICPoutMM 2% 8%
Sink vs Source Mismatch TA= 25°C
Charge Pump 0.4 V < VCPout < 2.0 V
ICPoutV 4%
Current vs CP Voltage Variation TA= 25°C
CP Current vs Temperature
ICPoutT VCPout = 1.2 V 8%
Variation
Normalized PLL 1/f Noise ICP = 1X Charge Pump Gain –94
LNPLL_flicker(10 kHz) dBc/Hz
ICP = 16X Charge Pump Gain –104
See(2)
LN(f) Normalized PLL Noise Floor ICP = 1X Charge Pump Gain –202
LNPLL_flat dBc/Hz
ICP = 16X Charge Pump Gain –212
See(3)
(1) There are program bits that need to be set based on the OSCin frequency. Refer to the following sections: XTLSEL[2:0] -- OSCin
Select,XTLDIV[1:0] -- Division Ratio for the OSCin Frequency,XTLMAN[11:0] -- Manual OSCin Mode,XTLMAN2 -- Manual Crystal
Mode Second Adjustment, and LOCKMODE -- Frequency Calibration Mode. Not all bit settings can be used for all frequency choices of
OSCin. For instance, automatic modes described in XTLSEL[2:0] -- OSCin Select do not work below 8 MHz.
(2) One of the specifications for modeling PLL in-band phase noise is the PLL 1/f noise normalized to 1 GHz carrier frequency and 10 kHz
offset, LPLL_flicker(10 kHz). From this normalized index of PLL 1/f noise, the PLL 1/f noise can be calculated for any carrier and offset
frequency as: LNPLL_flicker(f) = LPLL_flicker(10 kHz) – 10 × log (10 kHz / f) + 20 × log ( Fout / 1 GHz ). Flicker noise can dominate at low
offsets from the carrier and has a 10 dB/decade slope and improves with higher charge pump currents and at higher offset frequencies .
To accurately measure LPLL_flicker(10 kHz) it is important to use a high phase detector frequency and a clean reference to make it such
that this measurement is on the 10 dB/decade slope close to the carrier. LPLL_flicker(f) can be masked by the reference oscillator
performance if a low power or noisy source is used. The total PLL in-band phase noise performance is the sum of LPLL_flicker(f) and
LPLL_flat. In other words,LPLL(f) = 10 × log (10 (LNPLL_flat / 10 ) + 10(LNPLL_flicker (f) / 10 )
(3) A specification used for modeling PLL in-band phase noise floor is the Normalized PLL noise floor, LNPLL_flat, and is defined as:
LNPLL_flat = L(f) – 20 × log (N) – 10 × log(fPD). LPLL_flat is the single side band phase noise in a 1 Hz Bandwidth and fPD is the phase
detector frequency of the synthesizer. LPLL_flat contributes to the total noise, L(f). To measure LPLL_flat the offset frequency must be
chosen sufficiently smaller then the loop bandwidth of the PLL, and yet large enough to avoid a substantial noise contribution from the
reference and PLL flicker noise. LPLL_flat can be masked by the reference oscillator performance if a low power or noisy source is used.
The total PLL in-band phase noise performance is the sum of LPLL_flicker(f) and LPLL_flat. In other words, LPLL(f) = 10 × log (10 (LNPLL_flat / 10 )
+ 10 (LNPLL_flicker (f) / 10 )
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = 3.0 V, –40°C ≤TA≤85 °C; except as specified.)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
VCO FREQUENCIES
LMX2531LQ1146E 1106 1184
LMX2531LQ1226E 1184 1268
LMX2531LQ1312E 1268 1360
LMX2531LQ1415E 1360 1470
LMX2531LQ1500E 1499 1510
LMX2531LQ1515E 1450 1580
LMX2531LQ1570E 1530 1636
Operating Frequency Range LMX2531LQ1650E 1590 1700
(All options have a frequency
fFout divider, this applies before the LMX2531LQ1700E 1662 1770 MHz
divider. The frequency after the LMX2531LQ1742 1760 1866
divider is half of what is shown) LMX2531LQ1778E 1726 1840
LMX2531LQ1910E 1834 2028
LMX2531LQ2080E 1904 2274
LMX2531LQ2265E 2178 2400
LMX2531LQ2570E 2336 2790
LMX2531LQ2820E 2710 2925
LMX2531LQ3010E 2910 3132
OTHER VCO SPECIFICATIONS
LMX2531LQ1742 65
Maximum Allowable Temperature LMX2531LQ1500E/1570E/1650E/ 90
ΔTCL Drift for Continuous Lock 1146E/1226/1312E/1415E/1515E °C
See(4) LMX2531LQ1700E/1778E/1910E/ 125
2080E/2265E/2570E/2820E/3010E
(4) Maximum Allowable Temperature Drift for Continuous Lock is how far the temperature can drift in either direction from the value it was
at the time that the R0 register was last programmed, and still have the part stay in lock. The action of programming the R0 register,
even to the same value, activates a frequency calibration routine. This implies that the part will work over the entire frequency range, but
if the temperature drifts more than the maximum allowable drift for continuous lock, then it will be necessary to reload the R0 register to
ensure that it stays in lock. Regardless of what temperature the part was initially programmed at, the temperature can never drift outside
the frequency range of –40°C ≤TA≤85°C without violating specifications.
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(VCC = 3.0 V, –40°C ≤TA≤85 °C; except as specified.)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
LMX2531LQ1146E 1 4.0 7
LMX2531LQ1226E 1 3.5 7
LMX2531LQ1312E 1 3.5 7
LMX2531LQ1415E 0 3.0 6
LMX2531LQ1500E 1 3.5 7.0
LMX2531LQ1515E –1 2.5 5
LMX2531LQ1570E 2 4.5 8
LMX2531LQ1650E 2 4.5 8
Divider Disabled LMX2531LQ1700E 1 3.5 7 dBm
LMX2531LQ1742 1 3.5 7
LMX2531LQ1778E 1 3.5 7
LMX2531LQ1910E 1 3.5 7
LMX2531LQ2080E 1 3.5 7
LMX2531LQ2265E 1 3.5 7
LMX2531LQ2570E 0 3.0 6
LMX2531LQ2820E –0.5 2.5 5.5
LMX2531LQ3010E –1.5 1.5 4.5
Output Power to a 50-ΩLoad
pFout (Applies across entire tuning range.) LMX2531LQ1146E –1 2.0 5
LMX2531LQ1226E –1 2.0 5
LMX2531LQ1312E –1 1.5 4
LMX2531LQ1415E –2 0.5 3
LMX2531LQ1500E 1 3.0 6.0
LMX2531LQ1515E –2 0.5 3
LMX2531LQ1570E 1 3.0 6
LMX2531LQ1650E 1 3.0 6
Divider Enabled LMX2531LQ1700E 1 3.0 6 dBm
LMX2531LQ1742 1 3.0 6
LMX2531LQ1778E 1 3.0 6
LMX2531LQ1910E 1 3.0 6
LMX2531LQ2080E 0 2.5 5
LMX2531LQ2265E 0 2.5 5
LMX2531LQ2570E –1 1.5 4
LMX2531LQ2820E –2.5 0 2.5
LMX2531LQ3010E –3 –0.5 2
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = 3.0 V, –40°C ≤TA≤85 °C; except as specified.)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
LMX2531LQ1146E 2.5 — 5.5
LMX2531LQ1226E 3 — 6
LMX2531LQ1312E 3 — 6
LMX2531LQ1415E 3.5 — 6.5
LMX2531LQ1500E 4 — 7
LMX2531LQ1515E 4 — 7
LMX2531LQ1570E 4 — 7
Fine Tuning Sensitivity
(When a range is displayed in the LMX2531LQ1650E 4 — 7
typical column, indicates the lower
KVtune sensitivity is typical at the lower end LMX2531LQ1700E 6 — 10 MHz/V
of the tuning range, and the higher LMX2531LQ1742 4 — 7
tuning sensitivity is typical at the
higher end of the tuning range.) LMX2531LQ1778E 6 — 10
LMX2531LQ1910E 8 — 14
LMX2531LQ2080E 9 — 20
LMX2531LQ2265E 10 — 16
LMX2531LQ2570E 10 — 23
LMX2531LQ2820E 12 — 28
LMX2531LQ3010E 13 — 29
LMX2531LQ1146E
/1226E/1312E –35 –25
/1415E/1515E
Divider
Disabled LMX2531LQ2820E –40
/3010E
All Other Options –30 –25
Second Harmonic
50 ΩLoad LMX2531LQ1146E
/1226E/1312E –30 –20
/1415E/1515E
Divider
Enabled LMX2531LQ2820E –30 –15
/3010E
Harmonic Suppression All Other Options –20 –15
HSFout (Applies Across Entire Tuning dBc
Range) LMX2531LQ1146E –35 –30
/1226E/1312E
Divider LMX2531LQ2820E
Disabled –50
/3010E
All Other Options –40 –35
Third Harmonic LMX2531LQ1146E
50 ΩLoad /1226E/1312E –20 –15
/1570E/1650E
Divider
Enabled LMX2531LQ2820E –40 –20
/3010E
All Other Options –25 –20
PUSHFout Frequency Pushing Creg = 0.1 µF, VDD ± 100 mV, Open Loop 300 kHz/V
PULLFout Frequency Pulling VSWR = 2:1, Open Loop ±600 kHz
ZFout Output Impedance 50 Ω
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(VCC = 3.0 V, –40°C ≤TA≤85 °C; except as specified.)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
VCO PHASE NOISE (5)
10-kHz Offset –96
100-kHz Offset –121
fFout = 1146 MHz
DIV2 = 0 1-MHz Offset –142
5-MHz Offset –156
Phase Noise
L(f)Fout dBc/Hz
(LMX2531LQ1146E) 10-kHz Offset –101
100-kHz Offset –126
fFout = 573 MHz
DIV2 = 1 1-MHz Offset –147
5-MHz Offset –156
10-kHz Offset –95
100-kHz Offset –121
fFout = 1226 MHz
DIV2 = 0 1-MHz Offset –142
5-MHz Offset –155
Phase Noise
L(f)Fout dBc/Hz
(LMX2531LQ1226E) 10-kHz Offset –101
100-kHz Offset –126
fFout = 613 MHz
DIV2 = 1 1-MHz Offset –147
5-MHz Offset –155
10-kHz Offset –95
100-kHz Offset –121
fFout = 1314 MHz
DIV2 = 0 1-MHz Offset –140
5-MHz Offset –154
Phase Noise
L(f)Fout dBc/Hz
(LMX2531LQ1312E) 10-kHz Offset –101
100-kHz Offset –126
fFout = 657 MHz
DIV2 = 1 1-MHz Offset –146
5-MHz Offset –154
10-kHz Offset –95
100-kHz Offset –121
fFout = 1415 MHz
DIV2 = 0 1-MHz Offset –141
5-MHz Offset –154
Phase Noise
L(f)Fout dBc/Hz
(LMX2531LQ1415E) 10-kHz Offset –100
100-kHz Offset –126
fFout = 707.5 MHz
DIV2 = 1 1-MHz Offset –146
5-MHz Offset –154
10-kHz Offset –97
100-KHz Offset –120
fFout = 1500 MHz
DIV2 = 1 1-MHz Offset –142
5-MHz Offset –155
Phase Noise
L(f)Fout dBc/Hz
(LMX2531LQ1500E) 10-kHz Offset –103
100-kHz Offset –126
fFout = 750 MHz
DIV2 = 1 1-MHz Offset –131
5-MHz Offset –155
(5) The VCO phase noise is measured assuming that the loop bandwidth is sufficiently narrow that the VCO noise dominates. The
maximum limits apply only at center frequency and over temperature, assuming that the part is reloaded at each test frequency. Over
frequency, the phase noise can vary 1 to 2 dB, with the worst case performance typically occurring at the highest frequency. Over
temperature, the phase noise typically varies 1 to 2 dB, assuming the part is reloaded.
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = 3.0 V, –40°C ≤TA≤85 °C; except as specified.)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
10-kHz Offset –96
100-kHz Offset –122
fFout = 1515 MHz
DIV2 = 0 1-MHz Offset –142
5-MHz Offset –153
Phase Noise
L(f)Fout dBc/Hz
(LMX2531LQ1515E) 10-kHz Offset –99
100-kHz Offset –125
fFout = 757.5 MHz
DIV2 = 1 1-MHz Offset –145
5-MHz Offset –154
10-kHz Offset –93
100-kHz Offset –118
fFout = 1583 MHz
DIV2 = 0 1-MHz Offset –140
5-MHz Offset –154
Phase Noise
L(f)Fout dBc/Hz
(LMX2531LQ1570E) 10-kHz Offset –99
100-kHz Offset –122
fFout = 791.5 MHz
DIV2 = 1 1-MHz Offset –144
5-MHz Offset –155
10-kHz Offset –93
100-kHz Offset –118
fFout = 1645 MHz
DIV2 = 0 1-MHz Offset –140
5-MHz Offset –154
Phase Noise
L(f)Fout dBc/Hz
(LMX2531LQ1650E) 10-kHz Offset –99
100-kHz Offset –122
fFout = 822.5 MHz
DIV2 = 1 1-MHz Offset –144
5-MHz Offset –155
10-kHz Offset –92
100-kHz Offset –117
fFout = 1716 MHz
DIV2 = 0 1-MHz Offset –139
5-MHz Offset –153
Phase Noise
L(f)Fout dBc/Hz
(LMX2531LQ1700E) 10-kHz Offset –98
100-kHz Offset –122
fFout = 858 MHz
DIV2 = 1 1-MHz Offset –144
5-MHz Offset –154
10-kHz Offset –92
100-kHz Offset –117
fFout= 1813 MHz
DIV2 = 0 1-MHz Offset –140
5-MHz Offset –152
Phase Noise
L(f)Fout dBc/Hz
(LMX2531LQ1742) 10-kHz Offset –99
100-kHz Offset –122
fFout = 906.5 MHz
DIV2 = 1 1-MHz Offset –143
5-MHz Offset –152
10-kHz Offset –92
100-kHz Offset –117
fFout = 1783 MHz
DIV2 = 0 1-MHz Offset –139
5-MHz Offset –152
Phase Noise
L(f)Fout dBc/Hz
(LMX2531LQ1778E) 10-kHz Offset –97
100-kHz Offset –122
fFout = 891.5 MHz
DIV2 = 1 1-MHz Offset –144
5-MHz Offset –154
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = 3.0 V, –40°C ≤TA≤85 °C; except as specified.)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
10-kHz Offset –89
100-kHz Offset –115
fFout = 1931 MHz
DIV2 = 0 1-MHz Offset –138
5-MHz Offset –151
Phase Noise
L(f)Fout dBc/Hz
(LMX2531LQ1910E) 10-kHz Offset –95
100-kHz Offset –121
fFout = 965.5 MHz
DIV2 = 1 1-MHz Offset –143
5-MHz Offset –155
10-kHz Offset –87
100-kHz Offset –113
fFout = 2089 MHz
DIV2 = 0 1-MHz Offset –136
5-MHz Offset –150
Phase Noise
L(f)Fout dBc/Hz
(LMX2531LQ2080E) 10-kHz Offset –93
100-kHz Offset –119
fFout = 1044.5 MHz
DIV2 = 1 1-MHz Offset –142
5-MHz Offset –154
10-kHz Offset –88
100-kHz Offset –113
fFout = 2264 MHz
DIV2 = 0 1-MHz Offset –136
5-MHz Offset –150
Phase Noise
L(f)Fout dBc/Hz
(LMX2531LQ2265E) 10-kHz Offset –94
100-kHz Offset –118
fFout = 1132 MHz
DIV2 = 1 1-MHz Offset –141
5-MHz Offset –154
10-kHz Offset –86
100-kHz Offset –112
fFout = 2563 MHz
DIV2 = 0 1-MHz Offset –135
5-MHz Offset –149
Phase Noise
L(f)Fout dBc/Hz
(LMX2531LQ2570E) 10-kHz Offset –91
100-kHz Offset –117
fFout = 1281.5 MHz
DIV2 = 1 1-MHz Offset –139
5-MHz Offset –152
10-kHz Offset –84
100-kHz Offset –111
fFout = 2818 MHz
DIV2 = 0 1-MHz Offset –133
5-MHz Offset –148
Phase Noise
L(f)Fout dBc/Hz
(LMX2531LQ2820E) 10-kHz Offset –90
100-kHz Offset –117
fFout = 1409 MHz
DIV2 = 1 1-MHz Offset –138
5-MHz Offset –150
10-kHz Offset –83
100-kHz Offset –110
fFout = 3021 MHz
DIV2 = 0 1-MHz Offset –132
5-MHz Offset –147
Phase Noise
L(f)Fout dBc/Hz
(LMX2531LQ3010E) 10-kHz Offset –88
100-kHz Offset –116
fFout = 1510.5 MHz
DIV2 = 1 1-MHz Offset –137
5-MHz Offset –148
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = 3.0 V, –40°C ≤TA≤85 °C; except as specified.)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
DIGITAL INTERFACE (DATA, CLK, LE, CE, Ftest/LD, FLout)
VIH High-Level Input Voltage 1.6 2.75 V
VIL Low-Level Input Voltage 0.4 V
IIH High-Level Input Current VIH = 1.75 –3.0 3.0 µA
IIL Low-Level Input Current VIL = 0 V –3.0 3.0 µA
VOH High-Level Output Voltage IOH = 500 µA 2.0 2.65 V
VOL Low-Level Output Voltage IOL = –500 µA 0.0 0.4 V
7.6 MICROWIRE Timing Requirements
See Figure 2 and Serial Data Timing Requirements.MIN NOM MAX UNIT
tCS Data to Clock Set-Up Time 25 ns
tCH Data to Clock Hold Time 20 ns
tCWH Clock Pulse Width High 25 ns
tCWL Clock Pulse Width Low 25 ns
tES Clock to Enable Set-Up Time 25 ns
tCES Enable to Clock Set-Up Time 25 ns
tEWH Enable Pulse Width High 25 ns
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FREQUENCY (MHz)
3
MAGNITUDE OF INPUT IMPEDANCE (k:)
25
0
1
2
4
5
6
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7.7 Typical Performance Characteristics
See Table 1.
Figure 1. OSCin Input Impedance
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VREG
Charge
Pump
Fast
Lock
I
R
Divider
Serial Interface
Control
DATA
CLK
LE
CE
PLL
VREG1
VregVCO
VrefVCO
OSCin
OSCin*
Fout
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8 Detailed Description
8.1 Overview
The LMX2531 is a low-power, high-performance frequency synthesizer system which includes the PLL, VCO,
and partially integrated loop filter. Feature Description gives a discussion of the various blocks of this device.
8.2 Functional Block Diagram
8.3 Feature Description
8.3.1 Reference Oscillator Input
Because the VCO frequency calibration algorithm is based on clocks from the OSCin pin, there are certain bits
that need to be set depending on the OSCin frequency. XTLSEL (R6[22:20]) and XTLDIV (R7[9:8]) are both
need to be set based on the OSCin frequency, fOSCin. For some options and for low OSCin frequencies, the
XTLMAN (R7[21:10]) and XTLMAN2 (R8[4]) words need to be set to the correct value.
Table 1. OSCin Input Impedance (See Figure 1)
FREQUENCY POWERED UP (kΩ) POWERED DOWN (kΩ)
(MHz) REAL IMAGINARY MAGNITUDE REAL IMAGINARY MAGNITUDE
1 4.98 –2.70 5.66 6.77 –8.14 10.59
5 3.44 –3.04 4.63 5.73 –6.72 9.03
10 1.42 –2.67 3.02 1.72 –5.24 5.51
20 0.52 –1.63 1.71 0.53 –2.94 2.98
30 0.29 –1.22 1.25 0.26 –2.12 2.14
40 0.18 –0.92 0.94 0.17 –1.58 1.59
50 0.13 –0.74 0.75 0.14 –1.24 1.25
60 0.10 –0.63 0.64 0.10 –1.06 1.06
70 0.09 –0.56 0.56 0.09 –0.95 0.95
80 0.07 –0.50 0.50 0.08 –0.86 0.87
90 0.07 –0.46 0.46 0.07 –0.80 0.80
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Feature Description (continued)
Table 1. OSCin Input Impedance (See Figure 1) (continued)
FREQUENCY POWERED UP (kΩ) POWERED DOWN (kΩ)
(MHz) REAL IMAGINARY MAGNITUDE REAL IMAGINARY MAGNITUDE
100 0.06 –0.41 0.42 0.07 –0.72 0.72
110 0.06 –0.37 0.38 0.07 –0.65 0.65
120 0.05 –0.34 0.34 0.06 –0.59 0.59
130 0.05 –0.32 0.32 0.06 –0.55 0.55
140 0.04 –0.29 0.30 0.05 –0.50 0.50
150 0.04 –0.27 0.28 0.05 –0.47 0.47
8.3.2 R Divider
The R divider divides the OSCin frequency down to the phase detector frequency. The R divider value, R, is
restricted to the values of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32. If R is greater than 8, then this also puts restrictions on the
fractional denominator, FDEN, than can be used. This is discussed in greater depth in later sections.
8.3.3 Phase Detector and Charge Pump
The phase detector compares the outputs of the R and N dividers and puts out a correction current
corresponding to the phase error. The phase detector frequency, fPD, can be calculated as shown in Equation 1.
fPD = fOSCin / R (1)
Choosing R = 1 yields the highest possible phase detector frequency and is optimum for phase noise, although
there are restrictions on the maximum phase detector frequency which could force the R value to be larger. The
far out PLL noise improves 3 dB for every doubling of the phase detector frequency, but at lower offsets, this
effect is much less due to the PLL 1 / f noise. Aside from getting the best PLL phase noise, higher phase
detector frequencies also make it easier to filter the noise that the delta-sigma modulator produces, which peaks
at an offset frequency of fPD / 2 from the carrier. The LMX2531 also has 16 levels of charge pump currents and a
highly flexible fractional modulus. Increasing the charge pump current improves the phase noise about 3 dB per
doubling of the charge pump current, although there are small diminishing returns as the charge pump current
increases.
From a loop filter design and PLL phase noise perspective, one might think to always design with the highest
possible phase detector frequency and charge pump current. However, if one considers the worst case fractional
spurs that occur at an output frequency equal to 1 channel spacing away from a multiple of the fOSCin, then this
gives reason to reconsider. If the phase detector frequency or charge pump currents are too high, then these
spurs could be degraded, and the loop filter may not be able to filter these spurs as well as theoretically
predicted. For optimal spur performance, a phase detector frequency around 2.5 MHz and a charge pump
current of 1X are recommended.
8.3.4 N Divider and Fractional Circuitry
The N divider in the LMX2531 includes fractional compensation and can achieve any fractional denominator
between 1 and 4,194,303. The integer portion, NInteger, is the whole part of the N divider value and the fractional
portion, NFractional, is the remaining fraction. So in general, the total N divider value, N, is determined by
Equation 2.
N = NInteger + NFractional (2)
For example, if the phase detector frequency (fPD) was 10 MHz and the VCO frequency (fVCO) was 1736.1 MHz,
then N would be 173.61. This would imply that NInteger is 173 and NFractional is 61/100. NInteger has some minimum
value restrictions that are arise due to the architecture of this divider. The first restrictions arise because the N
divider value is actually formed by a quadruple modulus 16/17/20/21 prescaler, which creates minimum divide
values. NInteger is further restricted because the LMX2531 due to the fractional engine of the N divider.
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The fractional word, NFractional , is a fraction formed with the NUM and DEN words. In the example used here with
the fraction of 61/100, NUM = 61 and DEN = 100. The fractional denominator value, DEN, can be set from 2 to
4,194,303. The case of DEN = 0 makes no sense, because this would cause an infinite N value; the case of 1
makes no sense either (but could be done), because integer mode should be used in these applications. All
other values in this range, like 10, 32, 42, 734, or 4,000,000 are all valid. Once the fractional denominator, DEN,
is determined, the fractional numerator, NUM, is intended to be varied from 0 to DEN-1.
In general, the fractional denominator, DEN, can be calculated by dividing the phase detector frequency by the
greatest common divisor (GCD) of the channel spacing (fCH) and the phase detector frequency. If the channel
spacing is not obvious, then it can be calculated as the greatest common divisor of all the desired VCO
frequencies.
FDEN = k × fPD / GCD (fPD , fCH) k = 1, 2, 3 .. (3)
For example, consider the case of a 10 MHz phase detector frequency and a 200 kHz channel spacing at the
VCO output. The greatest common divisor of 10 MHz and 200 kHz is just 200 kHz. If one takes 10 MHz divided
by 200 kHz, the result is 50. So a fractional denominator of 50, or any multiple of 50 would work in this example.
Now consider a case with a 10 MHz phase detector frequency and a 30 kHz channel spacing. The greatest
common divisor of 10 MHz and 30 kHz is 10 kHz. The fractional denominator therefore must be a multiple 1000,
because this is 10 MHz divided by 10 kHz. For a final example, consider an application with a fixed output
frequency of 2110.8 MHz and a OSCin frequency of 19.68 MHz. If the phase detector frequency is chosen to be
19.68 MHz, then the channel spacing can be calculated as the greatest common multiple of 19.68 MHz and
2110.8 MHz, which is 240 kHz. The fractional denominator is therefore a multiple of 41, which is 19.68 MHz /
240 kHz. Refer to AN-1865 Frequency Synthesis and Planning for PLL Architectures (SNAA061) for more details
on frequency planning.
To achieve a fractional N value, an integer N divider is modulated between different values. This gives rise to
three main degrees of freedom with the LMX2531 delta-sigma engine including the modulator order, dithering,
and the way that the fractional portion is expressed. The first degree of freedom is the modulator order, which
gives the user the ability to optimize for a particular application. The modulator order can be selected as zero
(integer mode), two, three, or four. One simple technique to better understand the impact of the delta-sigma
fractional engine on noise and spurs is to tune the VCO to an integer channel and observe the impact of
changing the modulator order from integer mode to a higher order. The higher the fractional modulator order is,
the lower the spurs theoretically are. However, this is not always the case, and the higher order fractional
modulator can sometimes give rise to additional spurious tones, but this is dependent on the application. The
second degree of freedom with the LMX2531 delta-sigma engine is dithering. Dithering is often effective in
reducing these additional spurious tones, but can add phase noise in some situations. The third degree of
freedom is the way that the fraction is expressed. For example, 1/10 can be expressed as 100000/1000000.
Expressing the fraction in higher order terms sometimes improves the performance, particularly when dithering is
used. In conclusion, there are some guidelines to getting the optimum choice of settings, but these optimum
settings are application specific. Refer to AN-1879 Fractional N Frequency Synthesis (SNAA062) for a much
more detailed discussion on fractional PLLs and fractional spurs.
8.3.5 Partially Integrated Loop Filter
The LMX2531 integrates the third pole (formed by R3 and C3) and fourth pole (formed by R4 and C4) of the loop
filter. The values for C3, C4, R3, and R4 can also be programmed independently through the MICROWIRE
interface and also R3 and R4 can be changed during FastLock, for minimum lock time. The larger the values of
these components, the stronger the attenuation of the internal loop filter. The maximum attenuation can be
achieved by setting R3 = R4 = 40 kΩand C3 = C4 = 100 pF while the minimum attenuation is achieved by
disabling the loop filter by setting EN_LPFLTR (R6[15]) to zero. Note that when the internal loop filter is disabled,
there is still a small amount of input capacitance on front of the VCO on the order of 200 pF.
Because that the internal loop filter is on-chip, it is more effective at reducing certain spurs than the external loop
filter. The higher order poles formed by the integrated loop filter are also helpful for attenuating noise due to the
delta-sigma modulator. This noise produced by the delta-sigma modulator is outside the loop bandwidth and
dependent on the modulator order. Although setting the filtering for maximum attenuation gives the best filtering,
it puts increased restrictions on how wide the loop bandwidth of the system can be, which corresponds to the
case where the shunt loop filter capacitor, C1, is zero. Increasing the charge pump current and/or the phase
detector frequency increases the maximum attainable loop bandwidth when designing with the integrated filter. It
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is recommended to set the internal loop filter as high as possible without restricting the loop bandwidth of the
system more than desired. If some setting between the minimum and maximum value is desired, it is preferable
to reduce the resistor values before reducing the capacitor values because this will reduce the thermal noise
contribution of the loop filter resistors. For design tools and more information on partially integrated loop filters,
go to the Clock Design Tool on www.ti.com.
8.3.6 Low Noise, Fully Integrated VCO
The LMX2531 includes a fully integrated VCO, including the inductors. For optimum phase noise performance,
this VCO has frequency and phase noise calibration algorithms. The frequency calibration algorithm is necessary
because the VCO internally divides up the frequency range into several bands, to achieve a lower tuning gain,
and therefore better phase noise performance. The frequency calibration routine is activated any time that the R0
register is programmed. There are several bits including LOCKMODE and XTLSEL that need to be set properly
for this calibration to be performed in a reliable fashion. If the temperature shifts considerably and the R0 register
is not programmed, then it cannot drift more than the maximum allowable drift for continuous lock, ΔTCL, or else
the VCO is not ensured to stay in lock. The phase noise calibration algorithm is necessary to achieve the lowest
possible phase noise. Each version of the LMX2531, the VCO_ACI_SEL bit (R6[19:16]) needs to be set to the
correct value to ensure the best possible phase noise.
The gain of the VCO can change considerably over frequency. It is lowest at the minimum frequency and highest
at the maximum frequency. This range is specified in Electrical Characteristics of the data sheet. When designing
the loop filter, the following method is recommended to determine what VCO gain to design to. First, take the
geometric mean of the minimum and maximum frequencies that are to be used. Then use a linear approximation
to extrapolate the VCO gain. Suppose the application requires the LMX2531LQ2080E PLL to tune from 2100 to
2150 MHz. The geometric mean of these frequencies is sqrt (2100 × 2150) MHz = 2125 MHz. The VCO gain is
specified as 9 MHz/V at 1904 MHz and 20 MHz/V at 2274 MHz. Over this range of 370 MHz, the VCO gain
changes 11 MHz/V. Therefore, at 2125 MHz, the VCO gain would be approximately 9 + (2125 – 1904) × 11 / 370
= 15.6 MHz/V. Although the VCO gain can change from part to part, this variation is small compared to how
much the VCO gain can change over frequency.
The VCO frequency is related to the other frequencies and divider values as shown in Equation 4.
fVCO = fPD × N = fOSCin × N / R (4)
8.3.7 Programmable VCO Divider
All options of the LMX2531 offer the option of dividing the VCO output by two to get half of the VCO frequency at
the Fout pin. The channel spacing at the Fout pin is also divided by two as well. Because this divide by two is
outside feedback path between the VCO and the PLL, enabling does require one to change the N divider, R
divider, or loop filter values. When this divider is enabled, there will be some far-out phase noise contribution to
the VCO noise. Note that the R0 register should be reprogrammed the first time after the DIV2 bit is enabled or
disabled for optimal phase noise performance. The frequency at the Fout pin is related to the VCO frequency
and divider value, D, as shown in Equation 5.
fFout = fVCO / D (5)
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D19 D18 D17 D16
tCH tCWH tCWL
D15 D0 C3 C2 C1 C0
MSB LSB
DATA
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8.3.8 Serial Data Timing Requirements
See MICROWIRE Timing Requirements.
Figure 2. Serial Data Timing Diagram
The DATA is clocked into a shift register on each rising edge of the CLK signal. On the rising edge of the LE
signal, the data is sent from the shift registers to an actual counter. There are several other considerations as
well:
• A slew rate of at least 30 V/μs is recommended for the CLK, DATA, and LE signals.
• After the programming is complete, the CLK, DATA, and LE signals should be returned to a low state.
• It is recommended to put a small delay between the falling edge of the last CLK pulse and the rising edge of
the LE pulse for optimal noise immunity and the most reliable programming.
• Although it is strongly recommended to keep LE low after programming, LE can be kept high if bit R5[23] is
changed to 0 (from its default value of 1). If this bit is changed, then the operation of the part is not ensured
because it is not tested under these conditions.
• If the CLK and DATA lines are toggled while the in VCO is in lock, as is sometimes the case when these lines
are shared with other parts, the phase noise may be degraded during the time of this programming.
• If the part is not programmed, the values of the registers in this part have to be assumed to be random.
Therefore, the current consumption and spurs generated by this part can be random. If this is an issue, the
CE pin can be held low for more consistent behavior.
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8.4 Device Functional Modes
The LMX2531 operates mainly in the active mode. The other two modes are reset and powerdown modes. The
powerdown mode can be achieved by taking the CE pin to 0 V. The reset mode is achieved if the REG_RST bit
is set to 1.
8.5 Programming
The LMX2531 is programmed using 11 24-bit registers used to control the LMX2531 operation. A 24-bit shift
register is used as a temporary register to indirectly program the on-chip registers. The shift register consists of a
data field and an address field. The last 4 register bits, CTRL[3:0] form the address field, which is used to
decode the internal register address. The remaining 20 bits form the data field DATA[19:0]. While LE is low,
serial data is clocked into the shift register upon the rising edge of clock (data is programmed MSB first). When
LE goes high, data is transferred from the data field into the selected register bank. Although there are actually
14 registers in this part, only a portion of them should be programmed, because the state of the other hidden
registers (R13, R11, and R10) are set during the initialization sequence. Although it is possible to program these
hidden registers, as well as a lot of bits that are defined to either 1 or 0, the user should not experiment with
these hidden registers and bits, because the parts are not tested under these conditions and doing so will most
likely degrade performance.
Table 2. Register Location Truth Table
C3 C2 C1 C0 Data Address
1 1 0 0 R12
1 0 0 1 R9
1 0 0 0 R8
0 1 1 1 R7
0 1 1 0 R6
0 1 0 1 R5
0 1 0 0 R4
0 0 1 1 R3
0 0 1 0 R2
0 0 0 1 R1
0 0 0 0 R0
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8.6 Register Maps
8.6.1 General Programming Information
Table 3. Programming Register Structure
DATA[19:0] CONTROL[3:0]
MSB LSB
D19 D18 D17 D16 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D D D D D D D D D D C C C C0
9876543210321
8.6.1.1 Initialization Sequence
The initial loading sequence from a cold start is described in Table 4. The registers must be programmed in order
shown. There must be a minimum of 10 ms between the time when R5 is last loaded and R1 is loaded to ensure
time for the LDOs to power up properly.
Table 4. Initialization Sequence
REG. 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DATA[19:0] C3 C2 C1 C0
R5 100001000000000000000101
INIT1
R5 100000000000000000000101
INIT2
R5 100000000000011111110101
R12 Program R12 as shown in the complete register map. 1 1 0 0
R9 Program R9 as shown in the complete register map. 1 0 0 1
See individual section for Register R8 programming information.
R8 1 0 0 0
Programming of this register is necessary under specific circumstances.
R7 See individual section for Register R7 programming information. 0 1 1 1
R6 See individual section for Register R6 programming information. 0 1 1 0
See individual section for Register R4 programming information.
R4 0 1 0 0
Register R4 only needs to be programmed if FastLock is used.
R3 See individual section for Register R3 programming information. 0 0 1 1
R2 See individual section for Register R2 programming information. 0 0 1 0
R1 See individual section for Register R1 programming information. 0 0 0 1
R0 See individual section for Register R0 programming information. 0 0 0 0
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8.6.1.2 Complete Register Content Map
Table 5 shows all the programmable bits for the LMX2531. No programming order or initialization sequence is implied by Table 5, only the location of the
programming information.
Table 5. Complete Register Content Map
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
DATA[19:0] C3 C2 C1 C0
REGISTER
N NUM
R0 0 0 0 0
[7:0] [11:0]
ICP N NUM
R1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
[3:0] [10:8] [21:12]
DEN R
R2 0 1 0 0 1 0
[11:0] [5:0]
DITHER ORDER FoLD DEN
R3 DIV2 FDM 0 0 1 1
[1:0] [1:0] [3:0] [21:12]
ICPFL TOC
R4 0 0 0 1 0 0
[3:0] [13:0]
EN_ EN_
REG EN_ EN_
PLL PLL EN_ EN_ EN_
R5 1 0 0 0 0 _RS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DIG VCO 0 1 0 1
LDO LDO OSC VCO PLL
T LDO LD
2 1
EN_ R4_ADJ_F R3_ADJ_F
XTLSEL VCO_ACI_SEL R4_ADJ R3_ADJ C3_4_ADJ
R6 0 LPF L L 0 1 1 0
[2:0] [3:0] [1:0] [1:0] [2:0]
LTR [1:0] [1:0]
XTLMAN XTLDIV
R7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
[11:0] [1:0]
XTL
LOCK
R8 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MAN 1 0 0 0
MODE 2
R900000000000010111010 1 0 0 1
R1200000001000001001000 1 1 0 0
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8.6.1.3 Register R0
The action of programming the R0 register activates a frequency calibration routine for the VCO. This calibration
is necessary to get the VCO to center the tuning voltage for optimal performance. If the temperature drifts
considerably, then the PLL should stay in lock, provided that the temperature drift specification is not violated.
8.6.1.3.1 NUM[10:0] and NUM[21:12] -- Fractional Numerator
The NUM word is split between the R0 register and R1 register. The Numerator bits determine the fractional
numerator for the delta-sigma PLL. This value can go from 0 to 4095 when the FDM bit (R3[22]) is 0 (the other
bits in this register are ignored), or 0 to 4194303 when the FDM bit is 1.
Table 6. Fractional Numerator
FRACTIONAL NUM[21:12] NUM[11:0]
NUMERATOR
0 0000000000000000000000
...
409503 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
4096 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
...
4194303 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Note that there are restrictions on the fractional numerator value depending on the R divider value if it is 16 or
32.
8.6.1.3.2 N[7:0] and N[10:8]
The N counter is 11 bits. 8 of these bits are located in the R0 register, and the remaining 3 (MSB bits) are
located in the R1 register. The LMX2531 consists of an A, B, and C counter, which work in conjunction with the
16/17/20/21 prescaler to form the final N counter value.
Table 7. N Divider Value
N[10:8] N[7:0]
N Value C B A
<48 Values less than 48 are prohibited.
48 - 51 Possible ONLY with ORDER = 1 (Reset Modulator)
52-54 Values of 52 - 54 are prohibited.
5500000110111
...
203911111110111
8.6.1.4 Register R1
8.6.1.4.1 NUM[21:12]
These are the MSB bits in for the fractional numerator that already have been described.
8.6.1.4.2 N[10:8] -- 3 MSB Bits for the N Counter
These are the 2 MSB bits for the N counter, which were discussed in Register R0.
8.6.1.4.3 ICP[3:0] -- Charge Pump Current
This bit programs the charge pump current in from 90 µA to 1440 µA in 90 µA steps. In general, higher charge
pump currents yield better phase noise for the PLL, but also can cause higher spurs.
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Table 8. Charge Pump Current
TYPICAL CHARGE PUMP CURRENT
ICP CHARGE PUMP STATE at 3 VOLTS (µA)
0 1X 90
1 2X 180
2 3X 270
3 4X 360
4 5X 450
5 6X 540
6 7X 630
7 8X 720
8 9X 810
9 10X 900
10 11X 990
11 12X 1080
12 13X 1170
13 14X 1260
14 15X 1350
15 16X 1440
8.6.1.5 Register R2
8.6.1.5.1 R[5:0] -- R Counter Value
These bits determine the phase detector frequency. The OSCin frequency is divided by this R counter value.
Note that only the values of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32 are allowed.
Table 9. R Divider Value
FRACTIONAL
R VALUE DENOMINATOR R[5:0]
RESTRICTIONS
0,3,5-7,
9-15,17-31, n/a These values are illegal.
33-63
1 none 0 0 0 0 0 1
2 none 0 0 0 0 1 0
4 none 0 0 0 1 0 0
8 none 0 0 1 0 0 0
Must be divisible
16 0 1 0 0 0 0
by 2
Must be divisible
32 1 0 0 0 0 0
by 4
The R counter value can put some restrictions on the fractional denominator. In the case that it is 16, the
fractional denominator must be divisible by 2, which is equivalent to saying that the LSB of the fractional
denominator word is zero. In the case that the R counter is 32, the two LSB bits of the fractional denominator
word must also be zero, which is equivalent to saying that the fractional denominator must be divisible by 4.
Because the fractional denominator can be very large, this should cause no issues. For instance, if one wanted
to achieve a fractional word of 1/65, and the R counter value was 16, the fractional word could be changed to
4/260, and the same resolution could be achieved.
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8.6.1.5.2 DEN[21:12] and DEN[11:0]-- Fractional Denominator
These bits determine the fractional denominator. Note that the MSB bits for this word are in register R3. If the
FDM bit is set to 0, DEN[21:12] are ignored. The fractional denominator should only be set to zero if the
fractional circuitry is being disabled by setting ORDER = 1. A value of one never makes sense to use. All other
values could reasonably be used in fractional mode.
Table 10. Fractional Denominator
FRACTIONAL DEN[21:12] DEN[11:0]
DENOMINATOR
0 0000000000000000000000
...
4095 1111111111111111111111
4096 0000000001000000000000
...
4194303 1111111111111111111111
8.6.1.6 Register R3
8.6.1.6.1 DEN[21:12] -- Extension for the Fractional Denominator
These are the MSB bits of the DEN word, which have already been discussed.
8.6.1.6.2 FoLD[3:0] -- Multiplexed Output for Ftest/LD Pin
The FoLD[3:0] word is used to program the output of the Ftest/LD pin. This pin can be used for a general
purpose I/O pin, a lock detect pin, and for diagnostic purposes. When programmed to the digital lock detect
state, the output of the Ftest/LD pin will be high when the part is in lock, and low otherwise. Lock is determined
by comparing the input phases to the phase detector. The analog lock detect modes put out a high signal with
very fast negative pulses, that correspond to when the charge pump comes on. This output can be low pass
filtered with an RC filter to determine the lock detect state. If the open drain state is used, a additional pullup
resistor is required. For diagnostic purposes, the options that allow one to view the output of the R counter or the
N counter can be very useful. Be aware that the output voltage level of the Ftest/LD is not equal to the supply
voltage of the part, but rather is given by VOH and VOL in Electrical Characteristics.
Table 11. Ftest/LD Pin Functions
FoLD OUTPUT TYPE FUNCTION
0 High Impedance Disabled
1 Push-Pull Logical High State
2 Push-Pull Logical Low State
3 Push-Pull Digital Lock Detect
4 N/A Reserved
5 Push-Pull N Counter Output Divided by 2
6 Open-Drain Analog Lock Detect
7 Push-Pull Analog Lock Detect
8 N/A Reserved
9 N/A Reserved
10 N/A Reserved
11 N/A Reserved
12 N/A Reserved
13 N/A Reserved
14 Push-Pull R Counter Output
15 N/A Reserved
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8.6.1.6.3 ORDER -- Order of Delta-Sigma Modulator
This bit determines the order of the delta-sigma modulator in the PLL. In general, higher order fractional
modulators tend to reduce the primary fractional spurs that occur at increments of the channel spacing, but can
also create spurs that are at a fraction of the channel spacing, if there is not sufficient filtering. The optimal
choice of modulator order is very application specific, however, a third order modulator is a good starting point if
not sure what to try first.
Table 12. Delta-Sigma Modulator
ORDER DELTA-SIGMA MODULATOR ORDER
0 Fourth
Reset Modulator
1(Integer Mode - all fractions are ignored)
2 Second
3 Third
8.6.1.6.4 DITHER -- Dithering
Dithering is useful in reducing fractional spurs, especially those that occur at a fraction of the channel spacing.
The only exception is when the fractional numerator is zero. In this case, dithering usually is not a benefit.
Dithering also can sometimes increase the PLL phase noise by a fraction of a dB. In general, if dithering is
disabled, phase noise may be slightly better inside the loop bandwidth of the system, but spurs are likely to be
worse too.
Table 13. Fractional Dithering
DITHER DITHERING MODE
0 Weak Dithering
1 Reserved
2 Strong Dithering
3 Dithering Disabled
8.6.1.6.5 FDM -- Fractional Denominator Mode
When this bit is set to 1, the 10 MSB bits for the fractional numerator and denominator are considered. This
allows the fractional denominator to range from 1 to 4,194,303. If this bit is set to zero, only the 12 LSB bits of
the fractional numerator and denominator are considered, and this allows a fractional denominator from 1 to
4095. When this bit is disabled, the current consumption is about 0.5 mA lower.
8.6.1.6.6 DIV2
When this bit is enabled, the output of the VCO is divided by 2. Enabling this bit does have some impact on
harmonic content and output power.
Table 14. VCO Output Divider
DIV2 VCO OUTPUT FREQUENCY
0 Not Divided by 2
1 Divided by 2
8.6.1.7 Register R4
8.6.1.7.1 TOC[13:0] -- Time-Out Counter for FastLock
When the value of this word is 3 or less, then FastLock is disabled, and this pin can only be used for general
purpose I/O. When this value is 4 or greater, the time-out counter is engaged for the amount of phase detector
cycles shown in Table 15.
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Table 15. FastLock Timeout Counter
TOC VALUE FLout PIN STATE TIMEOUT COUNT
0 High Impedance 0
1 Low Always Enabled
2 Low 0
3 High 0
4 Low 4 × 2 Phase Detector
...
16383 Low 16383 × 2 Phase Detector
When this count is active, the FLout pin is grounded, the FastLock current is engaged, and the resistors R3 and
R4 are also potentially changed. The table below summarizes the bits that control various values in and out of
FastLock differences.
Table 16. FastLock Filter Values
CHARGE PUMP
FastLock STATE FLout R3 R4
CURRENT
Steady State High Impedance ICP R3_ADJ R4_ADJ
Fastlock Grounded ICPFL R3_ADJ_FL R4_ADJ_FL
8.6.1.7.2 ICPFL[3:0] -- Charge Pump Current for Fastlock
When FastLock is enabled, this is the charge pump current that is used for faster lock time.
Table 17. FastLock Charge Pump Current
TYPICAL Fastlock CHARGE PUMP
ICPFL Fastlock CHARGE PUMP STATE CURRENT at 3 VOLTS (µA)
0 1X 90
1 2X 180
2 3X 270
3 4X 360
4 5X 450
5 6X 540
6 7X 630
7 8X 720
8 9X 810
9 10X 900
10 11X 990
11 12X 1080
12 13X 1170
13 14X 1260
14 15X 1350
15 16X 1440
8.6.1.8 Register R5
8.6.1.8.1 EN_PLL -- Enable Bit for PLL
When this bit is set to 1 (default), the PLL is powered up, otherwise, it is powered down.
8.6.1.8.2 EN_VCO -- Enable Bit for the VCO
When this bit is set to 1 (default), the VCO is powered up, otherwise, it is powered down.
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8.6.1.8.3 EN_OSC -- Enable Bit for the Oscillator Inverter
When this bit is set to 1 (default), the reference oscillator is powered up, otherwise it is powered down.
8.6.1.8.4 EN_VCOLDO -- Enable Bit for the VCO LDO
When this bit is set to 1 (default), the VCO LDO is powered up, otherwise it is powered down.
8.6.1.8.5 EN_PLLLDO1 -- Enable Bit for the PLL LDO 1
When this bit is set to 1 (default), the PLL LDO 1 is powered up, otherwise it is powered down.
8.6.1.8.6 EN_PLLLDO2 -- Enable Bit for the PLL LDO 2
When this bit is set to 1 (default), the PLL LDO 2 is powered up, otherwise it is powered down.
8.6.1.8.7 EN_DIGLDO -- Enable Bit for the digital LDO
When this bit is set to 1 (default), the Digital LDO is powered up, otherwise it is powered down.
8.6.1.8.8 REG_RST -- Resets All Registers to Default Settings
This bit needs to be programmed three times to initialize the part. When this bit is set to one, all registers are set
to default mode, and the part is powered down. The second time the R5 register is programmed with REG_RST
= 0, the register reset is released and the default states are still in the registers. However, because the default
states for the blocks and LDOs is powered off, it is therefore necessary to program R5 a third time so that all the
LDOs and blocks can be programmed to a power up state. When this bit is set to 1, all registers are set to the
default modes, but part is powered down. For normal operation, this bit is set to 0. Once this initialization is done,
it is not necessary to do this again unless power is removed from the device.
8.6.1.9 Register R6
8.6.1.9.1 C3_C4_ADJ[2:0] -- Value FOR C3 and C4 In The Internal Loop Filter
Table 18. Internal Loop Filter Capacitors
C3_C4_ADJ C3 (pF) C4 (pF)
0 50 50
1 50 100
2 50 150
3 100 50
4 150 50
5 100 100
6 50 150
7 50 150
8.6.1.9.2 R3_ADJ_FL[1:0] -- Value for Internal Loop Filter Resistor R3 During Fastlock
Table 19. Internal Loop Filter Resistor R3 During Fastlock
R3_ADJ_FL Value R3 RESISTOR DURING Fastlock (kΩ)
0 10
1 20
2 30
3 40
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Table 20. Internal Loop Filter Resistor R3
R3_ADJ R3 VALUE (kΩ)
0 10
1 20
2 30
3 40
8.6.1.9.4 R4_ADJ_FL[1:0] -- Value for Internal Loop Filter Resistor R4 During Fastlock
Table 21. Internal Loop Filter Resistor R4 During FastLock
R4_ADJ_FL R4 VALUE DURING Fast Lock (kΩ)
0 10
1 20
2 30
3 40
8.6.1.9.5 R4_ADJ[1:0] -- Value for Internal Loop Filter Resistor R4
Table 22. Internal Loop Filter Resistor R4
R4_ADJ R4 VALUE (kΩ)
0 10
1 20
2 30
3 40
8.6.1.9.6 EN_LPFLTR-- Enable for Partially Integrated Internal Loop Filter
The Enable Loop Filter bit is used to enable or disable the third and fourth pole on-chip loop filters.
Table 23. Enable Bit for Internal Loop Filter
EN_LPFLTR 3rd and 4th POLES of LOOP FILTER
disabled
0(R3 = R4 = 0 Ωand C3 + C4 = 200 pF)
1 enabled
8.6.1.9.7 VCO_ACI_SEL
This bit is used to optimize the VCO phase noise. The recommended values are what are used for all testing
purposes, and this bit should be set as instructed in the following table.
Table 24. VCO ACI Selection
PART VCO_ACI_SEL
All Other Options 8
LMX2531LQ2265E
LMX2531LQ2570E 6
LMX2531LQ2820E
LMX2531LQ3010E
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8.6.1.9.8 XTLSEL[2:0] -- OSCin Select
The XTLSEL bit is used to select between manual oscin mode and one of the automatic modes. The user may
choose manual oscin mode (XTLSEL = 4) and program the XTLMAN (R7[21:10]) and XTLMAN2 (R7[4]) bits for
a specific OSCin frequency, or one of the automatic modes (XTLSEL = 0, 1, 2, 3). For the
LMX2531LQ2080E/2570E options or when the OSCin frequency is less than 8 MHz, manual oscin mode must
always be selected. The automatic modes can be used for the other frequency options. When using one of the
automatic modes, XTLSEL should be set based on the OSCin frequency.
Table 25. OSCin Frequency Select
XTLSEL MODE OSCin FREQUENCY
0 8 — 25 MHz
Automatic Modes
1 25 — 50 MHz
Programming of XTLMAN (R7[21:10]) not required.
2 50 — 70 MHz
Programming of XTLMAN2 (R7[4]) not required.
3 70 — 80 MHz
Manual OSCin Mode
Must use this for LMX2531LQ2080E/2570E/2820E/3010E
4 Must use this if fOSCin < 8 MHz 5 — 80 MHz
Programming of XTLMAN (R7[21:10]) required.
Programming of XTLMAN2 (R7[4]) may be required.
5, 6, 7 Reserved
8.6.1.10 Register R7
8.6.1.10.1 XTLDIV[1:0] -- Division Ratio for the OSCin Frequency
The frequency provided to the VCO frequency calibration circuitry is based on the OSCin frequency divided down
by a factor, determined by the XTLDIV word. Note that this division ratio is independent of the R counter value or
the phase detector frequency. The necessary division ratio depends on the OSCin frequency and is shown in
Table 26.
Table 26. OSCin Division Ratio
XTLDIV OSCin DIVISION RATIO OSCin RANGE
0 Reserved Reserved
1 Divide by 2 < 20 MHz
2 Divide by 4 20 — 40 MHz
3 Divide by 8 > 40 MHz
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8.6.1.10.2 XTLMAN[11:0] -- Manual OSCin Mode
XTLMAN must be programmed if word XTLSEL (XTLSEL[2:0] -- OSCin Select) is set to manual OSCin mode. In
the table below, the proper value for XTLMAN is shown based on some common OSCin frequencies (fOSCin) and
various LMX2531 options. For any OSCin frequency XTLMAN can be calculated as 16 × fOSCin / Kbit. fOSCin is
expressed in MHz and Kbit values for the LMX2531 frequency options can be found in Table 28.
Table 27. XTLMAN Values for Common OSCin Frequencies
fOSCin
DEVICE 5 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz 30.72 MHz 61.44 MHz 76.8 MHz
LMX2531LQ1146E 53 107 213 327 655 819
LMX2531LQ1226E 53 107 213 327 655 819
LMX2531LQ1312E 47 94 188 289 578 722
LMX2531LQ1415E 47 94 188 289 578 722
LMX2531LQ1500E 40 80 160 246 492 614
LMX1531LQ1515E 40 80 160 246 492 614
LMX2531LQ1570E 38 76 152 234 468 585
LMX2531LQ1650E 38 76 152 234 468 585
LMX2531LQ1700E 35 70 139 214 427 534
LMX2531LQ1742 32 64 128 197 393 492
LMX2531LQ1778E 31 62 123 189 378 473
LMX2531LQ1910E 27 53 107 164 328 410
LMX2531LQ2265E 20 40 80 123 246 307
LMX2531LQ2080E 18 36 71 109 218 273
LMX2531LQ2570E 13 27 53 82 164 205
LMX2531LQ2820E 11 23 46 70 140 178
LMX2531LQ3010E 10 20 40 61 123 154
Table 28. Kbit Values for Various LMX2531 Options
DEVICE Kbit
LMX2531LQ1146E 1.5
LMX2531LQ1226E 1.5
LMX2531LQ1312E 1.7
LMX2531LQ1415E 1.7
LMX2531LQ1500E 2
LMX2531LQ1515E 2
LMX2531LQ1570E 2.1
LMX2531LQ1650E 2.1
LMX2531LQ1700E 2.3
LMX25311742 2.5
LMX2531LQ1778E 2.6
LMX2531LQ1910E 3
LMX2531LQ2265E 4
LMX2531LQ2080E 4.5
LMX2531LQ2570E 6
LMX2531LQ2820E 7
LMX2531LQ3010E 8
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8.6.1.11 Register R8
8.6.1.11.1 XTLMAN2 -- Manual Crystal Mode Second Adjustment
This bit also adjusts the calibration timing for lock time. In the case that manual mode for XTLSEL is selected
and the OSCin frequency is greater than 40 MHz, this bit should be enabled, otherwise it should be 0.
8.6.1.11.2 LOCKMODE -- Frequency Calibration Mode
This bit controls the method for which the VCO frequency calibration is done. The two valid modes are linear
mode and mixed mode. Linear mode works by searching through the VCO frequency bands in a consecutive
manner. Mixed mode works by initially using a divide and conquer approach and then using a linear approach.
For small frequency changes, linear mode is faster and for large frequency changes, mixed mode is faster.
Linear mode can always be used, but there are restrictions for when Mixed Mode can be used.
Table 29. Lockmode Settings
CONDITIONS on OSCin
LOCKMODE DESCRIPTION CONDITIONS on OPTIONS FREQUENCY
0 Reserved Never use this mode
1 Linear Mode Works over all options and all valid OSCin Frequencies
All but the following options
2 Mixed Mode fOSCin ≥8 MHz
LMX2531LQ1146E/1226E/1312E/1415E/1515E
3 Reserved Never use this mode
8.6.1.12 Register R9
All the bits in this register should be programmed as shown in Complete Register Content Map.
8.6.1.13 Register R12
Even though this register does not have user-selectable bits, it still needs to be programmed. This register should
be loaded as shown in Complete Register Content Map.
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DATA
CLK
LE
CE
VregVCO
VrefVCO
OSCin
OSCin*
Fout
Vtune
CPout
FLout
Ftest/LD
LMX2531
Microcontroller
VregBUF
VregPLL1
VregPLL2
VregDIG
VccVCO
VccBUF
VccPLL
VccDIG
1 PF
10:
10:
10:
10:
100 pF
10 PF
3.3:4.7 PF
10 nF
100 nF
100 nF
TCXO
C1_LF
R2pLF
R2_LF
C2_LF
1 PF
1 PF
1 PF
Power
Supply
Test
10 nF
10 nF
0.22:470 nF
0.22:470 nF
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9 Application and Implementation
NOTE
Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component
specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are
responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should
validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.
9.1 Application Information
The LMX2531 can be used in a broad class of applications. In general, they tend to fall in the categories where
the output frequency is a nicely related input frequency and those that require fractional mode. The following
schematic generally applies to most applications.
9.2 Typical Application
Table 30. Typical Connection Diagram
PIN(S) APPLICATION INFORMATION
Vcc, Vreg, and Vref Consult the power supply recommendations for these pins.
Pins
CLK Because the maximum voltage on these pins is less than the minimum Vcc voltage, level shifting may be required if
DATA the output voltage of the microcontroller is too high. This can be accomplished with a resistive divider.
LE As with the CLK, DATA, and LE pins, level shifting may be required if the output voltage of the microcontroller is too
CE high. A resistive divider or a series diode are two ways to accomplish this. The diode has the advantage that no
current flows through it when the chip is powered down.
Ftest/LD It is an option to use the lock detect information from this pin.
This is the high frequency output. This needs to be AC coupled, and matching may also be required. The value of
Fout the DC blocking capacitor may be changed, depending on the output frequency.
CPout In most cases, it is sufficient to short these together, although there always the option of adding additional poles.
Vtune C1_LF, C2_LF, and R2_LF are used in conjunction with the internal loop filter to make a fourth order loop filter.
This is the fastlock resistor, which can be useful in many cases, because the spurs are often better with low charge
R2pLF pump currents, and the internal loop filter can be adjusted during fastlock.
OSCin This is the reference oscillator input pin. It needs to be AC coupled.
OSCin* If the device is being driven single-ended, this pin needs to be shunted to ground with a capacitor.
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Typical Application (continued)
9.2.1 Design Requirements
Consider generating 1500-MHz fixed frequency from a fixed 10-MHz input frequency. This is the situation similar
that was used for the LMX2531LQ1500E evaluation board.
For this design example, use the parameters listed in Table 31 as the user-input parameters.
Table 31. Design Procedure
PARAMETER VALUE REASON FOR CHOOSING
Fout 1500 MHz This value was given.
Fosc 10 MHz This value was given.
This maximized for the best phase noise performance. This is an integer PLL design, so
Fpd 10 MHz it makes sense to maximize this. If Fpd 10 MHz it was a fractional design, then
sometimes lowering this frequency can improve fractional spurs.
Loop Bandwidth 11.5 kHz This is wider for better jitter, but it is also restricted by the internal loop filter
Phase Margin 76.8 deg Choosing a high phase margin is good for better jitter.
Kpd 16x Higher charge pump gains are better for better PLL phase noise
C3_LF 50 pF In general, the internal loop filter restricts how wide the loop bandwidth can be. Although
C4_LF 50 pF a wider loop bandwidth could be obtained by switching out the internal loop filter
altogether, it is nice to have some internal poles to filter some unwanted spurs. So this is
R3_LF 10 kΩthe minimum setting for the internal loop filter.
R4_LF 10 kΩ
The internal loop filter restricts the loop bandwidth. By making C1_LF=open, this
C1_LF Open maximizes the achievable bandwidth for a particular setup condition.
C2_LF 82 nF These can be calculated with the Clock Architect.
R2_LF 1.5 kΩThese can be calculated with the Clock Architect.
ORDER "Reset Modulator" The device should be set to integer mode.
DITHER "Disabled" Dithering does not help in integer mode.
XTLMAN 80 This is a setting for the LMX2531LQ1500E for a 10 MHz input.
9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
Use the WEBENCH® Clock Architect to calculate the values of C2_LF and R2_LF.
Set the device to integer mode and DITHER to disabled.
9.2.3 Application Curves
Figure 4. Open Loop VCO Noise
Figure 3. Closed Loop Phase Noise
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9.3 Do's and Don'ts
Category Do Don't Why
Maximizing the charge pump current and
phase detector frequency give the best PLL
For Fractional Designs: phase noise and also allow a wider
For integer Designs: Blindly maximize charge pump bandwidth with the internal filter engaged.
Loop Filter Design Maximize charge pump current current and phase detector However, increasing these also increase the
and phase detector frequency. frequency. integer boundary spur. So for a fractional
design, these need to be balanced against
fractional spurs.
Be aware that engaging this can Design for the widest possible Enabling the internal loop filter poles
Partially Integrated restrict the loop filter bandwidth. bandwidth with the integrated provides useful filtering, but also restricts
Loop Filter Use TI simulation tools to see filter engaged and be surprised how wide the loop bandwidth can be.
how wide the bandwidth can be. when the bandwidth is smaller. The DAP is grounded and used. However, if
the terminal description says "Do not
ground" this is for a reason. Some of these
Ground the "No Connect" Pins pins are for the VCO tank circuit. There are
"No Connect" and Ground the DAP Pin where the pin description says other no connect pins that are true no
DAP Pins "Do Not Ground". connect, but there is no advantage to
grounding them. Note that the pad labeled
"NC" above pins 14 and 15 should NOT be
grounded.
10 Power Supply Recommendations
The device is designed to operate within a recommended supply voltage range of 2.8 V to 3.2 V. Do not exceed
the values listed in the Absolute Maximum Ratings table. If the supply is not available, ensure that the CLK,
DATA, LE, and CE pins are held low. A power-on reset (POR) feature is not available for this device.
11 Layout
11.1 Layout Guidelines
For the layout of the LMX2531, perhaps the most important factor is to be aware of the package footprint. The
asymmetrical land pattern can cause issues if not correctly done.
11.1.1 Typical Connection Diagram
11.1.1.1 VccDIG, VccVCO, VccBUF, and VccPLL
These pins are inputs to voltage regulators. Because the LMX2531 contains internal regulators, the power supply
noise rejection is very good and capacitors at this pin are not critical. An RC filter can be used to reduce supply
noise, but if the capacitor is too large and is placed too close to these pins, they can sometimes cause phase
noise degradation in the 100 — 300 kHz offset range. Recommended values are from open to 1 μF. The 10 Ω
series resistors serve to filter power supply noise and isolate these pins from large capacitances.
11.1.1.2 VregDIG
A bypass capacitor of 10 nF is recommended.
11.1.1.3 VrefVCO
If the VrefVCO capacitor is changed, it is recommended to keep this capacitor between 1/100 and 1/1000 of the
value of the VregVCO capacitor.
11.1.1.4 VregVCO
Because this pin is the output of a regulator, there are stability concerns if there is not sufficient series
resistance. For ceramic capacitors, the ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) is too low, and it is recommended
that a series resistance of 1 — 3.3 Ωis necessary. If there is insufficient ESR, then there may be degradation in
the phase noise, especially in the 100 — 300 kHz offset. Recommended values are from 1 μF to 10 μF.
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11.1.1.5 VregPLL1VregPLL2
The choice of the capacitor value at this pin involves a trade-off between integer spurs and phase noise in the
100 — 300 kHz offset range. Using a series resistor of about 220 mΩin series with a capacitance that has an
impedance of about 150 mΩat the phase detector frequency seems to give an optimal trade-off. For instance, if
the phase detector frequency is 2.5 MHz, then make this series capacitor 470 nF. If the phase detector
frequency is 10 MHz, make this capacitance about 100 nF.
11.2 Layout Example
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12 Device and Documentation Support
12.1 Device Support
For the Clock Architect tool, go to http://www.ti.com/lsds/ti/analog/webench/clock-architect.page
12.2 Trademarks
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
12.3 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam
during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.
12.4 Glossary
SLYZ022 —TI Glossary.
This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.
13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
The following pages include mechanical, packaging, and orderable information. This information is the most
current data available for the designated devices. This data is subject to change without notice and revision of
this document. For browser-based versions of this data sheet, refer to the left-hand navigation.
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device Status
(1)
Package Type Package
Drawing Pins Package
Qty Eco Plan
(2)
Lead/Ball Finish
(6)
MSL Peak Temp
(3)
Op Temp (°C) Device Marking
(4/5)
Samples
LMX2531LQ1146E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 1000 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311146E
LMX2531LQ1226E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 1000 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311226E
LMX2531LQ1312E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 1000 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311312E
LMX2531LQ1415E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 1000 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311415E
LMX2531LQ1500E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311500EB
LMX2531LQ1515E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 1000 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311515E
LMX2531LQ1570E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311570EB
LMX2531LQ1650E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311650EA
LMX2531LQ1700E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311700EB
LMX2531LQ1742/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311742A
LMX2531LQ1778E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311778EA
LMX2531LQ1910E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311910EB
LMX2531LQ2080E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 312080EB
LMX2531LQ2265E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 312265ED
LMX2531LQ2570E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 312570EC
LMX2531LQ2820E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 1000 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 312820E
LMX2531LQ3010E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 1000 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 313010E
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Orderable Device Status
(1)
Package Type Package
Drawing Pins Package
Qty Eco Plan
(2)
Lead/Ball Finish
(6)
MSL Peak Temp
(3)
Op Temp (°C) Device Marking
(4/5)
Samples
LMX2531LQE1146E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311146E
LMX2531LQE1226E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311226E
LMX2531LQE1312E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311312E
LMX2531LQE1415E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311415E
LMX2531LQE1515E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311515E
LMX2531LQE2820E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 312820E
LMX2531LQE3010E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 250 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 313010E
LMX2531LQX1146E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311146E
LMX2531LQX1226E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311226E
LMX2531LQX1312E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311312E
LMX2531LQX1415E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311415E
LMX2531LQX1500E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311500EB
LMX2531LQX1515E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311515E
LMX2531LQX1570E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311570EB
LMX2531LQX1650E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311650EA
LMX2531LQX1700E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311700EB
LMX2531LQX1742/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311742A
LMX2531LQX1778E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311778EA
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Orderable Device Status
(1)
Package Type Package
Drawing Pins Package
Qty Eco Plan
(2)
Lead/Ball Finish
(6)
MSL Peak Temp
(3)
Op Temp (°C) Device Marking
(4/5)
Samples
LMX2531LQX1910E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 311910EB
LMX2531LQX2080E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 312080EB
LMX2531LQX2265E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 312265ED
LMX2531LQX2570E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJG 36 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 312570EC
LMX2531LQX2820E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 312820E
LMX2531LQX3010E/NOPB ACTIVE WQFN NJH 36 2500 Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR -40 to 85 313010E
(1) The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2) Eco Plan - The planned eco-friendly classification: Pb-Free (RoHS), Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt), or Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br) - please check http://www.ti.com/productcontent for the latest availability
information and additional product content details.
TBD: The Pb-Free/Green conversion plan has not been defined.
Pb-Free (RoHS): TI's terms "Lead-Free" or "Pb-Free" mean semiconductor products that are compatible with the current RoHS requirements for all 6 substances, including the requirement that
lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, TI Pb-Free products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes.
Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt): This component has a RoHS exemption for either 1) lead-based flip-chip solder bumps used between the die and package, or 2) lead-based die adhesive used between
the die and leadframe. The component is otherwise considered Pb-Free (RoHS compatible) as defined above.
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br): TI defines "Green" to mean Pb-Free (RoHS compatible), and free of Bromine (Br) and Antimony (Sb) based flame retardants (Br or Sb do not exceed 0.1% by weight
in homogeneous material)
(3) MSL, Peak Temp. - The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.
(4) There may be additional marking, which relates to the logo, the lot trace code information, or the environmental category on the device.
(5) Multiple Device Markings will be inside parentheses. Only one Device Marking contained in parentheses and separated by a "~" will appear on a device. If a line is indented then it is a continuation
of the previous line and the two combined represent the entire Device Marking for that device.
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value exceeds the maximum column width.
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TAPE AND REEL INFORMATION
*All dimensions are nominal
Device Package
Type Package
Drawing Pins SPQ Reel
Diameter
(mm)
Reel
Width
W1 (mm)
A0
(mm) B0
(mm) K0
(mm) P1
(mm) W
(mm) Pin1
Quadrant
LMX2531LQ1146E/NOPB WQFN NJH 36 1000 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQ1226E/NOPB WQFN NJH 36 1000 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQ1312E/NOPB WQFN NJH 36 1000 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQ1415E/NOPB WQFN NJH 36 1000 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQ1500E/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 178.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQ1515E/NOPB WQFN NJH 36 1000 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQ1570E/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 178.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQ1650E/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 178.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQ1700E/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 178.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQ1742/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 178.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQ1778E/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 178.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQ1910E/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 178.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQ2080E/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 178.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQ2265E/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 178.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQ2570E/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 178.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQ2820E/NOPB WQFN NJH 36 1000 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQ3010E/NOPB WQFN NJH 36 1000 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQE1146E/NOP WQFN NJH 36 250 178.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
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Device Package
Type Package
Drawing Pins SPQ Reel
Diameter
(mm)
Reel
Width
W1 (mm)
A0
(mm) B0
(mm) K0
(mm) P1
(mm) W
(mm) Pin1
Quadrant
B
LMX2531LQE1226E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 250 178.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQE1312E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 250 178.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQE1415E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 250 178.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQE1515E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 250 178.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQE2820E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 250 178.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQE3010E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 250 178.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQX1146E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 2500 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQX1226E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 2500 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQX1312E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 2500 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQX1415E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 2500 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQX1500E/NOP
BWQFN NJG 36 2500 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQX1515E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 2500 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQX1570E/NOP
BWQFN NJG 36 2500 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQX1650E/NOP
BWQFN NJG 36 2500 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQX1700E/NOP
BWQFN NJG 36 2500 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQX1742/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 2500 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQX1778E/NOP
BWQFN NJG 36 2500 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQX1910E/NOP
BWQFN NJG 36 2500 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQX2080E/NOP
BWQFN NJG 36 2500 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQX2265E/NOP
BWQFN NJG 36 2500 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQX2570E/NOP
BWQFN NJG 36 2500 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQX2820E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 2500 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
LMX2531LQX3010E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 2500 330.0 16.4 6.3 6.3 1.5 12.0 16.0 Q1
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*All dimensions are nominal
Device Package Type Package Drawing Pins SPQ Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)
LMX2531LQ1146E/NOPB WQFN NJH 36 1000 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQ1226E/NOPB WQFN NJH 36 1000 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQ1312E/NOPB WQFN NJH 36 1000 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQ1415E/NOPB WQFN NJH 36 1000 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQ1500E/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 210.0 185.0 35.0
LMX2531LQ1515E/NOPB WQFN NJH 36 1000 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQ1570E/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 210.0 185.0 35.0
LMX2531LQ1650E/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 210.0 185.0 35.0
LMX2531LQ1700E/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 210.0 185.0 35.0
LMX2531LQ1742/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 210.0 185.0 35.0
LMX2531LQ1778E/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 210.0 185.0 35.0
LMX2531LQ1910E/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 210.0 185.0 35.0
LMX2531LQ2080E/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 210.0 185.0 35.0
LMX2531LQ2265E/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 210.0 185.0 35.0
LMX2531LQ2570E/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 250 210.0 185.0 35.0
LMX2531LQ2820E/NOPB WQFN NJH 36 1000 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQ3010E/NOPB WQFN NJH 36 1000 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQE1146E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 250 210.0 185.0 35.0
LMX2531LQE1226E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 250 210.0 185.0 35.0
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Device Package Type Package Drawing Pins SPQ Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm)
LMX2531LQE1312E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 250 210.0 185.0 35.0
LMX2531LQE1415E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 250 210.0 185.0 35.0
LMX2531LQE1515E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 250 210.0 185.0 35.0
LMX2531LQE2820E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 250 210.0 185.0 35.0
LMX2531LQE3010E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 250 210.0 185.0 35.0
LMX2531LQX1146E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 2500 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQX1226E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 2500 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQX1312E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 2500 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQX1415E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 2500 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQX1500E/NOP
BWQFN NJG 36 2500 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQX1515E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 2500 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQX1570E/NOP
BWQFN NJG 36 2500 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQX1650E/NOP
BWQFN NJG 36 2500 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQX1700E/NOP
BWQFN NJG 36 2500 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQX1742/NOPB WQFN NJG 36 2500 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQX1778E/NOP
BWQFN NJG 36 2500 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQX1910E/NOP
BWQFN NJG 36 2500 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQX2080E/NOP
BWQFN NJG 36 2500 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQX2265E/NOP
BWQFN NJG 36 2500 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQX2570E/NOP
BWQFN NJG 36 2500 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQX2820E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 2500 367.0 367.0 38.0
LMX2531LQX3010E/NOP
BWQFN NJH 36 2500 367.0 367.0 38.0
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