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LTC6948
Ultralow Noise 0.37GHz to 6.39GHz Fractional-N Synthesizer with Integrated VCO
Overview
Features and Benefits
- Low Noise Fractional-N PLL with Integrated VCO
- No Δ-Σ Modulator Spurs
- 18-Bit Fractional Denominator
- –226 dBc/Hz Normalized In-Band Phase Noise Floor
- –274 dBc/Hz Normalized In-Band 1/f Noise
- –157 dBc/Hz Wideband Output Phase Noise Floor
- Excellent Integer Boundary Spurious Performance
- Output Divider (1 to 6, 50% Duty Cycle)
- Output Buffer Muting
- Reference Input Frequency Up to 425MHz
- Fast Frequency Switching
- FracNWizard™ Software Design Tool Support
Product Details
The LTC6948 is a high performance, low noise, 6.39GHz phase-locked loop (PLL) with a fully integrated VCO, including a reference divider, phase-frequency detector (PFD), ultralow noise charge pump, fractional feedback divider, and VCO output divider.
The fractional divider uses an advanced, 4th order ΔΣ modulator which provides exceptionally low spurious levels. This allows wide loop bandwidths, producing extremely low integrated phase noise values.
The programmable VCO output divider, with a range of 1 through 6, extends the output frequency range.
Applications
- Wireless Basestations (LTE, WiMAX, W-CDMA, PCS)
- Microwave Data Links
- Military and Secure Radio
- Test and Measurement
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Product Lifecycle
Recommended for New Designs
This product has been released to the market. The data sheet contains all final specifications and operating conditions. For new designs, ADI recommends utilization of these products.
Evaluation Kits (5)
Documentation
Reliability Data (1)
User Guides (2)
Software & Systems Requirements
Evaluation Software
FracNWizard
Tools & Simulations
Linduino
Linduino is Analog Devices’ Arduino compatible system for developing and distributing firmware libraries and example code for our integrated circuits. Each Linduino-supported product includes an example main program, defined in the LTSketchbook/Part Number folder and driver code, defined in the LTSketchbook/libraries folder.
Linduino code repository on GitHub and instructions on how to use the code.
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Design Tools
ADIsimPLL enables the rapid and reliable evaluation of new high performance PLL products from ADI. It is the most comprehensive PLL Synthesizer design and simulation tool available today. Simulations performed include all key non-linear effects that are significant in affecting PLL performance. ADIsimPLL removes at least one iteration from the design process, thereby speeding the design- to-market.
Product Recommendations
LTC6948 Companion Parts
Recommended Reference Buffer
- With integrated filters for improved noise: LTC6957.
Recommended Reference Clean Up PLL
Recommended Related Parts
Reference Materials
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Solutions Bulletins & Brochures (1)
Press Releases (1)
Technical Articles (2)
Design Resources
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