ADF4117BRU-REEL7

Product Overview

Category

The ADF4117BRU-REEL7 belongs to the category of integrated circuits (ICs) specifically designed for frequency synthesis and phase-locked loop (PLL) applications.

Use

This product is commonly used in various electronic devices and systems that require precise frequency generation and synchronization, such as communication systems, radar systems, wireless networks, and test equipment.

Characteristics

• Frequency Synthesis: The ADF4117BRU-REEL7 offers high-resolution fractional-N frequency synthesis, allowing for accurate frequency generation.
• Phase-Locked Loop (PLL): It incorporates a PLL architecture, enabling stable and synchronized output signals.
• Wide Frequency Range: This IC supports a wide frequency range, making it suitable for diverse applications.
• Low Phase Noise: The ADF4117BRU-REEL7 ensures low phase noise performance, resulting in improved signal quality.
• Programmable Features: It provides programmable features like frequency division, modulation, and output power control.

Package and Quantity

The ADF4117BRU-REEL7 is available in a small outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package. Each reel contains 250 units of this IC.

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 6 GHz
• Output Power: Adjustable from -4 dBm to +5 dBm
• Phase Noise: -100 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz offset (typical)
• Reference Input Frequency: 10 MHz to 125 MHz

Pin Configuration

The ADF4117BRU-REEL7 has a total of 20 pins. Here is the detailed pin configuration:

1. Vp: Positive Supply Voltage
2. Vcp: Charge Pump Supply Voltage
3. GND: Ground
4. CP1: Charge Pump Output
5. CP2: Charge Pump Output
6. DGND: Digital Ground
7. DVDD: Digital Power Supply
8. CLK: Clock Input
9. LE: Latch Enable
10. DATA: Serial Data Input
11. CE: Chip Enable
12. MUXOUT: Multiplexer Output
13. RFIN: Reference Frequency Input
14. AVDD: Analog Power Supply
15. AGND: Analog Ground
16. RFOUTB: RF Output B
17. RFOUTA: RF Output A
18. NC: No Connection
19. LD: Lock Detect
20. Vtune: Tuning Voltage

Functional Features

• Fractional-N Synthesis: The ADF4117BRU-REEL7 utilizes fractional-N synthesis to achieve precise frequency generation with fine resolution.
• Phase Detector: It incorporates a phase detector that compares the input and feedback signals, allowing for accurate phase locking.
• Programmable Modulation: This IC supports various modulation schemes, enabling flexible signal modulation for different applications.
• Fast Lock Time: The ADF4117BRU-REEL7 features a fast lock time, reducing the time required for frequency stabilization.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-resolution frequency synthesis
• Stable and synchronized output signals
• Wide frequency range
• Low phase noise performance
• Programmable features for customization
• Compact SOIC package

Disadvantages

• Limited output power range (-4 dBm to +5 dBm)
• Requires an external reference frequency source

Working Principles

The ADF4117BRU-REEL7 operates based on the principles of frequency synthesis and phase-locked loop (PLL). It takes an input reference frequency and generates a stable output frequency by dividing and multiplying the reference signal using fractional-N synthesis. The phase detector compares the phase difference between the input and feedback signals, adjusting the division ratio to achieve phase locking. The charge pump and loop filter further refine the output signal, ensuring stability and low phase noise.

Application Field Plans

The ADF4117BRU-REEL7 finds extensive application in various fields, including: 1. Wireless Communication Systems: It is used for frequency generation and synchronization in wireless communication systems, such as cellular networks and Wi-Fi routers. 2. Radar Systems: This IC enables precise frequency control in radar systems, ensuring accurate target detection and tracking. 3. Test and Measurement Equipment: It is utilized in test and measurement equipment that requires stable and adjustable frequency sources, such as spectrum analyzers and signal generators. 4. Satellite Communication: The ADF4117BRU-REEL7 plays a crucial role in satellite communication systems, providing accurate frequency synthesis for uplink and downlink signals.

Alternative Models

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