Current Loop Filter Configuration
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SNAU219 – June 2017
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LMX2595 EVM Instructions – 19-GHz Wideband Low Noise PLL With
Integrated VCO
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Current Loop Filter Configuration
The parameters for the loop filters are:
Table 2. Current Loop Filter Configuration
PARAMETER
VALUE
VCO Gain
132 MHz/V
Loop Bandwidth
285 kHz
Phase Margin
65 deg
C1_LF
390 pF
C2_LF
68 nF
C3_LF
Open
C4_LF
1800 pF
R2
68
Ω
R3_LF
0
Ω
R4_LF
18
Ω
Effective Charge Pump Gain
15 mA
Phase Detector Frequency (MHz)
200 MHz
VCO Frequency
Designed for 15 GHz, but works
over the whole frequency range
Figure 10. Current Loop Filter Configuration
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