Phase Frequency Detector (Pfd) Window; Charge Pump Window; Vco Calibration Window - Analog Devices AD9516 User Manual

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The evaluation software has internal checking to ensure that
invalid settings are not programmed. For example, the B
counter must always be larger than the A counter. Another
restriction is that 8/9 dual modulus mode cannot be used for
VCO frequencies greater than 2400 MHz. In cases where a
feedback divider restriction cannot be resolved, you may need
to adjust the R (reference) divider to allow a different feedback
divider value. For example, it is not possible to use the internal
VCO, and a feedback divider of 30. However, the R divider can
be doubled, which allows a feedback divider of 60.
The feedback divider window has a check box for holding the
N divider in reset. When the N divider is held in reset, the PLL
loop is open. Therefore, this feature is seldom used.

PHASE FREQUENCY DETECTOR (PFD) WINDOW

The Phase Frequency Detector (PFD) window shown in
Figure 15 is accessed by clicking the PFD box on the main
window.
Figure 15. Phase Frequency Detector Window
The features accessible in this window are described in detail in
the AD951x data sheet. The most commonly used settings are
the Anti-Backlash Pulse Width and the Lock Detect Counter.
For phase detector frequencies greater than 50 MHz, the PLL
may work better with the 1.3 ns antibacklash pulse width setting.
Setting the lock detect counter to values greater then 5 PFD
cycles can be useful in applications where the loop bandwidth
is low and the lock detect counter chatters during acquisition.
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CHARGE PUMP WINDOW

The Charge Pump Setup window shown in Figure 16 is accessed
by clicking the CHARGE PUMP box on the main screen.
Figure 16. Charge Pump Setup Window
This window is most often used to vary the charge pump
current.
The window also has a check box for setting the charge pump
voltage to V /2, which is very useful for debugging the PLL and
CP
isolating the output driver section of the AD951x from the PLL
section.

VCO CALIBRATION WINDOW

The Calibrate VCO window shown in Figure 17 is accessed by
clicking the Cal VCO button on the main window.
Figure 17. Calibrate VCO Window
A valid reference input signal must be present to complete VCO
calibration, and the VCO must be recalibrated any time the
VCO frequency changes by more than 40 MHz.
A VCO divider of 16 is suitable for all applications. However,
for applications where the phase detector frequency is <12 MHz,
using a smaller VCO calibration divider reduces calibration
time. Refer to the AD951x data sheet for more details.
Note that the automatic holdover feature must not be enabled
during VCO calibration. See the PLL Configuration Window
section, and make sure that the Enable Hold Over check box
is cleared during VCO calibration.