ADF4116BRU-REEL7

The ADF4116BRU-REEL7 is a Frequency Synthesizer from Analog Devices. It is programmable, frequency agile, and has low power consumption. This device is used in many high-speed, frequency-agile applications, such as military and aerospace, industrial, automotive, and satellite communication systems. This tutorial will provide an overview of the ADF4116BRU-REEL7, including application fields and working principle.

Application Field:

The ADF4116BRU-REEL7 Frequency Synthesizer is well suited for use in applications requiring fractional-N or integer-N frequency synthesis with a low phase noise and fast switching speed. It features a low-power consumption and programmable configuration, allowing for a wide frequency range (2.7 GHz to 5.0 GHz) and a single reference frequency.

It is designed as a Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) integrated circuit, and is utilized in high-speed applications such as data communications, cellular phones, satellite communications, and precision instrumentation. The device is also used in consumer electronics for its low-power, fast settling characteristics. Examples of consumer electronic applications include DVB-T tuners, 802.11ac-compliant WLAN systems, and set-top boxes.

Working Principle:

The ADF4116BRU-REEL7 is a fractional-N frequency synthesizer with a low phase noise, low power consumption, and fast settling time. It consists of a Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) with a programmable dividers and a programmable charge pump. The charge pump can be programmed to generate either a positive or negative voltage to drive the loop filter, allowing for fast switching between low-noise and fast settling operating modes.

The chip’s fractional-N frequency synthesizer allows for a frequency range from 2.7 GHz to 5.0 GHz and a reference frequency of 27 MHz up to 880 MHz. It maintains excellent phase noise and fast settling time with low power consumption. The power supply voltage range is from 1.14V to 3.3V.

The ADF4116BRU-REEL7 has two programming interface inputs, which can be used to control the divide ratio, the charge-pump size, and other essential parameters. It also has a programming option to allow for a high-resolution loop bandwidth setting.

In order to utilize the ADF4116BRU-REEL7 effectively, the user must choose the right external components to ensure that the device is optimized for the design and application. The device can be programmed to operate in a variety of different modes, which can be controlled with the programming inputs.

Conclusion:

The ADF4116BRU-REEL7 Frequency Synthesizer from Analog Devices is a compact, programmable, low-power, high-speed frequency synthesizer suitable for a wide range of applications. Its fractional-N frequency synthesis ensures excellent phase noiseand fast settling, with a frequency range from 2.7GHz to 5.0GHz and a single reference frequency. The two programming interface inputs allow for easy configuration of the dividers, charge pump, and other essential parameters.