PL502-38OC

Clock/Timing - Clock Generators, PLLs, Frequency Synthesizers

The PL502-38OC is a Monolithic Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) IC with an integrated VFO and programmable synthesizer. It is specifically designed for use in communication and consumer electronics applications. The main features of this chip include an integrated Voltage-to-Frequency Converter (VFC), programmable synthesis capability and an input voltage range of 2.5 to 7.5 V. This makes it ideal for low power, low voltage consumer and communication applications.

The PL502-38OC operates by taking an input reference signal and multiplying it by a multiplication factor which is set by an on-chip programmable synthesizer. The multiplication factor or “N” factor can be accurately determined using the on-chip programmable generator. This “N” factor is then used to multiply the higher frequency output signal and generate the desired lower frequency output signal. This process is known as “frequency multiplication” and is essential to the operation of PLL ICs.

The output signal that is generated by the PL502-38OC is subject to a wide set of specifications depending on the application. It is important to note that the IC is optimized for a typical operating frequency range of 50kHz to 10MHz with a minimum operating frequency of 4MHz. Additionally, the output signal can be further processed on-chip through a wide range of buffering, filtering and other processing capabilities.

The PL502-38OC is a very useful PLL IC for applications requiring a low power, low voltage reference signal. It can be used in a wide variety of applications such as clock and timing generators, frequency synthesizers and frequency dividers. Additionally, this chip can also be used to synchronize video signals, perform frequency shifting, and generate precision signals for a variety of consumer and communication based applications.

To summarize, the PL502-38OC is a monolithic PLL IC designed for communications and consumer electronics applications. The on-chip features include an integrated Voltage-to-Frequency Converter (VFC), programmable synthesis capability and an input voltage range of 2.5 to 7.5 V. This makes it an ideal PLL IC for applications requiring low power, low voltage reference signals. Furthermore, the PL502-38OC can be used in many applications such as clock and timing generators, frequency synthesizers and frequency dividers. Lastly, the chip can also be used to synchronize video signals, perform frequency shifting, and generate precision signals for a variety of consumer and communication based applications.