SILABS SI4133G-BM

Si41 33G
Si412 3G/22G/13G/12G
D U A L -B A N D R F S Y N T H E S I Z E R W I T H I N T E G R A T E D V C O S
FOR GSM AND GPRS WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
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IF Synthesizer
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RF1: 900 MHz to 1.8 GHz
RF2: 750 MHz to 1.5 GHz
Fast Settling Time: 140 µs
Low Phase Noise
Programmable Power Down Modes
1 µA Standby Current
18 mA Typical Supply Current
2.7 V to 3.6 V Operation
Packages: 24-Pin TSSOP and
28-Pin MLP
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IF: 500 MHz to 1000 MHz
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Integrated VCOs, Loop Filters, !
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Varactors, and Resonators
Minimal External Components
Required
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Dual-Band RF Synthesizers
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Features
Ordering Information:
See page 28.
Applications
Pin Assignments
Si4133G-BT
Description
S C LK
1
24
SENB
S D ATA
2
23
VDDI
GNDR
3
22
IF O U T
R FL D
4
21
GNDI
R FL C
5
20
IF L B
GNDR
6
19
IF L A
R FL B
7
18
GNDD
The Si4133G is a monolithic integrated circuit that performs both IF and
dual-band RF synthesis for GSM and GPRS wireless communications
applications. The Si4133G includes three VCOs, loop filters, reference and
VCO dividers, and phase detectors. Divider and power down settings are
programmable through a three-wire serial interface.
Functional Block Diagram
X IN
R FO U T
11
14
PW DNB
VDDR
12
13
AUXOUT
R FL B
÷N
R FO U T
Si4133G-BM
P hase
D etector
IFO UT
IF
÷N
IFL A
IFOUT
GNDI
÷N
VDD I
R FL D
R F2
SENB
R FL C
P hase
D etector
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
GNDR
1
21
GNDI
R FLD
2
20
IF L B
R FLC
3
19
IF L A
GNDR
4
18
GNDD
R FLB
5
17
VDDD
R FLA
6
16
GNDD
GNDR
7
15
X IN
IFL B
8
9
10
11
12
AUX OU T
Test
Mux
15
R F1
22-b it
D ata
R egister
A UX O U T
10
SCLK
S EN B
GNDD
GNDR
VDDR
S CL K
P hase
D etector
P ow er
D ow n
C ontrol
S erial
Interfa ce
R FL A
VDDD
16
RFOU T
S DA TA
÷ 65
17
9
SDATA
P W DN B
R efe re nce
A m p lifier
8
GNDR
X IN
R FL A
GNDR
13
14
GNDD
!
GPRS Data Terminals
HSCSD Data Terminals
PW DNB
!
GNDR
GSM, DCS1800, and PCS1900
Cellular Telephones
GNDR
!
Patents pending
Rev. 1.1 4/01
Copyright © 2001 by Silicon Laboratories
Si4133G-DS11
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Section
Page
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the VCO Center Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self-Tuning Algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLL Loop Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RF and IF Outputs (RFOUT and IFOUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reference Frequency Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Down Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary Output (AUXOUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pin Descriptions: Si4133G-BT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pin Descriptions: Si4133G-BM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ordering Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Si4133G Derivative Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Package Outline: Si4133G-BT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Package Outline: Si4133G-BM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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15
15
15
16
17
17
17
18
18
18
20
24
26
28
28
29
30
32
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Electrical Specifications
Table 1. Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Symbol
Test Condition
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Ambient Temperature
TA
–20
25
85
°C
Supply Voltage
VDD
2.7
3.0
3.6
V
Supply Voltages Difference
V∆
–0.3
—
0.3
V
(VDDR – VDDD),
(VDDI – VDDD)
Note: All minimum and maximum specifications are guaranteed and apply across the recommended operating conditions.
Typical values apply at 3.0 V and an operating temperature of 25°C unless otherwise stated.
Table 2. Absolute Maximum Ratings1,2
Parameter
Symbol
Value
Unit
VDD
–0.5 to 4.0
V
Input Current3
IIN
±10
mA
Input Voltage3
VIN
–0.3 to VDD+0.3
V
TSTG
–55 to 150
DC Supply Voltage
Storage Temperature Range
o
C
Notes:
1. Permanent device damage may occur if the above Absolute Maximum Ratings are exceeded. Functional operation
should be restricted to the conditions as specified in the operational sections of this data sheet. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
2. This device is a high performance RF integrated circuit with an ESD rating of < 2 kV. Handling and assembly of
this device should only be done at ESD-protected workstations.
3. For signals SCLK, SDATA, SENB, PWDNB and XIN.
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Table 3. DC Characteristics
(VDD = 2.7 to 3.6 V, TA = –20 to 85°C
Parameter
Test Condition
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
RF1 and IF Operating
—
18
31
mA
RF1 Mode Supply Current1
—
13
17
mA
RF2 Mode Supply Current1
—
12
17
mA
IF Mode Supply Current1
—
10
14
mA
—
1
—
µA
Typical Supply Current
Symbol
1
Standby Current
PWDNB = 0
High Level Input Voltage2
VIH
0.7 VDD
—
—
V
Low Level Input Voltage2
VIL
—
—
0.3 VDD
V
High Level Input Current2
IIH
VIH = 3.6 V,
VDD = 3.6 V
–10
—
10
µA
Low Level Input Current2
IIL
VIL = 0 V,
VDD= 3.6 V
–10
—
10
µA
High Level Output Voltage3
VOH
IOH = –500 µA
VDD–0.4
—
—
V
Low Level Output Voltage3
VOL
IOH = 500 µA
—
—
0.4
V
Notes:
1. RF1 = 1.55 GHz, RF2 = 1.2 GHz, IF = 800 MHz
2. For signals SCLK, SDATA, SENB, and PWDNB.
3. For signal AUXOUT.
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Table 4. Serial Interface Timing
(VDD = 2.7 to 3.6 V, TA = –20 to 85°C)
Symbol
Test Condition
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
SCLK Cycle Time
tclk
Figure 1
40
—
—
ns
SCLK Rise Time
tr
Figure 1
—
—
50
ns
SCLK Fall Time
tf
Figure 1
—
—
50
ns
SCLK High Time
th
Figure 1
10
—
—
ns
SCLK Low Time
tl
Figure 1
10
—
—
ns
SDATA Setup Time to SCLK↑2
tsu
Figure 2
5
—
—
ns
SDATA Hold Time from SCLK↑2
Parameter1
thold
Figure 2
0
—
—
ns
2
SENB↓ to SCLK↑ Delay Time
ten1
Figure 2
10
—
—
ns
SCLK↑ to SENB↑ Delay Time2
ten2
Figure 2
12
—
—
ns
SENB↑ to SCLK↑ Delay Time2
ten3
Figure 2
12
—
—
ns
tw
Figure 2
10
—
—
ns
SENB Pulse Width
Notes:
1. All timing is referenced to the 50% level of the waveform, unless otherwise noted.
2. Timing is not referenced to 50% level of waveform. See Figure 2.
tr
tf
80%
S CLK
50%
20%
th
t clk
tl
Figure 1. SCLK Timing Diagram
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ts u
thold
S CLK
S DA TA
D17
D16
D15
A1
A0
ten3
ten1
ten2
S E NB
tw
Figure 2. Serial Interface Timing Diagram
First bit
c loc ked in
Las t bit
c loc ked in
D D D D D D D D D
17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
D
8
D
7
D
6
D D
5 4
D
3
D
2
D
1
data
field
D
0
A
3
A
2
A
1
A
0
addres s
field
Figure 3. Serial Word Format
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Table 5. RF and IF Synthesizer Characteristics
(VDD = 2.7 to 3.6 V, TA = –20 to 85°C)
Parameter1
XIN Input Frequency
Reference Amplifier Sensitivity
Phase Detector Update Frequency
RF1 Center Frequency Range
RF2 Center Frequency Range
IF VCO Center Frequency
Tuning Range from fCEN
RF1 VCO Pushing
RF2 VCO Pushing
IF VCO Pushing
RF1 VCO Pulling
RF2 VCO Pulling
IF VCO Pulling
RF1 Phase Noise
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
—
0.5
13
—
—
VDD
+0.3
MHz
VPP
fCEN
947
200
—
1720
KHz
MHz
fCEN
fCEN
tpup
Offset = 200 kHz
Offset = 400 kHz
Offset = 600 kHz
Offset = 200 kHz
Offset = 400 kHz
Offset = 600 kHz
Figures 4, 5
789
526
–5
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
–7
–8
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.4
0.1
0.1
–132
–142
0.9
–134
–144
0.7
–117
0.4
–26
–26
–26
–2
–6
–70
–75
–80
–75
–80
–80
140
1429
952
5
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1
–1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
MHz
MHz
%
MHz/V
MHz/V
MHz/V
MHzPP
MHzPP
MHzPP
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
deg rms
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
deg rms
dBc/Hz
deg rms
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBm
dBm
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
µs
tpdn
Figures 4, 5
—
—
100
ns
fREF
VREF
fφ
fφ = fREF/R
Note: LEXT ±10%
Open loop
VSWR = 2:1, all
phases, open loop
1 MHz offset
3 MHz offset
100 Hz to 100 kHz
1 MHz offset
3 MHz offset
100 Hz to 100 kHz
100 kHz offset
100 Hz to 100 kHz
Second Harmonic
RF1 Integrated Phase Error
RF2 Phase Noise
RF2 Integrated Phase Error
IF Phase Noise
IF Integrated Phase Error
RF1 Harmonic Suppression
RF2 Harmonic Suppression
IF Harmonic Suppression
RFOUT Power Level
IFOUT Power Level
RF1 Reference Spurs
ZL = 50 Ω
ZL = 50 Ω
RF2 Reference Spurs
Power Up Request to Synthesizer
Ready Time, RF1, RF2, IF2
Power Down Request to Synthesizer Off
Time3
Test Condition
Notes:
1. RF1 = 1.55 GHz, RF2 = 1.2 GHz, IF = 550 MHz for all parameters unless otherwise noted.
2. From power up request (PWDNB↑ or SENB↑ during a write of 1 to bits PDIB and PDRB in Register 2) to RF and IF
synthesizers ready (settled to within 0.1 ppm frequency error). Typical settling time to 5 degrees phase error is 120 µs.
3. From power down request (PWDNB↓, or SENB↑ during a write of 0 to bits PDIB and PDRB in Register 2) to supply
current equal to IPWDN.
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R F and IF synthesizers s ettled to
within 0.1 ppm frequency error.
RF and IF s y nthes iz ers s ettled to
w ithin 0.1 ppm f requenc y error.
t
IT
t
p up
p dn
IT
I PW D N
I PW D N
S E NB
PW DNB
S DA TA
PD IB = 1
PD R B = 1
t pup
t pdn
PD IB = 0
PD R B = 0
Figure 4. Software Power Management Timing
Diagram
Figure 5. Hardware Power Management Timing
Diagram
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TRACE A: Ch1 FM Gate Time
A Offset
800
Hz
133.59375
us
Axis is 0.1 ppm/div
Real
160
Hz
/div
-800
Hz
Stop: 299.21875 us
Start: 0 s
Figure 6. Typical Transient Response RF1 at 1.6 GHz
with 200 kHz Phase Detector Update Frequency
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−60
−70
Phase Noise (dBc/Hz)
−80
−90
−100
−110
−120
−130
−140
2
10
3
10
4
10
Offset Frequency (Hz)
5
10
6
10
Figure 7. Typical RF1 Phase Noise at 1.6 GHz
with 200 kHz Phase Detector Update Frequency
Figure 8. Typical RF1 Spurious Response at 1.6 GHz
with 200 kHz Phase Detector Update Frequency
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−60
−70
Phase Noise (dBc/Hz)
−80
−90
−100
−110
−120
−130
−140
2
10
3
10
4
10
Offset Frequency (Hz)
5
10
Figure 9. Typical RF2 Phase Noise at 1.2 GHz
with 200 kHz Phase Detector Update Frequency
Figure 10. Typical RF2 Spurious Response at 1.2 GHz
with 200 kHz Phase Detector Update Frequency
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10
Si4133G
−70
−80
Phase Noise (dBc/Hz)
−90
−100
−110
−120
−130
−140
−150
2
10
3
10
4
10
Offset Frequency (Hz)
5
10
6
10
Figure 11. Typical IF Phase Noise at 550 MHz
with 200 kHz Phase Detector Update Frequency
Figure 12. IF Spurious Response at 550 MHz
with 200 kHz Phase Detector Update Frequency
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From
1
S ys te m
SENB
S C LK
24
0 .02 2 µ F
V DD
C on tro lle r
2
VDDI
S D ATA
23
1 0 nH
3
IFO U T
GNDR
4
R FL D
GNDI
R FL C
IFL B
GNDR
IFL A
5
6
P rinte d Tra c e
Ind uc tors
7
R FL B
GNDD
R FL A
VDDD
GNDR
GNDD
GNDR
X IN
IFO U T
21
P rinte d Tra c e
Ind uc tor or
C hip In du ctor
20
19
18
0 .02 2 µ F
V DD
8
9
5 6 0p F
22
17
16
560 pF
10
5 6 0p F
15
E x te rn al C loc k
2 nH
11
R FO U T
PW DNB
R FO U T
0.022µ F
14
PDWNB
V DD
12
AUXO UT
VDDR
13
AUXO UT
Figure 13. Typical Application Circuit: Si4133G-BT
VDD
F ro m
0.02 2 µ F
S ys tem
10 n H
56 0p F
C o n tro ller
IF O U T
1
2
3
P rin ted Trace
In d u cto rs
4
5
6
22
IFOUT
GNDI
23
VDDI
24
SENB
25
SCLK
26
SDATA
27
GNDR
28
GNDR
GNDI
RFLD
IF L B
RFLC
IF L A
S i4 1 3 3 G -B M
GNDR
GNDD
RFLB
VDDD
RFLA
GNDD
21
P rin ted Trace
20
In d u cto r o r
C h ip In d u cto r
19
18
V DD
17
0.02 2 µ F
16
8
9
10
11
12
X IN
13
15
E xte rn a l C lo ck
GNDD
PWDNB
AUXOUT
VDDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
RFOUT
56 0p F
7
14
V DD
0.02 2 µ F
AUXOUT
2n H
PW DNB
56 0p F
RFOUT
Figure 14. Typical Application Circuit: Si4133G-BM
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Functional Description
The Si4133G is a monolithic integrated circuit that
performs IF and dual-band RF synthesis for many
wireless applications such as GSM, DCS1800, and
PCS1900. Its fast transient response also makes the
Si4133G especially well suited to GPRS and HSCSD
multislot applications where channel switching and
settling times are critical. This integrated circuit (IC),
with a minimum number of external components, is all
that is necessary to implement the frequency synthesis
function.
The Si4133G has three complete phase-locked loops
(PLLs) with integrated voltage-controlled oscillators
(VCOs). The low phase noise of the VCOs makes the
Si4133G suitable for use in demanding wireless
communications applications. Also integrated are phase
detectors, loop filters, and reference dividers. The IC is
programmed through a three-wire serial interface.
One PLL is provided for IF synthesis, and two PLLs are
provided for dual-band RF synthesis. One RF VCO is
optimized to have its center frequency set between
947 MHz and 1720 MHz, while the second RF VCO is
optimized to have its center frequency set between
789 MHz and 1429 MHz. The IF VCO is optimized to
have its center frequency set between 526 MHz and
952 MHz. Each PLL can adjust its output frequency by
±5% relative to its VCO center frequency.
The center frequency of each of the three VCOs is set
by connection of an external inductance. Inaccuracies in
the value of the inductance are compensated for by the
Si4133G’s proprietary self-tuning algorithm. This
algorithm is initiated each time the PLL is powered-up
(by either the PWDNB pin or by software) and/or each
time a new output frequency is programmed.
The two RF PLLs share a common output pin, so only
one PLL is active at a given time. Because the two
VCOs can be set to have widely separated center
frequencies, the RF output can be programmed to
service different frequency bands, thus making the
Si4133G ideal for use in dual-band cellular handsets.
The Si4133G is programmed serially with 22-bit words
comprised of 18-bit data fields and 4-bit address fields.
When the serial interface is enabled (i.e., when SENB is
low) data and address bits on the SDATA pin are
clocked into an internal shift register on the rising edge
of SCLK. Data in the shift register is then transferred on
the rising edge of SENB into the internal data register
addressed in the address field. The serial interface is
disabled when SENB is high.
Table 10 on page 20 summarizes the data register
functions and addresses. The internal shift register will
ignore any leading bits before the 22 required bits.
Setting the VCO Center Frequencies
The PLLs can adjust the IF and RF output frequencies
±5% with respect to their VCO center frequencies. Each
center frequency is established by the value of an
external inductance connected to the respective VCO.
Manufacturing tolerances of ±10% for the external
inductances are acceptable. The Si4133G will
compensate for inaccuracies in each inductance by
executing a self-tuning algorithm following PLL powerup or following a change in the programmed output
frequency.
Because the total tank inductance is in the low nH
range, the inductance of the package needs to be
considered in determining the correct external
inductance. The total inductance (LTOT) presented to
each VCO is the sum of the external inductance (LEXT)
and the package inductance (LPKG). Each VCO has a
nominal capacitance (CNOM) in parallel with the total
inductance, and the center frequency is as follows:
1
fCEN = --------------------------------------------2π L TOT ⋅ C NOM
or
1
fCEN = ---------------------------------------------------------------------2π ( L PKG + L EXT ) ⋅ C NOM
Tables 6 and 7 summarize these characteristics for
each VCO.
The unique PLL architecture used in the Si4133G
produces a transient response that is superior in speed
to fractional-N architectures without suffering the high
phase noise or spurious modulation effects often
associated with those designs.
Serial Interface
A timing diagram for the serial interface is shown in
Figure 2 on page 7. Figure 3 on page 7 shows the
format of the serial word.
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in addition to 2.3 nH of LPKG (Si4133G-BT), will present
the correct total inductance to the VCO. In
manufacturing, the external inductance can vary ±10%
of its nominal value and the Si4133G will correct for the
variation with the self-tuning algorithm.
Table 6. Si4133G-BT VCO Characteristics
VCO
Fcen Range Cnom
(MHz)
(pF)
Min
Max
RF1
947
1720
4.3
RF2
789
1429
IF
526
952
Lpkg
(nH)
Lext Range
(nH)
Min
Max
2.0
0.0
4.6
4.8
2.3
0.3
6.2
6.5
2.1
2.2
12.0
In most cases, particularly for the RF VCOs, the
requisite value of the external inductance is small
enough to allow a PC board trace to be utilized. During
initial board layout, a length of trace approximating the
desired inductance can be used. For more information,
please refer to Application Note 31.
Self-Tuning Algorithm
Table 7. Si4133G-BM VCO Characteristics
VCO
Fcen Range Cnom
(MHz)
(pF)
Min
Max
RF1
947
1720
4.3
RF2
789
1429
IF
526
952
Lpkg
(nH)
The self-tuning algorithm is initiated immediately
following power-up of a PLL or, if the PLL is already
powered, following a change in its programmed output
frequency. This algorithm attempts to tune the VCO so
that its free-running frequency is near the desired output
frequency. In so doing, the algorithm will compensate
for manufacturing tolerance errors in the value of the
external inductance connected to the VCO. It will also
reduce the frequency error for which the PLL must
correct to get the precise desired output frequency. The
self-tuning algorithm will leave the VCO oscillating at a
frequency in error by somewhat less than 1% of the
desired output frequency.
Lext Range
(nH)
Min
Max
1.5
0.5
5.1
4.8
1.5
1.1
7.0
6.5
1.6
2.7
12.5
After self-tuning, the PLL controls the VCO oscillation
frequency. The PLL will complete frequency locking,
eliminating any remaining frequency error. Thereafter, it
will maintain frequency-lock, compensating for effects
caused by temperature and supply voltage variations.
L PK G
2
L EXT
The Si4133G’s self-tuning algorithm will compensate for
component value errors at any temperature within the
specified temperature range. However, the ability of the
PLL to compensate for drift in component values that
occur after self-tuning is limited. For external
inductances with temperature coefficients around
±150 ppm/oC, the PLL will be able to maintain lock for
changes in temperature of approximately ±30oC.
L PK G
2
Figure 15. External Inductance Connection
As a design example, suppose it is desired to
synthesize frequencies in a 25 MHz band between
1120 MHz and 1145 MHz. The center frequency should
be defined as midway between the two extremes, or
1132.5 MHz. The PLL will be able to adjust the VCO
output frequency ±5% of the center frequency, or
±56.6 MHz of 1132.5 MHz (i.e., from approximately
1076 MHz to 1189 MHz, more than enough for this
example). The RF2 VCO has a CNOM of 4.8 pF, and a
4.1 nH inductance (correct to two digits) in parallel with
this capacitance will yield the desired center frequency.
An external inductance of 1.8 nH should be connected
between RFLC and RFLD as shown in Figure 15. This,
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Applications where the PLL is regularly powered down
(such as GSM) or switched between channels minimize
or eliminate the potential effects of temperature drift
because the VCO is re-tuned when it is powered up or
when a new frequency is programmed. In applications
where the ambient temperature can drift substantially
after self-tuning, it may be necessary to monitor the
LDETB (lock-detect bar) signal on the AUXOUT pin to
determine the locking state of the PLL. (See "Auxiliary
Output (AUXOUT)" on page 18 for how to select
LDETB.)
The LDETB signal is normally low after self-tuning is
completed but will rise to a logic high condition when
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either the IF or RF PLL nears the limit of its
compensation range (LDETB will also be high when
either PLL is executing the self-tuning algorithm). The
output frequency will still be locked when LDETB goes
high, but the PLL will eventually lose lock if the
temperature continues to drift in the same direction.
Therefore, if LDETB goes high both the IF and RF PLLs
should promptly be re-tuned by initiating the self-tuning
algorithm.
Output Frequencies
The IF and RF output frequencies are set by
programming the N-Divider registers. Each RF PLL has
its own N register and can be programmed
independently. All three PLL R dividers are fixed at
R = 65 to yield a 200 kHz phase detector update rate
from a 13 MHz reference frequency. Programming the
N-Divider register for either RF1 or RF2 automatically
selects the associated output.
The reference frequency on the XIN pin is divided by R
and this signal is the input to the PLL’s phase detector.
The other input to the phase detector is the PLL’s VCO
output frequency divided by N. The PLL works to make
these frequencies equal. That is, after an initial transient
f OUT
fREF
----------- = ----------N
65
or
N
f OUT = ------ ⋅ f REF
65
the RF and IF PLLs Tφ = 5 µS. During the first 6.5
update periods, the Si4133G executes the self-tuning
algorithm. Thereafter the PLL controls the output
frequency. Because of the unique architecture of the
Si4133G PLLs, the time required to settle the output
frequency to 0.1 ppm error is approximately 21 update
periods. Thus, the total time after power-up or a change
in programmed frequency until the synthesized
frequency is well settled (including time for self-tuning)
is around 28 update periods or 140 µS.
RF and IF Outputs (RFOUT and IFOUT)
The RFOUT pin is driven by an amplifier that buffers the
output pin from the RF VCOs, and must be coupled to
its load through an AC coupling capacitor. The amplifier
receives its input from either the RF1 or RF2 VCO,
depending upon which N-Divider register was last
written. For example, programming the N-Divider
register for RF1 automatically selects the RF1 VCO
output.
A matching network is required to maximize power
delivered into a 50 Ω load. The network consists of a 2
nH series inductance, which may be realized with a PC
board trace, connected between the RFOUT pin and
the AC coupling capacitor. The network is made to
provide an adequate match for both the RF1 and RF2
frequency bands, and also filters the output signal to
reduce harmonic distortion. A 50 Ω load is not required
for proper operation of the Si4133G. Depending on
transceiver requirements, the matching network may
not be needed. See Figure 16.
For XIN = 13 MHz this simplifies to
560 pF
fOUT = N ⋅ 200 kHz
RFOUT
2 nH
The integer N is set by programming the RF1 N-Divider
register (Register 3), the RF2 N-Divider register
(Register 4), and the IF N-Divider register (Register 5).
Each N divider is implemented as a conventional high
speed divider. That is, it consists of a dual-modulus
prescaler, a swallow counter, and a lower speed
synchronous counter. However, the calculation of these
values is done automatically. Only the appropriate N
value needs to be programmed.
PLL Loop Dynamics
The transient response for each PLL has been
optimized for a GSM application. VCO gain, phase
detector gain, and loop filter characteristics are not
programmable.
50 Ω
Figure 16. RFOUT 50 Ω Test Circuit
The IFOUT pin is driven by an amplifier that buffers the
output pin from the IF VCO. The IFOUT pin must be
coupled to its load through an AC coupling capacitor. A
matching network is required to maximize power
delivered into a 50 Ω load. See Figure 17.
The settling time for each PLL is directly proportional to
its phase detector update period Tφ (Tφ equals 1/fφ). For
a GSM application with a 13 MHz reference frequency,
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Reference Frequency Amplifier
560 pF
The Si4133G provides a reference frequency amplifier.
If the driving signal has CMOS levels it can be
connected directly to the XIN pin. Otherwise, the
reference frequency signal should be AC coupled to the
XIN pin through a 560 pF capacitor.
IFOUT
L MATCH
50 Ω
Power Down Modes
Figure 17. IFOUT 50 Ω Test Circuit
Table 9 summarizes the power down functionality. The
Si4133G can be powered down by taking the PWDNB
pin low or by setting bits in the Power Down register
(Register 1). When the PWDNB pin is low, the Si4133G
will be powered down regardless of the Power Down
register settings. When the PWDNB pin is high, power
management is under control of the Power Down
register bits.
Table 8. LMATCH Values
Frequency
LMATCH
500–600 MHz
40 nH
600–800 MHz
27 nH
800–1 GHz
18 nH
The IF output level is dependent upon the load.
Figure 18 displays the output level versus load
resistance for a variety of output frequencies.
450
400
The reference frequency amplifier, IF, and RF sections
of the Si4133G circuitry can be individually powered
down by setting the Power Down register bits PDIB and
PDRB low, respectively. The reference frequency
amplifier will also be powered up if either of the PDRB
or PDIB bits are high. Also, setting the AUTOPDB bit to
1 in the Main Configuration register (Register 0) is
equivalent to setting both bits in the Power Down
register to 1. The serial interface remains available and
can be written in all power down modes.
Auxiliary Output (AUXOUT)
350
LPWR=1
LPWR=0
Output Voltage (mVrms)
300
The signal appearing on AUXOUT is selected by setting
the AUXSEL bits in the Main Configuration register
(Register 0).
250
200
150
100
50
0
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
Ω)
Load Resistance (Ω
The LDETB signal can be selected by setting the
AUXSEL bits to 11. As discussed previously, this signal
can be used to indicate that the IF or RF PLL is about to
lose lock due to excessive ambient temperature drift and
should be re-tuned.
Figure 18. Typical IF Output Voltage vs. Load
Resistance at 550 MHz
For resistive loads greater than 500 Ω the output level
saturates and the bias currents in the IF output amplifier
are higher than they need be. The LPWR bit in the Main
Configuration register (Register 0) can be set to 1 to
reduce the bias currents and therefore reduce the
power dissipated by the IF amplifier. For loads less than
500 Ω LPWR should be set to 0 to maximize the output
level.
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Table 9. Power Down Configuration
PWDNB Pin
AUTOPDB
PDIB
PDRB
IF Circuitry
RF Circuitry
PWDNB = 0
x
x
x
OFF
OFF
0
0
0
OFF
OFF
0
0
1
OFF
ON
0
1
0
ON
OFF
0
1
1
ON
ON
1
x
x
ON
ON
PWDNB = 1
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Control Registers
Table 10. Register Summary
Register Name
Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit
17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6
5
Bit
4
Bit
3
Bit
2
Bit
1
Bit
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
LPWR
0
AUTO
PDB
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
PDIB
PDRB
0
Main
Configuration
0
0
0
0
1
Reserved
2
Power Down
0
0
0
0
3
RF1 N Divider
4
RF2 N Divider
0
5
IF N Divider
0
6
Reserved
AUXSEL
[1:0]
0
0
NRF1[17:0]
NRF[16:0]
NIF[15:0]
0
.
.
.
15
Reserved
Note: Registers 1 and 6–15 are reserved. Writes to these registers may result in unpredictable behavior. Any register not listed
here is reserved and should not be written.
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Register 0. Main Configuration Address Field = A[3:0] = 0000
Bit
D17 D16 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9
Name
0
0
0
0
AUXSEL
[1:0]
0
0
0
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
0
0
0
LPWR
0
AUTO
PDB
0
1
0
Bit
Name
Function
17:14
Reserved
Program to zero.
13:12
AUXSEL
[1:0]
Auxiliary Output Pin Definition.
00 = Reserved.
01 = Force output low.
10 = Reserved.
11 = Lock Detect—LDETB.
11:6
Reserved
Program to zero.
5
LPWR
4
Reserved
Program to zero.
3
AUTOPDB
Auto Power Down
0 = Software powerdown is controlled by Register 2.
1 = Equivalent to setting all bits in Register 2 = 1.
2
Reserved
Program to zero.
1
Reserved
Program to one.
0
Reserved
Program to zero.
Output Power-Level Settings for IF Synthesizer Circuit.
0 = RLOAD < 500 Ω—normal power mode.
1 = RLOAD ≥ 500 Ω—low power mode.
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Register 2. Power Down Address Field (A[3:0]) = 0010
Bit
D17 D16 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9
Name
0
0
0
0
Bit
Name
17:2
Reserved
1
PDIB
0
0
0
0
0
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
PDIB
PDRB
Function
Program to zero.
Power Down IF Synthesizer.
0 = IF synthesizer powered down.
1 = IF synthesizer on.
Note: Always program to 0 for Si4113G.
0
PDRB
Power Down RF Synthesizer.
0 = RF synthesizer powered down.
1 = RF synthesizer on.
Note: Always program to 0 for Si4112G.
Register 3. RF1 N Divider Address Field (A[3:0]) = 0011
Bit
D17 D16 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10
Name
22
D9
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
NRF1[17:0]
Bit
Name
Function
17:0
NRF1[17:0]
N Divider for RF1 Synthesizer.
Register reserved for Si4112G, Si4122G. Writes to this register may result in unpredictable behavior.
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Register 4. RF2 N Divider Address Field = A[3:0] = 0100
Bit
D17 D16 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10
Name
D9
0
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
NRF2[16:0]
Bit
Name
Function
17
Reserved
Program to zero.
16:0
NRF2[16:0]
N Divider for RF2 Synthesizer.
Register reserved for Si4112G, Si4123G. Writes to this register may result in
unpredictable behavior.
Register 5. IF N Divider Address Field (A[3:0]) = 0101
Bit
Name
D17 D16 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10
0
D9
0
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
NIF[15:0]
Bit
Name
Function
17:16
Reserved
Program to zero.
15:0
NIF[15:0]
N Divider for IF Synthesizer.
Register reserved for Si4113G. Writes to this register may result in
unpredictable behavior.
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Pin Descriptions: Si4133G-BT
SCLK
1
24
SEN B
S D ATA
2
23
VDDI
GNDR
3
22
IF O U T
RFLD
4
21
GNDI
RFLC
5
20
IF L B
GNDR
6
19
IF L A
RFLB
7
18
GNDD
RFLA
8
17
VDDD
GNDR
9
16
GNDD
GNDR
10
15
X IN
RFOU T
11
14
PWDNB
VDDR
12
13
AUXOUT
Pin Number(s) Name
Description
1
SCLK
Serial clock input
2
SDATA
Serial data input
3, 6, 9, 10
GNDR
Common ground for RF analog circuitry
4, 5
RFLC, RFLD
Pins for inductor connection to RF2 VCO
7, 8
RFLA, RFLB
Pins for inductor connection to RF1 VCO
11
RFOUT
Radio frequency (RF) output of the selected RF VCO
12
VDDR
Supply voltage for the RF analog circuitry
13
AUXOUT
Auxiliary output
14
PWDNB
Power down input pin
15
XIN
Reference frequency amplifier input
16, 18
GNDD
Common ground for digital circuitry
17
VDDD
Supply voltage for digital circuitry
19, 20
IFLA, IFLB
Pins for inductor connection to IF VCO
21
GNDI
Common ground for IF analog circuitry
22
IFOUT
Intermediate frequency (IF) output of the IF VCO
23
VDDI
Supply voltage for IF analog circuitry
24
SENB
Enable serial port input
24
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Si4133G
Table 11. Pin Descriptions for Si4133G Derivatives—TSSOP
Pin Number
Si4133G-BT Si4123G-BT Si4122G-BT Si4113G-BT
Si4112G-BT
1
SCLK
SCLK
SCLK
SCLK
SCLK
2
SDATA
SDATA
SDATA
SDATA
SDATA
3
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDD
4
RFLD
GNDR
RFLD
RFLD
GNDD
5
RFLC
GNDR
RFLC
RFLC
GNDD
6
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDD
7
RFLB
RFLB
GNDR
RFLB
GNDD
8
RFLA
RFLA
GNDR
RFLA
GNDD
9
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDD
10
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDD
11
RFOUT
RFOUT
RFOUT
RFOUT
GNDD
12
VDDR
VDDR
VDDR
VDDR
VDDD
13
AUXOUT
AUXOUT
AUXOUT
AUXOUT
AUXOUT
14
PWDNB
PWDNB
PWDNB
PWDNB
PWDNB
15
XIN
XIN
XIN
XIN
XIN
16
GNDD
GNDD
GNDD
GNDD
GNDD
17
VDDD
VDDD
VDDD
VDDD
VDDD
18
GNDD
GNDD
GNDD
GNDD
GNDD
19
IFLA
IFLA
IFLA
GNDD
IFLA
20
IFLB
IFLB
IFLB
GNDD
IFLB
21
GNDI
GNDI
GNDI
GNDD
GNDI
22
IFOUT
IFOUT
IFOUT
GNDD
IFOUT
23
VDDI
VDDI
VDDI
VDDD
VDDI
24
SENB
SENB
SENB
SENB
SENB
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GN DR
SDATA
SCLK
SENB
VDD I
IFO UT
GN DI
Pin Descriptions: Si4133G-BM
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
IFLB
R FLC
3
19
IFLA
GNDR
4
18
GNDD
R FLB
5
17
VDDD
R FLA
6
16
GNDD
GNDR
7
15
X IN
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
GN DD
20
PW D NB
2
AUX OU T
R FLD
VD DR
GNDI
R FO U T
21
GN DR
1
GN DR
GNDR
Pin Number(s) Name
Description
1, 4, 7–9, 28
GNDR
Common ground for RF analog circuitry
2, 3
RFLC, RFLD
Pins for inductor connection to RF2 VCO
5,6
RFLA, RFLB
Pins for inductor connection to RF1 VCO
10
RFOUT
Radio frequency (RF) output of the selected RF VCO
11
VDDR
Supply voltage for the RF analog circuitry
12
AUXOUT
Auxiliary output
13
PWDNB
Power down input pin
14, 16, 18
GNDD
Common ground for digital circuitry
15
XIN
Reference frequency amplifier input
17
VDDD
Supply voltage for digital circuitry
19, 20
IFLA, IFLB
Pins for inductor connection to IF VCO
21, 22
GNDI
Common ground for IF analog circuitry
23
IFOUT
Intermediate frequency (IF) output of the IF VCO
24
VDDI
Supply voltage for IF analog circuitry
25
SENB
Enable serial port input
26
SCLK
Serial clock input
27
SDATA
Serial data input
26
Rev. 1.1
Si4133G
Table 12. Pin Descriptions for Si4133G Derivatives—MLP
Pin Number Si4133G-BM Si4123G-BM Si4122G-BM Si4113G-BM Si4112G-BM
1
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDD
2
RFLD
GNDR
RFLD
RFLD
GNDD
3
RFLC
GNDR
RFLC
RFLC
GNDD
4
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDD
5
RFLB
RFLB
GNDR
RFLB
GNDD
6
RFLA
RFLA
GNDR
RFLA
GNDD
7
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDD
8
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDD
9
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDD
10
RFOUT
RFOUT
RFOUT
RFOUT
GNDD
11
VDDR
VDDR
VDDR
VDDR
VDDD
12
AUXOUT
AUXOUT
AUXOUT
AUXOUT
AUXOUT
13
PWDNB
PWDNB
PWDNB
PWDNB
PWDNB
14
GNDD
GNDD
GNDD
GNDD
GNDD
15
XIN
XIN
XIN
XIN
XIN
16
GNDD
GNDD
GNDD
GNDD
GNDD
17
VDDD
VDDD
VDDD
VDDD
VDDD
18
GNDD
GNDD
GNDD
GNDD
GNDD
19
IFLA
IFLA
IFLA
GNDD
IFLA
20
IFLB
IFLB
IFLB
GNDD
IFLB
21
GNDI
GNDI
GNDI
GNDD
GNDI
22
GNDI
GNDI
GNDI
GNDD
GNDI
23
IFOUT
IFOUT
IFOUT
GNDD
IFOUT
24
VDDI
VDDI
VDDI
VDDD
VDDI
25
SENB
SENB
SENB
SENB
SENB
26
SCLK
SCLK
SCLK
SCLK
SCLK
27
SDATA
SDATA
SDATA
SDATA
SDATA
28
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDR
GNDD
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Ordering Guide
Ordering Part
Number
Description
Operating
Temperature
Si4133G-BT*
Si4133G-BM
RF1/RF2/IF
–20 to 85oC
Si4123G-BT*
Si4123G-BM
RF1/IF
–20 to 85oC
Si4122G-BT*
Si4122G-BM
RF2/IF
–20 to 85oC
Si4113G-BT*
Si4113G-BM
RF1/RF2
–20 to 85oC
Si4112G-BT*
Si4112G-BM
IF
–20 to 85oC
*Note: TSSOP not recommended for new designs.
Si4133G Derivative Devices
The Si4133G performs both IF and dual-band RF frequency synthesis. The Si4112G, Si4113G, Si4122G, and the
Si4123G are derivatives of this device. Table 13 outlines which synthesizers each derivative device features as
well as which pins and registers coincide with each synthesizer.
Table 13. Si4133G Derivatives
Name
Synthesizer
Pins
Registers
Si4112G
IF
IFLA, IFLB
NIF, RIF, PDIB, IFDIV, LPWR, AUTOPDB = 0,
PDRB = 0
Si4113G
RF1, RF2
RFLA, RFLB, RFLC, RFLD
NRF1, NRF2, RRF1, RRF2, PDRB, AUTOPDB = 0,
PDIB = 0
Si4122G
RF2, IF
RFLC, RFLD, IFLA, IFLB
NRF2, RRF2, PDRB, NIF, RIF, PDIB, LPWR
Si4123G
RF1, IF
RFLA, RFLB, IFLA, IFLB
NRF1, RRF1, PDRB, NIF, RIF, PDIB, LPWR
Si4133G
RF1, RF2, IF
RFLA, RFLB, RFLC, RFLD,
IFLA, IFLB
NRF1, NRF2, RRF1, RRF2, PDRB, NIF, RIF,
PDIB, LPWR
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Package Outline: Si4133G-BT
E1
θ2
E
S
R1
R
θ1
L
e
L1
θ3
D
A2
c
A
b
A1
Figure 19. 24-pin Thin Small Shrink Outline Package (TSSOP)
Table 14. Package Diagram Dimensions
Symbol
A
A1
A2
b
c
D
e
E
E1
L
L1
R
R1
S
θ1
θ2
θ3
Min
—
0.05
0.80
0.19
0.09
7.70
4.30
0.45
0.09
0.09
0.20
0
Millimeters
Nom
1.10
—
1.00
—
—
7.80
0.65 BSC
6.40 BSC
4.40
0.60
1.00 REF
—
—
—
—
12 REF
12 REF
Rev. 1.1
Max
1.20
0.15
1.05
0.30
0.20
7.90
4.50
0.75
—
—
—
8
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Package Outline: Si4133G-BM
Figure 20. 28-Pin Micro Leadframe Package (MLP)
Table 15. Package Dimensions
Controlling Dimension: mm
Symbol
Millimeters
Min
Nom
Max
A
—
0.90
1.00
A1
0.00
0.01
0.05
b
0.18
0.23
0.30
D
5.00 BSC
D1
4.75 BSC
E
5.00 BSC
E1
4.75 BSC
N
28
Nd
7
Ne
7
e
0.50 BSC
L
0.50
0.60
θ
30
0.75
12°
Rev. 1.1
Si4133G
NOTES:
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