EXAR XR-215

XR-215A
...the analog plus
Monolithic
Phase–Locked Loop
company TM
June 1997-3
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
Wide Frequency Range: 0.5Hz to 25MHz
FM Demodulation
Wide Supply Voltage Range: 5V to 26V
Frequency Synthesis
Wide Dynamic Range: 300V to 3V, nominally
FSK Coding/Decoding (MODEM)
ON-OFF Keying and Sweep Capability
Tracking Filters
Wide Tracking Range: Adjustable from +1% to
+50%
Tone Decoding
Signal Conditioning
Data Synchronization
High-Quality FM Detection: Distortion 0.15%
Signal/Noise 65dB
Telemetry Coding/Decoding
FM, FSK and Sweep Generation
Crystal-Controlled PLL
Wideband Frequency Discrimination
Voltage-to-Frequency Conversion
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The XR-215A is a highly versatile monolithic phaselocked loop (PLL) system designed for a wide variety of
applications in both analog and digital communication
systems. It is especially well suited for FM or FSK
demodulation, frequency synthesis and tracking filter
applications. The XR-215A can operate over a large
choice of power supply voltages ranging from 5V to 26V
and a wide frequency band of 0.5Hz to 25MHz. It can
accommodate analog signals between 300mV and 3V.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part No.
Package
Operating Temperature
Range
XR-215ACP
16 Lead 300 Mil PDIP
0°C to 70°C
XR-215ACD
16 Lead SOIC (Jedec, 0.300”)
0°C to 70°C
Rev. 1.01
1996
EXAR Corporation, 48720 Kato Road, Fremont, CA 94538 (510) 668-7000 (510) 668-7010
1
XR-215A
COMP
7
OPAMP
1
PHCP1
VCC
VEE
16
9
Op
Amp
4
8
OPAMPO
3
PCO2
2
PCO1
15
VCOO
Phase
PHCP2
6
BIAS
5
VSI
12
VGC
11
RGS
10
TCI1
13
TCI2
14
Comparator
VCO
Figure 1. XR-215A Block Diagram
Rev. 1.01
2
XR-215A
PIN CONFIGURATION
OPAMP
PCO1
PCO2
PHCP1
BIAS
PHCP2
COMP
OPAMPO
1
16
2
15
3
14
4
13
5
12
6
11
7
10
8
9
VCC
VCOO
TCI2
TCI1
VSI
VGC
RGS
VEE
OPAMP
PCO1
PCO2
PHCP1
BIAS
PHCP2
COMP
OPAMPO
16 Lead 300 Mil PDIP
1
16
2
15
3
14
4
13
5
12
6
11
7
10
8
9
VCC
VCOO
TCI2
TCI1
VSI
VGC
RGS
VEE
16 Lead SOIC (Jedec, 0.300”)
PIN DESCRIPTION
Pin #
Symbol
Type
Description
1
OPAMP
I
Operational Amplifier Input.
2
PCO1
O
Phase Comparator Output 1.
3
PCO2
O
Phase Comparator Output 2.
4
PHCP1
I
Phase Comparator Input 1.
5
BIAS
I
Phase Comparator Bias Input.
6
PHCP2
I
Phase Comparator Input 2.
7
COMP
I
Operational Amplifier Frequency Compensation Input.
8
OPAMPO
O
Operational Amplifier Output.
9
VEE
-
Negative Power Supply.
10
RGS
I
Range Select Input.
11
VGC
I
VCO Gain Control.
12
VSI
I
VCO Sweep Voltage Input.
13
TCI1
I
Timing Capacitor Input. The timing capacitor connects between this pin and pin 14.
14
TCI2
I
Timing Capacitor Input. The timing capacitor connects between this pin and pin 13.
15
VCOO
O
VCO Output.
16
VCC
-
Positive Power Supply.
Rev. 1.01
3
XR-215A
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Test Conditions: VCC= 12V (single supply), TA = 25°C, Test Circuit of Figure 3 with C0 = 100 pF,
(silver-mica) S1,S2, S5, closed, S3, S4 open unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit.
Conditions
26
V
Figure 3
+13
V
Figure 4
15
mA
Figure 3
Figure 3, S1 Open, S4 Closed
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Supply Voltage
Single Supply
Split Supply
5
+2.5
Supply Current
8
11
Upper Frequency Limit
20
25
MHz
0.5
Hz
Lowest Practical Operating
Frequency
C0 = 500mF (Non-Polarized)
VCO Section
Stability:
Temperature
250
Power Supply
0.1
600
ppm/°C
%/V
See Figure 7, 0°C TT < 70°C
VCC > 10V
Sweep Range
5:1
8:1
S3 Closed, S4 Open, 0 < VS < 6V
See Figure 10, C0 = 2000pF
Output Voltage Swing
1.5
2.5
Vp-p
Rise Time
20
ns
Fall Time
30
ns
Conversion Gain
2
V/rad
Output Impedance
6
kW
Measured Looking into Pins 2 or 3
Output Offset Voltage
20
mV
Measured Across Pins 2 and 3
VIN = 0, S5 Open
80
dB
S2 Open
2.5
V/msec
2
MW
2
kW
S5 Open
10pF to Ground at Pin 15
Phase Comparator Section
100
VIN > 50mV rms (See Characteristic Curves)
OP AMP Section
Open Loop Voltage Gain
66
Slew Rate
Input Impedance
0.5
Output Impedance
Output Swing
7
10
Vp-p
Input Offset Voltage
1
10
Input Bias Current
80
nA
Common Mode Rejection
90
dB
AV = 1
RL = 30kW From Pin 8 to Ground
mV
Note:
Bold face parameters are covered by production test and guaranteed over operating temperature range.
Rev. 1.01
4
XR-215A
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (CONT’D)
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Conditions
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
A) FM Demodulation
Test Conditions: Test circuit of Figure 5, VCC = 12V, input signal = 10.7MHz FM with Df = 75kHz. fmod = 1kHz.
Detection Threshold
0.8
Demodulated Output Amplitude
500
Distortion (THD)
0.15
3
0.5
mV rms
50W source
mV rms
Measured at Pin 8
%
AM Rejection
40
dB
Output Signal/Noise
65
dB
VIN = 10mV rms, 30% AM
B) Tracking Filter
Test Conditions: Test circuit of Figure 6, VCC = 12V, fo = 1 MHz, VIN = 100mV rms, 50W source.
Tracking Range (% of fo)
See Figure 5 and Figure 25
+50
Discriminator Output
DVOUT
Df / fo
50
mV/%
Adjustable - See Applications Information
Note:
Bold face parameters are covered by production test and guaranteed over operating temperature range.
Specifications are subject to change without notice
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
SOIC Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500mW
Derate above 25°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4mW/°C
Temperature
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -65°C to +150°C
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 volts
Power Dissipation (Package Limitation)
Plastic Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 625mW
Derate above 25°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5mW/°C
Rev. 1.01
5
XR-215A
16
3
2
1
8
7
14 13
6
15
4
5
11
12
10
9
Figure 2. Equivalent Schematic Diagram
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The XR-215A monolithic PLL system consists of a
balanced phase comparator, a highly stable voltagecontrolled oscillator (VCO) and a high speed operational
amplifier. The phase comparator outputs are internally
connected to the VCO inputs and to the noninverting input
of the operational amplifier. A self-contained PLL System
is formed by simply AC coupling the VCO output to either
of the phase comparator inputs and adding a low-pass
filter to the phase comparator output terminals.
VCO output (pin 15) to complete the PLL (see Figure 3).
For split supply operation, these inputs are biased from
ground as shown in Figure 4. For single supply operation,
a resistive bias string similar to that shown in Figure 3
should be used to set the bias level at approximately
VCC/2. The DC bias current at these terminals is
nominally 8A.
The VCO section has frequency sweep, on-off keying,
sync, and digital programming capabilities. Its frequency
is highly stable and is determined by a single external
capacitor. The operational amplifier can be used for audio
preamplification in FM detector applications or as a high
speed sense amplifier (or comparator) in FSK
demodulation.
This terminal should be DC biased as shown in Figure 3
and Figure 4, and AC grounded with a bypass capacitor.
Phase Comparator Bias (Pin 5)
Phase Comparator Outputs (Pins 2 and 3)
The low frequency (or DC) voltage across these pins
corresponds to the phase difference between the two
signals at the phase comparator inputs (pins 4 and 6). The
phase comparator outputs are internally connected to the
VCO control terminals (see Figure 2.) One of the outputs
(pin 3) is internally connected to the noninverting input of
the operational amplifier. The low-pass filter is achieved
by connecting an RC network to the phase comparator
outputs as shown in Figure 15.
DESCRIPTION OF CIRCUIT CONTROLS
Phase Comparator Inputs (Pins 4 and 6)
One input to the phase comparator is used as the signal
input. The remaining input should be AC coupled to the
Rev. 1.01
6
XR-215A
+12V
5K
5K
0.1F
0.1F
2K
2K
U1
6
Signal
Input
5K
1K
Sweep
Input
16 VCC
5
0.1F
Vs
S4
750
4
S5
XR-215A
11
12
S3
Phase
Comp.
0.1F
15
VCO
Op
Amp
10
VEE
9 13
2
14
3 1
8
10K
S1
RP 10K
100pF
2nF
2nF
50
50
RF
100K
Figure 3. Test Circuit for Single Supply Operation
Rev. 1.01
7
VCO
Output
7
300pF
S2
5pF
10K
Demodulated
0.068F Output
XR-215A
+6V
0.1mF
0.1mF
2K
U1
5
0.1mF
Signal
Input
50W
2K
5K
15
VCO
10
Op
Amp
VEE
9
0.1mF
XR-215A
12
13
2K
4
11
S4
VCC
16
Phase
Comp.
6
14
2
31
8
VCO
Output
10K
7
750
300pF
100pF
-6V
10K
Demodulated
Output
0.068mF
-6V
RP 10K
2nF
2nF
50
50
RF
100K
Figure 4. Test Circuit for Split-Supply Operation
Rev. 1.01
8
XR-215A
+12V
0.1mF
0.1mF
2K
2K
U1
5
FM Input
6
0.1mF
3K
(50W Source)
16 VCC
4
Phase
Comp.
0.1mF
XR-215A
11
12
1K
15
VCO
Output
VCO
10
8
Op
Amp
VEE
9 13
14
2
31
10K
7
750
300pF
7.5K
30pF
10nF
RP 10K
1nF
1nF
50
50
RF
100K
Figure 5. Test Circuit for FM Demodulation
Rev. 1.01
9
Demodulated
Output
XR-215A
+12V
5K
5K
0.1mF
0.1mF
2K
2K
U1
16 VCC
5
0.1mF
Signal
Input
50W
R0 2K
6
4
Phase
Comp.
XR-215A
11
0.1mF
12
15
VCO
10
VEE
9 13
14
C0
200pF
8
Op
Amp
2
3 1
VCO
Output
10K
7
300pF
RP 20K
5nF
5nF
50
50
1K
RF
40K
Figure 6. Test Circuit For Tracking Filter
Rev. 1.01
10
Demodulated
Output
VCO Temperature Coefficient (PPM/ C)
XR-215A
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VCC = 12V
R0 = 5kW
-400
0
400
800
10KHz
100KHz
1MHz
10MHz
VCO Frequency (Hz)
Figure 7. Typical VCO Temperature Coefficient Range as a
Function of Operating Frequency (Pin 10 open)
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Timing Capacitance C 0 (pF)
106
105
104
103
Pin 10 Open
102
10
102
103
104
105
106
107
VCO Frequency (Hz)
Figure 8. VCO Free Running Frequency vs. Timing Capacitor
Rev. 1.01
11
XR-215A
VCO Timing Capacitor (Pins 13 and 14)
The VCO free-running frequency, fo, is inversely proportional to timing capacitor C0 connected between pins 13 and 14.
(See Figure 8.)
VCO Output (Pin 15)
Phase Comparator Conversion Gain K d
The VCO produces approximately a 2.5Vp-p output signal at this pin. The DC output level is approximately 2 volts below
VCC. This pin should be connected to pin 9 through a 10kW resistor to increase the output current drive capability. For
high voltage operation (VCC > 20V), a 20kW resistor is recommended. It is also advisable to connect a 500W resistor in
series with this output for short circuit protection.
1.0
0.1
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High Level Input
Constant = 1V rms
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
1000
Low Level Input Input Amplitude (mV rms)
Figure 9. Phase Comparator Conversion Gain, Kd, versus Input Amplitude
Rev. 1.01
12
XR-215A
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VCC
Co
16 14
12
13
15
Rs
5
RX=1
2K
Vs
VCO
2K
Normalized Frequency (f/fo)
3
OUTPUT
11
9
4
Fo
10
Rx
RX=750W
2
1
+2
Bias Pins 1,4,5,6 to VCC/2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
Net Applied Sweep Voltage VS - VSO (Volts)
Figure 10. Typical Frequency Sweep Characteristics as a
Function of Applied Sweep Voltage
Note:
VSO VCC - 5V = Open Circuit Voltage at pin 12
Rev. 1.01
13
-12
XR-215A
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100
RF
Rs
80
Open Loop Response
0.1mF
8
1K
Vout
3
AV = 1000
RF = 1M
Voltage Gain (dB)
1
Vin
Cc
60
AV = 100
RF = 100K
40
AV = 10
CC = 50pF; RF = 10K
20
0
AV = 1
CC = 300pF; RF = 1K
-20
100H
1KHz
10KHz
100KHz
1MHz
10MHz
Frequency
Figure 11. XR-215A Op Amp Frequency Response
VCO Sweep Input (Pin 12)
The VCO Frequency can be swept over a broad range by applying an analog sweep voltage, VS, to pin 12 (see
Figure 10.) The impedance looking into the sweep input is approximately 50W. Therefore, for sweep applications, a
current limiting resistor, RS, should be connected in series with this terminal. Typical sweep characteristics of the circuit
are shown in Figure 10. The VCO temperature dependence is minimum when the sweep input is not used.
CAUTION: For safe operation of the circuit, the maximum current, IS, drawn from the sweep terminal should be limited to
5mA or less under all operating conditions.
ON-OFF KEYING: With pin 10 open circuited, the VCO can be keyed off by applying a positive voltage pulse to the
sweep input terminal. With RS = 2kW, oscillations will stop if the applied potential at pin 12 is raised 3 volts above its
open-circuit value. When sweep, sync, or on-off keying functions are not used, RS is not necessary.
Rev. 1.01
14
XR-215A
Internal
Bias
I1
Range Select
I2
> 3V, F1
T1
1.3V
T2
10
Input
RX
600
Á
0V, Fo
Fo = F1(1+(0.6/RX))
9
Figure 12. Explanation of VCO Range-Select Controls
Range-Select (Pin 10)
The range select terminal can also be used for fine tuning
the VCO frequency, by varying the value of RX. Similarly,
the VCO frequency can be changed in discrete steps by
switching in different values of RX between pins 9 and 10.
The frequency range of the XR-215A can be extended by
connecting an external resistor, RX, between pins 9 and
10. With reference to Figure 12, the operation of the
range-select terminal can be explained as follows: The
VCO frequency is proportional to the sum of currents I1
and I2 through transistors T1 and T2 on the monolithic
chip. These transistors are biased from a fixed internal
reference. The current I1 is set internally, whereas I2 is set
by the external resistor RX. Thus, at any C0 setting, the
VCO frequency can be expressed as:
f0 f1
Digital Programming
Using the range select control, the VCO frequency can be
stepped in a binary manner, by applying a logic signal to
pin 10, as shown in Figure 12. For high level logic inputs,
transistor T2 is turned off, and RX is effectively switched
out of the circuit. Using the digital programming capability,
the XR-215A can be time-multiplexed between two
separate input frequencies, as shown in Figure 19 and
Figure 20.
1 0.6
R
X
Amplifier Input (Pin 1)
where f1 is the frequency with pin 10 open circuited and
RX is in kW. External resistor RX (750W) is
recommended for operation at frequencies in excess of
5MHz.
This pin provides the inverting input for the operational
amplifier section. Normally it is connected to pin 2 through
a 10 kW external resistor (see Figure 3 or Figure 4.)
Rev. 1.01
15
XR-215A
Amplifier Output (Pin 8)
This pin is used as the output terminal for FM or FSK
demodulation. The amplifier gain is determined by the
external feedback resistor, RF, connected between pins 1
and 8. Frequency response characteristics of the
amplifier section are shown in Figure 11.
applied to the control terminal of the VCO. If the input
frequency, fs, is sufficiently close to fo, the feedback
nature of the PLL causes the VCO to synchronize or “lock”
with the incoming signal. Once in lock, the VCO frequency
is identical to the input signal, except for a finite phase
difference.
Amplifier Compensation (Pin 7)
A Linearized Model for PLL
When the PLL is in lock, it can be approximated by the
linear feedback system shown in Figure 14. Os and Oo are
the respective phase angles associated with the input
signal and the VCO output, F(s) is the low-pass filter
response in frequency domain, and Kd and Ko are the
conversion gains associated with the phase comparator
and VCO sections of the PLL.
The operational amplifier can be compensated for unity
gain by a single 300pF capacitor from pin 7 to ground.
(See Figure 11.)
BASIC PHASE-LOCKED LOOP OPERATION
Principle of Operation
DEFINITION OF XR-215A PARAMETERS USED FOR
PLL APPLICATIONS DESIGN
The phase-locked loop (PLL) is a unique and versatile
circuit technique which provides frequency selective
tuning and filtering without the need for coils or inductors.
As shown in Figure 13, the PLL is a feedback system
comprised of three basic functional blocks: phase
comparator, low-pass filter and voltage-controlled
oscillator (VCO). The basic principle of operation of a PLL
can be briefly explained as follows: with no input signal
applied to the system, the error voltage Vd, is equal to
zero. The VCO operates at a set frequency, fo, which is
known as the “free-running” frequency. If an input signal is
applied to the system, the phase comparator compares
the phase and frequency of the input signal with the VCO
frequency and generates an error voltage, Ve(t), that is
related to the phase and frequency difference between
the two signals. This error voltage is then filtered and
Input
Signal
VS(t)
fs
Phase
Comparator
VCO Free-Running Frequency, fo
The VCO frequency with no input signal is determined by
selection of C0 across pins 13 and 14 and can be
increased by connecting an external resistor RX between
pins 9 and 10. It can be approximated as:
ǒ
Ǔ
f 0 [ 220 1 ) 0.6
RX
C0
where C0 is in mF and RX is in kW. (See Figure 8.)
Ve(t)
Lowpass
Filter
Vd(t)
VO(t)
fo
VCO
Vd(t)
Figure 13. Block Diagram of a Phase-Locked Loop
Rev. 1.01
16
XR-215A
Lock Range (DwL)
Os
Kd
The range of frequencies in the vicinity of fo, over which
the PLL can maintain lock with an input signal. It is also
known as the “tracking” or “holding” range. If saturation or
limiting does not occur, the lock range is equal to the loop
gain, i.e. DwL = KT = KdKo.
F(s)
-
O0
Ko
s
Capture Range (DwC)
The band of frequencies in the vicinity of fo where the PLL
can establish or acquire lock with an input signal. It is also
known as the “acquisition” range. It is always smaller than
the lock range and is related to the low-pass filter
bandwidth. It can be approximated by a parametric
equation of the form:
Figure 14. Linearized Model of a PLL as a
Negative Feedback System
C L |F(jC )|
where |F(jDwC| is the low-pass filter magnitude response
at w = DwC. For a simple lag filter, it can be expressed as:
Phase Comparator Gain Kd
C [
The output voltage from the phase comparator per radian
of phase difference at the phase comparator inputs (pins
4 and 6). The units are volts/radians. (See Figure 9.)
Ǹ
L
T1
where T1 is the filter time constant.
VCO Conversion Gain Ko
Amplifier Gain AV
The VCO voltage-to-frequency conversion gain is
determined by the choice of timing capacitor C0 and gain
control resistor, R0 connected externally across pins 11
and 12. It can be expressed as:
The voltage gain of the amplifier section is determined by
feedback resistors RF and Rp between pins (8,1) and
(2,1) respectively. (See Figure 3 and Figure 4.) It is given
by:
K 0 [ 700 (radians/sec/volt)
C 0R 0
AV [
where C0 is in mF and R0 is in kW. For most applications,
recommended values for R0 range from 1kW to 10kW.
–R F
R1 ) RP
where R1 is the (6kW) internal impedance at pin 2.
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Low-Pass Filter
transfer functions are shown in Figure 15 where R1 (6kW)
is the internal impedance at pins 2 and 3. It should be
noted that the rejection of the low pass filter decreases
above 2MHz when the capacitor is tied from pin 2 to 3.
The low-pass filter section is formed by connecting an
external capacitor or RC network across terminals 2 and
3. The low-pass filter components can be connected
either between pins 2 and 3 or, from each pin to ground.
Typical filter configurations and corresponding filter
Lag Filter
Lag Lead Filter
2
3
2
3
C1
R2
t1 = 2R1C1
t2 = R2C1
t1 = 2R1C1
F(s) = 1
St1
2
F(s) =
3
C1
C1
C1
1 + St2
1 + S(t1+t2)
2
3
C1
C1
R2
R2
t1 = R1C1
t2= R2C1
1 + St2
F(s) =
1 + S(t1 + t2)
t1 = R1C1
F(s) = 1
St1
Figure 15.
Note:
R1 = 6kW internal resistor.
The natural frequency wn can be calculated from the VCO conversion gain K0, the phase comparator conversion gain
Kd, and the low pass filter time constants t1 and t 2 as follows:
j +
ǒt ) K 1· K Ǔ
wn
2
2
0
d
Then the damping factor j can be calculated using:
wn +
ǸKt )· Kt
0
d
1
2
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XR-215A
+12V
5K
5K
0.1mF
0.1mF
2K
2K
U1
FM
Input
16 VCC
5
Cc
Phase
Comp.
6
R0
4
XR-215A
11
Cc
2K
15
12
10
VEE
9 13
8
Op
Amp
14
2
31
8K
7
Rx
300pF
7.5K
C0
RF
Volume
Control
Demodulated
Output
10nF (De-Emphasis)
RP 10K
C1
C1
Cc Coupling Capacitor
50
50
Figure 16. Circuit Connection for FM Demodulation
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
FM Demodulation
Figure 16 shows the external circuit connections to the XR-215A for frequency-selective FM demodulation. The choice
of C0 is determined by the FM carrier frequency (see Figure 8.) The low-pass filter capacitor C1 is determined by the
selectivity requirements. For carrier frequencies of 1 to 10MHz, C1 is in the range of 10⋅C0 to 30⋅C0. The feedback
resistor RF can be used as a “volume-control” adjustment to set the amplitude of the demodulated output. The
demodulated output amplitude is proportional to the FM deviation and to resistors R0 and RF for +1% FM deviation it can
be approximated as:
ǒ
Ǔ
V OUT [ R 0R F 1 ) 0.6 mV, rms
RX
where all resistors are in kW and RX is the range extension resistor connected across pins 9 and 10. For circuit operation
below 5MHz, RX can be omitted. For operation above 5MHz, RX 750W is recommended.
Typical output signal/noise ratio and harmonic distortion are shown in Figure 17 and Figure 18 as a function of FM
deviation, for the component values shown in Figure 5.
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Multi-Channel Demodulation
The AC digital programming capability of the XR-215A allows a single circuit be time-shared or multiplexed between two
information channels, and thereby selectively demodulate two separate carrier frequencies. Figure 19 shows a
practical circuit configuration for time-multiplexing the XR-215A between two FM channels, at 1MHz and 1.1MHz
respectively. The channel-select logic signal is applied to pin 10, as shown in Figure 19 with both input channels
simultaneously present at the PLL input (pin 4). Figure 20 shows the demodulated output as a function of the
channel-select pulse where the two inputs have sinusoidal and triangular FM modulation respectively.
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Demodulated Output Signal / Noise (dB)
100
fo =10 MHz
fmod = 1 KHz
VIN = 20 mV rms
(Test Circuit of Figure 5)
80
60
40
0.01%
0.1%
1.0%
10%
100%
Frequency Deviation Df/fo
Figure 17. Output Signal/Noise Ratio as a Function of FM Deviation
Distortion (THD)
1%
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fmod = 1KHz
VIN = 20 mV rms
VOUT = Constant @ 2 VPP
(Test Circuit of Figure 5)
0.5%
0
0.01%
0.1%
1.0%
10%
100%
Frequency Deviation Df/fo
Figure 18. Output Distortion as a Function of FM Deviation
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XR-215A
+5V
0.1F
Channel 1
F1=1MHz
1K
1K
U1
Channel 2
F2=1.1MHz
16 VCC
5
0.1F
6
R0
4
Phase
Comp.
XR-215A
11
10nF
3K
12
Channel
Select
15
VCO
3K
-5V
10K
1K
0V Fo=F1
10
VEE
9
Rx
6K
8
Op
Amp
13
2
14
3 1
7
300pF
-5V Fo=F2
Co
7.5K
Demodulated
Output
220pF
-5V
100K
10nF
(De-Emphasis)
RP 10K
4nF
4nF
Cc Coupling Capacitor
Figure 19. Time-Multiplexing XR-215A Between Two Simultaneous FM Channels
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Demodulated Output
Channel Select Pulse
Figure 20. Demodulated Output Waveforms for Time-Multiplexed Operation
Typical component values for 300 baud and 1200 baud
operation are listed below:
FSK Demodulation
Figure 21 contains a typical circuit connection for FSK
demodulation. When the input frequency is shifted,
corresponding to a data bit, the DC voltage at the phase
comparator outputs (pins 2 and 3) also reverses polarity.
The operational amplifier section is connected as a
comparator, and converts the DC level shift to a binary
output pulse. One of the phase comparator outputs (pin 3)
is AC grounded and serves as the bias reference for the
operational amplifier section. Capacitor C1 serves as the
PLL loop filter, and C2 and C3 as post-detection filters.
Range select resistor, RX, can be used as a fine-tune
adjustment to set the VCO frequency.
Operating
Conditions
300 Baud
Low Band: f1 = 1070Hz
f2 = 1270Hz
High Band: f1 = 2025Hz
f2 = 2225Hz
1200 Baud
f1 = 1200Hz
f2 = 2200Hz
Typical Component
Values
R0 = 5kW, C0 = 0.17mF
C1 = C2 = 0.047mF,
C3 = 0.033mF
R0 = 8kW, C0 = 0.1mF
C1 = C2 = C3 = 0.033mF
R0 = 2kW, C0 = 0.12mF
C1 = C3 = 0.003mF
C2 = 0.01mF
Table 1. Typical Component Values for Modems
Note:
For 300 Baud operation the circuit can be time-multiplexed between high and low bands by switching the external resistor RX
in and out of the circuit with a control signal, as shown in
Figure 12.
FSK Generation
The digital programming capability of the XR-215A can be
used for FSK generation. A typical circuit connection for
this application is shown in Figure 22. The VCO
frequency can be shifted between the mark (f2) and space
(f1) frequencies by applying a logic pulse to pin 10. The
circuit can provide two separate FSK outputs: a low level
(2.5 Vp-p) output at pin 15 or a high amplitude (10 Vp-p)
output at pin 8. The output at each of these terminals is a
symmetrical squarewave with a typical second harmonic
content of less than 0.3%.
Rev. 1.01
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XR-215A
+12V
5K
5K
0.1F
0.1F
2K
2K
U1
5
0.1F
6
FSK Input
VCC
16
4
Phase
Comp.
0.1F
Ro
12
RX
5K
XR-215A
11
10
VEE
9 13
2K
15
VCO
Op
Amp
14
2
3 1
8K
8
7
10K
C0
1F
VOUT
10K
C1
10K
C2
C3
Figure 21. Circuit Connection for FSK Demodulation
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10Vpp
XR-215A
+12V
5K
5K
0.1F
0.1F
U1
16 VCC
5
6
Phase
Comp.
4
12
10
VEE
9 13
+5V
0V
Keying
Input
FSK Output
(Low Level)
XR-215A
11
2.5VPP
15
VCO
F1
Op
Amp
14
2
31
8
F2
5K
7
Rx
10K
C0
FSK Output
10VPP
10K
F1
0.1F
F2
3K
Figure 22. Circuit Connection For FSK Generation
Frequency Synthesis
In frequency synthesis applications, a programmable counter or divide-by-N circuit is connected between the VCO
output (pin 15) and one of the phase detector inputs (pins 4 or 6), as shown in Figure 23. The principle of operation of the
circuit can be briefly explained as follows: The counter divides down the oscillator frequency by the programmable
divider modulus, N. Thus, when the entire system is phase-locked to an input signal at frequency, fs, the oscillator output
at pin 15 is at a frequency (Nfs), where N is the divider modulus. By proper choice of the divider modulus, a large number
of discrete frequencies can be synthesized from a given reference frequency. The low-pass filter capacitor C1 is
normally chosen to provide a cut-off frequency equal to 0.1% to 2% of the signal frequency, fs.
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+5V
0.1F
Cc
Cc
U1
16 VCC
5
20K
Phase
Comp.
6
4
20K
15
VCO Output
Fo=NFs Cc
Binary
Range Select
(Optional)
1K
12
VCO
Op
Amp
10
VEE
9 13
Level
Shifter
XR-215A
11
4K
14
2
31
8
Input
F=Fs
N
10K
7
SN7493 or Equivalent
Rx
C1
C0
-5V
20K
C1
Figure 23. Circuit Connection For Frequency Synthesis
The circuit was designed to operate with commercially available monolithic programmable counter circuits using TTL
logic, such as MC4016, SN5493 or equivalent. The digital or analog tuning characteristics of the VCO can be used to
extend the available range of frequencies of the system, for a given setting of the timing capacitor C0.
Typical input and output waveforms for N = 16 operation with fs = 100kHz and fo = 1.6MHz are shown in Figure 24.
Figure 24. Typical Input/Output Waveforms for N=16
Top: Input (100kHz)
Bottom: VCO Output (1.6MHz)
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XR-215A
Tracking Filter/Discriminator
in Figure 26. Recommended
components are:
The wide tracking range of the XR-215A allows the
system to track an input signal over a 3:1 frequency
range, centered about the VCO free running frequency.
The tracking range is maximum when the binary rangeselect (pin 10) is open circuited. The circuit connections
for this application are shown in Figure 25. Typical
tracking range for a given input signal amplitude is shown
values
of
1kW < R0 < 4kW and 30 C0 < C1 < 300 C0 where the timing
capacitor C0 is determined by the center frequency
requirements (see Figure 8.)
+12V
5K
5K
0.1mF
0.1mF
2K
2K
U1
5
0.1mF
Signal
Input
Vs
Ro
6
16 VCC
2K
Phase
Comp.
4
Cc
XR-215A
11
12
15
VCO
10
VEE
9 13
8
Op
Amp.
14
external
2
31
VCO
Output
10K
7
C0
10K
300pF
Discriminator
Output
RF
RP 20K
C1
C1
50
50
Figure 25. Circuit Connection For Tracking Filter Applications
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The phase-comparator output voltage is a linear measure of the VCO frequency deviation from its free-running value.
The amplifier section, therefore, can be used to provide a filtered and amplified version of the loop error voltage. In this
case, the DC output level at pin 15 can be adjusted to be directly proportional to the difference between the VCO
free-running frequency, fo, and the input signal, fs. The entire system can operate as a “linear discriminator” or analog
“frequency-meter” over a 3:1 change of input frequency. The discriminator gain can be adjusted by proper choice of R0
or RF, for the test circuit of Figure 25, the discriminator output is approximately (0.7 R0RF) mV per % of frequency
deviation where R0 and RF are in kW. Output non-linearity is typically less than 1% for frequency deviations up to +15%.
Figure 28 shows the normalized output characteristics as a function of input frequency, with R0 = 2kW and RF = 36kW.
Crystal-Controlled PLL
The XR-215A can be operated as a crystal-controlled phase-locked loop by replacing the timing capacitor with a crystal.
A circuit connection for this application is shown in Figure 28. Normally a small tuning capacitor ( 30pF) is required in
series with the crystal to set the crystal frequency. For this application the crystal should be operated in its fundamental
mode. Typical pull-in range of the circuits is +1kHz at 10MHz. There is some distortion on the demodulated output.
1000
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Signal Input (mV rms)
R0 = 2kW
Tracking Range
100
10
1.0
0.5
1.0
Normalized Temperature Range (f/fo)
Figure 26. Tracking Range vs. Input Amplitude
(Pin 10 Open Circuited)
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XR-215A
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Normalized Output (Volts)
+3
Slope = 50mV Per %
Change of
Frequency
+2
+1
0
R0 = 2KW
RF = 36KW
VIN = 50mV rms
-1
-2
-3
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
Normalized Tracking Range (f/fo)
Figure 27. Typical Discriminator Output Characteristics for Tracking Filter Applications
+12V
5K
5K
0.1mF
0.1mF
20K
16K
U1
5
Signal
Input
Vs
16 VCC
Phase
Comp.
6
0.01mF
0.01mF
4
XR-215A
11
12
15
VCO
10
VEE
9 13
Op
Amp.
14
2
31
8
7
1K
300pF
30pF
VCO
Output
10MHz
10K
10nF
100K
10K
Crystal
Fundamental
Mode
10nF
10nF
50
50
Figure 28. Typical Circuit Connection for Crystal-Controlled PLL.
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Demodulated
Ouput
XR-215A
16 LEAD PLASTIC DUAL-IN-LINE
(300 MIL PDIP)
Rev. 1.00
16
9
1
8
E1
E
D
A2
Seating
Plane
A
L
α
A1
B
INCHES
SYMBOL
eA
eB
B1
e
MILLIMETERS
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
A
0.145
0.210
3.68
5.33
A1
0.015
0.070
0.38
1.78
A2
0.115
0.195
2.92
4.95
B
0.014
0.024
0.36
0.56
B1
0.030
0.070
0.76
1.78
C
0.008
0.014
0.20
0.38
D
0.745
0.840
18.92
21.34
E
0.300
0.325
7.62
8.26
E1
0.240
0.280
6.10
7.11
e
0.100 BSC
2.54 BSC
eA
0.300 BSC
7.62 BSC
eB
0.310
0.430
7.87
10.92
L
0.115
0.160
2.92
4.06
α
0°
15°
0°
15°
Note: The control dimension is the inch column
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C
XR-215A
16 LEAD SMALL OUTLINE
(300 MIL JEDEC SOIC)
Rev. 1.00
D
16
9
E
H
1
8
C
A
Seating
Plane
e
B
α
A1
L
INCHES
SYMBOL
MILLIMETERS
MIN
MAX
MIN
A
0.093
0.104
2.35
2.65
A1
0.004
0.012
0.10
0.30
B
0.013
0.020
0.33
0.51
C
0.009
0.013
0.23
0.32
D
0.398
0.413
10.10
10.50
E
0.291
0.299
7.40
7.60
e
0.050 BSC
MAX
1.27 BSC
H
0.394
0.419
10.00
10.65
L
0.016
0.050
0.40
1.27
α
0°
8°
0°
8°
Note: The control dimension is the millimeter column
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Notes
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XR-215A
NOTICE
EXAR Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the products contained in this publication in order to improve design, performance or reliability. EXAR Corporation assumes no responsibility for the use of any circuits described herein, conveys no license under any patent or other right, and makes no representation that the circuits are
free of patent infringement. Charts and schedules contained here in are only for illustration purposes and may vary
depending upon a user’s specific application. While the information in this publication has been carefully checked;
no responsibility, however, is assumed for inaccuracies.
EXAR Corporation does not recommend the use of any of its products in life support applications where the failure or
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Datasheet June 1997
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